Installation and Operating Instructions
Lifting unit type ABS 5 kN
GB 0503-E
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2.1
Safety instructions for the operator of the lifting unit
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Study installation and operating instructions with care!
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Prior to any operation, the lifting unit has to be checked carefully, including correct guidance in the
lifting device support. In case of faults the owner has to be informed immediately and the unit has to
be blocked!
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Make sure no persons are within the working radius of the unit. If required this area is to be blocked by
suitable means.
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Do not stand under the suspended load!
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Never ecxeed the maximum load, related to the actual overhang!
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Use suitable sling elements only (according to VBG UVV 9a)!
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Make sure that there is no risk of jamming or catching of the load!
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Moving human beings with the lifting unit is strictly prohibited!
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The load must never move out-of-perpendicular!
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The winch is not to be operated by motors!
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The wire rope must not be used to sling the load!
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The load must always be visible to the operator. If this is not possible, the assistance of a second
person is required (Marshal)!
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When winding the wire rope it always has to be held tight! If the rope ist wound not tight enough on
the winch drum, the breaking load of the rope can be reduced dramatically! An additional weight
attached to the end of the wire rope will reduce the risk of loose winding.
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Attaching the wire rope to the winch drum is to be done according to the instructions of the winch
manufacturer!
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At least three turns of wire rope must remain on the winch drum when the load is in its lowest position!
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When operating the unit all bolts have to be secured by security pins!
