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The user will notice immediately after switching the pulling action to the other
side of the Endless Line that no braking effect is present and will sink back to
the end position of the fully wound out Load Line (the Endless Line must be
pulled through a length of 2 m in order to raise the load a distance of 20 cm).
When the user now continues to pull on the same side of the Endless Line, the
load is again lifted, however, now the "
clicking
" sound of the pawl/ratchet
mechanism will be audible and the braking function is active.
5.
Manufacturer‘s regulations
Observe all national rules and regulations of the respective country where
the drum winch is used that may apply to the operation and any
equipment safety standard approval requirements.
Never exceed the maximum load limits specified on the data plate attached to
the unit.
It is strictly prohibited to alter any part or parts of the device.
Never use two or more drum winches to raise and lower persons. A shift of the
load could lead to only one device carrying the full weight of the load and
thereby cause all devices to fail.
Always load the device evenly. Do not move people abruptly, as this could
induce dynamic loading forces which could exceed the maximum operating
load.
Always locate the winch in such a manner that when raising and lowering the
Load Line is prevented from chafing. The Load Line must be able to move
freely at all times.
Whenever a person is to be raised, first check the unit by lifting the load a few
inches to make sure that the "
clicking
" sound of the pawl/ratchet mechanism is
audible.
Check each time before using the drum winch and the Load Line for external
damage. If in doubt, the device must not be used without prior repair.
The drum winch may only be used in conjunction with a second independent,
tested and approved fall arresting device which must be attached to a separate,
tested anchorage point (second halyard).
Only the manufacturer, or personnel approved by the manufacturer in
writing, may repair the appliance, or make any repairs, exchanges,
replace or add parts to the drum winch.
5.1 Inspecting the drum winch before each use
Before each use, the user must check the device carefully, observe the original
user instructions and all Safety-, Warning- and Caution Labels. Inspections by
the user are all the more important the more adverse the environmental and
workplace conditions are to which the drum winch is exposed. The drum winch
must be inspected for any signs of wear, damage, alteration or missing parts.
