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Unit 1, Greensfield Industrial Estate,
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ALNWICK, NE66 2DG
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Manual Tiger SS11-PLH En 201704 v3.2
An example of the SS11 label.
Labels on earlier models may be different.
1.
Safety Information
Tiger Lifting products have been built in accordance with state of the art and generally accepted engineering standards.
Nonetheless, incorrect handling when using the products may cause dangers to life and limb of the user or third parties
and/or damage to the hoist or other property. The operating company is responsible for the proper and professional
instruction of the operating personnel. The personnel responsible for operation, maintenance or repair of the product must
read, understand and follow these operating instructions. These instructions are intended to make the user familiar with the
product and enable them to use it to the full extent of its intended capabilities. This manual contains important Information to
help you properly install, operate and maintain your lever hoist for maximum performance, economy and safety. Acting in
accordance with these instructions helps to avoid danger, reduces repair costs and downtime and increases the reliability and
lifetime of the product.
The operating instructions must always be available at the place where the product is operated. Apart from the operating
instructions and the accident prevention act valid for the respective country and area where the product is used, statutory
regulations and procedures along with the commonly accepted regulations for safe and professional work must also be
adhered to. The indicated protective measures will only provide the necessary safety if the product is operated correctly and
installed and/or maintained according to the instructions. The operating company must be committed to ensure safe and
trouble-free operation of the product.
If the product’s ability to do a job, or to do so safely is in question - DON’T TRY IT.
Definitions
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
Competent person
The competent person should have appropriate, practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of the Tiger product which
will enable them to detect defects or weaknesses and to assess their importance in relation to the safety and continued use of
the unit. Competent persons may be, for example, the maintenance engineers of the manufacturer or the supplier. However,
the company may also assign performance of the inspection to its own appropriately trained specialist personnel.
Health and Safety at Work
All lifting equipment must be maintained and tested to meet relevant statutory regulations (e.g. PUWER/LOLER) when put to
use. It is the responsibility of every company to ensure that their employees have been fully and properly trained in the safe
operation of their equipment.
It is the owner’s and user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of a product for any particular use.
It is recommended that all applicable industry, trade association, federal, state and local regulations are
checked. Read all operating instructions and warnings before operation.
Equipment Labelling
The identification label/name plate details the product type, model, manufacturer, working load limit
(WLL), position markers for up, down and neutral, serial number and the grade and size of the load chain.
The CE marking indicates compliance with the essential health and safety requirements of the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Other international standards that the unit conforms to may be shown.
ATEX models will be marked with the logo.
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