Tractel 196478, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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CONTENTS
Technical data
General warning
1. Description of equipement
2. Operating instructions
3. Forbidden operations
4. Checks before use
5. Maintenance instructions
6. Health and safety at work
GENERAL WARNING
Always concered to improve the quality of its products, the TRACTEL ® Group reserves the right
to modify the specifications of the equipment described in this manual.
The companies of the TRACTEL
® Group and their agents or distributors will supply on request
descriptive documentation on the full range of TRACTEL ® products : lifting and pulling machines,
permanent and temporary access equipment, safety devices, electronic load indicators,
accessories such as pulley blocks, hooks, slings, ground anchors, etc.
The TRACTEL
®
network is able to supply an after-sales and regular
maintenance service.
1- Before using the machine , it is essential for the safe and correct operation of the
equipment that this manual be read and fully understood and that all the instructions be
followed.. This manual should be made available to every operator. Extra copies of this
manual will be supplied on request.
2- The TOP jack allows the operator to carry out work with complete safety. Ensure that the jack
is only handed over for use or rigging to an operator who is trained to operate it in a
responsible manner.
3- Never use a jack which is not in good working condition. Replace any jack which is visibily
damaged.
A continuous monitoring of the condition of the jack is an important safety
consideration.
4- The manufacturer declines any responsibility for the consequences of dismantling or altering
the jack by any unauthorised person. Specially excluded is the replacement of original parts
by parts of another manufacturer.
5- The models covered by this manual must not be used under any circumstances for
lifting people.
6- Morever, these models are designed for manual operation and must not be motorised.
7- Never apply or attempt to apply to the head of the jack a load or effort greater than the working
load limit.
8- Ensure that the load is always correctly aligned with the jack.
9- IMPORTANT : If the equipment described in this manual is supplied to an employed person,
check and ensure that you meet your obligations with respect to inspection and tests before
operation (See section 6).
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