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configuration other than that described in this
manual in section 3 “Installation”.
14. The unit must be fastened to an anchoring
point and to a structure having the necessary
strength to support the maximum load
(WLL*) indicated on the unit. If several units
are used, the strength of the structure must
be compatible with the number of lifting units
used and with the maximum utilization load
of the units
.
15. The unit is designed for manual operation
and must never be motorized.
16. When using the lever hoist, the user must
ensure that the chain remains constantly
tensioned by the load, and more particularly,
that the load has not been temporarily
snagged by an obstacle when coming down
as this could result in rupture of the chain
when the load is released from its obstacle.
17. When using the lever hoist, the user must
check, at all times, that the chain does not
rub against an obstacle.
18. The unit must never be used for lifting
people.
19. The unit must never be used for any
operations other than those described in this
manual. The unit must never be used to
handle any loads exceeding the maximum
utilization load indicated on the unit. It must
never be used in explosive atmospheres.
20. Never park or circulate under a load. Access
to the area under the load should be
indicated by signs and prohibited.
21. When a load is to be lifted by several units, a
technical study must first be carried out by a
qualified technician before installation of the
units. The installation must then be carried
out in compliance with the study, in
particular to ensure an even distribution of
the load under appropriate conditions.
TRACTEL
®
declines any responsibility for
the consequences resulting from use of
a TRACTEL
®
device in combination with
other lifting devices of another manufacturer.
22. During lifting operations (up or down), the
operator must continuously observe the load
to prevent any risk of snagging.
23. The load chain forms an integral part of the
unit and must not be either disassembled,
repaired or modified without TRACTEL
®
supervision. Any disassembly or change
to the load chain without TRACTEL
®
supervision will release TRACTEL
®
of any
responsibility resulting from unauthorized
disassembly or modification of the load
chain.
24. The lifting hook forms an integral part of the
unit and must not be either disassembled,
repaired or modified without TRACTEL
®
supervision. Any disassembly or change
to the lifting hook without TRACTEL
®
supervision will release TRACTEL
®
of any
responsibility for the consequences resulting
from unauthorized disassembly or modifi
-
cation of the lifting hook.
25. TRACTEL
®
declines any responsibility for
the consequences of any changes made to
the unit or removal of parts forming part of
the unit.
26.
Any disassembly or repair operation
carried out on the unit without TRACTEL
®
super vision will release TRACTEL
®
of its
responsibility for any of the resulting
consequences, especially as concerns
replacement of genuine parts by parts of
another manufacturer.
27. TRACTEL
®
will only guaranty operation of
the unit provided it is equipped with a
genuine TRACTEL
®
chain in accordance with
the specifications indicated in this manual.
28. The unit must be periodically inspected by a
Tractel-approved repair agent as indicated in
this manual.
29. A servicing handbook must be maintained
up to date in accordance with the model
given at the end of this manual.
30. When the unit is not being used, it should be
stored in a location inaccessible to persons
not authorized to use the unit.
31. In the event of definitive removal from
service of the unit, all environment protection
regulations applicable in the country of use
must be observed.
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