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6. Load Chain
The good condition of the load chain is a guarantee of
safety and at the same time the good operation of the
hoist. It is therefore necessary to constantly be aware
of the condition of the load chain and to clean and
lubricate with machine oil at regular intervals.
The load chain must be examined daily by a competent
person when the hoist is being used (see technical data
sheet T 2208)�
Do not expose the load chain to excessive temperatures,
abrasive materials or chemi cals.
Protect the chain against all possible damage such as
from welding arcs�
7. Maintenance
Periodically, or at least once every year, and in
accordance with the safety regulations applicable in the
country of use, the hoist must be inspected and tested
with load by qualified maintenance personnel.
Periodically, and especially after an intensive use,
lubricate the mechanical parts. Never let brake discs
receive some lubricant. They have to be kept clean and
dry�
Check regularly the condition of the hooks particularly
in case of overload. If the distortion between the hook
opening indicators is greater than 2mm (fig. 6 distance
“M” indicated in the table in chapter 2 “Technical
Specifications”), the unit is considered as damaged and
must be withdrawn from use.
If any damage is observed, return the Bravo™ AC hoist
to a TRACTEL
®
-approved repair workshop�
8. Emergency Procedure in Case of an
Incident
In the event of a blocked chain or any other malfunction
of the unit, immediately stop the maneuver without
attempting any further actions and call in the necessary
qualified personnel to remove the load and intervene
on the hoist�
Immediately set up a safety perimeter around the hoist
and directly under the load to prevent access by any
unauthorized persons.
Return the hoist to a TRACTEL-approved repair agent.
9. Markings
9.1. Standard marking
Two labels are affixed to each Bravo™ AC hoist (fig. 7)
and offer the following information:
•
item 1: hoist designation,
•
item 2: Working Load Limit (WLL*) in kg,
•
item 3: dimensions of load chain,
•
item 4: CE marking,
•
item 5: year of manufacture,
•
item 6: symbol indicating that you must read this
manual before using the hoist,
•
item 7: manufacturer’s address and contact data:
TRACTEL SAS France
RD 619 Saint-Hilaire sous-Romilly
BP38 - F-10102 FRANCE
•
item 8: Serial No.
•
item 9: UKCA marking.
Fig.7
5
9
1
3
2
8
7
4
6
Fig.: 7
Chain lubrication label (fig. 8) fastened on each unit.
144435-
8
Fig� 8
10. Do Nots
Do not:
–
Use the hoist if it has not been inspected for more
than 1 year�
–
Use the unit if its chain is bent, worn or severily
corroded
– Use the hoist with any chain other than a genuine
TRACTEL
®
chain�
–
Use the hoist with an extension on the actuating
handle�
