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1. Before installing and using this unit, in a
safe and efficient manner, be sure you have
read and fully understood the information
and instructions given in this manual.
A copy of this manual should be made
available to every operator. Extra copies of
this manual will be supplied on request by
TRACTEL
®
.
2.
Do not use the unit if any of the
identification plates mounted on the unit are
missing or if any of the information on the
plates, in particular the WLL*, is missing or
illegible. Identical plates will be supplied by
TRACTEL
®
on request. The replacement
plate must be installed before continuing
use of the unit.
3. Each time before using the unit, make sure
it is visibly in good condition.
4. The chain must be in good condition to
ensure safe, correct operation of the unit.
The condition of the chain must be checked
each time before use as indicated in the
“load chain” section 6. Any unit with a chain
showing signs of wear should be removed
from use and returned to TRACTEL
®
for
inspection and repair if necessary.
5. Each time before using the unit, check that
the low limit stop is in place.
6. For professional applications, in particular if
the unit is to be operated by an employee,
make sure that you are in compliance
with all safety at work regulations governing
installation, maintenance and use of
the equipment, and more specifically
as concerns the required inspections:
verification on commissioning by user,
periodic inspections and checks after
disassembly or repair.
7. To ensure safe use of the unit, it should be
visually inspected and serviced regularly.
Depending on the working environment,
check for any signs of corrosion or
premature wear.
8. Make sure that all persons to whom you
have entrusted use of this unit are
perfectly familiar with operation of the unit
and know all the safety requirements.
9. This unit must only be used in full
compliance of all safety regulations and
standards applicable at the location of
intervention as concerns installation, use,
maintenance and inspection of equipment
lifting devices.
10. For all professional purposes, the unit
must be placed under the responsibility
of a person perfectly familiar with the
regulations applicable at the intervention
location, and having the authority to
enforce application of the regulations
when the person in charge of the unit is
not the operator.
11. Any person using this unit for the first time
must check, under risk-free conditions,
that he has perfectly understood all the
safety requirements and methods for
efficient use of the unit before applying any
load to this unit. This check can be
performed using a test load representing
at least 10% of the working load limit
(WLL*).
12. The unit must only be installed and set into
service under conditions ensuring the
installerʼ safety in compliance with the
regulations applicable to its category.
13. TRACTEL
®
declines any responsibility for
operation of this unit in any mounting
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
CONTENTS ...............................................................................................................................................Page
General warning.....................................................................................................................................2 and 3
1. Description of the hoist ................................................................................................................................4
2. Technical specifications......................................................................................................................4 and 5
3. Installation ....................................................................................................................................................5
4. Operation......................................................................................................................................................6
5. Storage.........................................................................................................................................................6
6. Load chain....................................................................................................................................................6
7. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................6
8. Emergency procedure in case of an incident...............................................................................................7
9. Markings.......................................................................................................................................................7
10. Do nots .......................................................................................................................................................7
GENERAL WARNING
GB
(*) : Working Load Limit
