1. Before installing and using this unit, in a
safe and efficient manner, be sure you
have read and fully understood the infor -
ma tion 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 identifi -
cation 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 replace ment
plate must be installed before continuing
use of the unit.
3. Each time before use, check that the hoist
and the accessories used with the hoist
are in visibly 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 hoist for
which the load chain shows any sign of
damage must be removed from use and
returned to a TRACTEL
®
-approved repair
shop for inspection and repair.
5. Each time before use, check that the hoist
operates correctly and that the low limit
stop is in good condition.
6. For professional applications, in particular
if the unit is to be operated by an em
-
ployee, make sure that you are in com
-
plian ce with all safety at work regulations
governing installation, mainte
nance and
use of the equipment, and more specifi
-
cally as concerns the required inspections:
Inspection on commissioning by user,
periodic inspections and inspections
following 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 per
-
fectly 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 regu -
la tions 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. Anyone using this unit for the first time
must check, under risk-free circumstan
-
ces, that they have fully understood all of
the conditions governing safe, efficient use
of the unit. To do so, use a test load
representing at least 10% of the WLL over
a limited lifting height.
12. The unit must only be installed and set into
service under conditions ensuring the
installer’ safety in compliance with the
regulations applicable to its category.
13. TRACTEL
®
declines any responsibility for
CONTENTS
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General warning ......................................................................................................................2-3
1. Description of the hoist.........................................................................................................4
2. Technical specifications.....................................................................................................4-5
3. Installation ............................................................................................................................6
4. Operation..............................................................................................................................6
5. Storage .................................................................................................................................6
6. Load chain ............................................................................................................................7
7. Maintenance .........................................................................................................................7
8. Emergency procedure in case of an incident ......................................................................7
9. Markings ...............................................................................................................................7
10. Do nots ..............................................................................................................................7-8
GENERAL WARNING
2
(*): Working load limit
GB
