Introduction
EKZT-Series | Version 1.03
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1 Introduction
You have made a good choice by purchasing the Uni-
craft electric chain hoist.
Read the operating manual thoroughly before com-
missioning the machine.
It gives you information about the proper commission-
ing, intended use and safe and efficient operation and
maintenance of your electric chain hoist.
The operating manual is part of the electric chain hoist
package. Always keep this operating manual in the lo-
cation where your electric chain hoist is being operated.
All local accident prevention regulations and general
safety instructions for the operating range of your elec-
tric chain hoist must also be complied with.
1.1 Copyright
The contents of these instructions are copyright. They
may be used in conjunction with the operation of the
electric chain hoist. Any application beyond those de-
scribed is not permitted without the written approval of
Stürmer GmbH.For the protection of our products, we
shall register trademark, patent and design rights, as this
is possible in individual cases. We strongly oppose any
infringement of our intellectual property
1.2 Customer service
Please contact your dealer if you have questions con-
cerning your electric chain hoist or if you need technical
advice. They will help you with specialist information and
expert advice.
Germany:
Stürmer Maschinen GmbH
Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26
D-96103 Hallstadt
Repair service:
Fax:
0049 (0) 951 96555-111
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.unicraft.de
Spare part orders:
Fax:
0049 (0) 951 96555-119
E-Mail: [email protected]
We are always interested in valuable experience and
knowledge gained from using the application-which then
could be shared and be valuable to develop our products
even further.
1.3 Limitation of liability
All information and notes in these operating instructions
were summarised while taking applicable standards and
rules, the state-of-the-art technology and our long-term
knowledge and experiences into consideration.
In the following cases the manufacturer is not liable for
damages:
- Non-observance of the operating instructions,
- Inappropriate use
- Use of untrained staff,
- Unauthorised modifications
- Technical changes,
- Use of not allowed spare parts.
The actual scope of delivery may deviate from the ex-
planations and presentations described here in case of
special models, when using additional ordering options
or due to latest technical modifications.
The obligations agreed in the delivery contract, the gen-
eral terms and conditions as well as the delivery condi-ti-
ons of the manufacturer and the legal regulations at the
time of the conclusion of the contract are applicable.
2 Safety
This section provides an overview of all important safety
packages for the protection of operating personnel as
well as for safe and fault-free operation. Other task-ba-
sed safety notes are included in the paragraphs of the in-
dividual phases of life.
2.1 Symbol explanation
Safety instructions
The safety notes in these operating instructions are high-
lighted by symbols. The safety notes are introduced by
signal words which express the concern of the risk.
DANGER!
This combination of symbol and signal words indi-
cates an imminently dangerous situation which may
lead to death or severe injuries if they are not avoided.
WARNING!
This combination of symbol and signal words indi-
cates a possibly dangerous situation which may lead
to death or severe injuries if they are not avoided.
