Introduction
KW-Series | Version 1.03
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1 Introduction
You have made a good choice by purchasing the
UNICRAFT crane scale.
Please read the operating instructions thoroughly before
commissioning.
This gives you information about the proper commis-sio-
ning, intended use and safe and efficient operation and
maintenance of your crane scales.
The operating manual is part of the crane scales pack-
age. Always keep this operating manual in the location
where your crane scales is being operated. All local ac-
cident prevention regulations and general safety in-
structions for the operating range of your crane scales
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
crane scales. Any application beyond those described is
not permitted without the written approval of Stürmer
GmbH.
For the protection of our products, we shall register tra-
demark, patent and design rights, as this is possible in
individual cases. We strongly oppose any infringe-ment
of our intellectual property.
1.2 Customer service
Please contact your dealer if you have questions con-
cerning your crane scales or if you need technical ad-
vice. 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
Email: [email protected]
Spare parts orders:
Fax:
0049 (0) 951 96555-119
Email: [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 dama-
ges:
- 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 injury if not prevented.
