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VERLINDE reserves the right to alter or amend the above information without notice.
11/2008
Handle the hoist by its structure, or by the devices provided for this purpose, or in its original packing.
Do not expose the hoist to an aggressive atmosphere (temperature, acidity...).
Make sure that the hoist is always clean and protected from corrosion (lubrication...).
Use the material under normal working conditions (ambient temperature, atmosphere...). Material
used outdoors should be protected as well as possible against bad weather conditions. The hoist should
be covered to avoid water going inside the chain bucket. In outdoor use a drain hole must be made to
the chain bucket’s bottom.
Store the hoist in its normal operating position (without load) away from aggressive atmospheres
(dust, humidity...).
The hoist should be installed by a competent person
Make sure that the hoist attaching and supporting structure is rigid.
The hoist should be maintained regularly, following the instructions in this manual.
Keep the moving components including the chain clean and oiled as indicated in this manual. The
components should only be replaced by original parts that are compatible with the type of hoist. Never
use suspect spare parts or parts whose origin is not known.
Make sure that the limit stops are in place.
Never pull the load slantwise, maximum angle 3 degrees.
Make sure that the load is correctly balanced before moving it.
Avoid lifting using only one point of the load. Use adequate
accessories (slings, lifting beam...). Pay attention to the center of
gravity of the load to be moved.
The elements used to hang the load should be free in relation to
the load to be moved (prefer a sling to a rigid beam).
When moving the load, make sure that it is sufficiently raised and
clear of surrounding machines and other objects.
Make sure that the hoist is vertical to the load before hoisting.
Avoid swinging the load or the hook when using the travelling
trolley or crane. In the case of several speeds, do the starting and
braking operations at low speed.
The use of several machines to move a single load should be
done by an experienced supervisor. All the necessary precautions
should be taken to carefully ensure the distribution of the loads and to avoid overloading a single
machine. The machines should be carefully checked before such an operation.
Notify the necessary people after a dangerous operation or if the hoist seems problematic (abnormal
noise, abnormal behaviour...).
Never pull the load slantwise.