Verlinde TVI Series, Instruction Manual

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Summary
1 - Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 2
2 - What not to do ......................................................................................................................................... 3
3 - Compulsory regulatory inspections by the user ...................................................................................... 3
4 - Introduction to the machines ................................................................................................................... 4
5 - Handling - Storage .................................................................................................................................. 7
6 - Installation and start-up ........................................................................................................................... 7
7 - Servicing and maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 14
8 - Decommissioning .................................................................................................................................... 15
9 - Spare parts .............................................................................................................................................. 15
10 - Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 16
11 - Declaration of conformity ......................................................................................................................... 17
12 - Appendixes .............................................................................................................................................. 18
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All users are asked to read the start-up instructions carefully before using the winch for the first time. These
instructions will help the user to become familiar with the winch and to use it to the best of its capabilities. The
start-up instructions contain important information on how to use the winch in a safe and correct manner.
Observing these instructions can help prevent risks, minimize repair costs, reduce down time and increase the
reliability and useful life of the winch. The instruction manual must always be available at the winch operation
location. In addition to the start-up instructions and the regulations relating to accident prevention, it is important
to consider current rules in terms of TVIl safety and professional standards in force in each country.
This machine is covered by European regulations and, more specifically, machinery directive
2006/42/CE, EMC directive 2004/108/EC and low-voltage directive 2006/95/EC, as well as standard EN
14492/1.
The TVI Series winches can be used to perform lifting and pulling operations.
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When used for lifting, European regulations require the use of certain equipment, including a limit stop and a
load limiter (above 1000 kg).
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The user must make sure that this equipment is in place (optionally available from the manufacturer) before
undertaking any lifting operation.
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Please ensure that the operator is qualified to operate the winch under the conditions laid down in this
manual. This is to respect the safety of workers and the environment.
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The capacity indicated on the winch corresponds to the maximum operational capacity (M.O.C.), which may
not be exceeded in any case.
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This winch may not be used to lift personnel under any circumstances.
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Do not lift or carry loads while personnel remains in the danger zone.
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Do not authorize personnel to walk under a hanging load.
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Never leave a load hanging or under tension without supervision.
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Never begin to handle a load without fixing it correctly and making sure that all personnel has left the danger
zone.
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Before each use, the operator must check that the machine, its ropes, its hook, its markings and its restraints
are in good condition.