zarges Skymaste Industrial Z600, Manual

Page: 4 / 18

4
1. Information on this manual
1.1 Important informa-
tion on this manual The instructions in this manual must be read, understood and complied with to ensure
correct and safe erection and operation of the pole access ladders. Failure to comply
with these instructions may lead to fatal accidents, injury or damage to property.
This manual must be kept at the place of assembly and operation and must be available
to personnel at all times. It must be read, understood and complied with by all
personnel working on and with the pole access ladder. The manual must be included
with the equipment if the pole access ladder is passed on to a new owner. In addition to
this manual, the following documents / regulations must be observed:
• the country-specific accident-prevention regulations,
• the relevant practices for safe and correct use of ladders,
• safety regulations for the use of electrical equipment where there is increased risk.
1.2 Explanation
of symbols The following symbols and signal words are used in this manual:
D
ANGER
This symbol and the word "Danger" draw attention to imminent danger to the health and safety of personnel.
Disregarding these warnings will result in serious or fatal injury.
W
ARNING
This symbol and the word "Warning" draw attention to possibly hazardous situations endangering the health and safety
of personnel. Disregarding these warnings may lead to injury or even fatal injury.
N
OTE
The word "Note“ warns of the danger of damage to property or the environment. Failure to observe these warnings may
lead to damage to the product, objects around it or the environment.
Where the exact source of the danger can be localised, the following symbols are used
together with the signal words listed above:
This symbol appears next to activities where there is a danger of falling, resulting in serious or fatal injury.
This symbol appears next to activities where there is a danger of serious or fatal injury as a result of electric shocks.
1.3 Notes for personnel The operator must ensure that pole access ladders are only used by experienced
personnel (e.g. antenna installation technicians, maintenance teams etc.). Such
persons must be examined by an occupational health physician to verify their ability to
work at heights and must provide proof that they are familiar with and have received
instruction on the use of the fall arrester system.
Persons under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication reducing reaction times
must not be allowed to work on or with pole access ladders. Trainees and apprentices
may only erect or use the pole access ladder under supervision or when authorised to
do so by experienced personnel.
Assembly and operating personnel may perform servicing work (cleaning etc.) if
authorised to do so by the operator. Maintenance personnel must be authorised in
accordance with the regulations which apply in the country in question.