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Installation and Commissioning
The supporter must be set up in a stable position so that there are no crushing or shearing points between the
supporter and/or the load and objects in the vicinity. Therefore, ensure sufficient space around the supporter. It
must be possible to carry out the intended work on the supporter or the load without obstruction.
The following installation and operating requirements must be observed:
The supporter must be integrated into the existing machinery in such a way that the basic safety requirements
of the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC are met. This must be checked and ensured by the operator of the
supporter.
The environment must not be explosive.
This operating manual and any supplementary documents must be read carefully and understood.
All safety instructions and regulations must be observed and complied.
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Operation
Before operating the supporter, the operator must ensure that no hazards are caused by the
movement of the supporter platform.
Generally wear steel-toed safety shoes and suitable protective work clothing!
9.1
Loading and Unloading the Platform
When loading or unloading the work platform, the load distribution according to section
Load Distri-
bution and Influence on the Nominal Load
“
must be observed and complied with.
A load placed on the supporter must be secured with suitable measures against slipping, tipping over, roll-
ing away and falling down. This is particularly necessary for loads that have an unstable position on the plat-
form or that do not rest snugly on the supporter plate due to their shape and/or nature (e.g. rolling ob-
jects).
9.2
Lifting and Lowering the Platform
Before the platform is lifted, the supporter must first be fixed in place by the two lockable brakes
on the front two swivel castors.
The procedure for height adjustment can be found in the following sections:
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Versions AM 500 FH and AM 1200 FH see section
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Versions AM 400 ESA and AM 500 ESA see section
9.3
Moving the Supporter via Swivel Castors
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Before moving the Supporter to another location, the table top and any load must always be completely
lowered and any electrical cables must be disconnected.
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In addition, the load lying or standing on the table must be secured against slipping, rolling away, tipping
over and falling down before moving it.
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Then release the two brakes on the front castors, push the supporter to the desired place. Before starting
work secure the supporter with both brakes.
