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Safety Information
Safety
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Check your unit upon arrival, ensuring no damage
or lost parts occurred, during transit. Contact the
carrier’s agent, reporting any loss or damage.
Operating
Lifting Cycle
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Do NOT lift an unsafe or unbalanced load.
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Do NOT use a lifter labeled with an
“Out of Service” tag.
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Use ONLY a vertical lift.
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Lifting at angles less than or greater than 90
degrees voids your warranty.
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Start lifting a loaded or unloaded lifter slowly
and gently.
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Raise, lower, or transport the loaded or
unloaded lifter ONLY over specified areas.
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Inspect the load, making sure nothing can fall
from the load or lifter, during loading, lifting, or
transporting cycle—Remove any debris or loose
objects.
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Inspect the lifter, verifying all equipment
adjustments are secure and correct for the
load size and weight.
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Verify each operator is qualified or certified in
proper lifting and rigging techniques, refer to
ASME B30.9 Slings, B30.10 Hooks, and B30.26
Rigging Hardware.
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Request each operator to demonstrate proper
lifting techniques, using the Triangle Beam.
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Verify the travel path is clear.
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Barricade people from swing zones, fall zones,
and crush zones.
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Confirm the weight of the load does NOT exceed
your Triangle Beam’s rated capacity.
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Confirm the combined load and lifter weight
does NOT exceed the hoist’s rated capacity.
Receiving
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Read and understand this manual before
operating, inspecting, maintaining , or servicing
your Triangle Beam.
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Allow only qualified persons to install, operate,
inspect, and maintain your Triangle Beam.
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Confirm the Triangle Beam is
assembled correctly;
-adjustments correct for the load size and weight,
-and all components are securely fastened.
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Perform a test lift before initial use
.
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Verify all lifting devices are free from twists,
kinks, or any damages.
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Validate the lifter is correctly, completely seated
in the hoist.
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Confirm the load’s center of gravity is aligned
with the hoist center —before lifting or transport-
ing the loaded lifter.
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Ensure the load can withstand forces applied by
the lifter.
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Make sure the load is secure, preventing the
load from shifting, during the lift.
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Do NOT lift loads over people.
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Do NOT lift people.
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Prohibit any person from riding on the load or
the lifter.
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Obey stop signals from anyone.
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Lift or transport only properly balanced loads.
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Confirm the lifter, loaded or unloaded, is ready
for the hoisting or transporting cycle.
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Verify the transport area is clear of people and
any physical obstructions before the lifting and
transporting cycles begin.
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Accelerate and decelerate all loads slowly and
smoothly.
Before
Operating
Operating
