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CRANE USAGE AND LIMITS OF APPLICATIONS
4.1 CRANE CLASSIFICATION AND PROPER USAGE
The machine is an hydraulic truck crane for hook service. It can also be used for the same purpose from a
static mounting. The lifting capacity is 3,5 ton-meter (25,000 ft. lbs.), making it especially suitable for instal-
lation on light truck.
The crane is classified in class H2-B3 according to DIN 15018 standards, and must be used accordingly,
that is: trucks loading/unloading, hook service.
4.2 IMPROPER USAGE
It is forbidden:
• To use the crane in different operations from those it has been designed and built for. (see above
point 4.1).
• To use the crane with attachment like: grabs, clamshells, magnets and so on.
• Pulling loads with crane in horizontal position.
• To operate the crane with procedures different from those described in this manual, or using componen
ts and attachments not approved when the crane was designed.
• Non observance of the established maintenance programs.
• Non observance of safety rules.
• To make modifications involving crane components or parameters related to the working cycle.
• The unauthorized use of captive spare parts and components not specifically approved by the Manufac
turer.
• To carry out modifications or structural interventions without the approval of the Manufacturer.
• To operate the crane out of the admittable range of temperatures: -30° C/ +50° C (-22 °F/ + 122 °F).
Any of the above mentioned improper usages or non observance will cause:
• immediate cancellation of the Manufacturer Warranty
• cancellation of Manufacturer liability for damage of people, animals, things.
ATTENTION
The improper usage can damage the crane and subsequently result in dangerous situations for
the staff entitled to its operation.
4.3 CRANE OPERATOR’S TRAINING
The crane must be operated only by skilled people trained for this purpose.
This people will be asked for:
• a basic technical education and a working experience in the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical field;
• a technical knowledge of cranes operation, covering all the points, especially the load charts and the
truck stability against tipping over;
• practical knowledge of slings usage and precautions when moving the loads;
• complete knowledge of all the operations and motions to be executed with the crane; competent and
qualified personnel of the authorized workshop which has installed the crane will take care of
this;
• complete reading and understanding of this manual;
• complete knowledge and understanding of safety and risk avoidance regulations;
• Vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in one eye and 20/50 in the other, with or without the aid of corrective
lenses;
