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5.4 – Counterindications
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Using the “DGT” drive units
and
endcarriages for inadmissible manoeuvres, their
improper usage, and a failure to respect maintenance interventions can entail
serious and dangerous risks for the health and wellbeing of the operator and other
persons exposed.
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The actions outlined hereunder, which obviously cannot cover the entire gamut of
possibilities for “bad usage” of the components, nevertheless constitute those
actions which are "reasonably" more predictable, and are absolutely forbidden:
5.4.1 Improper and unintended usage – Foreseeable and unforeseeable improper usage
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NEVER
handle loads whose specifications exceed the nominal capacity of the “DGT” drive units and
endcarriages.
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NEVER
allow the use of the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages to non-qualified personnel or children under 18
years of age.
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NEVER
operate the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages unless physically and psychologically fit.
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NEVER
stand in the way of the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages when they are in movement, or touch the
wheel-rail contact areas during handling operations.
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NEVER
operate the units without proper attention during handling manoeuvres.
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NEVER
abandon the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages with an unattended load on them.
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NEVER
use the the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages for operations other than those for which they are
designed (e.g. pulling or dragging objects)
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NEVER
collide or impact load bearing structures, machinery or installations with the “DGT” drive units and
endcarriages.
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NEVER
leave the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages exposed to atmospheric agents at the end of work
operations.
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NEVER
allow the automatic limit switches to intervene continuously.
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NEVER
operate the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages under a voltage shortage or lack of one of the phases.
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NEVER
carry out sudden inversions of course during handling operations.
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NEVER
operate the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages with impulses in rapid succession.
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NEVER
modify the functions and performance specifications of the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages and/or
their components.
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NEVER
carry out hasty or temporary repairs and/or non conforming to the instructions.
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NEVER
intervene on the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages in conditions of insufficient visibility.
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NEVER
operate the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages in areas classified as “work areas with potentially
explosive environments” or where the use of anti-explosive components is mandatory.
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NEVER
mishandle the adjustments and settings on the safety devices (limit strokes, brakes).
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NEVER
use non-original spare parts or parts not authorized by the manufacturer.
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NEVER
entrust extraordinary maintenance and repairs to personnel not trained by the manufacturer.
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NEVER
carry out maintenance or repairs without having firstly placed the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages out
of service.
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NEVER
during maintenance phases:
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place or lean ladders or other equipment on the “DGT” drive units and endcarriages
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intervene without having firstly removed the last load being handled