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Improper use hazard
When leaving the truss lifter unattended with a load, secure from unauthorized use (e.g. lock the winch with
a chain etc.). Unauthorized personnel may attempt to operate the machine without proper instruction,
creating an unsafe condition.
Qualifications and activities
When using or installing truss systems, the following qualifications are required:
Planning
and
system
selection
Structural
analysis
Manage-
ment and
super-
vision
On-site
inspection
Attachmen
t of truss
Assembly
of trusses
"Diplom" engineer
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
"Meister" / "Assistent" for
event technology / head
rigger / light crew chief
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
"Sachkundiger für Veran-
staltungs-Rigging"
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
"Fachkraft für
Veranstaltungstechnik"
no
no
no
no
yes
yes
"Veranstaltungsoperator"
no
no
no
no
yes
yes
Person with appropriate
briefing
no
no
no
no
no
yes
Source: VPLT Codes of Practice SR 1.0 – Provision and Use of Truss Systems, 10.02.2005
DESCRIPTION OF THE DEVICE
Features
Rugged truss lifter
• Four-part telescopic lifter with galvanized steel sections
• TÜV/GS certified, certificate available
• CE certified complying with DIN EN ISO 12100-2, DIN 15560-27, certificate available
• 1-gear winch for easy lifting of the loads
• Automatic braking system
• Safety-pins for mechanic locking
• Third safety device via massive block locking
• Four massive outriggers for highest stability
• Outriggers are firmly connected with the base, the finishing is velcro-protected
• Uneven grounds can be compensated via individually adjustable levelling braces
• Four auto-levelling, galvanized foot plates
• Truss lifter can be fixed via holes in the foot plates
• Easy transport via 100 mm swivel castors
• 4 swivel castors for vertical transport, 2 with brake
• 2/4 additional castors for horizontal transport (STC-480/STC-550)
• Powder-coated base and galvanized sections for highest corrosion protection
Overview
Please refer to the illustrations on page 2-4.
(1)
Adapter
(2)
Fixation screw
(3)
Section
(4)
Safety-pin
(5)
Cable
(6)
Winch
(7)
Winch handle
(8)
Base
(9)
Horizontal transport castor
(10)
Vertical transport castor with brake
(11)
Velcro
(12)
Outrigger
(13)
Levelling brace
(14)
Foot plate
(15)
Spring pin
(16)
Screw handle