Swivel Arm Hoist
GEDA STAR 200 STANDARD / GEDA STAR 250 COMFORT
11 Operation
11.1 Safety notes
The swivel arm hoist may only be operated by qualified personnel chosen
by the employer. This qualified personnel must be familiar with the
assembly and operating instructions, have sufficient experience, and must
be instructed in the dangers involved in working with the swivel arm hoist.
Operating personnel (see Chp. 3)
The lift is to be operated from outside the danger zone.
Before starting work at the place of utilisation, acquaint yourself with the working
environment, e.g. obstacles in the work and traffic area and necessary safeguarding of
the construction site from public transport.
Check at least once a day for externally recognisable damage and defects. - Immediately
report any changes or malfunctions identified to the company management or his/her
authorized representative. If necessary, shutdown and secure the swivel arm hoist
immediately.
Secure the swivel arm hoist thoroughly against unauthorized access! - Do not leave the
manual control lying around at the end of work/breaks.
Never leave the swivel arm hoist loaded. - Unload first.
Observe national accident prevention guidelines and/or workplace guidelines.
Keep the hanging load under constant observation from the operating position!
Do not stand or work beneath the hanging load!
Wear personal protective gear (e.g. hard hat, safety
boots).
Do not enter the load suspension device!
Conveying persons is forbidden!
Likewise observe the safety instructions in Chp. 4.
11.2 Impermissible modes of operation
Exceeding the lifting capacity.
One-sided loading of the load suspension device.
The load suspension device must not be up at the end of work.
Working with defective or missing rope breakage safety device.
Operation of the lift must be stopped if:
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Wind speeds are over 72 km/h (= wind force 7-8; stormy winds).
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Temperatures are below –20°C.
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There is damage or there are other faults.
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A reoccurring inspection is missing (see Chp. 4.3.1).
Assembly and Operating Manual
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BL107 GB Edition 01.2010
