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7
Operation
Only people that are familiar with the operation of the lifting devices and cranes may be entrusted with their
operation. They must be authorized by the employer for the operation of the equipment. The employer must
ensure that the operating instructions are available near the equipment and that they are accessible for the
operating personnel.
Lifting and Lowering by pulling the endless hand
chain.
Lifting - pull the chain fall at the right side –
the hand chain wheel turns clockwise
Lowering - pull the chain fall at the lift side –
the hand chain wheel turns anti-clockwise
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NOTICE!
For double lifting mechanism
Operate both lifting mechanism, synchronous resp.evenly.
CAUTION!
Run in of chain into the chain container for hoist with double lifting mechanism
For a correct run in of chain into both chain containers, the lowering operation must be carried out, without
load, at certain intervals, until both chain container are empty.
For motorized devices with operating limit switches "lowering"
Lower until the operating limit switch is released.
Non-observance can lead to device damages!
WARNING!
The hoist must always hang centrally under the beam or under its suspension point.
Monorail push travel trolleys are moved by pushing the load.
Monorail hand geared trolleys are moved by pulling the hand chain.
7.1
Brake and pawl
The brake system needs a minimum load of 3% of the capacity.
Only this minimum load makes sure that the load-pressure-brake closes correctly. When the brake closes
correctly, the load is safely held
GEFAHR!
Working situations with no guarantee that the minimum load is charged, are forbidden!
8
Commissioning
8.1
General
Should the unit be used in Germany:
Please observe the validated, national accident prevention regulations.
For other countries:
Inspections as above. Please observe the national rules and regulations and the instructions in this manual!