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Safety advice
1.1
Advice for the use of the wire rope winches
The wire rope winches are designed to lift and to lower loads vertically in building and mounting trade and for
different transportation tasks.
Every other mode of use is prohibited and undertaken at the risk at of the operator. Refer to the manufacturer in
advance for any special mode of use.
The modern design of the wire rope winch guarantees safety and economic use with a high lifting speed and a high
load capacity. The wire rope winch should preferably be attached to a ceiling but it is also possible to mount these to
walls with a special mounting kit (optional).
The wire rope winch is wear resistant and nearly maintenance free due to the closed oil filled gear box, the surface
hardening of the toothed wheels made from high-strength steel, which are ball bearing supported.
A wear resistant
DC-brake ensures safe braking and holding of the load.
Using the wire rope winch to carry people is strictly prohibited!
Before initial operation, ensure that all electrical wires are connected safely, and are undamaged and
that all equipment can be switched off at a main switch.
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that all suspension points of the wire rope winch are
calculated to withstand the dynamic forces caused by the lifting equipment. The wire rope winch can
only be operated safely if correctly mounted, maintained and operated.
For use of the wire rope winch in an aggressive environment - please consult the producer.
The following safety advice is issued for both the maintenance and the operation of the wire rope winch and for
most standard uses. It may not necessarily cover all situations. If you are in any doubt, please contact your dealer.
This manual will tell you how to operate the wire rope winch and how to handle its suspension or its loads safely. It
is compulsory to take care of the following safety advice. They may not be complete for each mode of use, please
ask the producer or your local service partner if any question came up.
You should keep this manual clean, complete and in a legible condition.
Neither the manufacturer nor dealer accept responsibility for any damage or lack of functionality due to the
following:
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Carrying out inappropriate operations for a wire rope winch
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Product modification without the express authorization of the manufacturer
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Inappropriate operation of the wire rope winch
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Operational errors
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Failure to use the product as instructed in the manual
1.2
European regulations
The basis for the assembly, first use, certification and maintenance of electric chain hoists are within Germany and
within the area of the European community, the following regulations, and all recommendations of this manual.
Please pay particular attention to the rules for the prevention of accidents and the statutory regulations
European Regulations
2006/42/EG
EG-Machine directive
2014/30/EG
EG-Directive relating to electromagnetic compatibility
2014/35/EG
EG-electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
DGUV accident prevention regulations
DGUV Vorschrift 3 (BGV A1)
Principles of prevention
DGUV Vorschrift 3 (BGV A3)
Electrical facilities and equipment
DGUV Vorschrift 52 (BGV D6)
BGV accident prevention regulation for use in crane systems
DGUV Vorschrift 54 (BGV D8)
BGV accident prevention regulation for electric winches, lifting and pulling
equipment
DGUV Regel 100-500 (BGR 500)
Hoisting accessories
DGUV Grundsatz 309-001 (BGG 905)
Principles for checking of cranes