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2. SAFETY
2.1 Intended use
The MGV25 gearless machine range is supplied ready for safe and reliable use.
Any modification by the user that may affect safety or reliability is prohibited;
it is also prohibited to tamper with devices or functions designed to prevent
accidental contact.
The Montanari MGV25 gearless machine range must be used and
operated in strict compliance with the conditions set out in the supply
contract.
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Technical specifications considered: speed, cab capacity, cab weight, presence
or absence of compensation, roping at the time of order.
No liability is accepted for any malfunction due to installation not conforming to
specifications, except in cases approved by Montanari Giulio & C.
2.2 User’s obligations
The operator must ensure that all persons involved in installation, operation,
maintenance and repair have read and understood the supplied operating
instructions and have adapted to them in order to:
• Avoid damage to property or persons.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of the unit.
• Avoid breakage and environmental damage due to misuse.
In particular:
• Always observe the relevant environmental and safety regulations when
transporting, assembling, installing, operating, maintaining and dismantling
the unit.
• The unit must only be used, maintained and repaired by authorized, pro-
perly trained and qualified personnel.
• The gearless must not be cleaned using high-pressure cleaning equipment.
• All work must be carried out with care and with due attention to safety.
• Any work on the unit should only be carried out when it is not in operation.
• A warning must be placed on the main switch to clearly indicate that work
is in progress on the unit.
• No welding must be carried out on the unit.
• Do not use the unit as a grounding point for welding operations.
• If any changes are detected (e.g. overheating or unusual noise) during
operation, switch off immediately.
• Rotating components must be equipped with appropriate guards to pre-
vent contact.
• If the unit is intended for installation in plant or machinery, the manufacturer
of such plant or machinery must ensure that the standards, indications and
descriptions contained in these operating instructions are incorporated into its
own instructions.
