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PFEIFER lifting clamps & grabs 04/2017 V 4.0 / Subject to technical changes!
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WARNING: danger of accidents in case of
insufficient qualifications and/or incorrect
operation of the lifting device!
The lack of knowledge about proper operation
can result in damage to the lifting device or
present a risk to the users.
This can result in death, severe injury, or
property damage.
• All activities must be performed by
qualified personnel only!
• Laypersons must not perform the activities!
• Regularly check the work tasks from a
safety perspective!
5. Commissioning / Inspection
before any use
WARNING: Do not use the lifting device in
case of wear or defects! Criteria for wear see
under
www.pfeifer.info.
The lifting device must not be put into service without
the type plate or with illegible load capacity information.
If the type plate has been lost or if the information is
illegible, do not put the lifting device back into service
until it has been re-identified and marked accordingly.
Note the max. carrying capacity and the gripping range
(information on the type plate)!
Before every use check the lifting device for functio-
nality, damage (cracks, deformations etc.) and wear
(especially welding seams, drillings, dowel pins,
gripping elements, gripping legs, suspension eye,
crack initiation). Never use overloaded, damaged or
worn lifting device.
Check all moveable parts for freedom of movement.
WARNING: danger of accidents due to a
falling lifting device and/or load!
The usage of a lifting device which is no
longer fully functional or useable can lead to
failure, slippage, toppling or crashing of the
load.
This can result in death or severe injury.
• Moveable parts must run smoothly and
be sufficiently attached and secured,
if necessary (bolt with cotter pin!)
• Damaged and worn parts should be
replaced immediately with original
replacement parts!
The gripping elements / gripping legs must be dry and
clean, i. e. free of dirt, mill scale, grease, ice, snow,
painting etc.
Check the gripping elements for wear and defects. They
must be sharp. If the marks of the gripping elements are
no longer clearly visible and sharp-edged or if skidding
marks appear, the lifting device must be inspected by a
specialist, components which are no longer fully func-
tional must be exchanged by original spare parts.
Check the safety lock for wear and defects. It must be
opened and closed with easy effort (effortless). If the
locking mechanism works tigthly, the lifting device must
be checked by a specialist.
Check the spring. When the safety lock is closed, the
spring must be clearly and perceptibly tensioned.
In case of heavy dirt, the lifting device must be
cleaned.
Always mend defects in the coating to prevent
corrosion.
After decommissioning, the lifting device or its
parts have to be disposed of according the the legal
regulations.
6. Regular Inspections
The lifting device must be checked by a technical expert
at intervals not exceeding once a year. For operations
at high levels of demand, the technical expert must
shorten the inspection intervals accordingly. Inspections
or maintenance of the lifting device are to be carried out
by a technical expert either on site or at our facilities.
For repair, we offer original PFEIFER spare parts. After
repair or longer idle period, the lifting device must be
re-checked!
Only the use of original spare parts in accordance with
their intended purpose will guarantee the functionality of
the lifting device. Please consult the graphic illustration
in the relevant spare part lists to identify the spare
parts exactly. The spare part lists as well as the
inspection plans can be downloaded from our website
www.pfeifer.info.
PFEIFER grants you a three-year warranty period
(except wearing parts).
