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HIT steel jacks 10/2015 / Subject to technical changes!
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1. Intended use
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The steel jack is a portable manually-operated
lifting device for the partial lifting and lowering of
loads.
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Powered operation is forbidden!
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Not suitable for use in spaces exposed to explosion
hazards.
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Alterations to the steel jack are only allowed with
our express written permission.
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Ensure that the technical data and functional
description are observed!
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Never leave the load unsupervised in a suspended
state without additional support.
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No lateral stress may be exerted on the steel jacks.
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Ensure the stability and a safe pitch location are
observed.
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Only lift on one side.
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Never take hold of moving parts.
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Defects must be rectified immediately in a
competent way.
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The steel jack must be set up so that only vertical
strain is exerted on the jack (Fig. 1).
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For steel jacks with adjustable claws: All 3 grip
knobs of the claw must always be hung in the
connecting elements of the jack!
2. Safety instructions
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Operation, assembly and maintenance only by:
– authorised,
– trained,
– personnel who are acquainted with the regulations.
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Do not grease or oil the braking mechanism!
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Transportation of persons as well as entry into the
hazardous area is forbidden (Fig. 2)
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Never lift a raised load with additional steel jacks.
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Secure vehicles or loads against rolling or slipping away etc.
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The steel jack may only be pressure-loaded.
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Do not exceed the carrying capacity of the steel jack.
Carrying capacity in accordance with technical data
sheet, (type plate)
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Do not go below the minimum load (5 % of the rated load)!
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An inspection must be carried out by a technical expert
before first use.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
