Vacuum Hose Lifter Components
Lifting hose unit with Operating Valve Unit
Status 08.2012 / Index 05
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1
Safety
1.1 Instructions for the
Company
The
Vacuum Hose Lifter
has been manufactured according to current
technological standards and is safe. Still, it will present hazards
if the device is not operated by qualified or, at least trained staff,
if the device is used contrary to the approved applications (see 1.5).
Problems can arise:
for the health and life of operators and other persons,
for the lifting device and other valuable goods.
1.2 Instructions for the
Installation,
Maintenance and
Operating
Personnel
The
Vacuum Hose Lifter
must be installed and maintained by qualified
personnel, mechanics and electricians. Any work on the electrical equipment
may be carried out only by a qualified electrician.
Each person in your company involved in the installation, start-up, operation,
maintenance, and repair of the device must have read and understood the
operating instructions and especially the chapters "Safety" and ”Operating”
therein.
Your company must ensure by internal measures
that the operators of the lifting device are properly trained,
that they have read and understood the operating instructions,
that the operating instructions will be available to them at any time.
The responsibilities for the tasks carried out with the device must be clearly
organized and observed. Ambiguity regarding responsibilities must not exist.
We recommend that you protect the lifting device from unauthorized use, e. g.
by a key-switch.
1.3 Hazard Alert
Symbols in this
Manual
Danger
Caution
The hazard alert messages in this manual are labelled as follows:
Identifies imminent hazard. If you do not avoid it, death or servere injury will
result.
Identifies a potentially hazardous situation. If you do not avoid it, minor or
moderate injury can result.
1.4 Installation Site
Requirements
The lifting device must not be operated in rooms with explosive atmosphere.
If desired, the
Vacuum Hose Lifter
can be supplied in explosion-protected
version.
The ambient temperature must be b0°C and 40 °C
(if this temperature may be exceeded, consult the manufacturer).
Ensure by internal instructions and checks that the installation site is always
clean and well organized.
