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®
. All dimensions and data are indicative only.
The user must ensure that the equipment complies with local rules and regulations.
Document No: 721641-1
Revision: B
Issue Date: 2017-Dec-18
Page 11 of 38
Platform catches on overhang and tilts while being raised.
Falling:
from the platform;
as a result of using a wire rope that is too short;
if the platform is not strong enough for the weight and breaks;
if wire rope or platform interconnections fail;
rigging failure.
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Hoist idling due to loss of traction.
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Damaged wire rope becoming jammed in the hoist.
WARNING
If the platform is suspended in the air and the hoist motor runs but the wire rope
does not move through the hoist,
push the Emergency Stop Button immediately
!
Damaged wire rope may be jammed inside the hoist. Any attempt to move the
platform up or down could damage equipment or cause injury or death.
Electrical Hazards
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Failure of the electrical supply may delay travel of the platform.
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Control system failure can cause unwanted/unexpected movement of the platform.
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Improper power supply (voltage or frequency) may damage the hoist.
Environmental Hazards
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Prepare for the effects of climate: heat/cold/ice/wind.
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Sandblasting and acid wash procedures may introduce special concerns. These procedures
may adversely affect the immediate health of an operator and may pose serious risks to the
hoist and other equipment being used.
c) h
azard
P
revention
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All electrical connections must be locked and supported by strain relief devices.
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Make sure the electrical cord and wire rope are long enough to allow full travel of the
suspended equipment.
d) W
ire
r
oPe
W
arningS
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Use protective gloves to handle the steel wire ropes.
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Use only Spider
®
approved steel wire rope.
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Refer to the next section for more detailed instructions on wire rope care and use.
