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The device was designed according to the state of the art and the approved safety stan-
dards. Nevertheless, its use may cause serious or fatal injury to the user or third persons,
and/or an impairment of the device or of other material assets.
The device must not be operated in potential explosive areas
and must not come into contact with aggressive substances.
The device may only be applied:
- For its intended use in a faultless condition with regard to the safety requirements.
- Malfunctions that could impair safety must be remedied immediately.
- Personal protective equipment must be used according to the EC Directive 89/686/EEC.
The Operating Instructions must always be kept on hand where the device is operated.
Apart from the Operating Instructions, the generally and locally valid regulations on acci-
dent prevention and environmental protection must be provided and complied with.
1.4 Informal Safety Measures
1.6 Intended Use
1.7 Dangers in Handling the Device
The device is intended exclusively to be used as a tension meter for non-moving, preten-
sioned ropes.
Any other use or any use exceeding this intention will be regarded as misuse.
Under no circumstances shall HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH be held liable for damage
resulting from misuse.
The intended use also includes:
- Complying with all notices included in the Operating Instructions and observing all
inspection and maintenance works.
1.8 Copyright
The copyright on these Operating Instructions remains with the company
HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH.
These Operating Instructions are intended for the operating company and its personnel
only. They contain instructions and notices that may only be reproduced on the prior writ-
ten permission of
HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH
and under indication of the complete reference data.
Violations will be prosecuted.
1.5 Training of the Personnel
Only trained and instructed personnel is permitted to work with the device. The responsi-
bilities of the personnel must be clearly defined for mounting, commissioning, operation,
setup, maintenance and repair. Trainees may only work with the device under the supervi-
sion of an experienced personnel
1.9 Declaration of Conformity
Our mechanical tension meters do not belong to the EU machinery directive 2006/42/EC
and do not have a CE mark.
