Owner's Manual for TA150KGMR1 Pneumatic Winches for Personnel Lifting
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2.4
Preparing for Operation
Read and comply with the guidelines set forth in this Owner’s Manual.
Keep this manual, and all labels attached to the winch, readable and
with the equipment at all times. Contact Thern, Inc. for replacements.
Do not walk or work under a load or in the line of force of any load.
Do not exceed the load rating of the winch or any other component in the
system. To do so could result in failure of the equipment and/or personal
injury.
The winch must have two, independent, fail-safe brakes in functioning condition.
Do not use more than one winch to move a common rider.
Do not use damaged or malfunctioning equipment. To do so could result in
failure of the equipment, or personal injury.
Do not modify the equipment in any way. To do so could cause equipment
failure, or personal injury.
Do not operate the winch with guards removed or improperly installed.
Do not operate the winch without the anti-tamper tag on the static and
dynamic brake release nuts.
Do not operate the winch in windy conditions. If the rider begins to sway from
the wind, return the person to safe ground and continue the lifting operation
when the wind has subsided.
Do not use the installation lifting ears for regular lifting operations. The
lifting ears are only for transporting the winch.
Check lubricant before use.
2.4.1
CONSIDER THE OPERATION. Do not begin until you are sure you can
perform the entire operation without hazard.
2.4.2
A PRE-OPERATION MEETING attended by the winch operator, ground
crew, signalperson, persons to be lifted and the person in charge of the
task to be performed shall be held to plan and review the procedure to be
followed, including:
•
Signals.
•
Procedures for safe use and attachment of rider.
•
Appropriate number of signal persons and ground crew.
•
Designate responsibility.
a
THIS MEETING SHALL BE HELD prior to the beginning of operations at
each new work location and thereafter for any new employees assigned to
the operation.
b
DURING THIS MEETING it is recommended that a comprehensive plan
to cover emergency procedures be worked out prior to exercising the winch
capabilities.
Figure 15 – Signals
hoist
stop
move slowly
lower