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19�
The unit must never be used for any operations
other than those described in this manual. The unit
must never be used to handle any loads exceeding
the maximum utilization load indicated on the unit. It
must never be used in explosive atmospheres.
20� Never park or circulate under a load� Access to the
area under the load should be indicated by signs
and prohibited.
21�
When a load is to be lifted by several units, a
technical study must first be carried out by a
qualified technician before installation of the
units. The installation must then be carried out in
compliance with the study, in particular to ensure
an even distribution of the load under appropriate
conditions. TRACTEL
®
declines any responsibility
for the consequences resulting from use of a
TRACTEL
®
device in combination with other lifting
devices of another manufacturer�
22� During lifting operations (up or down), the operator
must continuously observe the load to prevent any
risk of snagging�
23� The load chain forms an integral part of the unit
and must not be either disassembled, repaired
or modified without TRACTEL
®
supervision� Any
disassembly or change to the load chain without
TRACTEL
®
supervision will release TRACTEL
®
of any responsibility resulting from unauthorized
disassembly or modification of the load chain.
24� The lifting hook forms an integral part of the unit
and must not be either disassembled, repaired
or modified without TRACTEL
®
supervision� Any
disassembly or change to the lifting hook without
TRACTEL
®
supervision will release TRACTEL
®
of
any responsibility for the consequences resulting
from unauthorized disassembly or modifi cation of
the lifting hook�
25�
TRACTEL
®
declines any responsibility for the
consequences of any changes made to the unit or
removal of parts forming part of the unit�
26�
Any disassembly or repair operation carried out
on the unit without TRACTEL
®
super vision will
release TRACTEL
®
of its responsibility for any of
the resulting consequences, especially as concerns
replacement of genuine parts by parts of another
manufacturer�
27�
TRACTEL
®
will only guaranty operation of the unit
provided it is equipped with a genuine TRACTEL
®
chain in accordance with the specifications
indicated in this manual�
28�
The unit must be periodically inspected by a Tractel-
approved repair agent as indicated in this manual�
29�
A servicing handbook must be maintained up to
date in accordance with the model given at the end
of this manual�
30�
When the unit is not being used, it should be stored
in a location inaccessible to persons not authorized
to use the unit�
31�
In the event of definitive removal from service of
the unit, all environment protection regulations
applicable in the country of use must be observed.
1. Description of the Hoist
The Bravo™ AC hoist is a portable manual handle-
actuated hoist for lifting, pulling and tensioning� It
is normally used on a fixed anchor point or with
suspension trolleys. Information about suspension
trolleys can be obtained from TRACTEL
®
on request.
Manufactured from high-quality materials, the Bravo™
AC hoist is a robust tool. It is compact, portable and
easy to use. Its weight has been reduced by using
aluminium casings�
The Bravo™ AC hoist is supplied with a standard
1.50 m length of load chain (item 1, fig. 1). The hoist
chain is made of a single drop with a lifting hook at the
end (ref. 2, fig. 1). The free end of the chain is equipped
with a low limit stop (item 4, fig. 1).
CAUTION:
It is prohibited to fasten a load to the low
limit stop�
A disengage device allows for fast easy adjustment of
the chain using the limit stop� This operation must only
be performed with no load on the hoist.
The Bravo™ AC hoist complies with the requirements
of the European directive 2006/42/CE and the The
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SI
2008/1597) of the United Kingdom and is designed to
ensure a minimum mechanical strength of 4 x WLL*.
The Bravo™ AC hoist is designed and built to withstand
dynamic testing at 1.1 x WLL and static testing at
1.5 x WLL.
Description of a standard delivery:
– Hoist with chain�
–
CE and UKCA Certificate of conformity.
– This manual�
–
A bag for transportation and storage.
The hoist is supplied in a cardboard box.
