Introduction
ESW 900 | Version 2.04
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1 Introduction
You have made a good choice by purchasing the
Unicraft electric wire rope hoist.
Read the operating manual thoroughly before commissioning
the machine.
It gives you information about the proper commission-
ing, intended use and safe and efficient operation and
maintenance of your electric wire rope hoist.
The operating manual is part of the electric wire rope
hoist package. Always keep this operating manual in the
location where your electric wire rope hoist is being op-
erated. All local accident prevention regulations and
general safety instructions for the operating range of
your electric wire rope hoist must also be complied with.
1.1 Copyright
The contents of these instructions are copyright. They
may be used in conjunction with the operation of the
electric wire rope hoist. Any application beyond those
described is not permitted without the written approval
of Stürmer GmbH.
1.2 Customer service
Please contact your dealer if you have questions con-
cerning your wire rope hoist or if you need technical ad-
vice. They will help you with specialist information and
expert advice.
Germany:
Stürmer Maschinen GmbH
Dr.-Robert-Pfleger-Str. 26
D-96103 Hallstadt
Repair service:
Fax:
0049 (0) 951 96555-111
Email: [email protected]
Spare part orders:
Fax:
0049 (0) 951 96555-119
Email: [email protected]
We are always interested in valuable experience and
knowledge gained from using the application-which
then could be shared and be valuable to develop our
products even further.
1.3 Limitation of liability
All information and notes in these operating instructions
were summarised while taking applicable standards
and rules, the state-of-the-art technology and our long-
term knowledge and experiences into consideration.
In the following cases the manufacturer is not liable for
damages:
- Non-observance of the operating instructions,
- Inappropriate use
- Use of untrained staff,
- unauthorised modifications
- technical changes,
- Use of not allowed spare parts.
The actual scope of delivery may deviate from the ex-
planations and presentations described here in case of
special models, when using additional ordering options
or due to latest technical modifications.
The obligations agreed in the delivery contract, the gen-
eral terms and conditions as well as the delivery condi-
tions of the manufacturer and the legal regulations at the
time of the conclusion of the contract are applicable.
2 Safety
This section provides an overview of all important safety
packages for the protection of operating personnel as
well as for safe and fault-free operation. Other task-
based safety notes are included in the paragraphs of
the individual phases of life.
2.1 Symbol explanation
Safety instructions
The safety notes in these operating instructions are
highlighted by symbols. The safety notes are introduced
by signal words which express the concern of the risk.
DANGER!
This combination of symbol and signal words indi-
cates an imminently dangerous situation which may
lead to death or severe injury if not avoided.
WARNING!
This combination of symbol and signal words indi-
cates a potentially dangerous situation which may
lead to death or severe injury if not avoided.
