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Table of Contents
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Introduction ......................................................................................................... 4
General .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
The intended use of VAHVA grapples ............................................................................................................... 5
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Grapple parts ....................................................................................................... 5
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Warranty .............................................................................................................. 6
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Safety ................................................................................................................... 6
General .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Warnings ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Safety labels ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
Follow the safety instructions ........................................................................................................................... 8
Before and during use ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Safe maintenance .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Working with oils and chemicals ....................................................................................................................... 9
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Installation ........................................................................................................... 9
Before installation ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Mechanical mounting...................................................................................................................................... 10
Hydraulic mounting ......................................................................................................................................... 10
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Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 10
General ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Safe maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Greasing instructions....................................................................................................................................... 12
Recommended greases and oils ...................................................................................................................... 13
Scheduled maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 14
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Storage and decommissioning of the equipment ............................................... 15
Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Dismantling and decommissioning of the grapple .......................................................................................... 15
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Technical specifications...................................................................................... 16
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Hydraulic hoses in rotator model grapples ......................................................... 17
EC Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................... 19