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Columbus McKinnon Industrial Products GmbH
I
NTRODUCTION
Products of CMCO Industrial Products GmbH have been built in accordance with the state-of-the-art and generally accepted
engineering standards. Nonetheless, incorrect handling when using the products may cause dangers to life and limb of the user or third
parties and/or damage to the hoist or other property.
The operating company is responsible for the proper and professional instruction of the operating personnel. For this purpose, all
operators must read these operating instructions carefully prior to the initial operation.
These operating instructions are intended to acquaint the user with the product and enable him to use it to the full extent of its intended
capabilities. The operating instructions contain important information on how to operate the product in a safe, correct and economic
way. Acting in accordance with these instructions helps to avoid dangers, reduce repair costs and downtimes and to increase the
reliability and lifetime of the product. The operating instructions must always be available at the place where the product is operated.
Apart from the operating instructions and the accident prevention act valid for the respective country and area where the product is
used, the commonly accepted regulations for safe and professional work must also be adhered to.
The personnel responsible for operation, maintenance or repair of the product must read, understand and follow these operating
instructions.
The indicated protective measures will only provide the necessary safety, if the product is operated correctly and installed and/or
maintained according to the instructions. The operating company is committed to ensure safe and trouble-free operation of the product.
P
ERMANENT
S
OUND
P
RESSURE
L
EVEL
The equivalent permanent sound pressure level at the workplace of the operating staff is
≤
73 dB. It was determined with the use of the
measurement surface sound pressure level method (distance from lifting device 1 m, 9 measuring points, precision class 2 DIN 45635).
T
HEORETICAL SERVICE LIFE
The Yale RPE electric rope winch is classified in accordance with FEM 9.511 in the FEM Group 1Bm /M3. This theoretically results in a
service life of 400 operating hours under full load.
Basic principles for the calculation of the theoretical remaining service life are given in DGUV Vorschrift 54. When the theoretical
remaining service life has been reached, the hoist should be subjected to a general overhaul.
R
EGULATIONS
Before the initial start-up, a check must be performed by a competent person as per the mandatory accident prevention rules applicable
in the user's country, as well as in accordance with the recognised rules for safety and proper working.
In Germany, these are the accident prevention specifications of the Trade Association DGUV Vorschrift 54, DGUV Vorschrift 54, DGUV
Regel 100-500 and VDE 0113-32/EN 60204-32:2008.
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AFETY EQUIPMENT
The following safety devices are integrated to guarantee the safety of the Yale devices:
• EMERGENCY Stop
By pressing the EMERGENCY Stop button, the total control is deactivated.
ATTENTION: The device is not free of tension!
Turn the button in the direction of the arrow and pull it to unlock.
• Motor brake
All Yale winches have an electromagnetically ventilated spring action brake, which closes automatically upon releasing the push button
for UP or DOWN movement, as well as in case of a power failure.
• Overload protection
The included slip clutch will be activated if there is an overload.
If the reason is a too big load, the load has to be reduced till WLL. Is the reason a stuck during the upward moving the load has to be
lowered and the obstacle has to be removed.
C
ORRECT OPERATION
The Yale RPE electric rope winch has been designed to lift, pull and lower loads up to the specified load capacity or traction force. The
traction force or lifting capacity (nominal load) indicated on the device is the maximum load. This must not be exceeded. The maximum
hoisting force or load capacity in a given situation is determined by the data of the used hoisting rope and the stop type.
Any different or exceeding use is considered incorrect. Columbus McKinnon Industrial Products GmbH will not accept any liability for
damage resulting from such use. The risk is borne by the user resp. operating company alone.
ATTENTION: The unit may be used only in situations in which the load carrying capacity of the device and/or the supporting
structure does not change with the load position.
The attachment point and its supporting structure must be designed for the maximum loads to be expected.
The selection and calculation of the appropriate supporting structure are the responsibility of the operating company.
