Important Safety Information; Definitions And Pictograms - Tractel supertirfor Serie Traducción Del Manual Original

Important safety information

1. Before installing and using this equipment, you must be perfectly
familiar with the information contained in this manual and you must
comply with the utilization and safety instructions given to ensure safe
use of the equipment. A copy of this manual should be available to all
equipment users. Additional copies can be provided on request.
2. Do not use the equipment if any of the plates mounted on the
equipment are damaged and illegible, or if any of the markings, as
indicated at the end of this manual, are no longer legible. In case
of a damaged information plate, identical plates can be supplied on
request and should be fastened to the equipment before continuing
use of the equipment.
3. Make sure that any person to whom you have entrusted use of this
equipment is perfectly familiar with the information contained in this
manual and is able to satisfy the safety requirements involved by the
purpose for which the equipment is used. This manual should be in
the user's possession.
4. This equipment must only be used in compliance with the applicable
safety standards and regulations concerning installation, use,
maintenance and inspection of lifting and pulling machines.
5. For all professional purposes, this equipment must be placed under
the responsibility of a person who is perfectly familiar with the
applicable regulations and who has the necessary authority to ensure
application of these regulations by all users.
6. Any person using this equipment for the first time must check, in
a risk-free environment, before applying the load, and on a limited
lifting height, that he has fully understood all the requirements for
safe, efficient operation of the equipment.
7. Setup and operation of the equipment must only be performed under
conditions ensuring operator safety in compliance with the regulations
applicable to the equipment category.
8. Each time, before using the equipment, check that the equipment and
its accessories are visibly in good condition.
9. TRACTEL shall not be held liable for use of this equipment in any
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setup configuration not described in this manual.
10. Any changes to the equipment not supervised by TRACTEL
removal of parts from the equipment, shall release TRACTEL
any liability.
11. TRACTEL only guaranties operation of the equipment provided it
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is equipped with a genuine TRACTEL
accordance with the specifications indicated in this manual.
12. Any equipment assembly or disassembly not described in this
manual, or any repair performed outside TRACTEL
will release TRACTEL from any liability, especially as may concern
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replacement of original parts by parts from another source.
13. Any intervention on the supertirfor™ wire rope aimed at modifying or
repairing it outside TRACTEL
from any liability subsequent to the modification or repair performed.
14. This equipment must never be used for any operations other than
those described in this manual.
The equipment should never be used with loads exceeding the
maximum lifting capacity indicated on the equipment. The equipment
should never be used in an explosive atmosphere.
15. It is strictly prohibited to use this equipment for lifting or moving
persons.
16. When it is necessary to lift a load using several units, a technical
study by a qualified technician must first be carried out to ensure
proper installation and operation in compliance with the technical
study, in particular to ensure an even distribution of the load under
appropriate conditions. TRACTEL
any TRACTEL device in combination with other lifting devices of a
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different manufacturer.
17. The machine must be anchored to a fixed point and to a structure
which is sufficiently strong, in accordance with the applicable safety
coefficient, to withstand the maximum lifting capacity indicated in this
manual. If several units are used, the strength of the structure and the
anchor point must be consistent with the number of machines used in
accordance with their maximum lifting capacity.
, including
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supertirfor™ wire rope in
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supervision
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supervision will release TRACTEL
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shall not be held liable for use of
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18. During the lifting operations, when moving up or down, the operator
must always have a clear, uninterrupted view of the load.
19. To ensure safe use of the equipment, it should be visually inspected
and serviced regularly. Depending on the nature of the environment
in which the equipment is used, check regularly for any signs of
corrosion.
20. Never take position or circulate under the load. The area located
under the load should be indicated and access-prohibited.
21. Keeping the supertirfor™ wire rope in good condition is essential
to safety and correct operation of the machine. The condition of
the supertirfor™ wire rope should be checked each time it is used
as indicated in the "wire rope" section. Any supertirfor™ wire rope
showing any signs of damage must be immediately and definitively
removed from use.
22. When the equipment is not used, it should be placed out of reach of
all persons not authorized to use it.
23. The equipment must be periodically checked by a TRACTEL
repair agent as indicated in this manual.
24. During use, the operator must ensure that the supertirfor™ wire rope
is constantly tensioned by the load and, in particular, that the wire
rope is not temporarily neutralized by an obstacle when bringing a
load down, as this could result in rupture of the supertirfor™ cable
when the load comes free from its obstacle.
25. For definitive removal from use of the machine, the equipment
should be discarded under conditions preventing any future use
of the equipment.
All environment protection regulations must be observed.
IMPORTANT: For all professional uses, especially when the
machine is to be used by employee personnel, you must comply with
all work regulations applicable to installation, maintenance and use
of the equipment, in particular as concerns the required inspections:
inspection on first use by user, periodic inspections, and inspections after
disassembly or repair.

Definitions and pictograms

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Definitions
In this manual, the following terms are used:
" User": Person or department in charge of management and safe use of
the product described in this manual.
"Operator": Person or department in charge of:
1. Assembly of the components of the product received,
2. Installation so that the product is ready for use,
3. Utilization of the product for the purpose for which it is intended,
4. Disassembly,
5. Dismantling,
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6. Transportation for storage and shelving.
" Technician": Qualified person who is skilled and familiar with the
product and is in charge of the maintenance operation described and
permitted to the user by this manual.
" After-sales service": Company or department authorized by a company
of the TRACTEL group for after-sales service or repair operations on
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the product Contact TRACTEL
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" Machine": tirfor machine and its accessories.
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" Equipment": Assembly formed by the hoist, the hydraulic power pack
and their accessories.
Pictograms
DANGER: Indicates remarks intended to avoid injury to persons
(operators or third parties) which may be mortal, serious or minor. This
pictogram is formed by an exclamation point in a triangle.
IMPORTANT: Indicates remarks intended to avoid a failure or
damage to the product, equipment or environment, but not directly
endangering the life or health of the operator or any other persons.
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