Introduction; About This Document; Personnel Qualifications; Copyright - salmson Liftson lix L1 Instalacion Y Puesta En Servicio

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1.

Introduction

1.1.

About this document

The language of the original operating instructions is German.
All other languages of these instructions are translations of the
original operating instructions.
This manual is divided into individual sections, which are listed in
the table of contents. Each section has a heading which clearly
describes its content.
A copy of the EC declaration of conformity is a component of
these operating instructions.
If a technical modification is made on the designs named there
without our agreement, this declaration loses its validity.
1.2.

Personnel qualifications

All personnel who work on or with the lifting unit must be qual-
ified for such work; electrical work, for example, may only be
carried out by a qualified electrician. All personnel must be of legal
age.
Operating and maintenance personnel must also observe national
accident prevention regulations.
It must be ensured that personnel have read and understood the
instructions in this operating and maintenance handbook; if nec-
essary, this manual must be ordered from the manufacturer in the
required language.
This lifting unit is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the lifting unit by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the lifting unit.
1.3.

Copyright

This operating and maintenance manual has been copyrighted
by the manufacturer. The operating and maintenance manual
is intended for use by installation, operating and maintenance
personnel. It contains regulations and drawings which may not be
reproduced or distributed, either completely or in part, or used for
any competitive purpose without the expressed consent of the
manufacturer. Illustrations may differ from the original and serve
only as example illustrations of the lifting unit.
1.4.

Subject to changes proviso

The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical modifi-
cations to units or components. This operation and maintenance
manual refers to the lifting unit indicated on the title page.
1.5.

Warranty

This section contains the general information on the warranty.
Contractual agreements have the highest priority and are not
superseded by the information in this section.
The manufacturer is obliged to correct any defects found in the
lifting units it sells, provided that the requirements below have
been fulfilled.
1.5.1. General
• The defects are caused by the materials used or the way
the product was manufactured or designed.
• The defects were reported in writing to the manufacturer
within the agreed warranty period.
• The lifting unit was used only as intended.
• All safety and monitoring devices have been connected
and checked by specialist personnel.
1.5.2. Warranty period
If no other provisions have been made, the warranty period applies
to the first 24 months after commissioning or to a max. period
of 30 months after the delivery date. Other agreements must
be made in writing in the order confirmation. These remain valid
at least until the agreed warranty period of the lifting unit has
expired.
1.5.3. Spare parts, attachments and modifications
Only genuine spare parts from the manufacturer may be used for
repairs, replacements, attachments and modifications. Unauthor-
ised add-ons and modifications or the use of non-original spare
parts can seriously damage the lifting unit and/or seriously injure
personnel.
1.5.4. Maintenance
The prescribed maintenance and inspection work should be car-
ried out regularly. This work may only be carried out by qualified,
trained and authorised personnel.
1.5.5. Damage to the product
Damage and malfunctions that endanger safety must be eliminat-
ed immediately by trained personnel. The lifting unit may only be
operated if it is in proper working order. During the agreed warran-
ty period, the lifting unit may only be repaired by the manufactur-
er or an authorised service centre. The manufacturer reserves the
right to ask the end-user to return the damaged lifting unit to the
factory for inspection.
1.5.6. Disclaimer
No liability will be assumed for damage to the lifting unit if any of
the following items apply:
• The manufacturer deems that information provided by the
end-user or customer is insufficient or incorrect
• Failure to observe the safety instructions, the regulations
and requirements of German law or the applicable local
laws, or of this operation and maintenance manual
• Improper use
• Incorrect storage and transport
• Improper assembly/dismantling
• Insufficient maintenance
• Incorrect repairs
• Inadequate construction site or construction work
• Chemical, electrochemical and electrical influences
• Wear
This means the manufacturer's liability excludes all liability for
personal injury, material damage or financial losses.
2.

Safety

This section lists all the generally applicable safety instructions
and technical information. In addition, all the other sections
contain specific safety instructions and technical information.
All instructions and information must be observed and followed
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