Tractel volt trac 250 Manual De Empleo Y De Mantenimiento página 16

YOUR DUTY OF SAFETY BEYOND THE volt trac™
15. As being only one piece of the system, the
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volt trac™ hoist can contribute to the required
SAFETY ONLY, IF ...
a. it is fitted on compatible equipment.
b. other components meet the requirements of
the applicable safety regulations and are of
the proper quality and assembled to form a
safe system.
c. every upper support is stable and sufficiently
strong according to the load (either static or
dynamic).
d. the supporting
requested resistance to every load to be
applied (either static or dynamic) during
operating the equipment.
e. all the requirements in strength and resistance
are obtained with the necessary safety factor
(see regulations and professional standards).
f. all the calculations, design and subsequent
work necessary to the above requirements
have been made by a competent person
on the basis of proper technical information
regarding the site.
YOUR DUTY TO AVOID TAKING RISKS
Do not leave a load supported by the hoist unattended
unless specific precautions have been taken.
Should you decide that the volt trac™ hoist is no longer
able to be used, take precautions in disposing of it
properly so that it cannot be used anymore.
volt trac™ hoist MUST NOT be used in explosive
atmospheres. It has not been designed for such an-
application.
LIFTING PEOPLE IS PROHIBITED FOR OTHER
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Safety advice
1.
Electric Chain Hoist = ECH Electric Chain Hoist with
Trolley = ECHWT
Lifting or handling equipment has to be inspected by a
specialist or trained person before starting operation.
All maintenance operations must be carried out by a
specialist or trained person.
Disconnect the hoist from the power supply when
maintenance operations are carried out.
Electrical chain hoist are designed for lifting and
lowering materials vertically, every other mode of use
is prohibited.
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structure provides the
The trolley is designed to move the load horizontally
when vertical movement of the load is stopped, every
other mode of use is prohibited.
Do not operate unless the load is centred under the
hoist.
Protect the hoists load chain from weld splatter or other
damaging contaminants.
If volt trac™ is to be used in any special mode or
environment the manufacturer must be contacted in
advance.
If the operating manual is not strictly respected the risk
is under the responsibility of the user.
If any special mode of use or special environment
please ask in advance the manufacturer.
The operations manual must be readily available at
any time, additional copies are available on request.
Specialist or trained people : these are persons who
have theoretical knowledge and who have been
trained in handling and lifting maintenance activities.
Such persons must have excellent knowledge of the
regulations governing lifting and special manoeuvres
and must ensure the safety of the equipment in
operation.
Before any electrical connection of the equipment
check that the main electrical installation is designed
and protected in accordance with safety regulations.
Do not operate the hoist when it is restricted from
forming a straight line from hook to hook (or lug to
hook) in the direction of loading.
Do not use the load chain as a sling.
Do not apply the load to the tip of the hook or to the
hook latch.
Never operate a hoist unless load slings or any other
approved attachments are properly sized and seated
in the hook saddle.
Do not apply load unless load chain is properly seated
in the chain wheel(s) or sprocket(s).
Do not operate beyond the limits of the load chain
travel.
Do not allow the load chain or hook to be touched by
a live welding electrode or be used as an electrical or
welding ground.
Do not use the hoist for lifting loads that are not freely
suspended or loads that are guided.