Priority Instructions; Compulsory Regulatory Checks; English; Maintenance - Tractel HF05 440-920 Modo De Empleo

For safety's sake and efficiency of the equipment, you must become familiar with these instructions and
adhere to them before any use of the equipment.
 Never exceed the working load limit WLL (see engraving).
 Never alter the equipment through welding, drilling or any other process.
 Never use the equipment for any lifting other than the type it is designed for.
 Never transport people using this equipment or its accessories.
 Never go under the load.
 When laying down a load, the object must be stable.
Please consult us for any use in an aggressive atmosphere.
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Regularly check the correct condition of the equipment (see Maintenance paragraph).
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Only TRACTEL SOLUTIONS spare parts must be used.
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 Check on start-up (or starting back up): in compliance with the national regulations.
 Compulsory periodical check in compliance with the national regulations. Recommended every
12 months by TRACTEL SOLUTIONS.
A thorough examination paying particular attention to any alteration of parts due to an impact,
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corrosion, cracking or deformation must be conducted a minimum of twice a year, every month
in the case of heavy-duty use or in an aggressive atmosphere.
 TRACTEL SOLUTIONS is at your disposal in order to conduct any regulatory check.
Maintenance inspections and operations must be performed by skilled persons and specialists.
Regularly check the equipment is in perfect working order (preferably before every use).
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 Perform visual inspection before every use.
 Any part with a defect must be replaced by a TRACTEL SOLUTIONS part.
 Any deformed equipment must be immediately withdrawn from use.
Grabs for lifting standard metal drums (EN ISO 15750-1 & EN ISO 15750-2) in vertical position (capacity
225 litres).
VFR: this model is fitted with an open position automatic locking so as to set down the drum without
having to operate the grab.
VFA: this model is fitted with an automatic device so as to grip and set down the drum without having to
operate the grab.
1. Suspend the grab by its hook ring (1/5) in the open position (VFR locking pawl (6) or VFA automatic
locking system (8) activated).
2. Position the grab vertically with respect to the drum.
3. Lower the grab until it is applied against the drum.
4. VFR: swivel the locking pawl (6) manually whilst starting off the lifting, hold it in the up position to
prevent it from locking against the fastening screw (11). Release the locking pawl (6) making sure
its claw is well above the fastening screw (11) and perform lifting.
5. VFA: lift up the grab. Its automatic system unlocks and the clamp closes on the drum. Lifting can
be performed.
6. When setting down, lower the grab until the locking system is activated (VFR locking pawl (6) on
fastening screw (11) or VFA automatic locking system (8).
7. The grab is then locked in the open position and can be lifted up, ready to be used again.
 Drum deformation risk in case of lifting without lid (open drum).
 Always make sure that the jaws are free from grease or oil. Degrease them regularly.
 Never lift greasy or oily drums.
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rev 9 – 06/2021

English

PRIORITY INSTRUCTIONS

COMPULSORY REGULATORY CHECKS

MAINTENANCE

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