RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS AND
USERS
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
The device shall be inspected and maintained in
proper working order in accordance with this
user's owner's manual.
REMOVAL FROM SERVICE
Any device not in safe operating condition such
as, but not limited to, missing rollers, pins, or
fasteners, any bent or cracked structural
members, damaged safety devices, etc. shall be
removed from service until it is repaired to the
original manufacturer's standards.
SAFETY
The unit has been carefully designed to be as safe
as possible for operators and service workers. If
you take a few common-sense precautions, you
will be able to use the unit safely. However, this is a
powerful unit with moving parts, and is capable of
causing personal injury if proper precautions are
not taken.
Therefore, throughout this manual, there have
been identified certain hazards which may occur
in the use and servicing of the unit, and provided
appropriate instructions or precautions which
should be taken to avoid these hazards.
INSTALLATION NOTES
NOTICE
The unit must be installed on a firm, nearly level
surface. The frame of the unit must sit firmly on the
floor, and the floor must be level. If the frame is not
supported correctly, stresses may develop in the
frame. The unit may bind or not work easily. The
rotating ring may not rotate correctly.
After the springs are installed, if the springs are
not seated correctly, or the twist-lock caps are
not tightened, the parts may pop loose when the
unit is used. You may be hurt, or the load may
be damaged.
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DEFLECTION
It is the responsibility of the user/purchaser to
advise the manufacturer where deflection may
be critical to the application.
REPAIRS
All repairs shall be made by qualified personnel.
OPERATORS
Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to operate the positioner.
BEFORE OPERATION
Before using the device, the operator shall have:
Read and/or had explained, and understood,
the manufacturer's operating instructions and
safety rules.
In some cases, it has also been pointed out the
consequences which may occur if the
instructions or precautions are not followed.
Please read and follow this instruction
manual, including all safety instructions and
precautions, carefully and completely.
Figure 1 shows the safety labels on this unit. Please be
sure that all of the labels are in place, and are visible to
the machine operators. Never paint over the labels. If
any of the labels are missing, please contact us for
replacements. The safety labels help to protect your
workers.
OPERATION NOTES – MANUAL USE
WARNING!
Never operate the unit if anyone is sitting or
riding on the rotating ring.
Never operate the unit if the load is off center.
The load may shift, and you may be injured.
This can also damage the unit.
As the unit moves, keep away from the "pinch
points" where metal parts meet.
Keep the area around the unit clean. Do not allow
any dirt, debris, spilled oil, or excess grease to collect.
These materials may cause you to slip while the unit
is operating, and you may be injured.
Stay clear of the rotating ring when it is
moving. As the pallet turns, a part of the load
may rotate around and hit you. Never turn the
load when anyone is standing beside the unit.
Do not try to use this unit with damaged or
broken pallets. Broken pallets may have
boards or nails which hang down below the
main part of the pallet. As the pallet is turned,
these boards or nails may catch on the frame
of the unit. This can cause the pallet to stop
turning suddenly, causing the load to shift.
You may be injured, and the unit may be
damaged. The boards or nails on the bottom
of the pallet should not extend down more
than 1/8 inch.
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Inspected the device for proper operation and
condition. Any suspect item shall be carefully
examined and a determination made by a
qualified person as to whether it constitutes a
hazard.
DURING OPERATION
The device shall only be used in accordance
with this user's manual.
Do not overload.
Ensure that all safety devices are operational
and in place.
MODIFICATIONS OR ALTERATIONS
Modifications or alterations are not permitted.
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OPERATION NOTES - WHEN LOADING USING
A FORK LIFT OR STACKER
WARNING!
When adding a load to the unit, lower the
forks completely before removing the fork
lift. The pallet must be completely
supported by the unit. If you do not do
this, the load may be dropped when you
remove the fork lift. The unit or the load
may be damaged, or you may be hurt.
OPERATION NOTES - WHEN UNLOADING
USING A FORK LIFT OR STACKER
WARNING!
When removing a load from the unit, lift
the load clear before backing out the fork
lift. If you do not do this, the top of the
unit may jump up when you remove the
fork lift. The unit or the load may be
damaged, or you may be hurt.
OPERATION NOTES - WHEN MOVING THE UNIT
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NOTICE
Do not move the unit while it is loaded. This will
damage the base frame of the unit. The pockets
on the base frame are designed to support an
unloaded unit, they cannot support any extra
weight.