•
These winches are manufactured for use in a normal environment. If they are used in an
aggressive environment (saline, chemical atmosphere, etc.), special care should be taken or
advice should be sought from the manufacturer.
•
The winches should be used on a regular basis, even with no load, in particular when used in
a harsh environment. Prolonged inactivity entails the risk of damaging the braking system
(brake sticking).
•
It is highly recommended not to handle the rope unless protected by gloves.
8.
Compulsory regulatory checks
This equipment has been designed to be tested:
•
In a dynamic situation, with coefficient 1.1
•
In a static situation, with coefficient 1.5.
A periodic maintenance check is required at least once a year:
In accordance with regulations, the user must keep an inspection booklet recording all the
inspections and operations carried out on the machine (Rule FEM 9755).
In France, since 1 April 2005, the owner of a lifting machine must:
1. Pursuant to the provisions of the order of 2 March 2004, keep a maintenance log in which
the following must be recorded:
•
Maintenance operations performed in accordance with the recommendations of the
manufacturer.
•
All other operations (inspection, maintenance, repairs, replacement or changes to the
machine).
The following must be recorded for each of these operations: the date of the work, the names of the
people and, where appropriate, the companies which carried out the work, the nature of the
operation and, if it is a regular operation, the frequency. If the operations involve the replacement
of certain machine components, the references of these components must be indicated.
2. By virtue of the order of 1 March 2004, article R 232.12 of the Labour Code:
Checks during set-up (section 3 of the order - articles 12 to 17):
•
Suitability test (article 5-1): suitable equipment and compliant installation. It must be provided,
in writing, by the user (article 3d).
•
Assembly and installation test (article 5-11): equipment installed according to the instruction
manual.
•
Operating test (article 6c or 14-II): loaded with safety tests.
•
Static test (art. 10)
•
Dynamic test (art. 11)
Regular general checks (section 5 of the order - articles 22 to 24):
•
Inspection of the state of preservation (art. 9): equipment kept in good condition, with nothing
missing or added, compliant.
•
Operating test (art. 6b and c).
Checks when resuming service (section 4 of the order - articles 18 to 21):
•
Suitability test (art. 5-I).
•
Assembly and installation test (art. 5-II).
•
Inspection of the state of preservation (art. 9).
•
Operating test (art. 19-II).
•
Static test (art. 10)
•
Dynamic test (art. 11)
EN
11