Intended Use; Emissions; Special Hazards; Workplaces - Schmalz VacuMaster Multi Series Operating Manual

Operating Manual
V M Multi-Serie
ACU ASTER

1.5 Intended Use

Caution
Danger

1.6 Emissions

1.7 Special Hazards

Danger
Danger

1.8 Workplaces

1.9 Instructions for the
Operator
1.10 Equipment for
Personal Protection
1.11 Behaviour in
Emergencies
BA 30.30.01.00221-00
Chapter 1
Safety
Lifting devices series V
ACU
and slightly bent boards of various materials, e.g. wood, particle board,
sheet-metal or plastic boards. The boards may have porous surfaces.
When using lifting devices with a single suction box the load have to be flat.
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The maximum lifting capacity must not be exceeded.
Observe the name plate.
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Transport of persons and animals with the load or the lifting device
itself is forbidden!
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Unauthorized alteration of the lifting device is forbidden for safety
reasons!
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The operating, maintenance and service instructions in this manual
must be observed.
The equivalent continuous sound pressure level of the lifting device is
below 75 dB(A).
Since the load is retained by a vacuum it will fall off as soon as this
vacuum is lost.
This happens in a sudden power failure. An alarm signal switches on.
When power fails immediately put the load down if possible. If this is not
possible, immediately leave the dangerous area near the load
The device generates a very strong suction which can draw in hair and
clothing. Do not look into the suction opening when the device is
switched on. Parts of body can be sucked in.
The workplace of the operator is in front of the control handle. Stand in a
position that allows you to keep a constant eye on the vacuum pressure gauge.
As an operator of the lifting device you must be trained before start-up.
You must have read and understood the operating instructions and especially
the chapter "Safety".
Be sure, that only authorized persons use the device. You are responsible for
others in the operating range of the equipment.
Local safety requirements are fully applicable. Safety instructions in this
document are complementary to the rules in force and do not supersede the
latter.
When operating the device always wear:
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safety shoes (with steel top),
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tough gloves.
An emergency situation exists when
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power suddenly fails (device switches off), a horn signal sounds.
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the vacuum pressure drops below -0.125 bar to the red section on the scale
of the pressure gauge, a horn signal sounds.
Put the load down immediately if possible. If this is not possible, immediately
leave the dangerous area near the load. It will fall off!
Status 03.2013
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M M are designed to lift and transport flat
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