Safety Precautions; Standard Operation; Operational Safety, Malfunctions; Pick-Up Points - Blitz DUPLEX S2 Operating Instructions Manual

4.

Safety precautions

Observe the following instructions under all circum-
stances!

4.1 Standard operation


Only operate the lift after reading and under-
standing these operating instructions. Follow the
short operating manual on the lift.

The permissible overall load capacity per lifting
cylinder is maximum 15,000 kg (see axle load in
manufacturer's specifications).

for the lift may only be operated by persons who
are older than 18 years of age, trained for lift op-
eration and who have signed the handover report.

Only use the lift with a covered pit.

Vehicles with low ground clearance or with op-
tional extras must be inspected upfront. Only lift
these vehicles if no damage will occur.

Work on the lift only with the main switch turned
off and locked.

Prohibited:
● Passenger transport with the lift.
● Climbing on lift or load.
● Riding on the equipment.

Emergency lowering of vehicles must only be
carried out by competent persons.

When not in use, switch off equipment and se-
cure main switch with padlock.

4.2 Operational safety, malfunctions


The operational safety of the lift is to be checked
regularly.

In the case of malfunctions or missing safety-
relevant components the lift is immediately to be
taken out of operation. Inform a superior or au-
thorized customer service.

4.3 Pick-up points


Check for load capacity, corrosion, damage and
modifications before applying the lifting cylinder
pick-up points to the vehicle.

Only lift vehicles on manufacturer-approved posi-
tions.

No work, which affects the stability of the pick-up
points on the lifted vehicle is permitted.

4.4 Lifting / lowering

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4. Safety precautions

Only operate the lift if no persons are at risk.

No persons are permitted within the load and
pick-up area during lifting and lowering.

After lifting just above floor level, check that the
vehicle is secure. Only afterwards lift vehicle to
desired height.

The entire area below load and pick-up equip-
ment must be free of obstructions.

4.5 Operation without controls "FOR"


Inform persons in the lift area of the manual ad-
justment of the vehicle position.

For lifts with 4, 5 or 6 lifting cylinders:
Lower all vehicles which are not affected by the
repair completely before activating the intended
FOR function.

For safety reasons, a second operator must be
called in to permanently activate the "FOR" switch
and to deactivate immediately in case of danger.

Ensure horizontal vehicle position during lower-
ing.

4.6 Installation, maintenance, repair


Installation, maintenance and repair work must
only be carried out with switched off and secured
equipment by trained and authorized experts.

Work on the electrical equipment must only be
carried out by electricians.

Work on hydraulic equipment must only be car-
ried out by experts with specialist knowledge and
experience.

Repair of lift safety mechanisms must only be
carried out by competent persons.

Adhere to the maintenance schedule, record
maintenance work.

Only use original spare parts from the manufac-
turer.

The lift must be inspected by authorized expert after
design modifications or repair of safety-relevant
components.
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