Safe Maintenance - VAHVA C Series Operating And Safety Manual

Keep consumables and spare parts with you on the site, and replenish them immediately
whenever you need any accessories. These include hydraulic hoses, for example.
Always observe absolute cleanliness in all maintenance work.
Monitor the operation of the equipment to find any loose or detached sections, hydraulic oil leaks,
hose abrasions etc.
Make sure that there is enough hydraulic oil. An insufficient amount of oil will cause malfunctions,
damage the pump and ruin the lubricating properties of the oil.
Welding work must always consider the instructions given by the manufacturer of the base
machine.
For the base machine, please refer to the maintenance manuals of each machine.
The manufacturer cannot accept liability for any changes in the grapple's structure or hydraulic
systems that do not correspond to the original installation.

Safe maintenance

PLEASE NOTE:
Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out by trained technicians or
workshops, using appropriate tools and lifting equipment.
PLEASE NOTE:
Always turn off the machine before starting any maintenance work.
PLEASE NOTE:
Never touch pressurised cylinders or hydraulic hoses, and do not stand near
them.
PLEASE NOTE:
Never tighten leaking couplings when the machine is running. High-pressure oil
spray can be lethal!
Always wear the necessary personal protective equipment (protective gloves, other protective
clothing, eye protection etc.
When you perform any work around the grapple, always stop the engine of the base machine, and
disconnect power from the main switch, to avoid accidents.
When you leave the machine, lower the grapple firmly on the ground. It is prohibited to work
under an under grapple or boom.
Never let anyone inexperienced to enter the cab of the base machine when the grapple is being
inspected, serviced or repaired.
Never exceed the operating pressure of 250 bar set by the manufacturer. Never adjust hydraulic
pressure without a pressure gauge.
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Versio 1.6.2020 (English)
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