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This manual provides important information for all personnel
involved with the safe installation, operation, and proper
maintenance of this product. Even if you feel you are familiar with
this or similar equipment, you should read this manual before
operating the product.
Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice
Throughout this manual there are steps and procedures which, if
not followed, may result in a hazard. The following signal words
are used to identify the level of potential hazard.
Danger is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard which will cause severe injury,
death, or substantial property damage if
the warning is ignored.
Warning is used to indicate the presence
of a hazard which can cause severe injury,
death, or substantial property damage if
the warning is ignored.
Caution is used to indicate the presence of
a hazard which will or can cause injury or
property damage if the warning is
ignored.
Notice is used to notify people of
installation, operation, or maintenance
information which is important but not
hazard-related.
Safety Summary
Personal protective and safety equipment required by the
operator's surrounding environment must be used and maintained
in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not use this unit or attached equipment for lifting,
supporting, or transporting people or lifting or supporting
loads over people.
• The supporting structures and load-attaching devices used in
conjunction with these units must provide a safety factor of at
least three times the rated capacity of the unit. This is the
customer's responsibility. If in doubt, consult a registered
structural engineer.
• If system air pressure is lost, lower the load immediately. The
operator must stay out of the vertical path of the load.
MHD56162 – Edition 1
SAFETY INFORMATION
REVIEW COPY 9-7-99
• Lifting equipment is subject to different regulations in each
country. These regulations may not be specified in this manual.
The National Safety Council, Accident Prevention Manual for
Industrial Operations, Eighth Edition and other recognized safety
sources make a common point: Employees who work near
suspended loads or assist in hooking on or arranging a load should
be instructed to keep out from under the load. From a safety
standpoint, one factor is paramount: conduct all operations in such
a manner that if there were an equipment failure, no personnel
would be injured. This means keep out from under a raised load
and keep out of the line of force of any load.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 generally places
the burden of compliance with the owner/employer, not the
manufacturer. Many OSHA requirements are not concerned or
connected with the manufactured product but are, rather,
connected with the final installation. It is the owner's and user's
responsibility to determine the suitability of a product for any
particular use. It is recommended that all applicable industry, trade
association, federal, state and local regulations be checked. Read
all operating instructions and warnings before operation.
This manual has been produced by Ingersoll-Rand to provide
dealers, mechanics, operators and company personnel with the
information required to install, operate, maintain and repair the
products described herein.
It is extremely important that mechanics and operators be familiar
with the servicing procedures of these products, or like or similar
products, and are physically capable of conducting the procedures.
These personnel shall have a general working knowledge that
includes:
1.
Proper and safe use and application of mechanics common
hand tools as well as special Ingersoll-Rand or
recommended tools.
2.
Safety procedures, precautions and work habits established by
accepted industry standards.
Ingersoll-Rand cannot know of, or provide all the procedures by
which product operations or repairs may be conducted and the
hazards and/or results of each method. If operation or maintenance
procedures not specifically recommended by the manufacturer are
conducted, it must be ensured that product safety is not endangered
by the actions taken. If unsure of an operation or maintenance
procedure or step, personnel should place the product in a safe
condition and contact supervisors and/or the factory for technical
assistance.
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