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Metalmec HLS Instructions And Warnings Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MANUAL
LOADING SYSTEMS IN ALUMINIUM ALLOY

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MANUAL LOADING SYSTEMS IN ALUMINIUM ALLOY...
  • Page 3 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS All rights reserved in all countries While the texts and images have been prepared with the utmost care, Metalmec S.r.l. reserves the right to modify and/or update the information contained herein for the purpose of correcting any typographical errors and/or inaccuracies, without prior notice and without any bearing obligations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL WARNINGS INTRODUCTION MANUFACTURER'S DATA AND INFORMATION REQUESTS SAFETY STANDARDS REFERENCED IN THE MANUAL GLOSSARY AND TERMINOLOGY UTILIZED PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DANGER, PROHIBITION, AND OBLIGATION SIGNS DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 1.10 WARRANTY CONDITIONS 2.
  • Page 5 GENERAL INDEX 5. INSTALLATION GENERAL INFORMATION SUPPLY CONDITIONS 5.2.1 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT PREPARATION OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT 5.3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 5.3.2 SELECTING THE LOCATION AND VERIFYING THE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 5.3.3 LIFTING AND HANDLING PROCEDURES 5.3.4 SIGNS TO BE PLACED IN THE WORK AREA 5.3.5 RESIDUES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION 5.3.6...

  • Page 6: General Information

    In the case of loss or damage, an additional copy can be requested from Metalmec S.r.l., by specifying the exact model, serial number, and date of manufacture.
  • Page 7 ATTENTION IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE DOCUMENTATION FURNISHED BY METALMEC S.R.L. ONLY REGARDS THE PRODUCT PURCHASED BY THE END USER. DANGER DEPENDING ON THE USAGE CHARACTERISTICS, THE IMPROPER USE AND/OR INSTALLATION OF THE PURCHASED PRODUCT COULD RESULT IN CONSIDERABLE RISKS, AND ARE THEREFORE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction In order to ensure maximum reliability, Metalmec S.r.l. carefully selects the materials/components to be utilized for the product's construction, subjects the products to a regular inspection prior to delivery, and manages the production processes according to stringent technological standards. In order to ensure excellent efficiency over time, the product must be used properly and must be subjected to adequate preventive maintenance, in accordance with the instructions contained in this documentation.

  • Page 9: Safety Standards Referenced In The Manual

    Safety standards referenced in the manual The requirements, indications, standards, and relative safety notes described in the various chapters of this manual serve to define a series of behaviours and obligations to be respected when performing the various activities, in order to ensure the necessary safety conditions for the personnel, the equipment itself, and the surrounding environment.

  • Page 10: Personnel Qualifications

    DRIVER OF LIFTING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT: Personnel qualified to use equip- ment for lifting and handling materials (scrupulously following the instructions provided by Metalmec S.r.l.), in accordance with the current laws in the product's country of use. MAINTENANCE MECHANIC: A qualified technician who knows how to use the product...

  • Page 11: Symbols Used In This Manual

    Symbols used in this manual A number of symbols are used within the manual to draw the reader's attention and to highlight certain aspects of the text that are particularly important. The following table indicates the meanings of the various symbols utilized. Symbol Meaning Notes...

  • Page 12: Descriptions Of The Danger, Prohibition, And Obligation Signs

    Descriptions of the danger, prohibition, and obligation signs Symbol Meaning Notes Code Indicates a hazard that poses a risk of injury for the Danger: assigned personnel/user. Pay maximum attention to the W024 Crushing of hands signs and areas where this symbol is present. Indicates a hazard that poses a risk of injury for the assigned personnel/user.

  • Page 13: Descriptions Of The Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

    Descriptions of the personal protective equipment (PPE) The personnel in charge of using and maintaining the product, who perform the various activities permitted upon the purchased product, must use appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce the potential risks associated with the various activities. ATTENTION THE PRODUCT'S OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL MUST WEAR CLOTHING THAT IS COMPLIANT WITH THE ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 14 Symbol Meaning Notes Code Indicates the requirement for the personnel to use protective eyewear. These types of PPE must always be Obligation to use a utilized whenever performing maintenance and/or clean- M013 protective visor ing operations. Protective eyewear must always be worn whenever a risk of flying objects or materials is present.

  • Page 15: Warranty Conditions

    All the information relating to the manufacturer's warranty conditions can be found in the General Conditions of Sale published on the website www.metalmecsrl.it. 2. AVAILABLE MODELS AND INTENDED USE Available models The products designed and manufactured by Metalmec S.r.l. are listed below: Commercial denomination: Loading ramps and event & removal ramps in aluminium alloy M030 M040...

  • Page 16: Intended Use

    Intended use The purchased product must only be used exclusively by people and/or manual or motorized means of transport (e.g. forklifts) as a passageway between a cargo vehicle (including road vehicles and agricultural equipment) and a portion of a building or work site, in order to overcome any differences in height with respect to the reference surface, such as a loading dock.

  • Page 17: Technical Description For Use

    OF 30%. IN CASES IN WHICH IT IS NECESSARY TO WORK WITH A SLOPE OF LESS THAN 30%, THE POSSIBILITY OF ADAPTING THE RAMP FOR THE REQUIRED TYPE OF USE MUST BE VERIFIED IN ADVANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER METALMEC S.R.L.
  • Page 18 Capacity ■ The term capacity indicates the maximum load that the purchased product (e.g. the ramp or pair of ramps) can support.  ATTENTION NEVER EXCEED THE CAPACITY DECLARED BY THE MANUFACTURER. The identification plate indicates the capacities in relation to the wheelbase of the vehicle that will be transiting upon the product.

  • Page 19: Specific Warnings And Usage Limitations For Ramps And Event & Removal Ramps

    Specific warnings and usage limitations for ramps and event & removal ramps Only use ramps of a length, capacity, and type that is suitable for the vehicles that will be transiting upon them, in accordance with the manufacturer's indications. It is forbidden to use the ramps under any circumstances in which the usage requirements are not consistent with the manufacturer's indications.

  • Page 20: Loading Bed Anchoring Systems For Ramps And Event & Removal Ramps

    It is forbidden to perform any sudden braking or acceleration manoeuvres that could lead to instability during use, as this could result in personal injuries or property damage. It is forbidden to transit upon the products (ramps, bridges, driveways, etc.) at speeds greater than 0.12 km/h. It is forbidden to transit upon the ramps with steel tracks and compactor rollers if the ramps themselves have not been properly outfitted by the manufacturer with special applications (e.g.
  • Page 21 Aluminium bracket ■ Upon the customer's request, the manufacturer can furnish this type of anchoring system for the HLS and HS models, which consists of an aluminium bracket to be fas- tened to the ramp using the appro- priate bolts and washers.

  • Page 22: Specific Warnings And Usage Limitations For Driveways And Walkways

    Specific warnings and usage limitations for driveways and walkways • Driveways and walkways respectively allow for the transit of wheeled or tracked vehicles and people. • Whatever the case, as the wheelbase of the vehicle decreases, so does the capacity of the driveway. •...

  • Page 23: Safety

    The user's personnel must have read and fully understood this manual in its entirety. If any doubts should arise regarding the proper interpretation of the instructions, please contact the manufacturer Metalmec S.r.l. to obtain the necessary clarifications. ANYONE WHO INTENDS TO USE THIS PRODUCT MUST CAREFULLY...

  • Page 24: Product Certification

    - The instructions and warnings manual. Description of the marking: ■ Every product supplied and marketed by Metalmec S.r.l. comes with an identification plate, which indicates the following infor- mation in a clear and permanent manner: 1. The Manufacturer's name and address 2.
  • Page 25 LOADING CAPACITY FOR 750 mm WIDE VEHICLES WITH RUBBER-TRACKS: LOADING CAPACITY FOR 900 mm WIDE VEHICLES WITH TYRES DATE OF MANUFACTURE: SERIAL NR.: MANUFACTURER: METALMEC S.r.l. Via S. Cassiano 6 Mapello 24030 (BG) Italy WALKWAY MODEL: WEIGHT: CAPACITY: DATE OF MANUFACTURE: SERIAL NR.:...
  • Page 26 MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (pursuant to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17050-1) METALMEC The Undersigned company S.r.l. with registered offices at: Via San Cassiano, 6 – 24030 Mapello (BG) - Italy HEREBY DECLARES, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE MANUFACTURER, AND UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY, THAT THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT: Loading Ramps and Event &...
  • Page 27 These products were inspected by technicians employed by TÜV (an international notified body), after which the man- ufacturer was issued certificate no. R 60098489. The technical documentation regarding the product is held by Metalmec S.r.l. in its capacity as a legal entity - Via San Cassiano, 6 – 24030 Mapello (BG) - Italy.
  • Page 28 Commercial denomination: Loading ramps in aluminium alloy 6005A Models: HLS, HS, M060, M090, M105F, M120F, M130F has been designed, built and tested in accordance with the following technical standards applied by the manufacturer: • EN 1090-3 - Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures - Part 3: Technical requirements for aluminium structures.
  • Page 29 All the products furnished by Metalmec S.r.l. are inspected and tested according to the safety coefficients required by the reference standard. The technical documentation regarding the product is held by Metalmec S.r.l. in its capacity as a legal entity - Via San Cassiano, 6 – 24030 Mapello (BG) - Italy.
  • Page 30 MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (pursuant to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17050-1) METALMEC The Undersigned company S.r.l. with registered offices at: Via San Cassiano, 6 – 24030 Mapello (BG) - Italy HEREBY DECLARES, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE MANUFACTURER, AND UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY, THAT THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT:...
  • Page 31 These products were inspected by technicians employed by TÜV (an international notified body), after which the man- ufacturer was issued certificate no. R 60098489. The technical documentation regarding the product is held by Metalmec S.r.l. in its capacity as a legal entity - Via San Cassiano, 6 – 24030 Mapello (BG) - Italy.
  • Page 32 MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (pursuant to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17050-1) METALMEC The Undersigned company S.r.l. with registered offices at: Via San Cassiano, 6 – 24030 Mapello (BG) - Italy HEREBY DECLARES, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE MANUFACTURER, AND UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY, THAT THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT:...
  • Page 33 All the products furnished by Metalmec S.r.l. are inspected and tested according to the safety coefficients required by the reference standard. The technical documentation regarding the product is held by Metalmec S.r.l. in its capacity as a legal entity - Via San Cassiano, 6 – 24030 Mapello (BG) - Italy.
  • Page 34 MANUFACTURER'S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (pursuant to UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17050-1) METALMEC The Undersigned company S.r.l. with registered offices at: Via San Cassiano, 6 – 24030 Mapello (BG) - Italy HEREBY DECLARES, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE MANUFACTURER, AND UNDER ITS OWN RESPONSIBILITY, THAT THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT:...
  • Page 35 All the products furnished by Metalmec S.r.l. are inspected and tested according to the safety coefficients required by the reference standard. The technical documentation regarding the product is held by Metalmec S.r.l. in its capacity as a legal entity - Via San Cassiano, 6 – 24030 Mapello (BG) - Italy.

  • Page 36: Environmental Operating Conditions

    4.1.3 Environmental operating conditions The product may be utilized in indoor and/or outdoor environments that are protected against aggressive agents like corrosive vapours and sources of excessive heat. In particular, the purchased product must be utilized under the following specific environmental conditions: Ambient temperature range: from -20°C to +45°C It is strictly prohibited to use the purchased product under conditions that are not consistent with those indicated.

  • Page 37: Residual Risks

    Residual risks The areas and components at risk were evaluated during the design phase, and all the necessary precautions were subsequently taken in order to mitigate and/or eliminate the risks posed to people and the product itself, as indicated in the previous sections. ATTENTION DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE DEVICES PRESENT.

  • Page 38: Falling

    4.3.3 Falling • Risk of the vehicle tipping and falling if the indications provided in this manual are not respected, with particular regard to the indications contained in chapter 3. • It is forbidden to leave any work tools and/or objects that could impede or limit the product's use anywhere on top of the product itself, even temporarily.

  • Page 39: Warning Plates

    Based on the various types of risks that have been identified, Metalmec S.r.l. has equipped the product with danger, warning, and obligation signs, which have been prepared in accordance with the specific European regulation regarding the graphic symbols to be utilized (Directive 92/58/EEC).
  • Page 40 5.2.1 Packaging and transport METALMEC S.r.l. ships the purchased product from the production or distribution facility to that of the end Customer, either in a single package or else in separate parcels. Based on the shipping distance, the Customer's specifications, and the time that the consignment will remain in the packaging,...
  • Page 41 the shipment will be carried out in the following manners: • normal protective packaging: product secured and/or wrapped in heat shrink film and/or positioned upon disposable wooden Euro pallets; • special protective packaging for shipments outside the EU: product secured and/or wrapped in heat shrink film and/or posi- tioned upon Euro presswood pallets (which do not require heat or fumigation treatments).
  • Page 42 Preparation of the work environment 5.3.1 General information Taking into account the exceptions made during the contract negotiations, the customer for whom the purchased product is intended must arrange for the following: • Lifting devices suitable for the loads to be handled. •...
  • Page 43 5.3.3 Lifting and handling procedures The lifting and handling of the purchased product must be carried out according to the instructions indicated below. The capacities of the lifting devices must at least correspond to the weight of the product, increased based on the applicable safety regulations.
  • Page 44 ATTENTION IN THE CASE OF ENCUMBRANCES AND/OR OPERATING CONDITIONS THAT DO NOT ENSURE A PERFECT VIEW FOR THE OPERATOR PERFORMING THE MANOEUVRES, ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL MUST BE STATIONED OUTSIDE THE RANGE OF THE LIFTING EQUIPMENT'S ACTION IN ORDER TO PROVIDE SIGNALS. DANGER NEVER WALK OR STAND BENEATH SUSPENDED LOADS.
  • Page 45 • Unloading and handling packaged materials • Unpacking • Handling parts the use of lifting accessories is indispensable (e.g. polyester straps), which are not supplied by Metalmec S.r.l. The following sections contain important information regarding the safe use of certain lifting accessories (polyester straps). DANGER...
  • Page 46 NOTE ALWAYS PERFORM FOLLOWING OPERATIONS BEFORE HANDLING AND LIFTING ANY LOADS USING SLINGS AND STRAPS: • VISUALLY CHECK THE OVERALL WEAR STATUS. • MAKE SURE THEY ARE PERFECTLY INTACT AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. • MAKE SURE THAT THE CAPACITY OF THE STRAP INDICATED ON THE LABEL IS SUITABLE FOR THE LOAD TO BE LIFTED.
  • Page 47 INFORMATION PRODUCTS WEIGHING MORE THAN 25 KG MUST BE HANDLED USING APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS A FORKLIFT OR PALLET JACK, DURING TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION OPERATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ALWAYS REFER TO THE DOCUMENTATION FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PIECE OF LIFTING OR SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. With regard to accident prevention, in addition to the current regulations in the product's country of use, the personnel in charge must also respect the general instructions contained within this manual.
  • Page 48 DANGER ALWAYS USE MAXIMUM CAUTION, AS THE POSSIBILITY OF PARTS OR COMPONENTS FALLING DURING THE REMOVAL STAGE COULD POSE A SERIOUS RISK TO THE OPERATORS. • Remove the mobile parts, and separate the various components by material type as much as possible. The parts to be sub- jected to sorted waste collection must be separated by material type (plastic, metal, etc.).
  • Page 49 6. MAINTENANCE General considerations This chapter, which is intended for the customer's maintenance personnel and the Metalmec S.r.l. support centre, describes the maintenance operations to be performed upon the product. The maintenance operations described below serve to keep the purchased product in good condition and working properly, and are aimed at preventing potential breakdowns or malfunctions.
  • Page 50 Always use original spare parts and repair the malfunctioning components in a careful manner in order to restore them to their nominal operating status NOTE METALMEC S.R.L. SHALL NOT COVER ANY FAULTS OR ANOMALIES ENCOUNTERED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD RESULTING FROM LACK OF MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENTS USING NON-ORIGINAL...
  • Page 51 6.2.1 Maintenance indications to always be respected Prior to performing any operations, the maintenance personnel must always visually check the integrity of the structure and the welds, with particular regard to the surfaces, the struts, the head connections, and all the joint welds, which must not show any signs of cracking, becoming deformed, or breaking down.
  • Page 52 6.2.4 Preventive maintenance plan It is important for the products utilized to be periodically subjected to preventive maintenance by qualified personnel in order to avoid any malfunctions that could result in direct or indirect damage. By way of example, the maintenance of the product's components have been organized into technical maintenance data sheets. These are based in part on the maintenance activities to which the product is traditionally subjected, in part on the results of systemic analyses, and in part on specific databases.
  • Page 53 COMPLETION CRITERIA The maintenance data sheets can follow the completion scheme indicated below, or else another similar system that is equally effective for the purposes of traceability. It is recommended to utilize the maintenance data sheets provided in order to maintain a functional organization of the maintenance activities themselves.
  • Page 54 The data that must be indicated on the data sheet are the following: 1. Type of preventive maintenance 2. Maintenance data sheet no. 3. Date upon which the maintenance took place 4. Product name 5. Intervention type 6. Reference drawing (if present) 7.
  • Page 56 METALMEC SRL Via S. Cassiano, 6 24030 Mapello (BG) Italy Tel. +39 035 4945858 Fax +39 035 4945149 www.metalmecsrl.it info@metalmecsrl.it ISO 9001:2008 quality management system certification...

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