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Chapter 2
Safety and Warnings
2.1 Document Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to draw your attention to important information.
Note:
CAUTION:
WARNING:
WARNING:
2.2 General Warning
Safety Information of Vortek Hoist
• All operators and maintenance personnel must be aware of the Emergency Stop buttons.
• Test the safety devices according to requirements in
• In the event of an unexpected move, use the Emergency Stop button to bring all movement to
an immediate stop.
• Carry out a full risk assessment for your particular application.
DO and DON'Ts
• Do not use a Vortek hoist for transporting or lifting people or domesticated animals.
• Do not start initial operations before a competent person or a trained specialist has inspected the
equipment.
• Do not use a Vortek hoist without having checked the system function, through inspection and
tests, prior to use daily. See
• Do not connect a Vortek hoist to a power source other than what is specified on the unit and in
this manual.
• Do not modify a Vortek hoist in any way unless expressly told to do so by the manufacturer.
• Do not modify the values and adjustments of the safety components and functionality outside the
limits provided in this manual, or without the written authorization of the manufacturer.
• Do not open a Vortek hoist or remove the outer casing if the system is connected to a power
source – even if the Vortek hoist itself is not powered on. Doing so can result in damage to the
product and is a health hazard.
• Do not enable the hold-to-run control button in any other way than what is described in this
manual. The hold-to-run control button must always be under manual operator control.
Safety and Warnings
Notes are helpful hints and information that is supplemental to the main text.
A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or
unwanted consequences of an action, potential for data loss or an equipment
problem.
A Warning statement indicates situations where damage may occur, people
may be harmed, or there are serious or dangerous consequences of an action.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! This warning statement indicates situations where
there is a risk of electric shock.
11.1 General Checks
11.4 Test of Safety Devices
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