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FAILURE TO FOLLOW OPERATING, MAINTENANCE, OR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAN
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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VENTURO CRANE OPERATORS MUST CONFORM TO QUALIFICATIONS SPECIFIED IN ANSI
B30.5 - CHAPTER 5-3 OPERATION. TRAINEES OR UNTRAINED PERSONS SHALL BE UNDER
THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF QUALIFIED PERSONS.
NOTE: A copy of this manual is provided with every VLC crane, and shall remain with the crane at all times. The operation section
provides guidelines to the safe and proper use of the crane - it is not intended to be used as training material.
! PLEASE READ & UNDERSTAND THE VENTURO CRANE SAFETY MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT !
Before operating the equipment, make sure regular maintenance has been completed, and check the following:
Standard vehicle checks
Parking Brake operation
Hydraulic reservoir level
Hoses / Gearboxes for leaks
Decal legibility / placement
Condition of crane controls
Replace/repair as necessary before operation. Please refer to the VENTURO Safety Manual for the detailed crane checklist.
PLANNING
Plan the lift by completely understanding the equipment, the work site, and the load(s) before positioning the vehicle. Below are
some helpful suggestions for job site setup:
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Make sure all pre-operation inspections are completed
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Vehicle positioned on firm level ground as close to the job as possible, or
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Vehicle parked with the grade as close to the job as possible - use wheel chocks
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Cross-grade parking will require decreasing load capacity to prevent tipping
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Vehicle positioned in area free from bystanders and overhead obstructions
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Walk around the vehicle and identify any possible areas that may have limited visibility
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Follow OSHA guidelines for barricading the crane's swing radius
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Know where to make pickups, lifts, and turns
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Know where to place the load before it is lifted
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Warn personnel before starting
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Be alert! Do not eat, drink, or use your phone while operating the equipment
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Obey all rules, laws, and regulations
The following section contains instructions regarding the safe operation of VENTURO manufactured telescopic cranes and should be
read and completely understood by persons working with or near the crane before putting the unit into operation.
OPERATION GUIDE, 1/4
W A R N I N G
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
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VENCO VENTURO INDUSTRIES LLC
CINCINNATI, OHIO
TITLE
OPERATION GUIDE
VLC SYSTEM
Condition of lifting devices
Switches
Harnesses
Anti-two block for operation
Wire rope
Safety guards
DATE
11-28-18
SUPERSEDES
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SECTION
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30006
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