Basic Safety Measures - HADEF 238/10-EX Installation, Operating And Maintenance Instruction

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Basic safety measures

 Observe installation-, operation and maintenance instruction.
 Take notice of caution notes at units and in the manual
 Observe safety distances.
 Take care for a free view on the load.
 Only use the hoists appropriately.
 The equipment is to be used exclusively for movement of goods. Under no circumstances my persons be
moved.
 Never load the devices beyond their working load limit.
 Pay attention to the accident prevention regulations (UVV).
 Should the hoist be used outside of Germany, please pay attention to the national regulations that apply.
 Supporting structures and load-attached devices used in conjunction with this equipment must provide an
adequate safety factor to handle the rated load plus the weight of the equipment. In case of doubt, consult
a structural engineer.
 If the equipment has not been used for a period of time, carry out visual checks of all main components
such as chains, load hooks etc. and replace any damaged parts with new, original spare parts before
putting the equipment back into operation!
 Do not use a hoist that is defective, pay attention to any abnormal noise it makes during operation.
 Stop working immediately in case of disturbances and remedy failures.
 Any damage and faults must be reported to a responsible supervisor immediately.
 If the unit is put into motion, any persons in the immediate vicinity must be informed by calling to them!
 Please pay attention to the regulations for load carrying devices UVV for both positive and non-positive
methods of attaching loads.
 The lifting tackle or the load must be securely attached to the hook and be seated at the bottom of the
hook.
 The safety catch of hooks must be closed.
 When charged, the housing may not be in contact somewhere.
 Motor drive is prohibited.
WARNING!
The following is not allowed:
 to lift another load than the nominal safe working load
 to manipulate the sliding clutch if units are equipped with
 The use of elongated or damaged chains or wire ropes. Replace them immediately by new, original
parts.
 Never loop the load chain around a load nor place or pull the chain over edges.
 Never repair damaged load hooks (e.g. by hammering), but replace them by original hooks.
DANGER!
Special safety measures for use in areas prone to explosion.
 No use in zone 0; 20;1;21
 No use in higher temperature classes than specified on the type plate.
 It is not allowed to use the equipment in area at risk from explosion where gas AND dust does both
exist at the same time!
 During assembly and operation of explosion-proof equipment, the relevant regulations of i.e. BG-
Chemie about the use of equipment in area at risk from explosion, must be adhered to by the
user/owner.
 Please make sure that external ventilation is sufficient.
 Please wear conductive shoes. Gloves should have a shunting resistor of < Ω108.
 It is not allowed to put off clothes.
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