Brake And Pawl; Commissioning; General; Load Chain - HADEF 14/12-EX Installation, Operating And Maintenance Instruction

7.1

Brake and pawl

The brake system needs a minimum load of 3% of the capacity.
Only this minimum load makes sure that the load-pressure-brake closes correctly. When the brake closes
correctly, the load is safely held
DANGER!
Working situations with no guarantee that the minimum load is charged, are forbidden!
8

Commissioning

8.1

General

The operator of the unit is responsible for the entire system.
According to the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health, a hazard analysis must be carried out by the
operator.
Observe the respective national standards, regulations and directives of the responsible bodies at the place
of operation.
NOTICE!
Hoists up to 1000 kg capacity and without motor-driven trolleys of hoisting unit must be tested by a
"qualified person" before putting into operation for the first time.
Hoists of 1000 kg capacity and up or with more than one motor-driven hoist movement; i.e. lifting and
trolley movement, must be tested by a "licensed qualified person" before putting in operation.
An exception is "hoists ready for operation" acc. validated national regulations with EU-declaration of
conformity.
Definition "qualified person" (former expert)
A "qualified person" has learned, due to occupational training and experience and the job that the person has
done, the skills needed to tests the material for one's work.
Definition "licensed qualified person" (former approved expert)
A "licensed qualified person" has, due through special occupational training, knowledge about testing of the
material for one's work and knows the national accident prevention regulations and other prescriptions and
technical regulations. This person must test the material for one's work regularly with regard to design and
kind of use. The license will be given to qualified person be the approved supervision authorities (ZÜS).
8.2

Load chain

 Before commissioning the load chain must be aligned and oiled.
 Move safety note and fixing wire away from the chain.
CAUTION!
Do not use grease for lubrication of load chain.
Without lubrication, manufacturer's warranty and/or liability will be void.
NOTICE!
Continuous, thorough lubrication will increase the life of the chain considerably.
9

Safety check

Before putting into service initially or when putting back into service, it must be checked whether:
 All fastening screws (if existent), socket pins, flap socket and safety devices are tightened and secured.
 The chains are correctly placed, oiled and in good condition.
10

Functional test

10.1

Checks before the initial start-up

Lifting gear
 Load chains must not be twisted.
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