Before putting the tower into service please make sure that there is no damage caused during transportation. Should there be any, consult your distributor or the manufacturer (GUIL) and do not use the tower until it is in prefect working condition.
• Do not exceed the rated load capacity established by the manufacturer GUIL. • Do not raise the tower unless the load is correctly positioned, centred and secured. The centre of gravity should always be along a vertical line.
• Never raise objects that make a large surface for the wind. If it is absolutely necessary, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer (GUIL) for safety advice. • If you are going to leave the tower unattended with a raised load, make sure it can’t be used by unauthorized personnel.
GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Always use logic and common sense when using the lifter. This is a complex product designed for professional use and should not be operated by amateurs. Ensure all personnel are correctly trained and instructed on the content of the manual and the dangers related with operating the lifter.
GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers FUNCTION TEST 1.- Install your chosen adaptor on the tower and secure it. Place a load on the adaptor. 2.- Raise and lower the tower to check the following functions. 2.1.- Check that the winch is working correctly: 2.1.1.- It must operate smoothly and free of hesitation, binding or strange noises.
GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers 1.- Turn the safety bolt knob blocking the first section (telescopic 1) to the position with the arrow pointing to the right. 2.- Turn the winch handle lifting this telescopic section, which will automatically block when it reaches the top.
GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers LOWERING THE LOAD To lower the load, follow the steps in the previous section in reverse. 1.- Turn the safety bolt knob of the bottom telescopic section (telescopic 3) to the position with the arrow pointing to the right.
• A regular technical inspection of the lifting tower must be carried out (depending on the regulations in your country and the frequency of use of the tower) by a GUIL authorised technician, to establish the condition of all its parts.
GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. DO NOT SET UP. UNPREDICTABLE WEATHER USE EXTRA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. CONDITIONS. THE LEGS DO NOT LOCK INTO THE 1.- DO NOT LIFT. HORIZONTAL POSITION. 2.- CONSULT A GUIL TECHNICIAN. 1.- DO NOT LIFT.
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GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers TASK MAINTENANCE OF THE TOWER ELC-765 ELC-775 ELC-785 EVALUATED MACHINE: Likelihood Severity Consequence Identified Risk Corrective Measures To Mo Hi CLEAN IT AND GREASE THE THE TOWER IS DIRTY. APPROPRIATE PARTS. DAMAGED OR WORN WINCH.
4. In the case of special products manufactured by GUIL to customer specifications, or from drawings or models, GUIL takes no responsibility for the technical quality of such special products. In any case, the products in question are not covered by the guarantee.
GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS REFERENCE ELC-765 ELC-775 ELC-785 5.22 m 5.22 m 5.22 m MAX. HEIGHT 17.1 ft 17.1 ft 17.1 ft 230 kg 270 kg 300 kg MAX. LOAD 507 lb 595 lb...
GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers MAINTENANCE RECORD Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date: Elementos revisados: Tested elements: Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date:...
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GUIL – ELC telescopic lifting towers Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date: Elementos revisados: Tested elements: Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date: Elementos revisados:...
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GUIL - ELC telescopic lifting towers Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date: Elementos revisados: Tested elements: Referencia: Número de serie: Reference: Serial number: Servicio realizado por: Fecha: Checked by: Date: Elementos revisados:...
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