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Please note that the product may not be used / put into operation without these operating instructions in the national language. If you did not receive operating instructions in your national language with the delivery of the product, please contact us. In countries of the EU / EFTA we will send them to you free of charge.
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Safety procedures .......................... 20 Hints to the type plate ........................21 Hints to the renting/leasing of PROBST devices ................21 Disposal / recycling of devices and machines .................. 21 We hereby reserve the right to make changes to the information and illustrations in the operating instructions.
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Address: Probst GmbH; Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 6; 71729 Erdmannhausen, Germany Authorized person for UK-documentation: Name: Nigel Hughes Address: Probst Ltd ; Unit 2 Fletcher House; Stafford Park 17; Telford Shropshire TF3 3DG, United Kingdom Signature, information to the subscriber: Erdmannhausen, 04.07.2023................(Eric Wilhelm, Managing Director)
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Only skilled workers or specialists are allowed to carry out the installation-, maintenance-, and repair work on this device! • Skilled workers or specialists must have for the following points (if it applies for for mechanic this device), the necessary professional knowledge. • for hydraulics • for pneumatics • for electrics 54500002 4 / 21...
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29040222 Ø 80 mm 29040227 Ø 30 mm The manual guiding of the device is only allowed at the red 29040226 Ø 50 mm handles. 29040225 Ø 80 mm 54500002 5 / 21...
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If there are any cracks, splits or damaged parts on any parts of the device, immediately stop using • The operating instructions must be available at the workplace every time. • Do not remove the type plate of the machine. • Unrecognisable information signs (such as regulatory or prohibition signs) must be replaced. 54500002 6 / 21...
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Only authorized and qualified persons are allowed to operate the carrier/lifting device. • The operator of the carrier/lifting device must have all the necessary qualifications. • Never exceed the maximum allowable carrying capacity/working load limit (WLL) of the carrier/lifting device and the lifting gear. 54500002 7 / 21...
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Any doubts about instructions should be raised with the manufacturer prior to use. ATTENTION: The use of this device is only permitted in proximity to the ground (→ chapter “Safety at work” and “Explanation of basic concepts”). 54500002 8 / 21...
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• Gripping of gripped goods, which can deform or break due to the clamping force of the gripping device! • Gripping of goods which show visible damage, or which may break due to their own weight. 54500002 9 / 21...
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Suspension lug for crane hook Automatic release Spring bolt Handle Height adustable support Rubbergripper Technical data The exact technical data (carrying capacity / working load limit (WLL), dead weight, etc.) are listed on the type plate. 54500002 10 / 21...
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Attaching the device to the lifting device/carrier, take care that all local safety regulation is observed. 4.1.3 Rotators (optional) When using rotators, a free-wheel throttle valve must be installed. In order to prevent a sudden speedup and stopping the rotational movements, as this may damage the device within a short time. 54500002 11 / 21...
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(1), or by using a chain or rope, which must be placed through the eyelet on the fork sleeve (3) and around the fork carrier (). This connection must be made, otherwise the fork sleeve may slip off the forklift forks during forklift handling. DANGER OF ACCIDENT! 54500002 12 / 21...
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Caution while adjusting of the gripping range. There is a danger of injuring the hands! • Caution while adjustment work. There is danger of injuring the hands! Use safety gloves! → Spring bolt Automatic release Rectangular tube with adjustable holes 54500002 13 / 21...
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The height-adjustable support must always be adjusted so, that the gripping elements always grip the concrete pipe below the largest pipe diameter, otherwise there is a danger of slipping! Fig. 2 Spring cotter Height adjjustable suppoert Fig. 1 Fig. 2 54500002 14 / 21...
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DANGER OF LIFE !!! The concrete pipes must be gripped in centre of gravity, otherwise there is a danger of slipping off! Be sure that the concrete tubes are completely hardened. 54500002 15 / 21...
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Always secure pipes against rolling away, for example with wedges. Without lifting equipment/carrier the device may only be parked on even ground! The gripping arms must be opened enough to ensure safe standing of the implement! Otherwise there is a risk of tipping! 54500002 16 / 21...
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The position of the slots must not be above or center, otherwise there is a risk that the automatic release may jam when switching! 54500002 17 / 21...
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Inspection of all suspension parts, as well as bolts and brackets. Inspection for cracks, wear, corrosion and functional safety by an expert. (shorten the inspection interval in case of harsh operating conditions) AUTOMATIC-RELEASE Never grease or oil the automatic-release! Clean with high-pressure cleaner when the automatic-release is dirty. 54500002 18 / 21...
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Change the inset of the automatic release Repairs Only persons with the appropriate knowledge and ability are allowed to repair the device. Before the device is used again, it has to be checked by a qualified person or an expert. 54500002 19 / 21...
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• The corresponding legal regulations and the regulations of the declaration of conformity must be observed! • The expert inspection can also be done by the manufacturer Probst GmbH. Contact us at: service@probst-handling.de • We recommend affixing the inspection sticker "„Sachkundigenprüfung / Expert inspection" in a clearly visible place (order no.: 2904.0056+Tüv sticker with year number) after the inspection has...
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Example: Hints to the renting/leasing of PROBST devices With every renting/leasing of PROBST devices the original operating instructions must be included unconditionally (in deviation of the user´s country's language, the respective translations of the original operating instructions must be delivered additionally)!
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After each completed performance of a maintenance interval the included form must be fill out, stamped, signed and send back to us immediately. via e-mail to service@probst-handling.de / via fax or post Operator: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
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43100386 21000226 21000226 20100017 43100345 21000171 21000134 20000037 43100346 siehe separate Liste see separate list 20440008 20100018 33100004 20100017 43100592 20250038 20530019 33100004 20100015 20440008 31600008 21700011 20000037 20000035 30360002 20000006 20400005 40110040 20530038 20100018 20000037 20440008 33100004 44500009 21600016 20100018 20540033 33100004...
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A54500002 RG-20/80 29040056 29040638 Auf beiden Seiten / on both sides Erstellt/Created: Zuletzt geändert/Last changed: Blatt / Sheet: 1 / 1 26.10.2010 / Baumann, D. 05.07.2023 / Simon, Swen Version: Einige der Abbildungen sind möglicherweise optionales Zubehör des Gerätes/Some of pictures may be optional equipment of the device.
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43100386 21000226 21000226 20100017 43100345 21000171 21000134 20000037 43100346 siehe separate Liste see separate list 20440008 20100018 33100004 20100017 43100592 20250038 20530019 33100004 20100015 20440008 31600008 21700011 20000037 20000035 30360002 20000006 20400005 40110040 20530038 20100018 20000037 20440008 33100004 44500009 21600016 20100018 20540033 33100004...
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A54500002 RG-20/80 29040056 29040638 Auf beiden Seiten / on both sides Erstellt/Created: Zuletzt geändert/Last changed: Blatt / Sheet: 1 / 1 26.10.2010 / Baumann, D. 05.07.2023 / Simon, Swen Version: Einige der Abbildungen sind möglicherweise optionales Zubehör des Gerätes/Some of pictures may be optional equipment of the device.
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