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2.0
CRITICAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND DEVELOP AN
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL AND THE OPERATION MANUAL OF THE
EQUIPMENT OR DEVICE TO WHICH THIS EQUIPMENT WILL BE INTERFACED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
ALL EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE A MAINLINE CONTACTOR INSTALLED AND ALL TRACKED CRANES,
HOISTS, LIFTING DEVICES AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT MUST HAVE A BRAKE INSTALLED. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.
AN AUDIBLE AND/OR VISUAL WARNING MEANS MUST BE PROVIDED ON ALL REMOTE
CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED BY CODE, REGULATION, OR INDUSTRY STANDARD.
THESE AUDIBLE AND/OR VISUAL WARNING DEVICES MUST MEET ALL GOVERNMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
FOLLOW YOUR LOCAL LOCKOUT TAGOUT PROCEDURE BEFORE MAINTAINING ANY REMOTE
CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT.
HOIST, LIFTING DEVICE OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES.
DE-ENERGIZE AND TAGOUT ALL SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE
TOUCH-TESTING ANY EQUIPMENT.
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
THE DIRECT OUTPUTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT DESIGNED TO INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO TWO
STATE SAFETY CRITICAL MAINTAINED FUNCTIONS, I.E., MAGNETS, VACUUM LIFTS, PUMPS,
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, ETC.
WITH SEPARATE POWER CONSIDERATIONS MUST BE PROVIDED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
2.1
GENERAL
Radio controlled material handling equipment operates in several directions. Cranes, hoists, lifting devices
and other material handling equipment can be large, and operate at high speeds. Quite frequently, the
equipment is operated in areas where people are working in close proximity to the material handling
equipment. The operator must exercise extreme caution at all times. Workers must constantly be alert
to avoid accidents. The following recommendations have been included to indicate how careful and
thoughtful actions may prevent injuries, damage to equipment, or even save a life.
2.2
PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO OPERATE RADIO CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT
Only properly trained persons designated by management should be permitted to operate radio controlled
equipment.
Radio controlled cranes, hoists, lifting devices and other material handling equipment should not be
operated by any person who cannot read or understand signs, notices and operating instructions that pertain
to the equipment.
Radio controlled equipment should not be operated by any person with insufficient eyesight or hearing or by
any person who may be suffering from a disorder or illness, is taking any medication that may cause loss of
equipment control, or is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
WARNING
ALWAYS REMOVE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER FROM THE CRANE,
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
A MECHANICALLY LOCKING INTERMEDIATE RELAY SYSTEM
Enrange CAN-6 Instruction Manual
September 2011
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