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NTRODUCTION
Products of CMCO Industrial Products GmbH have been built in accordance with the state-of-
the-art and generally accepted engineering standards. Nonetheless, incorrect handling when
using the products may cause dangers to life and limb of the user or third parties and/or
damage to the hoist or other property.
The operating company is responsible for the proper and professional instruction of the
operating personnel. For this purpose, all operators must read these operating instructions
carefully prior to the initial operation.
These operating instructions are intended to acquaint the user with the product and enable
him to use it to the full extent of its intended capabilities. The operating instructions contain
important information on how to operate the product in a safe, correct and economic way.
Acting in accordance with these instructions helps to avoid dangers, reduce repair costs and
downtimes and to increase the reliability and lifetime of the product. The operating instructions
must always be available at the place where the product is operated. Apart from the operating
instructions and the accident prevention act valid for the respective country and area where
the product is used, the commonly accepted regulations for safe and professional work must
also be adhered to.
The personnel responsible for operation, maintenance or repair of the product must read,
understand and follow these operating instructions.
The indicated protective measures will only provide the necessary safety, if the product is
operated correctly and installed and/or maintained according to the instructions. The operating
company is committed to ensure safe and trouble-free operation of the product.
C
ORRECT
O
PERATION
The unit is used for lifting, lowering, pulling and tensioning of loads.
The unit is also suitable for lashing of loads on trucks etc. on public roads according to EN
12195. Tensioning force STF and hand force SHF, which are indicated on the identity plate,
must be taken into account.(
→
Tab. 1).
ATTENTION: The unit may be used only in situations in which the load carrying
capacity of the device and/or the supporting structure does not change with the load
position.
Any different or exceeding use is considered incorrect. Columbus McKinnon Industrial
Products GmbH will not accept any liability for damage resulting from such use. The risk is
borne by the user or operating company alone.
The load capacity indicated on the unit is the maximum working load limit (WLL) that may be
attached.
If the hoist is to be used for frequent lowering from large heights or in indexed operation, first
consult the manufacturer for advice because of possible overheating.
The top hook and the load hook of the unit must be in a vertical line above the load centre of
gravity (S) when the load is lifted, in order to avoid load sway during the lifting process.
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