Columbus McKinnon YaleMtrac, Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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 Mtrac winch for passenger elevation

1.  Important safety information for assembly and operation 

• Installation and maintenance of Yale winches for passenger elevation 

and Yale safety locks may only be carried out by persons who are 
familiar with this work and have been assigned to these tasks by the 
operating company.

• These persons must know the relevant accident prevention regula-

tions, for example “Winches, lifting and towing devices” (BGV D8), 
“Cranes – Power driven winches and hoists” (EN14492-1), etc. and 
must have received appropriate relevant instructions; furthermore they 
must have read and understood the operating and assembly instruc-
tions of the manufacturer.

• If more than one person are entrusted with installation/maintenance, 

the manufacturer of the access equipment must appoint a supervisor 
who is authorised to give instructions.

• Yale winches for passenger elevation and Yale safety locks are only 

intended for integration into “suspended access equipment” according 
to DIN EN1808 and exclusively approved for this purpose. Any other 
applications must be agreed with the manufacturer and, if applicable, 
licensing authorities. Direct attachment of the rope to a person for the 
transportation of a person is prohibited.

• The load capacity indicated on the unit is the maximum working load 

limit (rated load) that must not be exceeded.

• The use of Yale winches for passenger elevation and Yale safety locks 

in areas with an explosion hazard is prohibited.

• Yale winches for passenger elevation and Yale safety locks may only be 

used at ambient temperatures between -40°C and +70°C.

• Do not lift or transport loads, as long as persons are in the danger 

zone of the load.

• Do not allow personnel to stay or pass under a suspended load.

• A lifted or clamped load must not be left unattended or remain lifted 

or clamped for a longer period of time.

• The operator may start moving the load only after he has checked 

that it has been attached correctly and all persons are clear of the 
danger zone.

• When attaching the unit, the operator must ensure that during opera-

tion of the hoist neither the hoist, the supporting equipment nor the 
load pose a danger to himself or other personnel.

• Fixed or obstructed loads must not be lifted.

• Loads must not be turned during operation. If it is necessary to turn 

loads during operation, anti-twist swivels must be provided and/or the 
manufacturer must be consulted.

• Avoid excessive inching operation by frequent, brief actuation of the 

control switch.

• For lifting the load from the ground, always use the lowest available 

lifting speed. The rope must first be tensioned at this speed; it must 
not be slack when the load is lifted from the ground. If the winch has 
two speeds, the low speed must only be used for short distances.

• Welding work on the hook and the rope is strictly forbidden. The rope 

must not be used as earth conductor for welding work.

• Before starting assembly, check all parts for completeness and fault-

less condition.

• Only use perfect Yale winches for passenger elevation or Yale safety 

locks, ropes, electrical cables and lifting tackle.

• Only use the original Yale wire rope in appropriate condition. Only use 

common multi-purpose oil or grease for lubricating the winch and wire 
rope. Do not use any lubricants which contain molybdenum disulphide 
(MoS

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) or PTFE! Using any other wire rope voids all warranty claims 

against Yale Industrial Products.

• Yale winches for passenger elevation and Yale safety lock systems must 

only be fastened at the fixing bore holes provided for this purpose.

• Yale winches for passenger elevation and Yale safety locks must be 

fastened in such a way that the loaded suspension rope enters verti-
cally from all directions.

• In addition to the Yale winch, a safety device (e.g. a Yale safety lock 

system including the corresponding rope) must be fitted on the ac-
cess equipment.

• Overloading Yale winches for passenger elevation and Yale safety locks 

is strictly forbidden.

• The manufacturer of the suspended access equipment is responsible 

for integrating the emergency-limit switch for UP and DOWN, as 
required.

• Inspections or repairs must only be carried out by Yale Industrial Prod-

ucts or by a hoist service company authorised by the manufacturer.

• The electrical connection of Yale winches for passenger elevation and 

of electrical accessories must be carried out by qualified electricians 
in accordance with EN60204-1 or -32. Inspections and repairs of the 
electrical equipment must only be carried out by qualified electricians 
or by a hoist service company authorised by the manufacturer.

• Yale Industrial Products does not accept any liability for damage result-

ing from the use of other than the original parts or caused by conversion 
and modification of units supplied by Yale Industrial Products.