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FIPA Spider vacuum traverse
2. SAFETY
Read these operating instructions carefully before initial commissioning and note the following
safety regulations. The FIPA Spider vacuum traverse may only be operated and maintained by
personnel who have read these operating instructions and fully understand their content.
Display the operating instructions near the vacuum traverse so as to be easily accessible and
make operators aware of them.
Safety rules
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The unit may not be operated or maintained by persons under the influence of alcohol,
medications affecting awareness, such as sleeping tablets or strong painkillers or other drugs.
Other conditions such as circulatory problems or dizziness are criteria that disqualify persons
from operating this system.
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The FIPA Spider vacuum traverse must only be used for the approved carrying capacity.
Check the weight of the goods to be lifted.
Type
Max. permissible carrying capacity in kg
TR01.250
250 kg
TR01.500
500 kg
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It is within the operator's scope of responsibility to ensure that no physical injury can arise
during work.
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Wear safety footwear during operation.
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When working with the vacuum traverse, never allow yourself to be distracted and never
distract the operator. Lapses of concentration can lead to accidents.
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Use the vacuum traverse only to lift loads which can support their dead weight and not come
apart when lifted.
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Do not place the vacuum cups on surfaces, such as lables or raping which maybe come lose.
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Do not place the vacuum cupson surfaces which are so slippery that the load could slide off
the suction cups, e.g. wet or oily surfaces (slip effect).
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Take particular care when handling items with sharp edges, such as sheet metal panels.
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Never use the vacuum traverse to lift loads which contain hazardous or explosive substances.
Ensure beforehand that work can be carried out safely.
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Arrange the vacuum cups , so that the centre of gravity of the material being handled is lo
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cated centrally between the vacuum cups .
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The vacuum traverse, with a lifted load, may only be operated so that, if the load were to fall,
it would not cause injury to persons.
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Do not allow person to walk under araised load. Persons must not stand below the lifted load.
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Do not set down the lifted load if doing so would cause injury to persons or damage to items.
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The vacuum cupsmust not be attached to people or animals.
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Always adjust the stroke according to the load.
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A lifted load must not be left unattended.
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The vacuum traverse must not be operated in a potentially explosive environment. Electrical
and mechanical components can produce sparks that can ignite vapours.
