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Winches with disengaging clutch (as option)
Only for pulling out the uncharged wire rope
Only for horizontal load
Only for special kinds of use (i.e. lowering of floaters in liquids) when there is no danger for persons or
danger of damage of material.
NOTICE!
If the units are not used as intended, safe operation is not guaranteed.
The operator alone is responsible for all personal injury and damage to property resulting from improper
use.
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Basic safety measures
Observe installation-, operation and maintenance instruction.
Take notice of caution notes at units and in the manual
Observe safety distances.
Ensure good visibility during operations
Use the equipment only for its intended purpose
The equipment is only intended for moving goods. Persons must not be moved under any circumstances.
Never load the equipment beyond the specified permissible load capacity.
Observe the relevant national accident prevention regulations.
Should the hoist be used outside of Germany, please pay attention to the national regulations that apply.
Building walls, ceilings, floors or constructions - on which the units are mounted or suspended - must be
checked by a structural engineer for sufficient stability.
After the unit has been standing for a longer period of time, visually inspect all components that are
important for its function and replace damaged components with new original spare parts.
Do not use a defective unit; listen for abnormal operating noises.
In case of malfunctions, stop the operation immediately and rectify the fault.
Report damage and defects immediately to a responsible person
When working with the unit, warn persons in the immediate vicinity.
Observe the provisions for load suspension equipment in accordance with the relevant national
regulations for the positive and non-positive slinging of loads.
The sling or load must be securely attached to the load hook and rest on the bottom of the hook.
The safety latches of hooks must be closed.
The housing must not be in contact with anything.
Check brakes daily before commencing work.
The devices are not suitable for continuous operation. The duty cycles of the motors (see the technical
data chapter) as well as the remaining life time of the equipment in accordance with FEM group and
usage (see calculation of remaining safe working period) must be observed.
WARNING!
The following is not allowed:
to lift another load than the nominal safe working load
to manipulate the sliding clutch if units are equipped with
The use of elongated or damaged chains or wire ropes. Replace them immediately by new, original
parts.
Never loop the load chain around a load nor place or pull the chain over edges.
Never repair damaged load hooks (e.g. by hammering), but replace them by original hooks.
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Transport and Storage
CAUTION!
Transport may only be done by qualified personnel. No liability for any damage resulting from improper
transport or improper storage.
