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5
Directions and prohibitions for use
5.1
Directions for use
Use the wire rope winch in accordance to the European regulations, harmonized regulations and local legislation and
directives for different countries. Please pay particular attention to the rules for the prevention of accidents and the
statutory regulations.
During initial operation check, if there is sufficient wire rope on the rope drum for intended use. In the lowest hook
position, a minimum of four wire rope windings must be left over on the rope drum. The hook must reach the bottom.
Compare the specified wire rope length as given in the inspection book.
If the wire rope length is not sufficient, it is prohibited to take the wire rope winch into operation.
Furthermore, the following safety instructions should be applied:
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The danger area of the wire rope winch has to be blocked off and has to be marked by sign
“Attention! Hoist in operation”
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The suspended load should be visible all the times for the operator and if more than one person is
involved in the operation, they must be able to communicate with each other at all times.
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If the hoist is not in use the load must be on the ground and the main switch off.
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No person is allowed underneath a suspended load
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Any repair work must be carried out by trained personnel
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If the motion of the winch endangers persons or goods, the emergency button has to be pressed and may only be
released after the problem has been rectified. The load has to be secured in the meantime.
5.2
Prohibitions of use
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Starting operation before function inspection and without instruction
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Transporting people
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Moving loads heavier than the safe working load
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Pulling loads which are tilted
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Tearing off loads or goods
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Moving of swinging loads
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Using the wire rope winch with people underneath the load
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Transport of liquid metals
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Using the winch with damaged rope
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Using the winch if the direction of motion is different from the symbols on the control buttons
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Usage of emergency limit switches under normal operation
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Using the hoist without undertaking the regular inspection
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Inching mode
