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pewag levo clamp LC
3. Safety instructions
Always bear in mind your own
safety and that of others! Read
this operating manual carefully
before operating the pewag levo
clamp LC. Please ensure that you have fully
read and understood this operating manual
before using the system.
A damaged lifting device or improper use
may cause accidents that lead to severe
injuries and/or death! Damaged lifting
equipment (see maintenance instructions)
may fail even during normal conditions of
use. Such lifting equipment may not be used.
3.1 General information
• This product may only be operated by
properly trained persons who must comply
with all relevant standards and country-
specific regulations.
• Users of this product must be in a good
physical condition. Users of this product
must not be under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. The pewag levo
clamp LC must not be used by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge unless they
have been given supervision or instruction.
Children must not play with the pewag levo
clamp LC.
• The battery of the pewag levo clamp LC
must be switched off, when you insert it in
the pewag levo clamp LC.
• Inspect the product for obvious defects
prior to each use (deformations, cracks
etc.) and ensure that it is functioning
correctly. Ensure that the product has not
been modified in any way. The system
must not be used in case of missing or
damaged components.
• Always use appropriate protective
equipment (e.g. helmet, goggles, gloves
etc.) and pay attention to the warning
symbols.
• There is a risk of limbs being crushed in the
jaw opening of the pewag levo clamp LC –
never reach into the jaws!
• Do not use the system if it has not been
tested or if a test date has been missed.
• Never place the system under a load that
exceeds the maximum load specified on
the identification plate.
• The lifting device must not be used for
lifting and/or transporting persons.
• Loads must never be transported over the
heads of persons. Always ensure that no
persons remain in the lifting area and that
safety distances are kept.
• The pewag levo clamp LC must never be
opened while under load.
• Suspended loads must never be left
unsupervised or unsecured.
• Do not use the lifting device as earthing for
electrical works or welding works.
• Do not perform welding operations on the
load while it is connected to the pewag
levo clamp LC.
• The pewag levo clamp LC must not have
contact with a welding electrode under any
circumstances.
• Prior to the lifting operation, ensure that
the used lifting devices, loops, lifting
points etc. have the correct size and may
be attached to the pewag levo clamp LC
smoothly.
• The pewag levo clamp LC may only be
used with crane hooks of the correct size
(DIN 15401, size 2.5). It must be possible
to attach the crane hook smoothly to the
attachment mechanism. If necessary,
please use a transition link or similar.
• Prior to the lifting operation, always ensure
that the load is fully balanced.
• Only lift the load if the pewag levo clamp
LC is in a vertical position above the centre
of the load.
• The minimum load of the pewag levo
clamp LC must not fall below 10 % of the
indicated working load limit.
• The pewag levo clamps LC are particularly
suitable for the lifting and transporting
of steel sheets and structures with a
maximum hardness of the load surface of
37 HRC, (345 HB).
