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pewag levo hook
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4.6 Restrictions on use
As a result of adverse environmental conditions and/or
hazardous conditions, the following restrictions on the use of
the levo hook and its accessories (battery, charging station,
multi-loader) may apply:
levo hooks are not suitable for use with food products,
cosmetic or pharmaceutical products or with strongly corrosive
substances (e.g. acids, sewage water ...). They are not suitable
for use in explosion-protected areas. pewag levo hooks must
not be exposed to the vapours of acids and chemicals or used
in conditions other than those described in the section on
„Designated use“ and its subsections.
Surface treatments that may damage the material (e.g. hot
galvanising, electro-galvanising etc.), heat treatments, welding,
drilling etc. are not permitted.
The levo hook (basic set, see section 4.1) is suitable for use in
normal atmospheric conditions and for a temperature range
from -20°C and +60°C. The product must not be used in
conditions other than those specified here.
The load capacity specification is based on the assumption that
no particularly hazardous conditions apply. Such conditions
include offshore use, the lifting of persons and the lifting
of potentially hazardous substances such as liquid metals,
corrosive substances or nuclear material. In such cases, please
contact pewag to determine the permissibility of the application
and the degree of danger.
4.7 Foreseeable misuse
• Use that runs counter to the instructions given in this manual,
in particularly to the safety instructions listed under section
3 (incl. subsections) and the designated use listed under
section 4 (incl. subsections).
• Use by improperly trained personnel
• Use by personnel who is unable to fully comprehend the
language of this operating manual
• Overloading
• Continued use despite visible damage or modifications of the
device
• Placing under load of the safety catch
• Attachment of the swivel hook to an eye that is too small,
resulting in tip-loading of the hook
• Transverse or flexural loading of the swivel hook or
attachment mechanism
• Attachment of the swivel hook to inappropriate loads or lifting
point, for instance directly to the end of a pipe
4.8 Warnings and protective
measures to be taken by the user
Always read the operating manual
Read the operating manual prior to using the
levo hook or its accessories.
Warning against hand injuries
There is a risk of hands being crushed within the
swivel range of the hook.
Warning against magnetic field
A magnetic field is generated within the range
of the levo hook. This is potentially hazardous
for persons wearing pacemakers or defibrillator
implants.
This product must not be used by persons
wearing pacemakers.
Always wear protective gloves when using the
levo hook.
5. First use and operation
We recommend keeping the original packaging of the
levo hook throughout its entire lifespan in case of returns!
5.1 Battery installation
Prior to using the pewag levo hook
for the first time, please remove
the protective foil from the battery
contacts. Make sure that the battery is
fully charged before using the product
for the first time.
Removing the battery:
To remove the battery from the casing
of the levo hook, unlock it by turning
the fold-down handle anti-clockwise
by 90°, from the position „Locked“ (fig.
2) to „Unlocked“ (fig. 3). Then carefully
pull out the battery.
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2
fig. 3: „Unlocked“ battery
fig. 2: „Locked“ battery