Tractel 54398, Instructions For Use Manual

M 6047 M

rev 7 –12/2017

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English

PRIORITY INSTRUCTIONS

For safety's sake and efficiency of the equipment, you must become familiar with these instructions and

adhere to them before any use of the equipment.
Never exceed the working load limit WLL (see engraving).

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Never alter the equipment through welding, drilling or any other process.

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Never use the equipment for any lifting other than the type it is designed for.

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Never transport people using this equipment or its accessories.

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Never go under the load.

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When  laying  down  a  load,  the  object  must  be  stable.  Please  consult  us  for  any  use  in  an
aggressive atmosphere.

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Regularly  check  the  correct  condition  of  the  equipment  (see  Maintenance  paragraph).  Only
TRACTEL SOLUTIONS SAS spare parts must be used.

COMPULSORY REGULATORY CHECKS

Check on start up (or starting back up): in compliance with the national regulations. Compulsory

periodical check in compliance with the national regulations. Recommended every 12 months by

TRACTEL SOLUTIONS SAS.
A thorough examination paying particular attention to any alteration of parts due to an impact,

corrosion, cracking or deformation must be conducted a minimum of twice a year, every month in the

case of heavy-duty use or in an aggressive atmosphere.
TRACTEL SOLUTIONS SAS is at your disposal in order to conduct any regulatory check.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance inspections and operations must be performed by skilled persons and specialists.

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Regularly check the equipment is in perfect working order (preferably before every use).

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Perform visual inspection before every use.

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Any part with a defect must be replaced by a TRACTEL SOLUTIONS SAS part.

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Any deformed equipment must be immediately withdrawn from use.

VDL

Handling accessory to lift open or closed vertical or horizontal metal drums with edges (standard drums
with edge on each face).

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Suspend the sling fitted with the clamps.

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Bring the clamping jaws into contact with the edge of the drum.

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Check the two clamps are correctly positioned and then perform lifting.

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To release the clamps : lay the drum down stable and take off clamps manually.

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For metal drums with edges only - Not suitable for plastic drums.

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Drum deformation risk.

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Working temperature: -20° to +100°C.

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When using the hooks in pairs: maxi WLL 1 t ; ensure both hooks are facing each other.