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Installation and operating manual

G961.1 - 03/2012

EN-3

Load lifting equipment (LAM)

A component or piece of equipment which does not belong to the
hoisting gear, which enables the load to be grasped and which is
attached between the machine and the load or to the load itself,
or is intended to be an integral component of the load. Rigging
and its components are also regarded as load lifting equipment.

Material lifting equipment (MAM)

Load lifting equipment for material.

Maximum working load

The maximum working load specifies the maximum load the
device is allowed to bear. The maximum working load is speci-
fied on the nameplate.

Payload

The payload is the load that is raised, pulled or held in place by
the device. If reeving is used according to the block and tackle
principle then the payload may exceed the maximum working
load. The maximum working load must never be exceeded by
using reeving.

Specialist

An appointed person who has undergone the appropriate training
and who, due to his knowledge and practical experience, is able
to safely perform the required work when provided with the nec-
essary instructions.

Products in contact with the rope

Products in contact with the rope include hoists, deflection rollers,
secondary brakes and other products that the rope runs through
or is in contact with.

Carrying means

The carrying means is equipment connected to the hoisting gear
for attaching load lifting equipment, rigging or loads (e.g. a hook
permanently attached to the suspension rope).

Maintenance personnel

A person appointed by and trained by TRACTEL Greifzug GmbH
with a valid certificate, who is capable of safely performing the
required maintenance, inspection and service work when pro-
vided with the required instructions.

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Symbols used in this manual

DANGER!

Type and source of danger

Result: e.g. death or severe injuries.
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Measures that must be taken to eliminate the danger.

ATTENTION!

Type and source of danger

Result: e.g. equipment or environmental damage.
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Measures that must be taken to eliminate any possible
damage.

Note:

This symbol is not used to indicate safety information but to
indicate information that will give you a better understanding of
the working procedures.

This symbol identifies devices for transport of
material.

This symbol identifies devices for transporting
people and materials.

Safety

2.1

General safety instructions

DANGER!

Danger of severe injuries caused by malfunctions, incor-
rect use and incorrect operation!

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You must abide by the following instructions in order to
ensure safe operation and correct functioning of the
equipment!

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Please observe the special safety instructions for all of
the work to be performed as described in the individual
chapters in this manual.

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Never use faulty or damaged products, accessories or
rigging.

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Never use ropes that are not the specified original ropes
approved for the application. Abide by the details about the
rope type and diameter.

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Rope, products in contact with the rope and rigging must not
be soiled by heavily soiling building materials such as conc-
rete, epoxy resin or other adhesive materials. Protect the
products against soiling! Always use brush attachments to
clean the wire rope in an extremely dirty environment.

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If sand-blasting or painting work is carried out in the vicinity
of the hoist, cover the hoists so that the effectiveness of the
brake is not impaired.

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Abide by the rope's withdrawal criteria, see '15.4 Care and
maintenance, Rope' on page 22.

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Clean regularly.

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Check that all of the screw connections are tight.

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Replace any damaged parts or have them repaired by a
specialist. Repairs are only to be carried out by a specialist
workshop or by personnel from TRACTEL Greifzug GmbH.

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Never use a high pressure cleaner to clean the rope or
products in contact with the rope! Penetrating moisture will