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6. LOAD CHAIN
The good condition of the load chain is a
guarantee of safety and at the same time the
good operation of the hoist. It is therefore
necessary to constantly be aware of the
condition of the load chain and to clean and
lubricate with machine oil at regular intervals.
The load chain must be examined daily by a
com petent person when the hoist is being
used.
Do not expose the load chain to excess tem -
peratures or abrasive or chemical materials.
Protect the chain against all possible damage
such as from welding arcs.
7. MAINTENANCE
Periodically, or at least once every year, and
in accordance with the safety regulations
applicable in the country of use, the hoist must
be inspected and tested with load by qualified
maintenance personnel.
Periodically, and in particular following
intensive use, lubricate the mechanical parts,
including the pulley block. The components of
the brake and friction limiter must never be
lubricated and should always be kept clean
and dry.
Check regularly the condition of the hooks
particularly in case of overload.
If any damage is observed, return the
tralift™ hoist to a TRACTEL
®
-approved repair
workshop.
8. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
IN CASE OF AN INCIDENT
In the event of a blocked chain or any other
malfunction of the unit, immediately stop the
maneuver without attempting any further
actions and call in the necessary qualified
personnel to remove the load and intervene on
the hoist.
Immediately set up a safety perimeter around
the hoist and directly under the load to prevent
access by any unauthorized persons.
Return the hoist to a TRACTEL-approved
repair agent.
9. MARKINGS
9.1 STANDARD MARKING
A nameplate is riveted to each tralift™ hoist
(fig. 6), containing the following information:
• item 1: hoist designation,
• item 2: Working Load Limit (WLL*) in t,
• item 3: dimensions of load chain,
• item 4: CE marking,
• item 5: year of manufacture,
• item 6: symbol indicating that you must read
this manual before using the hoist,
• item 7: manufacturer’s address and contact
data:
TRACTEL SAS France
RD 619 Saint-Hilaire sous-Romilly
BP38 - F-10102 FRANCE
• item 8: Serial No.
Chain lubrication label (fig. 7) fastened on
each unit.
9.2 OPTIONAL MARKING
Label (fig. 8) fastened on each unit equipped
with load limiter option.
10. DO NOTS
Do not:
- Use the hoist if it has not been inspected for
more than 1 year.
- Use the hoist if the chains show any
deformation, wear or extensive corrosion.
- Use the hoist with any chain other than a
genuine TRACTEL
®
chain.
- Use the hoist if the load chain is not correctly
positioned in the load sheave and in the
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