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Mtrac endless winch
1. Important safety information for assembly and operation
• Installation and maintenance of Yale endless winches may only be
carried out by persons who are familiar with this work and have been
assigned to these tasks by the operating company.
• These persons must know the relevant accident prevention regula-
tions, for example “Winches, lifting and towing devices” (BGV D8),
“Cranes – Power driven winches and hoists” (EN14492-1), etc. and
must have received appropriate relevant instructions; furthermore they
must have read and understood the operating and assembly instruc-
tions of the manufacturer.
• Yale endless winches are only intended for transporting material and
exclusively approved for this purpose. Any other applications must be
agreed with the manufacturer and, if applicable, licensing authorities.
• The load capacity indicated on the unit is the maximum working load
limit (rated load) that must not be exceeded.
• The use of Yale endless winches in areas with an explosion hazard
is prohibited.
• Yale endless winches may only be used at ambient temperatures
between -40°C and +70°C.
• Do not lift or transport loads, as long as persons are in the danger
zone of the load.
• Do not allow personnel to stay or pass under a suspended load.
• A lifted or clamped load must not be left unattended or remain lifted
or clamped for a longer period of time.
• The operator may start moving the load only after he has checked
that it has been attached correctly and all persons are clear of the
danger zone.
• When attaching the unit, the operator must ensure that during opera-
tion of the hoist neither the hoist, the supporting equipment nor the
load pose a danger to himself or other personnel.
• Fixed or obstructed loads must not be lifted.
• Loads must not be turned during operation. If it is necessary to turn
loads during operation, anti-twist swivels must be provided and/or the
manufacturer must be consulted.
• Avoid excessive inching operation by frequent, brief actuation of the
control switch.
• For lifting the load from the ground, always use the lowest available
lifting speed. The rope must first be tensioned at this speed; it must
not be slack when the load is lifted from the ground. If the winch has
two speeds, the low speed must only be used for short distances.
• It is forbidden to use the hoist for the transportation of persons.
• Welding work on the hook and the rope is strictly forbidden. The rope
must not be used as earth conductor for welding work.
• Before starting assembly, check all parts for completeness and fault-
less condition.
• Only use perfect Yale endless winches, ropes, electrical cables and
lifting tackle.
• Only use the original Yale wire rope in appropriate condition. Only use
common multi-purpose oil or grease for lubricating the winch and wire
rope. Do not use any lubricants which contain molybdenum disulphide
(MoS
2
) or PTFE! Using any other wire rope voids all warranty claims
against Yale Industrial Products.
• Yale endless winches and Yale safety lock systems must only be fas-
tened at the fixing bore holes provided for this purpose.
• Yale endless winches must be fastened in such a way that the loaded
suspension rope enters vertically from all directions.
• Overloading Yale endless winches is strictly forbidden.
• Inspections or repairs must only be carried out by Yale Industrial Prod-
ucts or by a hoist service company authorised by the manufacturer.
• The electrical connection of Yale endless winches and of electrical
accessories must be carried out by qualified electricians in accord-
ance with EN60204-1 or -32. Inspections and repairs of the electrical
equipment must only be carried out by qualified electricians or by a
hoist service company authorised by the manufacturer.
• Yale Industrial Products does not accept any liability for damage result-
ing from the use of other than the original parts or caused by conversion
and modification of units supplied by Yale Industrial Products.
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