Symbols Used In This Manual; Safety; General Safety Instructions - Tractel corso PT 0,5 Manuel D'installation Et De Manutention Original

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
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.
Man riding equipment
Lifting equipment for persons. Combined material and man riding
equipment also counts here.
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 roll-
ers, fall arrest devices 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 provid-
ed 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.
– Measures that must be taken to eliminate the danger.
ATTENTION!
Type and source of danger
Result: e.g. equipment or environmental damage.
– Measures that must be taken to eliminate any possible
damage.
G941.6 - 10/2017
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 transporting
people and materials.
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Safety

2.1

General safety instructions

DANGER!
Danger of severe injuries caused by malfunctions, incor-
rect use and incorrect operation!
– You must abide by the following instructions in order to
ensure safe operation and correct functioning of the
equipment!
– Please observe the special safety instructions for all of
the work to be performed as described in the individual
chapters in this manual.
– Never use faulty or damaged products, accessories or
rigging.
– Abide by the instructions concerning transport, storage and
cleaning listed on page 9.
– You must abide by the safety specification sheets issued by
the manufacturer of the lubricant being used.
– The anchoring devices must comply with the instructions
given in this manual or the applicable directives / standards.
– The permitted working load must never be exceeded.
– Maintenance and repair work must only be undertaken by
authorized service personnel, see '12.1 Authorized mainte-
nance personnel' on page 9.
– Self-locking nuts must never be reused and they must al-
ways be exchanged for new ones.
– Only qualified personnel who have been trained on the
system are permitted to install and operate it in compliance
with the instructions given in this instruction manual.
– Private users are obliged to obtain training in the assembly,
operation and maintenance of the unit by TRACTEL
Greifzug GmbH.
– Never stand beneath suspended loads. Cordon off the
dangerous area whenever necessary. Support and secure
caught or jammed loads.
– When performing welding work the national safety and
accident prevention regulations must be observed.
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