2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND DECLARATIONS
2.1. INTENDED USE
The intended use of the stand is vertical lifting and lowering of loads.
Any use beyond the above is a use not intended by the manufacturer.
Neither the manufacturer nor the supplier shall be liable for damages resulting from this.
Users who use this equipment for purposes not intended by the manufacturer do so solely at their own risk.
When using the equipment for its intended use, the following points, among others, must be observed:
• Stability of the stand
• Compliance with load ratings
• Ropes free from damage
• When using lighting cross-beams, ensure that they are loaded symmetrically
The operator must take the respectively occurring loads and risks into account when selecting and dimensioning
all elements within the flow of forces, such as load suspension points and slings.
If a defect occurs in this technical product which could result in danger to the participating persons which cannot
be averted by other means, the equipment must be shut down immediately. Further operation must be prohibited
until the defect is eliminated.
For any use other than the one intended, the manufacturer and/or distributor must always be consulted before-
hand.
2.2. IMPROPER USE
The following types of use and operation are prohibited:
• Lifting of persons
• Exceeding of the permissible load ratings in accordance with the specifications
• Operation with missing or illegible warning and safety notices
• Carrying out of repairs without expertise
• Unsupervised operation of the equipment
• Operation by unauthorized persons
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