6. Safety measures
A) Do not use the hoisting device to lift and transport
people.
B) Do not lift loads while people are walking in the
manoeuvring space.
C) Do not walk, stop, operate or manoeuvre beneath
the lifted load.
D) Do not let untrained personnel or children 16 or
younger use the hoisting device.
E) Do not use the hoisting device without proper
working garnments or individual protection devices.
F) Do not leave the lifted load unattended.
G) Do not use the hoisting device for operations which
differ from the prescribed ones.
H) Make sure the load does not sway during
transportation.
I) Do not reach the area of "end of run" at full speed
when moving the load.
L) Deactivate the load lifting magnet
M) Do not hoist load before locking the manual control
lever in MAG position.
N) Do not hoist load weighing more that lifter capacity.
O) Do not hoist load with dimensions exceeding those
shown on lifter nameplate or in manual
(see performance sheet.
P) Do not hoist load if unbalanced.
Q) Do not handle load before making sure of perfect
magnetic hooking. To verify it carry out a test by lifting
the load two or three inches (10cm).
R) Do not demagnetize lifter before firmly setting down
entire load on the floor and making sure of perfect
steadiness of load.
S) Follow the instructions given in the use and
installation manuals.
T) Check the solidity of the supporting structure.
u) Make sure the working space is free of obstacles
before starting any operation.
V) Check maintenance conditions (cleanliness,
lubrification...).
W) Always use entire lifter pole surface.
Y) Do not lift a load if the weight of that load exceeds
the carrying capacity of the hoist (not forgetting to take
into account the weight of the magnet itself!).
Z) Always keep contact poles areas perfectly flat and
parallel.
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7. Maintenance
The HIT permanent magnet hoister needs absolutely no
particular maintenance procedures by the user.
If any mechanical or other damage should occur,
PFEIFER will provide for repair of the hoister on site
while observing all the standards set forth in the
guarantee in force if any.
Periodic check-ups:
A) Check the mechanical conditions of the magnetic
poles of the hoister (load contact members). If they are
damaged or very worn, immediately call PFEIFER before
using the hoister further.
B) Check the name and data plates on the hoister for
cleanliness and legibility. If they are illegible call
PFEIFER before continuing use of the hoister.
PFEIFER is absolutely not responsible for any
malfunction or accident due to repairs or modifica-
tions made to the hoister by the customer.
8. Dismantling
8.1 Storing
If the need arises to store the equipment for a certain
amount of time observe the following instructions:
• Clean all components.
• Cover the equipment with a waterproof sheet.
• Place the equipment in an isolated area in order to
avoid tripping on it and lift the hook of the hoisting
device at a height of more than 2.5m.
• Keep the equipment in a dry environment.
8.2 Disposal of equipment
If the need arises to dispose of the equipment, it is
mandatory to observe a few fundamental rules for the
safeguarding of the environment.
• Protective coverings, flexible pipes, plastic or
non-metal material should be dismantled and
disposed of separately.