Symbols Used In This Manual; Safety; General Safety Instructions; Instructions For The Operator - Tractel corso LT-1B Manuel D'installation Et De Manutention Original

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.
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 8.
– 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 8.
– 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.
2.2

Instructions for the operator

– If more than one person is entrusted with the tasks men-
tioned above then the operator must appoint a supervisor
who is authorized to issue instructions.
– The operator is also responsible for preparing clear operat-
ing, maintenance, repair and other working instructions and
ensuring that the unit is operated correctly by instructing and
training the personnel in the correct and approved utilization
methods.
– The operator is responsible for the correct operation of the
system as well as for adhering to the maintenance periods
and the undertaking of the service work.
– The operator is obliged to keep inspection and log books
(see '14 Inspection and logbook' on page 10).
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