Operation and Installation Manual
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EU Directive 89/391/EEC applies within the European Un-
ion. You must always abide by your country's national acci-
dent prevention regulations.
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You must provide suitable protective equipment such as
safety gloves, hearing protectors and a fall prevention sys-
tem. Protection against extreme weather conditions (e.g.
sun protection, protection against cold) are also considered
to be part of the personal protective equipment.
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Always ensure that the workplace is sufficiently lighted.
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This instruction manual and the instruction manuals for all of
the accessory parts must be handed out to all of the author-
ized personnel. The documents must be available at all
times.
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As TRACTEL Greifzug GmbH does not know the applica-
tions that the product described here will be used for in the
future, the system operator is therefore committed to inform-
ing their personnel about any new safety instructions as well
as any supplementary maintenance work.
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The product must be installed in accordance with the data
given in this manual. The operator of the system is respon-
sible for suitable slinging options.
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The anchoring devices must comply with the instructions
given in this manual or the applicable directives / standards.
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Safe operation is not guaranteed if non-original spare parts
are used. This applies, in particular, to the use of ropes oth-
er than the specified original ropes approved for the applica-
tion. Guarantee claims against the manufacturer will be in-
validated and this will also invalidate the CE approval for
any product holding this approval.
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Adhere to the permitted temperature range, see Fig. 1.
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Overview
3.1
Delivery state
The equipment is delivered fully assembled.
3.2
Scope of delivery
Mounting clamp:
Allen-key
Documents:
Original Installation and operating manual
CE Declaration of Conformity
EN-4
3.3
Equipment description
Authorized utilization
Mounting clamp
Mounting clamps serve as anchoring point for hoisting gear,
deflection rollers or working platforms and work baskets (see
Fig. 4 and Fig. 5). The mounting clamps are attached to the
supports using '' or 'H' profiles.
Loads must only be raised or lowered in the vertical direction.
Pulling at an angle is only permitted within the limits specified
Table 1 on page II! See also Fig. 7.
Product purpose
The precise requirements on site are not known by TRACTEL
Greifzug GmbH. The precise intended use will be defined by the
operator or the equipment manufacturer.
Maintenance and repair work must only be undertaken by author-
ized service personnel, see '12.1 Authorized maintenance per-
sonnel' on page 8.
Health and safety requirements
TRACTEL Greifzug GmbH declares that the machine described
in this instruction manual complies with technological safety
standards that were applicable to the equipment in the European
Union when it was launched on the market by the manufacturer.
Commissioning the machine is prohibited until the machine in
which this is installed complies as a whole with the regulations of
the 2006/42/EC Directive, the corresponding national legislation
for implementing the regulations in accordance with national law
and the corresponding declaration of conformity has been is-
sued.
The operator or system manufacturer must perform a risk
evaluation in accordance with Appendix I of the guideline
2006/42/EC for machines for raising loads.
A conformity evaluation process must be run by the operator
or the system manufacturer on machines used for man rid-
ing or man riding and material handling, which come under
Appendix IV No. 17 of Directive 2006/42/EC, in accordance
with Article 12, Paragraphs 3 or 4 of Directive 2006/42/EC.
EN 1808 must also be observed when applicable.
Guarantee and liability exclusions
See '9 Foreseeable misuse' on page 7.
Any use other than that described here will be considered to be
unauthorized. TRACTEL Greifzug GmbH does not accept any
liability for damages resulting from unauthorized use. The opera-
tor must assume sole responsibility in this case. Abiding by all of
the instructions given in this instruction manual, in particular the
installation and maintenance regulations, are also considered
part of authorized use.
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