Material Control And Checking - Tractel magfor II Série Notice D'utilisation

Before each use
 Read and respect all conditions given by the magnet instructions for use.
 Visually inspect all parts of magnet lifter.
 Carefully clean active poles (contact with the load) and if necessary, suppress spotting
out and flashes with a soft file. Never use the magnet lifter with faults on active poles.
 Check conditions and functioning of the lever and of the locking device.
 A unusual high effort for engaging the lever can signify a load with dimensions
(contact surface, thickness and / or steel type (stainless steel)) which are not
acceptable.
Check correct functioning of the safety locking device after the magnet's activation :
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the safety pin device must quickly and easily return to its initial position. Check correct
functioning of its spring. Never use the magnet if there is a problem with the safety
pin.
Annual checks in accordance with LOLER 1998
Check equipment for any deformation, fissures or other faults. If upper hooking ring
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has more than 10 % wear it must be replaced.
 Check the active poles condition. If they have faults, they must be cleaned or
corrected by your supplier. Then control lifting capacity of the magnet lifter.
 Install the magnet on a load in order to verify functioning and conditions of the
working lever.
Verify condition and functioning of the lever and of the locking device : ensure that the
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safety pin device returns quickly and easily to its rest position. Check correct
functioning of its spring.
 Check presence and legibility of signalling plate.
Test lifting capacity in accordance with Manufacturers procedure. Lifting capacity with
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manufacturer procedure must exceed at least 3 times working load limit of the
magnet lifter.
 Log all tests results and findings.
M 6053 M
rev 16 – 04/2021
GB

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