General Information; General Safety Information; Safety And Hazard Precautions; General Safety Specifications And Procedures - Tractel Tralift TS Série Instructions D'emploi Et D'entretien

0 General information

0.1 General safety information

0.1.1 Safety and hazard precautions

The following symbols and terms are used in this instruction manual for safety and hazard instructions:
DANGER !
Non-compliance, either in part or full, with operating instructions marked with this symbol can result in serious personal injury or even
death.
Danger notices must be strictly complied with.
CAUTION !
Non-compliance, either in part or full, with operating instructions marked with this symbol can result in major damage to machinery,
property or material.
Cautionary notices must be strictly adhered to.
NOTE
Following the instructions marked by this symbol will lead to more effective and straightforward operation.
"Note" directions make work easier.

0.2 General safety specifications and procedures

The instruction manual for the electric chain hoist must always be available within the operating area of the hoist. The instructions mentioned in
this manual must be strictly adhered to.
Furthermore, supplementary to the instruction manual, the statutory regulations governing general accident prevention and environmental
protection are to be enforced.
Operating and service personnel must have read and understood the operating instructions, in particular the safety instructions, before
commencing work. Protective equipment must be made available for operating and service personnel and worn at all times.
The operator or his representative is responsible for supervising operating personnel and ensuring they are aware of the hazards and safety
implications of working with the electric hoist.

0.2.1 Warning paint / Marking / Danger signs

Lubricate chain................................. figure 0-1
CE symbol ........................................ figure 0-2
Model plate....................................... figure 0-3
Data plate ......................................... figure 0-4
Figure 0-1

0.3 Special safety directions

Transport and assembly:
Electric chain hoists, single parts and large components should be carefully affixed to suitable and technically acceptable hoisting apparatus /
load lifting members
Connection:
Connection work is only to be performed by personnel specifically designated and trained for the job
Start-up / operation:
Before initial start-up, as well as daily start-up, carry out a visual check and carry out the predefined user-checks routine
Only operate the electric chain hoist if the protective and safety equipment provided is ready and working
Damage to the electric chain hoist and changes in its operational characteristics must be reported immediately to the person responsible
After use, or when in a non-operational mode, the chain hoist should be secured against unauthorised and unintentional use
Refrain from hazardous procedures
See also operational parameters (chapter 0.6)
Cleaning / service / repair / maintenance / refitting:
Use the working platforms and ladders provided for assembly work above body height
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Figure 0-2 Figure 0-3 Figure 0-4