Beta Robur 8146 Notice D'utilisation Et Instructions page 7

OPERATION MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO
USER MANUAL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR LEVER HOISTS 8146 - 8146C
BETA UTENSILI S.P.A. – Divisione Robur
Zona Industriale - C.da San Nicola
67039, Sulmona (L'Aquila)
ITALY
Original documentation drawn up in ITALIAN
CAUTION
IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE
HOIST. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY STANDARDS AND OPERA-
TING INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Store the safety instruction with care and hand them to the users.
Should it be lost or damaged, the manual can easily be retrieved on the constructor's web site:
www.beta-tools.com
GENERAL WARNINGS
- Each time before using the hoist, make sure that:
• the hoist is in visibly good conditions;
• the load chain and hooks are in good conditions (i.e. without signs
of wear, bending and corrosion).
• the low limit stop is in place;
• the hoist comply with all safety work regulation concerning
installation, periodic verification, maintenance and use;
- The hoist must be inspected and serviced regularly by competent
people to ensure its safe use. It must be checked for any signs of
corrosion or premature wear, depending on the working conditions.
- Make sure that all people that have to use the hoist are properly
trained, know all the functionality and the operations to be done with
the equipment and know all safety regulations and requirements.
- The hoist must be used only in full compliance of all safety
regulation and standards applicable in the place of use, concerning
installation, use, maintenance and inspection of lifting devices.
- The hoist must be placed under the responsibility of a person that
perfectly know all regulation applicable in the place of use, and
having the authority to enforce the application of these regulations.
- The installation and put in service of the hoist must be done in safety
conditions for the installer according to the applicable regulation.
- Beta Utensili S.p.a. declines any responsibility for the use of the
hoist in any using and fitting configurations other than the ones
described in this user manual.
- The hoist must be fastened to an anchoring structure having a
necessary mechanical strength to support the working load limit
(WLL).
- Using the lever hoist, the user must ensure that the load chain
remain constantly tensioned by the load and the load has not been
temporarily snagged by an obstacle when coming down. This can
cause the breakage of the chain when the load is released.
- Using the lever hoist, the user must ensure that there won't obstacle
that can scratch the load chain.
- If several hoist are to be used to lift the load, is necessary a lifting
scheme defined and approved by a qualified technician.
- Beta Utensili S.p.a. declines any responsibility for the consequences
related from the use of the hoist in combination with other lifting
devices of another manufacturer.
- The operator must continuously observe the load to prevent any risk
of snagging during lifting operations (up or down).
- The hoist, including lifting chain and hooks, must not be disassembled
or repaired by unauthorized people. Any unauthorized disassembly
or repair of the hoist will release Beta Utensili of any resulting
responsibility.
- The hoist must not be modified. Beta Utensili S.p.a. declines any
responsibility for the consequence of any changes made to the hoist
or removal of parts forming the equipment.
- Beta Utensili S.p.a. will only guarantee operation of the hoist
provided if it is equipped with genuine parts and components,
including chain and hooks, according to the specifications
indicated in this user manual. The replacement of genuine parts
and components, including lifting chain and hooks with the ones
of another manufacturer, will release Beta Utensili S.p.a. of its
responsibility for any resulting consequences.
- The maintenance table at the end of this user manual must be
maintained updated like a servicing manual by competent people.
- When not being used, the hoist must be stored in a location not
accessible to people not authorized to its use.
- If the hoist has to be definitively removed from service, all
environment protection regulations applicable in the Country of use
must be observed.
- The operator shall ensure that he has a stable support before
operating the hoist. Otherwise, he must be properly secured.
- Any activity that could divert the attention of the operator during the
operation must not be engaged.
- Before use the hoist, the operator must ensure that he has the
complete view of the operation, and that the environment is correctly
lit, to avoid injuries to people or damages to equipments.
- The operator should not leave a loaded hoist unattended for long
periods; if this condition cannot be avoided, the operator must
ensure that it doesn't create hazard to people or equipments.
DESCRIPTION OF THE HOISTO
Robur lever hoist is a portable, handle-actuated hoist. It is intended
for:
• Lifting;
• Pulling;
• Tensioning;
• Towing.
It is normally used on a fixed anchoring point.
It is manufactured with high quality materials and has a compact,
light and manageable design. It is portable and easy to install. It has
a double pawl ratchet system to guarantee the reliability of lifting,
pulling, tensioning and towing in total security for the operators.
The lifting chain is equipped with a low limit stop (Fig. 1a-1b). It
is prohibited to fasten a load to the low load limit stop.
Easy and fast adjustment of the chain, using the limit stop, is allowed
by a disengage device.
This adjustment of the chain must be done without applied
load.
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