Emergency Procedure In Case Of An Incident; Markings; Do Nots - Tractel Bravo Série Instructions D'emploi Et D'entretien

Regularly check the condition of the hooks. If the
deformation between the hook opening indicators is
greater than 2 mm, (Fig. 5.2, distance "M" given in
table of § 2 Technical specifications), the unit must be
considered as damaged and removed from service.
If any damage is observed, return the bravo™ hoist to a
TRACTEL -approved repair workshop.
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8. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE IN
CASE OF AN INCIDENT
In the event of a blocked chain or any other malfunction
of the unit, immediately stop the maneuver without
attempting any further actions and call in the necessary
qualified personnel to remove the load and intervene
on the hoist.
Immediately set up a safety perimeter around the hoist
and directly under the load to prevent access by any
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unauthorized persons.
Return the hoist to a TRACTEL

9. MARKINGS

9.1. STANDARD MARKING
A nameplate is riveted to each bravo™ hoist (fig. 6),
containing the following information:
• item 1: hoist designation,
• item 2: Working Load Limit (WLL*) in t,
• item 3: dimensions of load chain,
• item 4: CE marking,
• item 5: year of manufacture,
• item 6: symbol indicating that you must read this
manual before using the hoist,
• item 7: manufacturer's address and contact data:
TRACTEL SAS France
RD 619 Saint-Hilaire-sous-Romilly
BP38 – F-10102 FRANCE
• item 8: Serial No.
• item 9: direction of movement of lifting hook.
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-approved repair agent.
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Fig. 6
Chain lubrication label (fig. 7) fastened on each unit.
Fig. 7
9.2. OPTIONAL MARKING
Label (fig. 8) fastened on each unit equipped with load
limiter option.
Fig. 8

10. DO NOTS

Do not :
– Use the hoist if it has not been inspected for more
than 1 year.
– Use the unit if its chain is bent, worn or severily
corroded.
– Use the hoist with any chain other than a genuine
TRACTEL chain.
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– Use the hoist with an extension on the actuating handle.
– Use the hoist if the load chain is not correctly
positioned in the load sheave and in the pulley block.
– Make any changes to the hoist.
– Use any parts or components other than genuine
TRACTEL parts and components.
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– Use a hoist which is not in good condition .
– Use the hoist without first having perform the checks
described in this manual.
– Secure the hoist to a support which is not sufficiently
strong.
– Secure the hoist by any means other than its
suspension hook.
– Clamp the suspension hook.
– Attempt to lift fixed or blocked loads.
– Set the selector lever to the "0" position when the
chain is tensioned.
– Use a high pressure cleaner or chemical products
(acids, chlorinated products) to clean the hoist.