Authorized Use - probst FTZ-UNI-15 Instructions D'emploi

General
3 General
3.1

Authorized use

The device (FTZ-UNI-15) is universal usable for gripping and moving customary prefabricated concrete products, with clean
gripping surface; like steps, kerbs (also natural kerbs), as well as "Kassler Bord" (Bus- and Train-profil-stones) and so on.
Connected with lifting equipment e.g. a excavator or a crane.
ATTENTION: The use of this device is only permitted in proximity to the ground (→ chapter "Safety at
work").
Only stone elements with parallel and plane surface are allowed to be picked-up and handled.
Because the gripping good could fall down.
NOT ALLOWED ACTIVITIES:
Unauthorized alterations of the device and the use of any self-made additional equipment could cause
danger and are therefore forbidden!
Never exceed the carrying capacity/working load limit (WLL) and the nominal width/gripping range of the
device.
All unauthorized transports with the device are strictly prohibited:
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The transport of people and animals.
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The gripping and transporting of other loads and materials than
described in this operating instruction.
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Never suspend any goods with ropes, chains or similar at the
device.
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Gripping of gripping goods with packaging foil, because they
could fall down.
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The gripping of gripping goods with treated surfaces (such as
painting/varnish, coating or the like), because they could fall
down. Treated surfaces lead to a reduction in the coefficient of
friction between the grippers and the gripping good.
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The gripping and transporting of non-rectangular and round
gripping goods, because they could fall down (see figure to the
right). ➔
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Transportation of material with "feet", "bellies" and "blind
spacers".
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The device is only designed for the use specified in this documentation.
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Every other use is not authorized and is forbidden!
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All relevant safety regulations, corresponding legal regulations, especially regulations of the declaration
of conformity, and additional local health and safety regulations have to be observed.
Prior to every operation the user must ensure that:
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The equipment is suited to the intended operation, the functioning and the working condition of the
equipment is examined, and the load is suitable to be handled.
Any doubts about instructions should be raised with the manufacturer prior to use.
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