probst RG-20/80 Instructions D'emploi page 37

General
3 General
3.1 Authorized use
The device (RG-20/80) is exclusively used for gripping, transporting and laying concrete pipes with an outside
diameter of 200 mm to 800 mm.
The device is equipped with a lifting eye for various lifting tackle and can therefore be attached to a carrier (e.g.
excavator).
• The device is only designed for the use specified in this documentation.
Every other use is not authorized and is forbidden!
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All relevant safety regulations, corresponding legal regulations, especially regulations of the
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declaration of conformity, and additional local health and safety regulations must be observed.
Prior to every operation the user must ensure that:
• The equipment is suited to the intended operation
• the functioning and the working condition of the equipment is examined
the load is suitable to be handled.
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Any doubts about instructions should be raised with the manufacturer prior to use.
ATTENTION: The use of this device is only permitted in proximity to the ground (→ chapter
"Safety at work" and "Explanation of basic concepts").
NOT ALLOWED ACTIVITIES:
Unauthorized alterations of the device and the use of any self-made additional equipment could cause
danger and are therefore forbidden!
Carrying capacities (WLL) of the device must not be exceeded and nominal widths/gripping
ranges must not be exceeded or fallen short of.
All unauthorized transports with the device are strictly prohibited:
• Transport of people and animals.
Gripping and transporting of other loads and materials than described in this operating instructions.
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Never suspend any goods with ropes, chains or similar at the device, except at the designated lifting
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eyes/-bolts.
Gripping of gripping goods with packaging foil, because they could fall down.
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Gripping and transporting of conical gripping goods, because they could fall down.
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Gripping of gripping goods with surfaces that reduce the coefficient of friction (e.g., abrasive,
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treated, dirty, frozen, coated, painted surfaces), as this causes a reduction in the coefficient of
friction between the grippers and the gripping goods → Danger of slipping!
Remedy: In case of dirt of any kind, it is absolutely necessary to clean the grippers and the surface
of the products in the area of the grippers before each gripping process!
• Gripping of gripped goods, which can deform or break due to the clamping force of the gripping
device!
Gripping of goods which show visible damage, or which may break due to their own weight.
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54500002 9 / 21 GB