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10 Instructions for the User
All the instructions and warnings of the Elca Radio Remote
Control in this Manual should be read and understood. Failure
to understand or follow them can cause serious injuries or
death or damage to property.
10.1 Use of the Radio Remote Control and operating conditions
For the correct use of the Radio Remote Control all the warnings
and instructions in the Manual must be respected. It is also
necessary to comply with what is reported in the documentation of
the Radio Remote Control and the Machine on which the Radio
Remote Control is installed.
It is necessary to comply with all workplace safety and accident
prevention regulations.
Finally, all applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards, also local,
must be respected.
Below are some examples of behaviours to be avoided in using the
Radio Remote Control.
These examples are given purely by way of example and do not cover
all possible incorrect uses of the Radio Remote Control.
It is the responsibility of the Manufacturer of the machine and the
User to evaluate and establish any measures for avoiding the
possible incorrect use of the Radio Remote Control or the Machine.
10.2 General warnings for the User
The User should:
• check that the units of the Radio Remote Control are undamaged
and operational;
• check that the STOP button is working correctly;
• check that the controls of the Machine are working correctly;
• immediately notify superiors and/or managers of the workplace
and/or the Machine of any faults, subsidence, deterioration of any
other fault that could cause the Radio Remote Control and/or the
Machine to malfunction or that could injure Persons and/or
damage property;
• not the Radio Remote Control if it is damaged or if the controls
are not working correctly;
• use the Machine on which the Elca Radio Remote Control is
installed only in safe conditions and only if it is possible to get a
good view of the working area of the Machine;
• use the Machine on which the Elca Radio Remote Control is
installed only in accordance with the measures and instructions
provided by the Manufacturer of the Machine and in compliance all
applicable Laws, Regulations and Standards, also local;
• turn off the Transmitting Unit whenever work is suspended, even
momentarily;
• respect all the instructions and warnings provided by the
Manufacturer of the Machine and/or the Installer;
• respect all the instructions and warnings provided by the person
responsible for starting up the Machine for work;
• respect all the instructions and warnings contained in the
Manual of the Radio Remote Control;
• use the Radio Remote Control only as described in this Manual,
as explained in all the warnings and instructions provided by Elca
and in any event not contrary to all the applicable Laws,
Regulations and Standards, also local;
• be aware of its work application and as a consequence implement
all the operating instructions received in relation to that;
• use the Radio Remote Control only if in a good mental and
physical condition;
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• use the Radio Remote Control to move the Machine correctly;
• use the stop devices of the Radio Remote Control or the Machine
if any dangerous situation arises, also unrelated to the use of the
Machine;
• pay attention to the indicator lights of the Transmitting Unit;
• respect any safety distances connected to the use of the
Machine in order to avoid potential and/or real situations of risk.
The User should not:
• use the Radio Remote Control if not fully aware of the
instructions and warnings of the Radio Remote Control or if no
suitable training has been received from qualified personnel;
• use the Radio Remote Control if you suspect a malfunction of
the Radio Remote Control, the Machine or a component;
• use the Radio Remote Control if the labels, symbols and/or the
warnings are dirty, worn or illegible;
• use the Radio Remote Control in conditions that do not allow the
Transmitting Unit and/or the Machine to be controlled correctly;
• use the Radio Remote Control and carry out other operations,
like for example using other Machines and/or other devices
(telephone, computer, keyboards, information technology or
audio-visual appliances, radio-telephone etc.);
• eat or drink when using the Radio Remote Control;
• alter the labels, the warnings and everything on the Receiving
Unit;
• allow unauthorised persons and/or those who are not adequately
trained to use the Radio Remote Control;
• leave the Receiving Unit exposed to the possibility of being used,
damaged or tampered with by unauthorised persons.
COMPLY WITH THE ADDITIONAL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS THAT ARE CONTAINED IN OTHER PARTS OF
THIS MANUAL.
10.3 environmental conditions of use
The environmental conditions of use of the Elca Radio Remote
Control are the following:
Unit
Receiving Unit
10.4 Warnings before starting work
Before starting work with the Radio Remote Control the User
should:
• get in a position that allows both direct control of the
Machine and also the movement of the load;
• get in a safe position with respect to the load, the Machine
and any other activity, operation of the workplace;
• move to a work position where there is no risk of losing
balance or tripping;
• check that the STOP button mechanism is working correctly;
• use the Radio Remote Control only for its intended use or for
operating requirements;
• learn the correspondence between the actuators and the
operations of the Machine.
The User should not:
• switch on or use the Radio Remote Control in enclosed
spaces or places with poor visibility;
• use the Radio Remote Control if it is outside the operating
range.
Failure to comply with the points above can lead to a connection
between the Units of the Radio Remote Control that is not
optimal, with the risk that the Machine carries out undesired
commands.
Temperature
from -25°C to +60°C
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