User information
This
user information presents a general review regarding the application
of cranes and does not substitute the existing operating instructions
for specific products!
Lifting and
slewing operations may be carried out by competent users (trained
in theory and practice) only. When operated correctly, our cranes
will offer the highest degree of safety in line with long life
expectance and avoid damage to products and people.
Yalesystems
cranes are manufactured in accordance with the machinery directive
89/392/EEC and the latest DIN 15018 H2 B2 (gantry cranes H2
B3) and correspond to the VDE regulations.
All components
are mechanically shot blast, then primed and coated with RAL
1023 (yellow) paint, D.F.T. approx. 60 micron.
Modification
of delivery condition
Design and finish of the cranes may not be modified by e.g.
installation of outside supplied parts, bending, welding, grinding,
removal of parts, added bores, removal of safety devices like
locking mechanisms, locking pins, safety latches etc.
Limitations of operation
Temperature
Cranes may normally be operated at ambient temperatures between
-10°C up to +50°C. These values are approximate and
may deviate from the specific givings of the product concerned.
The accurate data are given in the current operating nstructions.
Chemicals
Cranes may not be operated without hesitation in the area of
chemicals or chemical vapours - consult our specialists for
advice. Cranes which have been subject to chemicals or vapours
must be taken out of service and inspected by us.
Transport of people
Transport of people with cranes is generally forbidden!
Operation in danger zones
Lifting or transport of loads must be avoided while personnel
are in the danger zone.
People are not allowed to pass over or under a suspended load.
Electrical hazards
Please consult the specific operating instructions for possible
electrical hazards. Electrical connections may only be performed
by authorized persons resp. companies.
Maintenance
and repair
- To ensure
safe operation, all cranes must be subjected to regular inspections
according to the maintenance instructions given by the manufacturer
(for legal obligations refer to BGVD6).
- Depending
on the frequency and impact of applications,
the crane has to be maintained, at least once per year or in
case of obvious damages, by competent persons resp. inspectors.
- Repairs and
inspections may only be carried out by competent persons resp.
inspectors who use original spare parts. Repairs and inspections
must be recorded consecutively.
Inspections
- The contractor
has to make sure that powered cranes are inspected prior to
initial operation and after significant modifications by a competent
person. This is also applicable for hand operated cranes with
a capacity of more than 1000 kg.
- For cranes
according to § 3a para. 3 BGV D 6 the inspection before
initial operation consists of advance survey, inspection of
building and quality acceptance.
- The inspection
prior to initial operation is not required for cranes, which
are delivered ready-to-use and with certificate of a type approval
or EC declaration of conformity.
