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DGUV V17/18 NORM REGULATION.
Explanation
DGUV V17/18 is a norm that regulates the stage and production elements in the entertainment industry. Lifting
equipment and rigging are part of this norm and cover structures and other technical elements.
Adopt DGUV V17/18 is totally voluntary (except in Germany) but its adoption is required by insurance companies and
indeed is becoming a norm in the industry
The application of this norm on lifter towers is vital because, in theaters, stages, etc.., are used to move loads above
artists, technical staff, etc... and in some cases, above viewers, representing a potential risk of fall.
NORM DGUV V17/18. Fields of application
This standard is oriented in two ways:
On the one hand, lifting towers adopt designs and materials in order to achieve a high degree of safety in quantities
such as supported load, equilibrium, resistance to friction, etc.
Thus lifter towers FANTEK DGUV V17/18 certified, they assure the user that have passed strict controls during design,
choice of materials or load checks and effort.
On the other hand, in order to achieve optimal performance with these units, it is recommended, and a responsible use
of the unit, (meeting basic norms such as obey the maximum load or balance), periodic maintenance which It must be
carried out by expert technicians, checking the condition of the steel cable and winch, the functioning of the security
pins and the folding/unfolding of all sections.
All the above tests are only mandatory in those countries with specific regulations on the matter, applied through
regulations or laws. As manufacturers, we recommend passing all tests in order to prevent damage and ensure proper
operation of P.A. lift systems.
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