Incorrect Operation; Inspection Before Initial Operation - Columbus McKinnon TIGRIP THM 120 Instrucciones De Servicio Traducida

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INTRODUCTION
Products of CMCO Industrial Products GmbH
have been built in accordance with the state-
of-the-art and generally accepted engineering
standards. Nonetheless, incorrect handling
when using the products may cause dangers
to life and limb of the user or third parties
and/or damage to the hoist or other property.
The operating personnel must have been
instructed before starting work. For this
purpose, all operators must read these
operating instructions carefully prior to the
initial operation.
These operating instructions are intended to
acquaint the user with the product and enable
him to use it to the full extent of its intended
capabilities. The operating instructions contain
important information on how to operate the
product in a safe, correct and economic way.
Acting in accordance with these instructions
helps to avoid dangers, reduce repair costs
and downtimes and to increase the reliability
and lifetime of the product. The instructions
must always be available at the place where
the product is operated. Apart from the operat-
ing instructions and the accident prevention
act valid for the respective country and area
where the product is used, the commonly ac-
cepted regulations for safe and professional
work must also be adhered to.
The personnel responsible for operation,
maintenance or repair of the product must
read, understand and follow these operating
instructions.
The indicated protective measures will only
provide the necessary safety, if the product
is operated correctly and installed and/or
maintained according to the instructions. The
operating company is committed to ensure
safe and trouble-free operation of the product.
CORRECT OPERATION
- The load lifting attachment is exclusively
used for safe manual, horizontal and vertical
transport of steel sheets, lifting plates from
stacks, pulling steel sheets out of racks as
well as transporting fl at parts of magnetis-
able steel.
- Any diff erent or exceeding use is con-
sidered incorrect. Columbus McKinnon
Industrial Products GmbH will not accept
any liability for damage resulting from
such use. The risk is borne by the user
or operating company alone.
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- The load lifting attachment is suitable
for plate thicknesses of 1 – 5 mm. It is
maintenance-free and features a magnet
force without time limit.
- The load capacity indicated on the unit is the
maximum working load limit (WLL) that may
be attached.
- Do not allow personnel to stay or pass under
a suspended load.
- A lifted or clamped load must not be left
unattended or remain lifted or clamped for
a longer period of time.
- The operator may start moving the load only
after it has been attached correctly and all
persons are clear of the danger zone.
- Prior to operation of the load lifting attach-
ment in special atmospheres (high humidity,
salty, caustic, alkaline) or handling hazard-
ous goods (e.g. molten compounds, radioac-
tive materials) consult the manufacturer for
advice.
- The load lifting attachment may be used at
ambient temperatures between –10 °C and
+60 °C and at a max. air humidity of 80%. In
this case the temperature of the load must
not exceed +60 °C, since metals lose their
magnetic properties at higher temperatures.
Consult the manufacturer in the case of
extreme working conditions.
- If longer sheets of metal or profi les are to
be transported, we recommend that two or
more load lifting attachments be used.
- Always transport the load slowly, carefully
and close to the ground.
- For handling loads, the limit ranges for
manual lifting and carrying of loads by a
person must be observed.
- In the case of malfunctions, stop using the
load lifting attachment immediately.

INCORRECT OPERATION

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- Do not exceed the rated load capacity (WLL)
of the unit.
ATTENTION: The information in Tab. 1 and
Tab. 2 regarding load, material and environ-
ment for the load as well as the limit ranges
for the lifting and carrying of loads must
always be taken into account.
- Lifting the attached load lifting attachment by
means of a further load lifting attachment is
forbidden. It must only be used for transport-
ing by hand.
- In order to prevent the load from loosening,
tilting or releasing, the load lifting attachment
must be attached as closely as possible to
the load centre of gravity.
- Any modifi cations of the load lifting attach-
ment are prohibited.
- It is forbidden to use the load lifting attach-
ment for the transportation of persons.
- When transporting loads ensure that the load
does not swing (Fig. 1) or come into contact
with other objects.
- Only one load may be transported at a time
with the load lifting attachment.
- Do not use the load lifting attachment in the
vicinity of strong electromagnetic fi elds.
- Do not use the load lifting attachment in the
vicinity of medical equipment such as, e.g.
pacemakers or insulin pumps, since the
magnetic fi eld may aff ect their functioning.
- It is forbidden to apply lateral tensile forces
to the load lifting attachment (Fig. 2).
- The unit itself must never be used as a
means for attaching ropes, chains or belts.
- Do not allow the load lifting attachment to
fall from a large height.
- The unit must not be used in potentially
explosive atmospheres.
INSPECTION BEFORE INITIAL
OPERATION
According to national and international acci-
dent prevention and safety regulations load
lifting attachments must be inspected:
• in accordance with the risk assessment of
the operating company,
• prior to initial operation,
• before the unit is put into service again
following a shut down,
• after substantial changes,
• however, at least once per year, by a
competent person.
ATTENTION: Actual operating conditions
(e.g. operation in galvanizing facilities) can
dictate shorter inspection intervals.
Repair work may only be carried out by a
specialist workshop that uses original TIGRIP
spare parts. The inspection (mainly consisting
of a visual inspection and a function check)
must determine that all safety devices are
complete and fully operational and cover the
condition of the unit, suspension, equipment
and supporting structure with regard to dam-
age, wear, corrosion or any other alterations.
Initial operation and recurring inspections
must be documented (e.g. in the CMCO works
certifi cate of compliance).
If required, the results of inspections and ap-
propriate repairs must be verifi ed.
Paint damage should be touched up in
order to avoid corrosion. All joints and sliding
surfaces should be slightly lubricated. In the
case of heavy contamination, the unit must
be cleaned.