unit. If several units are used, the strength
of the structure must be compatible with
the number of lifting units used and with
the maximum utilization load of the
15. The unit is designed for manual operation
and must never be motorized.
16. When using the lever hoist, the user must
ensure that the chain remains constantly
tensioned
by
the
particularly, that the load has not been
temporarily snagged by an obstacle when
coming down as this could result in rupture
of the chain when the load is released
from its obstacle.
17. When using the lever hoist, the user must
check, at all times, that the chain does not
rub against an obstacle.
18. The unit must never be used for lifting
people.
19. The unit must never be used for any
operations other than those described in
this manual. The unit must never be used
to handle any loads exceeding the
maximum utilization load indicated on the
unit. It must never be used in explosive
atmospheres.
20. Never park or circulate under a load.
Access to the area under the load should
be indicated by signs and prohibited.
21. When a load is to be lifted by several units,
a technical study must first be carried out
by a qualified technician before installation
of the units. The installation must then
becarried out in compliance with the study,
in particular to ensure an even distribution
of the load under appropriate conditions.
TRACTEL
®
declines any responsibility
for the consequences resulting from use
of a TRACTEL
®
with other lifting devices of another
manufacturer.
22. During lifting operations (up or down), the
operator must continuously observe the
load to prevent any risk of snagging.
23. The load chain forms an integral part
of the unit and must not be either
disassembled,
repaired
without TRACTEL
disassembly or change to the load chain
without
TRACTEL
release TRACTEL
resulting from unauthorized disassembly
or modification of the load chain.
24. The lifting hook forms an integral part of
units.
load,
and
more
device in combination
or
modified
®
supervision. Any
®
supervision
will
®
of any responsibility
the
unit
and
disassembled,
without TRACTEL
disassembly or change to the lifting hook
without
TRACTEL
release TRACTEL
for the consequences resulting from
unauthorized disassembly or modification
of the lifting hook.
25. TRACTEL
®
declines any responsibility for
the consequences of any changes made
to the unit or removal of parts forming part
of the unit.
26. Any disassembly or repair operation
carried out on the unit without TRACTEL
supervision will release TRACTEL
responsibility for any of the resulting
consequences, especially as concerns
replacement of genuine parts by parts of
another manufacturer.
27. TRACTEL
®
will only guaranty operation of
the unit provided it is equipped with a
genuine TRACTEL
with the specifications indicated in this
manual.
28. The unit must be periodically inspected
by a Tractel-approved repair agent as
indicated in this manual.
29. A servicing handbook must be maintained
up to date in accordance with the model
given at the end of this manual.
30. When the unit is not being used, it should
be stored in a location inaccessible to
persons not authorized to use the unit.
31. In the event of definitive removal from
service of the unit, all environment
protection regulations applicable in the
country of use must be observed.
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must
not
be
either
repaired
or
modified
®
supervision. Any
®
supervision
will
®
of any responsibility
®
of its
®
chain in accordance
GB
®