Essential Safety Instructions - Heidkamp W00307 Manual De Instrucciones

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ESSENTIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The correct union of a pump to a cylinder via a hydraulic hose constitutes a machine designed for
lifting, pulling, folding and retaining operations, etc., that, due to its high thrust capacity requires
safe use in order to eliminate the risk of accidents.
Read the instructions manual carefully and practise using the equipment before application.
Use protective equipment such as safety goggles, boots and gloves.
Choose the most suitable model for the application from the wide range available, and make sure
that it will not exceed 80% of its nominal capacity during normal operation.
Define stable zones for applying the load and safety zones for operators, separating them through
the use of hoses of sufficient length.
Block loads mechanically once the movement has been completed and avoids operating
underneath them.
Use the entire cylinder's useful support surface, both on the head and the base. Be prepared to use
tilting heads if applying lateral loads.
Do not exposure the equipment to intense heat sources (welding).
Remove loads before carrying out maintenance operations and always work in clean, well-lit areas.
Include control elements (pressure gauges) in the installation in order to enable the operator to
monitor the pressure in the system and ensure that the
equipment's nominal capacity is never exceeded. Be prepared to use safety valves and accessories if the safety
criteria so demand.
The pump controls should be activated manually, as should the connections between elements equipped with
quick plugs.
Once you have finished using the device, check that it has not been damaged, clean it and protect it ready for
storage.
Clean the quick plugs before connecting and make sure the connections are perfect (first insert as far
as the plug will go and then screw in by hand). A bad
connection may result in improper functioning and may even generate a safety hazard.
Install the device in such a way as to ensure that the hoses are not subjected to sharp or forced
bends or thrust actions that may cause them to break.
Do not modify the device (welded parts, lengthening drive levers, etc.) without consulting the
manufacturer.
Do not use the hoses for transporting the device. Use the handles on the cylinders (when
appropriate) and set the pump lever to the transportation position.
When filling the pump with oil, always use hydraulic oil. Fill only to the indicated level and remember that the
cylinder piston should be back.
Before initiating operation, check that the installation is correct, the operator position is safe and the working
zone is out of bounds to all personnel.
In all cases, the operator should have received adequate training regarding the handling of the device and logical
safety criteria associated with the
movement of heavy loads.