R&M Materials Handling END TRUCKS BRIDGE DRIVES WHEEL BLOCKS RT_RS - Manual (Page 3)

R&M Materials Handling, Inc.
4501 Gateway Boulevard
Springfield, Ohio 45502
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: (937) 328-5100
FAX: (937) 325-5319
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1 Safety instructions
1.1 Safety instructions for preparing to install the end truck
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Follow these instructions when preparing to install the end truck:
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Ensure that the installation personnel are competent and qualified, and they are provided with
adequate instructions for carrying out the installation work.
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Check for any dimensional nonconformances in the drawings, instructions, parts and structural
measurements.
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Beware of other moving machinery - such as machines, other cranes and automatic doors - in the
installation and servicing area. The installation area must be arranged so that operation of other
equipment in the area does not endanger the installation workers (or vice versa).
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Prevent unauthorized persons and bystanders from walking in or under the work site.
1.2 Safety instructions for installing and operating the end truck
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Follow these instructions when installing the end truck:
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Use proper safety equipment to prevent objects from falling when working in high places.
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Ensure that machinery and equipment cannot start up accidentally and cannot be moved during
installation or servicing.
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Keep the installation and servicing locations and the walkways leading to them, clean and tidy.
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Follow these instructions when operating the end truck:
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The useful lifetime of the end truck depends heavily on whether the end truck is properly applied. Do
not use the end truck for other than the duty group classification for which it was designed or selected
for.
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When traveling, make sure that the moving parts do not collide with objects or people.
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If defects have been noticed in the end truck, carry out the necessary inspections and repair work. Be
sure that the end truck operates properly before you start to use it again.
1.3 Safety instructions for servicing the end truck
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Follow these instructions when servicing the end truck:
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Carry out regular inspections and preventive maintenance in compliance with the instructions. Keep a
record of inspections and servicing. Regular servicing and inspection procedures are necessary for
the safe and efficient operation of the end truck. In uncertain or unusual cases, contact the supplier of
the end truck.
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Use trained service personnel authorized by the manufacturer of the end truck for servicing the end
truck. The person servicing the end truck must be competent for the task and must be familiar with
the servicing and inspection instructions.
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Use only genuine spare parts approved by the manufacturer of the end truck.
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Any modifications or additions made to the frame of the end truck must first be discussed with the
supplier of the end truck.