R&M Materials Handling MANUAL CHAIN HOISTS - Manual (Page 15)

RM SERIES II I&M MANUAL/EN/02.11.11
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3.2 DON’TS:
3.2.1 Transport / Storage
Do not put the equipment on anything without suitable support otherwise parts on the underside may
become damaged.
3.2.2 Installation / Maintenance / Servicing
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Never modify the equipment without the authorization of the manufacturer.
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Never modify the values and adjustments of the safety devices beyond the ranges specified in
the instruction manual or without the manufacturer’s approval.
• Never override limiting or safety equipment.
3.2.3 During Use
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Do not allow the hook, whether it is loaded or not, to pass over the heads of people below.
• Never attempt to move a load greater than the capacity indicated on the equipment.
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Remember that accidental impacts or snagging of the load being handled with surrounding
objects may provoke an overload.
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Never remove the safety latches.
• Do not use the equipment for extracting or un-jamming purposes or for lateral pulling etc.
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Never use the equipment to transport people.
• Do not touch any moving parts.
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Never use the equipment if it is in an unsatisfactory condition (worn, bent, etc.).
• Do not use spare parts of unknown or doubtful origin.
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Never intentionally allow the load to tip over.
• Do not provoke violent impacts with the equipment.
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Do not constantly use the end stops as a means of stopping.
• Never use the load chain as a sling.
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Never attach a sling on the point of the hook (risk of hook being damaged and load falling).
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Never use the hook in a slanting position.
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Never twist the load chain (risk of pulley block turning over, etc.).
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Do not leave a load suspended unless absolutely necessary.
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Never use the equipment as a ground for welding.
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Do not use the equipment for a purpose or in a situation for which it is not designed.
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Do not use the safety devices as a means of measuring loaded weight.
• Do not jerk the load as this causes deterioration of the equipment.
• Never pull the load sideways, always center equipment over the load before moving it.