Safety features – Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLT User Manual
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SAFETY FEATURES
PERSONNEL GUARDS
Depending on the application, one or more of the following personnel protection
features is included in the design of this equipment (different states may vary on the
exact design and orientation of these features – IT IS IMPORTANT TO BECOME
FAMILIAR WHICH THE SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS OF YOUR STATE):
- GATES & ENCLOSURES: Required per ASME B20.1 to protect personnel from
inadvertent physical contact with a moving lift & moving load at all lift landings.
- CARRIAGE RAILINGS & SNAP CHAINS: Required per ASME B20.1 to protect
personnel whenever personnel walk onto the lift carriage when in the raised
position. Railings or side guards protect non-operating sides, snap chains protect
operating sides.
- CARRIAGE BACK-STOP PANELS: Additional safety feature recommended at all
upper levels to provide additional fixed guarding 2” (max.) away from & across all
unused, operating sides of the lift (typical with non-shaftway “Z” & 90 degree load
patterns).