Attaching to the load
To ensure safe handling, the attachment to
the load must be carried out diligently and in
compliance with the maximum limit values.
4 | Operation
Application and limits
Operation
Center of gravity
The following conditions have to be met in
order to lift the load without twisting or
upsetting it:
The prescribed and identied settings on
the load handling device for the respective
load have to be congured before attaching
the load.
Safety during lifting operations
To prevent injuries, the hands and other body
parts should be kept away from the device.
Once the load is ready for lifting, the device
should be lifted until it bears the full load.
Then check whether the load is securely
attached and remains in the intended
position. Only then can the operation
becompleted.
Preparation and inspection
The components must be inspected for
apparent damage and correct t before
attaching the load.
Weight of the load
The specied load bearing capacity of the
load handling device must not be exceeded.
Avoid swinging of the load.
Maintenance and cleaning
Regular maintenance considerably increases
the service life of the load handling device.
The load handling device has to be cleaned
if it gets dirty. All components must be
cleaned so they are free of oil, dirt and
corrosion. Any cleaning method that does
not attack the base material is permitted.
Methods that can cause hydrogen
embrittlement, overheating, material
removal or material deformation, or may
conceal cracks or other surface defects,
haveto be avoided.