Assembly Instructions and Auxiliary Devices
ROPS roll-over bar
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BA RD24_RD28 en us 06
Assembly instructions ROPS
roll-over bar
WARNING
High self-weight of machine!
If the machine overturns backwards, forwards or sideways there is a
danger of serious injuries or death.
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Operate machine only with the ROPS safety device installed
according to instructions.
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With detectable defects of the ROPS safety device or of its fixation
it is not allowed to operate the machine.
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Assembly 1. Use appropriate lifting devices and hoisting equipment. Observe
weight (see type plate of ROPS safety device).
2. Lift ROPS roll-over bar onto platform and align with fixing holes.
3. Screw ROPS roll-over bar with operator platform. Apply the specified
tightening torque (see fig.).
4. With a ROPS design (hinged: Fold up the upper bar component, and
screw into place with locking bolts. Apply the specified tightening
torque (see fig.).
Visual test The machine frame must not be warped, bent or cracked in the ROPS
fixing area (deformation).
The reinforcement elements of the ROPS roll-over bar must not show
rust, damage, fissures or open fractures.
All screw connections of the reinforcement elements must comply with
the given specifications and must be screwed tightly to each other
(observe starting torque values).
Bolts and nuts must not be damaged, bent or deformed.
It is absolutely forbidden to modify or repair / level the reinforcement
elements in any way.