Alba 8A - Use

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3 USE
Read this manual thoroughly before using the Traction Apparatus. The incorrect use of the
same may cause harm to persons and damage the equipment.
There follows a series of preconditions in relation to the use of the Traction Apparatus which
should be complied with:
 The Traction Apparatus should only be used for the purpose it was designed for.
 The Traction Apparatus should only be used by authorised personnel who have
been trained to handle this type of equipment.
 The operator should be familiar with the handling of the Traction Apparatus before
using it for the first time. He/she should know the function of each lever and/or
device, in addition to the possibilities and limitations of the Traction Apparatus with
the aim of reacting quickly in the event of any unforeseen circumstance.
 The Traction Apparatus should not be used in the event an anomaly is detected on
the daily inspection or during use.
 The Traction Apparatus should not be used in the event the required installation,
use and maintenance conditions set forth in the different sections of this manual
have not been met.
 Prior to being placed in position and after being transported, the structure of the
Traction Apparatus should be checked for damage suffered from impact or falls
which might compromise the performance of the same.
Once the instructions in relation to commissioning have been complied with, the following
checks should be conducted before using the traction equipment:
 The Apparatus should always be aligned with the cable, reason for which there
should be no obstacles in its longitudinal path.
 Care should be taken to prevent the cable from coming into contact with kerbs,
corners or similar during use, and pulleys can be used for this purpose.
 Hung loads need to be prevented from spinning, as this will damage the cable.
WARNING:
The length of the cable should be greater than the length of the
operation to be executed. A longer cable may be used when
necessary, however extensions should never be attached to the
original cable. .
WARNING:
Only the special ALBA cable should be used.