Equipment | 9
AXH1230‐UK ﴾ENG﴿ ‐ Apollo KM 143
– Verifytheintegrityoftheliftinghook,includingrelativecatch,andofthehookbolttotherope.
In case winches are used
– Refertothespecificmanualoftheequipmentforfurtherchecks.
– Checkthattheropeisnotdamaged,cut,torn,frayed.Onthecontrary,donotusetheequipmentand
replaceit.(Thischeckcanbecarriedoutbyfullyextendingtheliftboomandunrollingthewinchrope).
Duringthisoperationitisalsopossibletochecktheoperationofthelimitswitch,whichmustlockthe
ropeaccordingtotheproceduredescribedinthespecificparagraph.
– Verifythefunctioningoftheextensometrictransducerofthemountedequipment(ifpresent);todothis,
try to lift a load slightly heavier than the nominal maximum capacity of the equipment. In case the
equipmentisunabletolifttheload,thetransduceroperatescorrectly,otherwiseimmediatelyinterrupt
theoperationbringingtheloadtothegroundandrepairtheequipment.
In case of using elevating work platforms
– Refertothespecificmanualoftheequipmentforfurtherchecks.
– Verifytheoperationoftheemergencybuttonoftheloadlimitingdeviceandofthearealimitingdeviceat
thebeginningofeachworkcycle
– Beforeusingtheplatformensureitisnotwet,dirtywithgrease,oil,hasicysurfacesorcoveredwithother
substances that can make its surface slippery. On the contrary, accurately clean the platform surfaces.
Dangerofslippingandfalling.
– The vehicle on which the equipment is installed must be braked and stabilized on solid ground. If
outriggers(optional)arepresent,positionthemcorrectlyonthegroundbeforestartingtooperate.
– Before operating, make sure that the platform closing bar is lowered and free from obstacles; always
checkcorrectfasteningofthesafetybelts(PPEIIIcat.).
CAUTION
All checks must be carried out by adequately trained personnel and registered on the
control log.
If damage or malfunctioning is detected, comply with the instructions contained in this manual or in the
manual of the equipment or basket or contact the DIECI Assistance Center to agree the actions to be
taken.
If routine or extraordinary maintenance or technical adjustment of the equipment is required, contact
exclusively personnel authorized by the DIECI Assistance Center and note the service intervention on the
control log.
If the equipment is tampered with, the guarantee is voided and the Manufacturer is relieved of all liability.
DANGER
Operators who note anomalies on the equipment or on the vehicle on which it is installed, and it does not
conform to safety regulations must suspend use and immediately inform the Person in charge.
NOTICE
For road circulation, refer to the Use and Maintenance Manual of the vehicle on which the equipment is
installed.