USER MANUAL FOR FT TOWERS 35
DGUV V17/18 NORM REGULATION. Explanation
DGUV V17/18 is a norm that regulates the stage and production elements in the entertainment industry.
Lifting equipment and rigging are part of this norm and cover structures and other technical elements.
Adopt DGUV V17/18 is totally voluntary (except in Germany) but its adoption is required by insurance
companies and indeed is becoming a norm in the industry
The application of this norm on lifter towers is vital because, in theaters, stages, etc.., are used to move
loads above artists, technical staff, etc... and in some cases, above viewers, representing a potential risk
of fall.
NORM DGUV V17/18. Fields of application
This standard is oriented in two ways:
On the one hand, lifting towers adopt designs and materials to achieve a high degree of safety in quantities
such as supported load, equilibrium, resistance to friction, etc.
Thus FANTEK Industrial lifter towers DGUV V17/18 certified assure the user that they have passed strict
controls during design, choice of materials or load checks and effort.
On the other hand, in order to achieve an optimal performance with these units, it is recommended, part
from a responsible use of the unit, (meeting basic norms such as obey the maximum load or balance), a
periodic maintenance, which must be carried out by expert technicians, checking the condition of the steel
cable and winch, the functioning of the security pins and the folding/unfolding of all sections.
All the above tests are only mandatory in those countries with specific regulations on the matter, applied
through regulations or laws. As manufacturers, we recommend passing all tests in order to prevent
damage and ensure proper operation of P.A. lift systems.
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