Rack and pinion hoist
Assembly and Operating Instructions
11 / 100 BL108 GB Edition 03.2018 Rev. 02
1.6 Intended use
The GEDA 200 Z rack and pinion hoist is a construction hoist that is
temporarily erected and
• which is intended exclusively for putting up scaffolding and as
additional equipment (landing level safety gates) for transporting
items and materials during construction work.
• which may only be operated after the landing level safety doors are
installed at each transfer point to the building or scaffolding.
• which may only be operated at wind speeds of up to 72 km/s
(20 m/sec. ≈ wind force 7-8 according to the Beaufort scale).
− which must have its load platform parked on the ground and taken
out of operation at higher wind speeds.
• which may only be operated from outside the cordoned-off and
signposted hazard area using the ground control and/or operated
from the landing level control above the 2 m safety height.
• Must only be controlled in operation using the manual control and
outside the hazard area.
Only authorised persons are permitted to travel on the load platform
and only for the purposes of assembly and servicing tasks. Special
measures are required for such operations.
• Use fall protection on the front side.
• During assembly, the hoist shall only be operated from the load
platform (use an extension lead for the controls).
Observe and comply with the instructions in Chapter 3.3.3, “Technical
specifications”.
Any other use or any use going beyond this is not considered proper
use.
The operating company/user of the machine is solely liable for any
damage resulting from such action. This applies equally to any arbitrary
changes to the machine.
Intended use includes
− That the assembly, operating and maintenance provisions (assembly
and operating manual) provided by the manufacturer are complied
with.
− That the foreseeable misconduct of other persons is taken into
consideration.
− That the corresponding national regulations are complied with.
The GEDA 200 Z is suitable for temporary use on construction
sites. Any other locations or intended uses require written
approval from the manufacturer.