Guldmann GH3 Series - 1 Purpose and Use; Manufacturer; Purpose; Important;Precautions

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© Guldmann GB/US-05/2010 • # 550393
© Guldmann GB/US-05/2010 • # 550393
© Guldmann GB/US-05/2010 • # 550393
© Guldmann GB/US-05/2010 • # 550393
1.00 Purpose and use
1.01 Manufacturer
V. Guldmann A/S
Graham Bells Vej 21-23A
DK-8200 Århus N
Tel. + 45 8741 3100
Fax + 45 8741 3131
www.guldmann.com
1.02 Purpose
The GH3 Twin (hereafter called GH3) is a ceiling-mounted hoist, which
covers the requiments for heavy and special lifting or moving of persons in
hospitals, nursing homes, institutions, swimming pools, riding schools and
private homes.
Conditions for use
The use of the GH3 is subject to the following:
• The GH3 should only be used by trained personnel.
• The maximum nominal load, 250 kg (550 lbs), 500 kg (1100 lbs), respectively,
must not be exceeded.
• The instruction offered by Guldmann to all customer groups in connection
with the purchase of a ceiling-mounted hoist has been received.
• The helper pays attention to the well-being of the user when using the
hoist.
• The hoist is used in rail systems which are installed, tested and approved
according to Guldmann’s stipulation.
• Only technicians who have been certied by Guldmann may install and
test the rail systems.
• The hoist is used with the Guldmann lifting hanger or with other suitable
hanger (section 1.08).
• The hoist is used with a Guldmann lifting sling or with other suitable slings
(section 1.09).
1.03 Important/Precautions
• Read the instructions carefully before using the GH3 and in connection
with cleaning and service of the hoist.
• The GH3’s maximum load must never be exceeded.
• The GH3 may only be used to lift a person.
• The red strap for the emergency stop and the emergency lowering must
be adjutsed to the helpers reach, and must not be removed.
• The GH3 must not be used where there is a risk of it being splashed with
water.
• If a defect appears during use of the GH3, stop using the hoist and contact
the Guldmann Service Team for repairs. The GH3 is controlled by a micropro-
cessor PCB, which can be damaged by static electricity if touched without the
necessary precautions, (see point 1.07) The electronics may only be serviced
by Guldmann approved service technicians.