USER MANUAL | NOVA OCUs
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Appendix B – Safety Instructions
B.1 User Safety Precautions
Before starting your shift, you should make sure that the equipment has a current inspection certificate and that the necessary
inspections and risk assessment checks have been carried out and are up to date. Also, the equipment must be operated in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Furthermore, it is of utmost importance that you know that YOU are primarily responsible for YOUR OWN health and safety.
Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and make sure that you have had all the necessary training to operate the
equipment. The following basic safety precautions must be adhered to at all times:
1.
OCU switches must never be mechanically blocked ON or OFF for any motion. When not in use the OCU must be turned
off. A safe and secure storage space should be provided for the OCU unit and the unit should always be placed there when
not in use. This precaution will prevent unauthorized people from operating the crane. MCUs must be removed from the
equipment when it is unlikely that it will be used for a period of time, and properly stored.
2.
All defective or missing safety equipment, mechanical or electrical defects must be reported to the supervisor without
delay. Operation must not continue until all required repairs are completed. Any changes to the condition of the remote or
equipment must be recorded and communicated to or made accessible by the following operators on shift.
3.
Ensure that there is nobody in the path of the travel of the equipment. If there is, stop and sound the alarm before
proceeding.
4.
When leaving the equipment area for any reason, switch off the OCU, remove the key cap and store it in a safe and
secure place to prevent unauthorized operation.
5.
Do not allow any unauthorized person to operate the OCU at any point.
6.
Do not operate the OCU at a distance where the equipment and all surrounding objects are not visible. Make sure that
your view is not obstructed.
7.
Do not attempt to override any of the safety features built into the Radio Remote Control.
8.
Put rechargeable batteries on charge at the end of each shift. Chargers are not intended for outdoor use. Use only
indoors.
9.
Non-rechargeable batteries must NOT be used to power the OCUs. Use ONLY Hetronic rechargeable batteries.
10.
Use protective gloves when surface temperature of unit exceeds 58°C (136°F) as per IEC 62368-1:2014.
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