Intercomp Tension Link TL6000 - Operations; Operating Practices

TL6000, Users
Rev L, June 2008
Page 5 of 22
Operations
Note If using your scale with a TL6000 remote: For best operation with the remote,
set the Rd Rate to [3] (see section ‘ First four parameters ’) and Sleep to [0] (see
section ‘SLEEP’) on the TL6000 scale.
Operating Practices
Warning: The crane scale will be operated by qualified designated persons, trainees
under the direct supervision of designated persons, maintenance and test personnel
when in performance of their assigned duties, or lifting device inspectors.
Warning: Do not exceed the rated load limit of the crane scale.
Warning: The crane scale shall be applied to the load in accordance with the
instruction manual.
Warning: Prior to lifting the operator shall make sure that all ropes or chains are not
kinked and if multiple lines are used they are not twisted around each other.
Warning: Ensure that the load is correctly distributed for crane scale use.
Warning: Ensure the temperature of the load does not exceed the maximum
temperature limits of the crane scale.
Warning: Ensure that swinging of the crane scale is minimized when positioning it over
the load.
Warning: Avoid any sudden acceleration of deceleration when moving the load.
Warning: Do not allow the crane scale or the lifter to come into contact with any
obstruction when moving the load.
Warning: Do not operate the crane scale if it has damaged, malfunctioning or missing
parts.
Warning: Do not lift people with the crane scale.
Warning: Do not lift suspended loads over people.
Warning: Do not use the crane scale to pull side loads or to slide loads unless
specifically authorized by a qualified person.
Warning: Do not leave suspended loads unattended.