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1 Safety advice
1.1 Regulations
In the German Federal Republic and in the countries of the European Union the assembly, first use, certification and
maintenance of hoisting machines is basically regulated by the following regulations and by the instructions contained
in this Operating manual.
EC Directive on electromagnetic compatibility
EC Directive on electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
Regulations of the German Professional Association (Accident Prevention Regulations)
DGUV Regulation 1 (BGV A1:2009)
DGUV Regulation 3 (BGV A3:2005)
Electrical facilities and equipment
DGUV Regulation 52 (BGV D6:2000)
DGUV Regulation 54 (BGV D8:1997)
Winches, lifting and pulling equipment
DGUV Rules 100-500 (BGR 500-2.8:2008)
Operation of work equipment
DGUV Principle 309-001 (BGG 905:2004)
Principles of checking of cranes
Cranes - Power driven winches and hoists
Chains for lifting purposes; Quality Grade T
Safety-related parts of control systems; General principles for design
Rotating electrical machines; Rating and performance
Degrees of protection provided by the integral design of rotating electrical
machines
Electrical equipment of machines, general requirements
Electrical equipment; requirements for hoisting machines
EN 60529:1991+A1:2000+A2:2013
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP-Code)
Low-voltage switchgear and control gear; general statements
Electromagnetic compatibility, immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011
Electromagnetic compatibility, emission standard for residential, commercial
and light-industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011
Electromagnetic compatibility, emission standard for industrial environments
Preparation of for use, structuring, content and presentation
Standards and Technical Specifications
Rules for the design of series lifting equipment, classification of mechanisms
Selection of hoisting and travelling motors
Power driven series hoist mechanisms, safety
Measures for achieving safe working periods
The manufacturing plant accepts no warranty obligation whatsoever upon non-compliance with any of the instructions
of the above safety regulations or of this Operating manual.
In other countries, the respective national regulations are to be considered.