Basic safety instructions
2.2 Organisational measures
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27.09.2017
Observe the operational organisation at the site. Report your arrival to site
management. Ask for the personnel authorised to instruct you.
Find out where the fire extinguishers are and how to operate them at every
site.
Note the fire alarm and fire fighting facilities.
Should the operating behaviour of the truck crane change in such a manner
that safety is impaired or if you are in doubt about the operational safety of
the truck crane, stop the truck crane immediately and inform the responsi-
ble departments or persons.
Do not make any changes to the programmable control systems (e.g. the
RCL).
Do not modify or retrofit the truck crane without the consent of the manu-
facturer if such changes would affect the safety. This also applies to:
– the installation of safety devices,
– the adjustment of safety devices and valves.
All welding work (especially on load carrying members) may only be
performed by properly qualified personnel with the prior permission of
Manitowoc Crane Group Germany GmbH.
To avoid damage, especially to electronic parts, there are certain measures
you must take before doing any welding work. You should therefore, always
consult
Manitowoc Crane Care before performing any welding work.
Make sure that the prescribed intervals and the intervals specified in the
operation and maintenance manual for periodic inspections, tests and
maintenance work are adhered to.
Replace the hydraulic hose lines or have them replaced at the prescribed
intervals even if there are no noticeable defects regarding safety.
Be sure to follow the instructions in the maintenance manual relating to
corrosion protection of the hydraulic cylinders.
Spare parts must fulfil the technical requirements defined by the manufac-
turer. Genuine spare parts always meet these requirements.