Notes regarding the operating instructions
Terms
The owner, lessee, renter of the unit, uses the unit, operates the unit either himself or
entrusts a third party with the operation.
Anyone who starts up the unit.
Switch unit on, irrespective of purpose (operation, maintenance, service etc.)
Provides assistance but does not operate the unit.
Fits the unit to the building.
Someone with sufficient knowledge of loading cranes due to their technical training and
experience who is familiar with the relevant government laws and regulations to the
extent that they can assess whether the equipment is safe for operation.
A person who observes and complies with all duties of care that his work involves acts
properly.
A person who disregards the duties that his work involves acts (grossly) negligently.
Who fails to observe what should be obvious to anybody under the respective
circumstances.
The moment that is exerted by the load, ancillary equipment, lifting devices, etc. that
are hanging on a hook.
The moment that is exerted by the dead weight of the boom system.
Consists of the load moment and the inherent moment
The force needed to lift an object.
Reaching of the maximum permissible load for the current working position.
The area that is required to carry out the work.
The area within which the crane can be moved.
The range within which the respective crane can handle loads.
The course of the path that is taken by the moved load.
Holding the lifted load under the supervision of the operator whilst the crane safety
systems are activated.
Crane that has been prepared for the respective work.
Shows that the unit has been manufactured in accordance with the EU directives.
Produced in addition to these operating instructions by the operating company for
special operating conditions.
Operating mode that is not for normal crane operation. Used to put the crane into
transport position after a failure of the electrical system and /or the safety equipment.