Palfinger PC 3800 - General Ancillary Equipment Use

Chapter 6 Ancillary equipment
General
Note! Use only accessories that are suitable for use on the relevant
loader crane.
Note! Matching ancillary equipment and load lifting gear are
available from all PALFINGER partners.
Any damages or accidents caused by the use of unsuited ancillary equipment and/or load lifting gear
are not covered by the PALFINGER warranty.
The crane can be operated with a number of different ancillary equipment and load lifting gear.
Example of ancillary equipment:
Rope winch, grab, rotator, manual extension,
hydraulic palette forks, auger, etc.
Example of load lifting gear and lifting equipment:
Hooks, ropes, chains, belts, shackles, palette forks, etc.
Depending on the type of equipment, a plate might be attached informing about:
• Name of the model
• Year of manufacture
• Manufacturer
• Serial number
• Dead weight
• Maximum permissible load capacity
• Operating pressure
• etc.
.
The operator must be trained on all the ancillary equipment, load lifting gear and lifting equipment used
and has to understand the relevant operating instructions.
Danger! There is acute danger of fatal injury if
1. the crane is overloaded by ancillary equipment and/or
load lifting gear;
2.
ancillary equipment, load lifting gear and/or lifting devices
are overloaded using the crane.
Observe the load capacities of ancillary equipment, load lifting gear and lifting equipment.
Observe the maximum permissible angle of inclination for lifting devices.
The maximum load capacity is defined by the weakest load lifting gear used.
Load lifting gear and ancillary equipment:
• Are always considered as part of the load (except rope winch and fly-jib).
• Always attach and secure them using original PALFINGER bolts and securing devices.
Danger! Depending on the type of ancillary equipment, the crane
has to be turned off before attaching the device. Follow the relevant
instructions. Keep the minimum distances (see chapter 2).
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