Contents
1 EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................... 3
2 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Safety symbols ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Explanation of basic concepts ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Definition skilled worker / specialist .............................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Safety Marking ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.5 Personal safety requirements ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.6 Protective equipment..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Accident prevention ....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.8 Function Control ............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.8.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.9 Safety procedures .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.9.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.9.2 Carrier / Lifting device ................................................................................................................................ 8
3 General .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Authorized use ................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Survey and construction .............................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 Technical data ............................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Mechanical connection ................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1.1 Lifting eye / Suspension bolt .................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.2 Load hook and chains ............................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.3 Fork sleeves (optional) ............................................................................................................................. 12
4.1.4 Rotators (optional) ................................................................................................................................... 12
5 Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 Adjustment of the opening range ................................................................................................................ 13
5.2 Gripping ranges ............................................................................................................................................. 15
6 Operation .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
6.1 Operating for devices with automatic release ............................................................................................ 16
7 Maintenance and care .......................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 18
7.1.1 Mechanical .................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Trouble shooting .......................................................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Repairs .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.4 Safety procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 20
7.5 Hints to the type plate ................................................................................................................................... 21
7.6 Hints to the renting/leasing of PROBST devices .......................................................................................... 21