Prowinch PWA - Operation; Qualified Operator and Handling

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Operation
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1. OPERATION
1.1. Qualied Operator
1.2 Handling Precautions
Hoist operators are required to read and fully understand the operation section of this manual, all warnings contained in the
manual, and labels attached to the equipment.
Operator training must be provided to ensure proper operation of equipment in compliance with instructions provided by the
equipment manufacturer and the provisions of ASME B30, and proper rigging procedures for the attachment of loads to the
hoist.
A safe and ecient operation of hoist requires an operator who exercises caution, common sense, and good judgment in
anticipating the eects of operating the hoist. The operator must be fully alert, focused, and aware of the surroundings at all
times.
The job must be strictly carried out under the good practices dened by the applicable international and national safety
standards, such as ANSI, OSHAS and ASME.
This hoist must not be operated by someone who:
• Cannot read, understand and speak the language in which the security labels, ID Plate and User Manual of equipment
is written.
• Does not meet the legal age requirements.
• Is under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Has visual or hearing impediments, or below normal reaction times.
• Has a history of or experiences seizures, mental, heart, or other illnesses that could interfere with
a safe operation of the equipment.
• Has not been trained for the proper use of the hoist.
• Has not received and read the User Manual for the exact equipment.
• Has not demonstrated qualications through a practical operation of hoist.
ALWAYS:
• Keep hoist in good condition and make sure wire rope is lubricated and free to operate.
• Make sure electrical connection is grounded.
• Make smooth movements; avoid sudden changes of directions.
• Check functions of hoist and trolley without any load before operation.
• De-energize equipment after using it to avoid unintentional operation.
• Keep everyone a distance of at least 1.5 times the length of wire rope. If load falls it can cause serious injuries and
death.
• Make sure no one is beneath load.
NEVER:
• Use pulleys or other accessories that are not specically approved for relevant hoist model.
• Hoist load with tip of hook.
• Hoist load which is not vertical to hook.
• Use hoist to pull or drag load.
• Exceed maximum capacity of hoist.