RUTHMANN ECOLINE RS200 - Ground Type; Danger of Falling

USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL R68090150
ORIGINALE
RUTHMANN ITALIA S.r.l. Via Santa Maria del Piano di sotto,91/B – 47854 Montescudo-Monte Colombo (RN) - ITALIA
pag. 14
E.g. a pressure of 800 Kg on ground with a carrying capacity of 4 Kg/cm²
The minimum size of the support plate will be 800/4 = 200 cm²
GROUND CARRYING CAPACITY TABLE:
GROUND TYPE
CARRYING CAPACITY IN Kg/cm²
Ground not compact
0 – 1
Mud, peat, etc.
0
Sand
1,5
Gravel
2
Loose ground
0
Soft ground
0,4
Firm ground
1
Semisolid ground
2
Solid ground
4
Rock
15 - 30
NOTE: These values are indicative, therefore, if there is doubt, the carrying capacity must be established by
means of suitable tests. For cement floors, bridges, etc. it must be requested from the manufacturer.
The frame of the platform must be in a perfectly horizontal position, checking the level using an optical
level. (Max slope permitted 1° indicated by the black outer circle on the level)
The electronic safety system does not allow any movement of the boom when the inclination of the
frame is over 1.5 °.
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WARNING
It is forbidden to use the platform on a mobile surface or to rest it on other structures, even
if they are fixed
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WARNING
It is forbidden to exceed the max capacity of the MEWP, which is 250 Kg (two people,
materials and work equipment). It is also forbidden for more than two people to get into the
cage.
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WARNING
The machine is designed to lift loads vertically and it is therefore forbidden to use it to push
or pull horizontally.
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WARNING
It is forbidden to attach weights to the edges of the cage or to other parts of the lifting
system
DANGER OF FALLING
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WARNING
When you get on the basket, you have to hook immediately the safety belts to the eyebolts,
before making any manoeuvre.
In all phases of operation, it is forbidden to sit or get onto the cage rail or to take any other measures to
reach further heights (e.g. rest ladders on the cage, create platforms on the rail, etc.)
Do not push or pull yourself on any object other than the platform.
Always maintain a correct position with your feet firmly on the cage floor.
Before lifting yourself, ensure that the cage gravity access door is in the correct position.
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WARNING
It is forbidden to jump from the cage when it is lifted or to descend from the lifting boom.
In the event of a fault or lack of power, call ground personnel and carry out an emergency
manual lowering manoeuvre.