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pulley block.
- Make any changes to the hoist.
- Use any parts or components other than
genuine TRACTEL
®
parts and components.
- Use a hoist which is not in good condition.
- Use the hoist without first having perform the
checks described in this manual.
- Fasten the hoist to any anchor point which is
not sufficiently strong.
- Secure the hoist by any means other than its
suspension hook.
- Clamp the suspension hook.
- Attempt to lift fixed or blocked loads.
- Set the selector lever to the “0” position when
the chain is tensioned .
- Use a high pressure cleaner or chemical
products (acids, chlorinated products) to
clean the hoist.
- Use the hoist at loads exceeding its working
load limit (WLL).
- Use the hoist in an explosive environment
(device not compliant with ATEX directive) or
in a highly corrosive environment.
- Use the hoist at temperatures of less than
–10°C or greater than +50°C.
- Use the hoist to lift a load when the wind
speed is greater than 50 km/h.
- Use the hoist, even occasionally, to lift or
move persons.
- Use the hoist for operations other than those
for which it is intended or using setup
diagrams other than those described in this
manual.
- Use the hoist under lighting conditions which
are not sufficient to clearly observe the load
along its entire path.
- Apply the load to the hook end.
- Pull the hand chain in the load lowering
direction when the load chain is abut against
the low limit stop.
- Pull the hand chain in the load lifting direction
when the lifting hook is against the hoist.
- Pull sideways on loads to be lifted.
- Use the tralift™ load chain as a sling.
- Use the tralift™ hoist as a sling.
- Raise or lower a load without having a clear
view of the entire path.
- Allow the load to swing under the hoist.
- Stand under or move around under the load.
- Allow the load or hand chains to rub against
an obstacle.
- Intervene on the hoist without first having
removed the load from the hoist.
- To intervene on the load limiter adjustment.
- Pull on the hand chain in any way other than
using your hands.
- Use the hoist if the markings are not legible.
- Use the hoist for load pulling purposes.
- Use the hoist if any of the safety systems are
damaged or not operating correctly.
- Use the hoist if a hook is bent or shows any
abnormal signs of wear.
- Use the load chain as an electrical ground or
electrical conductor.
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