Versalift VST-8000-I User Manual

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OPERATION
Jib-Pole Assembly Rotation Positions
Figure 4.7
HYDRAULIC WINCH OPERATION (If Equipped)
- This control is located in the boom control panel
mounted to the platform. To operate, move the
appropriate lever in the direction indicated on the
decal. The winch control is also duplicated at the
lower controls for use in case of an emergency.
When operating from the lower controls, the winch
speed will be slower.
DANGER: IF THE WINCH ROPE HAS
ABRASIVE WEAR, PULLED STRANDS, CUTS,
HEAT DAMAGE, OR OTHER DEFECTS, IT MUST
BE REPLACED BEFORE FURTHER USE. THE
RECOIL FROM ROPE FAILURE OR FALLING
OBJECTS CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR GROUND CREW.
DANGER: PHASE-TO-PHASE OR PHASE-
TO-GROUND CONTACT OF THE WINCH LINE
WILL REDUCE THE STRENGTH OF THE ROPE.
THE RECOIL FROM ROPE FAILURE OR FALLING
OBJECTS CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR GROUND CREW.
DANGER: NEVER RAISE A LOAD UNLESS
IT IS SECURELY FASTENED. DO NOT USE THE
WINCH LINE TO WRAP OR TIE AN OBJECT FOR
LIFTING BECAUSE THE HOOK ON THE WINCH
LINE MAY DAMAGE OR CUT THE ROPE. THE
RECOIL FROM ROPE FAILURE OR FALLING
OBJECTS CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR GROUND CREW.
DANGER: NEVER USE THE WINCH TO
RAISE PERSONNEL OFF THE GROUND. A FALL
MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
DANGER: DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCE, STAND BELOW A SUSPENDED
LOAD. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY
OCCUR IF PERSONNEL ARE STRUCK BY
FALLING OBJECTS.
DANGER: CONTACT BETWEEN AN
ENERGIZED CONDUCTOR AND A WINCH ROPE
EXTENDED TO THE GROUND OR ANOTHER
CONDUCTOR MAY COMPLETE A PATH FOR
ELECTRICITY AND CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR GROUND CREW.
DANGER: BEFORE OPERATION INSPECT
FOR LOOSE WINCH MOUNTING BOLTS.
IF LOOSENING OCCURS HAVE THE UNIT
SERVICED AND REPLACE THESE CRITICAL
BOLTS BEFORE FURTHER USE. USE OF A
LOOSE WINCH OR BROKEN COMPONENTS MAY
CAUSE THE EQUIPMENT TO BREAK LOOSE
AND RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
TO THE OPERATOR OR GROUND CREW.
DANGER: MAKE CERTAIN THE WINCH-
ROPE COILS ARE SPOOLING EVENLY TO AVOID
CLOGGING THE WINCH OR PRODUCING SHOCK
LOADS. AVOID SHOCK LOADS CAUSED BY
JERKING A LINE WITH A LOAD OR SUDDEN
CHANGE IN TENSION FROM A LIGHT TO A
HEAVY LOAD. SHOCK LOADS MAY CAUSE
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR INSTABILITY
RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
DANGER: THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 5
COILS OF ROPE WOUND ON THE WINCH REEL
AT ALL TIMES BECAUSE THE WINCH DRUM AND

Versalift VST-8000-I Specifications

General

Brand	Versalift
Model	VST-8000-I
Category	Lifting Systems
Language	English