
Operating Instructions
eco L Radio Transmitter
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HBC-radiomatic GmbH • 74564 Crailsheim • GERMANY
2003-02-12 Information and specifications subject to change without notice.
Radio Control System
2.2 General Safety Instructions
Radio controls facilitate and increase the operating efficiency of construction cranes.
Nevertheless, the operator must thoroughly understand and be in a position to properly
use a radio control system !
Read the Operating Instructions Manual carefully and thoroughly before working with
the radio transmitter for the first time !
The operator undertakes to strictly adhere to the instructions and proceedings
described in this manual, as well as to follow the general rules and regulations for
worker safety and accident prevention. Ignoring any such instructions or regulations
could pose a fatal threat to the operator or others.
Keep this manual on location and readily available at all times !
Only authorized and properly trained personnel may operate the radio transmitter.
Anyone who is under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication that has a
negative effect on a person's reactions may at no time commission, operate,
maintain or repair the radio transmitter.
Before switching the radio transmitter on ensure that no-one is or can be
endangered by the initiated operation.
With the first signs of any malfunction related to the operative safety and reliability
of the radio transmitter, the operator must immediately shut down or not activate the
transmitter. For the purpose of the present manual "shut down" implies :
– switching OFF the transmitter,
– storing the transmitter in a safe place and ensuring no unauthorized access,
– de-energizing the receiver and
– unplugging the connection cable on the receiver !
Defects must be repaired and objects of interference must be removed immediately !
Only qualified and competent personnel are permitted to repair a defective
transmitter. Use original HBC spare parts only ! The use of any other spares will
render the technical inspectorate approval invalid as well as substantially impede
operative safety.
Observe all periodical tests and inspections that are required by law or
recommended in the present operating instructions !
When using the eco L radio transmitter always observe the regulations and
instructions stipulated in the authoritative worker's safety and accident prevention
regulations (e. g. VBG 9).
– The eco L radio transmitter has been manufactured in accordance with the
regulations and guidelines stipulated in the German Trade Association's "Safety
and Accident Prevention Regulations for Operating Cranes by Radio Controls"
(VBG 9) and pr EN 12077-1.
– The eco L radio transmitter has been tested and approved in accordance with
EMC guidelines and complies with the authoritative standards for emitted
interference and interference immunity.
Use the transmitter carefully and solely for its intended use. In particular when using
a transmitter to radio control a crane for the first time.