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The National Safety Council, Accident Prevention Manual
for Industrial Operations, Eighth Edition and other recog-
nized safety sources make a common point: Employees
who work near suspended loads or assist in hooking on or
arranging a load should be instructed to keep out from
under the load. From a safety standpoint, one factor is
paramount: conduct all lifting operations in such a manner
that if there were an equipment failure, no personnel would
be injured. This means keep out from under a raised load
and keep out of the line of force of any load.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 generally
places the burden of compliance with the owner/employer,
not the manufacturer. Many OSHA requirements are not
concerned or connected with the manufactured product but
are, rather, associated with the final installation. It is the
owner’s responsibility and user’s responsibility to deter-
mine the suitability of a product for any particular use. It is
recommended that all applicable industry, trade associa-
tion, federal, state and local regulations be checked. Read
all operating instructions and warnings before operation.
Rigging: It is the responsibility of the operator to exercise
caution, use common sense and be familiar with proper
rigging techniques. See ASME B30.9 for rigging informa-
tion, American National Standards Institute, 1430 Broad-
way, New York, NY 10018.
This manual has been produced by Ingersoll-Rand to
provide dealers, mechanics, operators and company
personnel with the information required to install, operate,
maintain and repair the products described herein.
It is extremely important that mechanics and operators be
familiar with the servicing procedures of these products, or
like or similar products, and are physically capable of
conducting the procedures. These personnel shall have a
general working knowledge that includes:
1. Proper and safe use and application of mechanics
common hand tools as well as special
Ingersoll-Rand or recommended tools.
2. Safety procedures, precautions and work habits
established by accepted industry standards.
Ingersoll-Rand can not know of, nor provide all the
procedures by which product operations or repairs may be
conducted and the hazards and/or results of each method. If
operation or maintenance procedures not specifically
recommended by the manufacturer are conducted, it must
be ensured that product safety is not endangered by the
actions taken. If unsure of an operation or maintenance
procedure or step, personnel should place the product in a
safe condition and contact supervisors and/or the factory
for technical assistance.
This manual provides important information for all
personnel involved with the safe installation, operation and
proper maintenance of this product. Even if you feel you
are familiar with this or similar equipment, you should read
this manual before operating the balancer.
Danger, Warning, Caution and Notice
Throughout this manual there are steps and procedures
which, if not followed, may result in an injury. The
following signal words are used to identify the level of
potential hazard.
Danger is used to indicate the
presence of a hazard which will
cause severe injury, death, or
substantial property damage if the
warning is ignored.
Warning is used to indicate the
presence of a hazard which can
cause severe injury, death, or
substantial property damage if the
warning is ignored.
Caution is used to indicate the
presence of a hazard which will or
can cause injury or property damage
if the warning is ignored.
Notice is used to notify people of
installation, operation, or mainte-
nance information which is impor-
tant but not hazard-related.
Safety Summary
WARNING
• Do not use this balancer or attatched equipment for
lifting, supporting, or transporting people or lifting or
supporting loads over people.
• The supporting structures and load-attaching devices
used in conjunction with these balancers must provide a
safety factor of at least three times the rated capacity of
the balancer. This is the customer’s responsibility. If in
doubt, consult a registered structural engineer.
NOTICE
• Lifting equipment is subject to different regulations in
each country. These regulations may not be specified in
this manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
WARNING
NOTICE
CAUTION
