Metalmec HLS Product manual
LOADING SYSTEMS IN ALUMINIUM ALLOY
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS MANUAL
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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The rights of the proprietor are enforced by law.
Metalmec S.r.l. recommends reading this manual and all the documents relating to the product, including the
general catalogue, which contains the specific technical data regarding the product purchased.
Inside you will find all the information necessary for proper management of the product purchased.
The user is therefore advised to read the manual in all of its parts and to carefully follow the warnings con-
tained therein.
It is also recommended to contact Metalmec S.r.l. directly for any spare parts required, for advice on the
selection of special equipment, and for any other indications that may be required regarding the product
purchased.
The consultation of this manual has been facilitated by the inclusion of a table of contents on the first page.
The instructions contained in this manual are the following: ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 GENERAL WARNINGS 4
1.2 INTRODUCTION 6
1.3 MANUFACTURER'S DATA AND INFORMATION REQUESTS 6
1.4 SAFETY STANDARDS REFERENCED IN THE MANUAL 7
1.5 GLOSSARY AND TERMINOLOGY UTILIZED 7
1.6 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS 8
1.7 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL 9
1.8 DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DANGER, PROHIBITION, AND OBLIGATION SIGNS 10
1.9 DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 11
1.10 WARRANTY CONDITIONS 13
2. AVAILABLE MODELS AND INTENDED USE
2.1 AVAILABLE MODELS 13
2.2 INTENDED USE 14
2.3 INCORRECT USE PROHIBITED BY THE MANUFACTURER (IMPROPER USE) 14
3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FOR USE
3.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR DETERMINING THE RAMP OR EVENT & REMOVAL RAMP MODEL BASED ON THE SPECIFICATIONS
USAGE REQUIREMENTS 15
3.2 SPECIFIC WARNINGS AND USAGE LIMITATIONS FOR RAMPS AND EVENT & REMOVAL RAMPS 17
3.3 LOADING BED ANCHORING SYSTEMS FOR RAMPS AND EVENT & REMOVAL RAMPS 18
3.4 SPECIFIC WARNINGS AND USAGE LIMITATIONS FOR DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS 20
3.5 SPECIFIC WARNINGS AND USAGE LIMITATIONS FOR LOADING BRIDGES AND TAIL LIFTS 20
4. SAFETY
4.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 21
4.1.1 APPLIED TECHNICAL STANDARDS 21
4.1.2 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION 22
4.1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING CONDITIONS 34
4.2 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS 34
4.3 RESIDUAL RISKS 35
4.3.1 IMPACT AND CRUSHING 35
4.3.2 SHEARING 35
4.3.3 FALLING 36
4.3.4 SLIPPING 36
4.3.5 TRIPPING 36
4.4 WARNING PLATES 37
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5. INSTALLATION
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 38
5.2 SUPPLY CONDITIONS 38
5.2.1 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT 38
5.3 PREPARATION OF THE WORK ENVIRONMENT 40
5.3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 40
5.3.2 SELECTING THE LOCATION AND VERIFYING THE INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 40
5.3.3 LIFTING AND HANDLING PROCEDURES 41
5.3.4 SIGNS TO BE PLACED IN THE WORK AREA 42
5.3.5 RESIDUES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION 42
5.3.6 LIFTING ACCESSORIES 43
5.4 STORAGE 44
5.5 UNPACKING 44
5.6 ASSEMBLY AND POSITIONING 44
5.7 PREPARATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE USER 45
5.8 GENERAL INSPECTIONS 45
5.9 DECOMMISSIONING 45
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 47
6.2 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 48
6.2.1 MAINTENANCE INDICATIONS TO ALWAYS BE RESPECTED 49
6.2.2 SCREW TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES FOR MS040-B/BF SERIES ARTICULATED / COUNTER-BALANCED
LOADING BRIDGES 49
6.2.3 INSPECTION FREQUENCY CHART 49
6.2.4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN 50
GENERAL INDEX
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 General warnings
Like the manufacturer's declaration, the manual also constitutes an integral part of the purchased product, and must ac-
company it throughout its service life, even it is transferred or resold. The user is responsible for keeping this documentation
in tact, in order to allow it to be consulted throughout the product's entire service life.
In the case of loss or damage, an additional copy can be requested from Metalmec S.r.l., by specifying the exact model, serial
number, and date of manufacture.
The supplied product manual reflects the state of the art at the time of delivery, and the manufacturer reserves the right to make
any changes to its products deemed to be useful, with no obligation to update the manuals for the previous production batches.
The manufacturer shall bear no responsibility for any loss of production and/or damage caused to property, people and/or
animals by the product in the following cases:
• Theimproperuseoftheproductpurchased,oranyuseforpurposesotherthanthoseforwhichithasbeendesigned.
• Theuseoftheproductpurchasedinconjunctionwithequipmentormaterialsthatexceeditsspeciedmaximumcapacity.
• Theuseoftheproductunderenvironmentaloperatingconditionsotherthanthoseindicatedinchap.4(Safety).
• Theincorrectinstallationoftheproductatthesiteorlocationforwhichitisintended.
• Insufcientorlackofperiodicmaintenance.
• Modicationsorinterventionsnotagreedand/orauthorizedinwritingbythemanufacturer'stechnicaldepartment.
• Theuseoftheproductinenvironmentsotherthanthoseforwhichithasbeendesigned.
• Theuseofnon-originalsparepartsorpartsnotspecicallydesignedforthemodelinquestion.
• Theuseoftheproductbyunsuitable,unauthorizedand/orimproperlytrainedpersonnel.
• Theuseoftheproductbypeopleunder18yearsofage.
• Theuseoftheproductbypersonnelwhohavenotbeenproperlytrainedand/oreducated,asrequiredbyItalianLegislative
Decree81/2008,asamended(Directive89/391/ECorDirective2009/104/EC)concerningsafetyattheworkplace.
• Anyuseoftheproductthatdoesnotcomplywiththesafetylawsand/orregulationsforeseenbythespecicEuropeanand/
or national legislation in force.
• Thetotalorpartialfailuretorespectthecontentsoftheseinstructions.
• Extraordinaryevents.
The user is responsible for ensuring the application of the safety requirements indicated hereafter, and must ensure that the
authorized personnel:
• isqualiedtoperformtheactivitiesrequired;
• understandsandscrupulouslyrespectstherequirementscontainedinthisdocument;
• understandsandappliesthegeneralsafetystandardsapplicabletothesetypesofproducts,aswellasthosecurrentlyin
forceinthecountryandatthelocationwheretheproductisutilized;
• understandsthesafetystandardsrelatingtotherisksarisingfromtheuseoftheramps,event&removalramps,bridgesor
gangways in order to close the “gap” between a loading dock or other similar loading areas, and the loading bed of a vehicle
that can be positioned at different levels.
The maintenance technicians must have read and fully understood this manual and the technical data, as well as the
affixed data plate containing the product's specific technical information, and the documentation indicated in section
4.1.2. (Product Certification), which constitutes an integral part of the same, and must also have a full understanding
of the basic principles of mechanics.
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ATTENTION
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE DOCUMENTATION FURNISHED BY
METALMEC S.R.L. ONLY REGARDS THE PRODUCT PURCHASED BY
THE END USER.
DANGER
DEPENDING ON THE USAGE CHARACTERISTICS, THE IMPROPER USE
AND/OR INSTALLATION OF THE PURCHASED PRODUCT COULD RESULT
IN CONSIDERABLE RISKS, AND ARE THEREFORE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
ATTENTION
IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
SUPPLEMENTING THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED HEREIN WITH
ANY OPERATING PROCEDURES PRESENT AT THE PURCHASED
PRODUCT'S PLACE OF USE, AS WELL AS FOR PROVIDING ALL THE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE PERSONNEL IN CHARGE OF
USING AND MAINTAINING THE PRODUCT.
This manual constitutes an integral part of the product to which it refers, and contains all the information necessary to ensure:
-Theoperators'awarenessoftherelativesafetyissues;
-Thesafehandlinganduseofthepurchasedproduct;
-Anin-depthknowledgeoftheproduct'suseandlimitations;
-Aproperunderstandingofhowtoperformthemaintenanceoperationssafelyandcorrectly;
- A proper understanding of how to safely decommission the product in accordance with the current environmental protection
and workplace health and safety regulations.
DANGER
THE PRODUCT MUST ONLY BE USED EXCLUSIVELY BY QUALIFIED
OPERATORS WHO HAVE RECEIVED PROPER TRAINING ON THE SAFE-
TY PROCEDURES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS
CONTAINED HEREIN.
Thepurchasedproductmustonlybeusedtomeettherequirementsforwhichithasbeenspecicallydesigned;anyothertypeof
use is to be considered dangerous and is expressly forbidden by the manufacturer. Any intervention that alters the structure and
theintendeduseofthepurchasedproductmustbeexpresslyauthorizedinwritingbythemanufacturer'stechnicaldepartment.
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the design and to make marketable improvements to the product without notifying
the customers already in possession of similar models.
■ Prohibition on modifying the product
It is forbidden to make any changes to the product that could compromise its safety. In particular, it is forbidden to remove any
oftheproduct'scomponentsortomodifyitsstructureorconstituentelements.Itisforbiddentoperforminterventionsofany
kinduponthepurchasedproduct(evenifperformedbyqualiedpersonnel);infact,eveninterventionsofthistypecouldhave
serious consequences for the safety of the operators and the integrity of the purchased product.
It should be noted that the manufacturer cannot be held civilly or criminally liable in relation to any parts of the product that have
beenmodiedbythebuyerwithouttheexpresswrittenauthorizationofthemanufacturer'stechnicaldepartment.
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1.2 Introduction
Inordertoensuremaximumreliability,MetalmecS.r.l.carefullyselectsthematerials/componentstobeutilizedfortheproduct's
construction,subjectstheproductstoaregularinspectionpriortodelivery,andmanagestheproductionprocessesaccording
to stringent technological standards. In order to ensure excellent efficiency over time, the product must be used properly and
mustbesubjectedtoadequatepreventivemaintenance,inaccordancewiththeinstructionscontainedinthisdocumentation.
All the structural and connection elements have been designed and manufactured with a safety rating that ensures their resist-
ance to any abnormal stresses, or, regardless, stress levels greater than those indicated.
Thematerialsfromwhichtheproductismadeareofthebestquality,andareinspecteduponreceipt(priortobeingstored)in
order to guarantee the necessary mechanical characteristics and the absence of any damage, deterioration, or malfunctions.
Despitetheprecautionstakenduringthedesignandmanufacturingstages,inordertoguaranteetheproduct'sproperuse,
safety, durability, and reliability over time, the manufacturer's indications must be scrupulously followed, and the product
purchased must be installed and utilized in accordance with these indications, as well as the current legal requirements in the
product'scountryofuse.
The purpose of this manual is to provide technical information to the personnel in charge of using and maintaining the product
purchased from Metalmec S.r.l.
The instructions and warnings manual contains the information necessary to gain a full understanding of the purchased prod-
uct'scorrectinstallationandusagemethods.Namely:thetechnicaldescriptionoftheproduct,itssafeusageconditions,and
information on the necessary maintenance interventions.
In or to ensure the proper use of the purchased product, the work environment/usage location must be compliant with the
current safety and hygiene regulations.
ATTENTION
PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE PURCHASED PRODUCT, RENDERING IT
OPERATIONAL, USING IT, OR PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OP-
ERATIONS UPON IT, THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ CAREFULLY, AND
THE INSTRUCTIONS AND INDICATIONS CONTAINED HEREIN MUST BE
SCRUPULOUSLY FOLLOWED.
1.3 Manufacturer's data and information requests
Thepurchasedproducthassupportservicesavailableworldwide,whicharedirectlycoordinatedbythemanufacturer'stech-
nical support department.
Themanufacturerisalwaysattheuser'sdisposalforanytypesofinformation/claricationsthatmayberequiredregardingthe
product'sinstallation,useandmaintenance.
In order to request information or clarifications regarding the product, or technical support interventions to be carried out at the
customer'sfacilities,MetalmecS.r.l.canbecontacteddirectlyvia:
telephone:+390354945858
fax:+390354945149
e-mail: [email protected]
All inquiries must always be made in a clear manner, making specific reference to this manual, and indicating the information
containedontheproduct'sidenticationplate.Inparticularthefollowinginformationwillberequired:
-model,serialnumber,anddateofmanufacture;
-anydefectsencountered;
-theexactaddressofthelocation/facilitywheretheproductisinstalledand/orutilized;
- the person to be contacted.
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1.4 Safety standards referenced in the manual
The requirements, indications, standards, and relative safety notes described in the various chapters of this manual serve to
define a series of behaviours and obligations to be respected when performing the various activities, in order to ensure the
necessary safety conditions for the personnel, the equipment itself, and the surrounding environment.
The indicated safety standards are intended for all the personnel who have been authorized, trained, and delegated to perform
the various activities and operations, including:
•transport
•installation
•use
•management
•maintenance
•cleaning
•decommissioninganddismantling
which constitute the intended usage methods for the product in question.
1.5 Glossary and terminology utilized
The terms and any abbreviations utilized in this manual are described in detail below:
Risk:acombinationoftheprobabilityandtheseriousnessofthepotentialinjuryordamagetohumanhealththatmayresult
fromahazardoussituation;
Danger:apotentialsourceofpersonalinjuryordamagetohumanhealth;
Danger zone: any area in and/or near a machine in which the presence of an exposed person constitutes a risk to the safety
andhealthofsaidperson;
Exposed person: anypersonwhollyorpartiallypresentwithinadangerzone;
Intended use:Theuseofthepurchasedproductinaccordancewiththeinformationprovidedintheinstructionsforuse;
Improper use: The use of the purchased product in a manner not indicated in the instructions for use, but which may result
fromeasilypredictablehumanbehaviour;
Residual danger: a hazard that could not be reduced or entirely eliminated during the design phase, in relation to which the
protectiondevicesareeitherpartiallyorwhollyineffective;
Event & removal ramp/loading bridge:anadjustableloadingrampcomprisedofamanually-operatedplate,eithersuspend-
ed or detached.
Adjustable loading ramp:anadjustableloadingrampthat'smaintainedinacertainpositionusingadirectlyengagedlocking
device(xedormobiledevice)inordertocoverthegapbetweentheloadingdockorsimilarloadingareas,andtheloadingbed
of a vehicle that can be positioned at different levels.
Platform:theplate-shapedcomponentoftheloadingrampthat'susedasapassagewaybypeopleand/ormeansoftransport,
excluding the lip.
Bearer (strut):Thebeam-shapedsupportingelement(s)ofanadjustableloadingrampmountedonthebottomoftheplatform.
Support device:Thepartofanadjustableloadingramp(intheshapeofablock,bar,orbolt,forexample)thatsupportsthe
adjustableloadingrampandkeepsitinitshorizontalrestingposition.
Personal protective equipment (PPE): the term personal protective equipment refers to any piece of equipment intended to
be worn and/or utilized by the worker in order to protect them against one or more safety or health risks during the course of
their work activities, as well as any other elements or accessories having the same purpose.
User: the term user refers to the individual who utilizes the purchased product for its intended use, or else entrusts its use to
competent and properly trained personnel.
Inthismanual, the terms operatororpersonnelincharge refer to theindividual(s)authorizedtocarryoutthepurchased
product'sinstallation,aswellasthoseinchargeofusingandmaintainingtheproductinaccordancewiththeclassication
described below.
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The terms purchased product, loading ramp, loading bridge and tail lift are used as synonyms in this manual.
Chapter4oftheManual(Safety)describestheresidualrisksandtheinformation,instructions,andwarnings/requirementsfor
the management of the Residual Risks posed to the user.
1.6 Personnel qualifications
The symbols listed in the table are used in the Manuals next to the notes in bold print to indicate important information or
requirements relating to the necessary professional qualifications.
Symbol Description
PROFESSIONAL FIGURES
OPERATOR: Personnel employed by the user who have been trained and qualified to
use the purchased product for its intended purposes, according to the indications con-
tained within this manual. The operator must be capable of performing all the operations
necessary to ensure the proper use of the purchased product, as well as to ensure safe
working conditions for themselves and their co-workers. He/she must have experience
in the proper use of these types of products, and must have been properly trained and
educated for this purpose.
If any doubts or anomalies should arise, the operator must immediately report these to
his/her superior.
The operator is not authorized to perform any maintenance activities.
DRIVER OF LIFTING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT: Personnel qualified to use equip-
mentforliftingandhandlingmaterials(scrupulouslyfollowingtheinstructionsprovided
byMetalmecS.r.l.),inaccordancewiththecurrentlawsintheproduct'scountryofuse.
MAINTENANCE MECHANIC: A qualified technician who knows how to use the product
liketheoperator,isabletoperformadjustmentsandrepairoperationsonthemechanical
parts, and is capable of reading and understanding the technical diagrams and spare
parts list.
Mustbecapableofprovidingtheoperatorwithinstructionsfortheproduct'sproperuse
for production purposes, whenever necessary.
MANUFACTURER'S TECHNICIAN: A qualified technician with a full knowledge of the
purchasedproduct'sconstructioncycle,whoisemployedbythemanufacturerand/orone
of its distributors, and/or has been authorized by the same to perform complex operations.
Thisgureperformsinterventionsbasedontheuser'srequests.
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1.7 Symbols used in this manual
Anumberofsymbolsareusedwithinthemanualtodrawthereader'sattentionandtohighlightcertainaspectsofthetextthat
are particularly important.
The following table indicates the meanings of the various symbols utilized.
Symbol Meaning Notes
DANGER
Indicatesahazardthatposesariskofinjury(evenpotentiallyfatal)
to the user. Pay maximum attention to the blocks of text indicated
by this symbol.
ATTENTION
Indicates a warning of potential deterioration or damage to the
product, the equipment, or other property belonging to the buyer/
user.
Pay attention to the blocks of text indicated by this symbol.
WARNING
NOTE
Indicates a warning or note regarding important functions or useful
information.
Pay attention to the blocks of text indicated by this symbol.
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1.8 Descriptions of the danger, prohibition, and obligation signs
Symbol Meaning Notes Code
Danger:
Crushing of hands
Indicatesahazardthatposesariskofinjuryforthe
assigned personnel/user. Pay maximum attention to the
signs and areas where this symbol is present.
W024
Danger:
Sharp elements
Indicatesahazardthatposesariskofinjuryforthe
assigned personnel/user. The use of suitable clothing is
mandatory, including protective gloves, shoes, coveralls,
etc. Pay maximum attention to the signs and areas
where this symbol is present.
W022
Danger:Drop(fall)
Indicatesahazardthatposesariskofinjuryforthe
assigned personnel/user. Pay maximum attention to the
signs and areas where this symbol is present.
W008
Danger: impact
Indicatesahazardthatposesariskofinjuryforthe
assigned personnel/user. The use of suitable clothing is
mandatory, including shoes, coveralls, helmet, gloves,
etc. Pay maximum attention to the signs and areas
where this symbol is present.
Prohibition to ap-
proach and surpass
the barrier
Indicates the prohibition for the personnel/user to ap-
proach and surpass the area or zone where this sign is
present. Pay maximum attention to the signs and areas
where this symbol is present.
Directive
92/58/EEC
Obligation to read
the manual
Indicatestheobligationfortheproduct'susersand
maintenance personnel to read and fully understand the
supplied instruction manual prior to performing any use
and maintenance activities.
M002
Obligation to use
straps
made from fabric
Indicates a requirement regarding the equipment to be
utilized.
Thestrapsmustbesubjectedtoregularchecks,and
must always be checked immediately prior to use.
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1.9 Descriptions of the personal protective equipment (PPE)
The personnel in charge of using and maintaining the product, who perform the various activities permitted upon the purchased
product, must use appropriate personal protective equipment to reduce the potential risks associated with the various activities.
ATTENTION
THE PRODUCT'S OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
MUST WEAR CLOTHING THAT IS COMPLIANT WITH THE ESSENTIAL
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES
89/656/EC AND 89/686/EC AND THE CURRENT LAWS IN THE
PRODUCT'S COUNTRY OF INSTALLATION.
ATTENTION
THE END USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT THE PERSON-
NEL ASSIGNED TO THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN PROPERLY INFORMED
OF THE RESIDUAL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROCESS IN QUES-
TION AND USES THE REQUIRED PPE, AND MUST ALSO EVALUATE
ANY SUPPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT THAT MAY BE REQUIRED.
DANGER
WHEN PERFORMING WORK ACTIVITIES THAT MAY RESULT IN FRAG-
MENTS OR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BEING THROWN IN THE DIREC-
TION OF THE OPERATOR OR OTHER INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN THE
VICINITY, THE OPERATOR MUST ARRANGE APPROPRIATE SCREENS
OR OTHER SUITABLE SAFETY MEASURES, OR ELSE MUST ASK A SU-
PERVISOR TO PROVIDE THEM.
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Symbol Meaning Notes Code
Obligation to use a
protective visor
Indicates the requirement for the personnel to use
protectiveeyewear.ThesetypesofPPEmustalwaysbe
utilized whenever performing maintenance and/or clean-
ing operations. Protective eyewear must always be worn
wheneverariskofyingobjectsormaterialsispresent.
M013
Obligation to use
protective and
insulating gloves
Indicates the requirement for the personnel to use pro-
tectiveandinsulatinggloves.ThesetypesofPPEmust
always be worn when using the product and/or during
maintenance activities.
M009
Obligation to wear
safety shoes
Indicates the requirement for the personnel to wear
protectiveshoes.ThesetypesofPPEmustalwaysbe
worn when using the product and/or during maintenance
activities.
M008
Obligation to wear
suitable work
clothing
Indicates the requirement for the personnel to wear
suitable protective work clothing.
ThesetypesofPPEmustalwaysbewornwhenusingthe
product and/or during maintenance activities.
M010
NOTE
THE PPE INDICATED HEREIN MUST BE SUPPLEMENTED BY THE USER
BASED ON THE WORK SITE (TYPE OF WORK SITE AND MATERIALS
BEING PROCESSED, ETC.), THE FORESEEN REQUIREMENTS, AND THE
CURRENT PROVISIONS IN THE PRODUCT'S COUNTRY OF USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
THE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE "PICTOGRAMS" AND THE SPE-
CIFIC "PPE" REQUIRED FOR THE PURCHASED PRODUCT CAN BE
FOUND IN CHAPTER 4.4 OF THIS MANUAL.
THIS SECTION ONLY LISTS AND EXPLAINS THE MEANINGS OF THE
"PICTOGRAMS" AND THE "PPE".
DANGER
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MUST NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE
OPERATING AREA WHERE THE PRODUCT IS UTILIZED.
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ATTENTION
THE BUYER AGREES TO INSTALL AND USE THE PURCHASED
EQUIPMENT PROPERLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT
ACCIDENT PREVENTION REGULATIONS, AND FOR ITS INTENDED
PURPOSE, GUARANTEES THAT IT WILL BE PROPERLY STORED AND
MAINTAINED, AND ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE CASE OF
IMPROPER USE, AS WELL AS ALL THE RISKS AND HAZARDS THAT MAY
ARISE BY CHANCE AND DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.
1.10 Warranty conditions
Alltheinformationrelatingtothemanufacturer'swarrantyconditionscanbefoundintheGeneralConditionsofSalepublished
on the website www.metalmecsrl.it.
2. AVAILABLE MODELS AND INTENDED USE
2.1 Available models
The products designed and manufactured by Metalmec S.r.l. are listed below:
Commercial denomination: Loading ramps and event & removal ramps in aluminium alloy
HLS HS M030 M040 M050
M060 M070 M075 M080 M090
M100 M115A M125 M140 M150
M165 M170 M185 M200 M230
M120S M105F M120F M130F MPC
M070P SH
Commercial denomination: Driveways and Walkways in aluminium alloy
MP12 MP16 MP22 MP26 MP32
MP40 MP50 MP60 MPP12 MPP16
MPP22 MPP26 MPP32 MPP40 MPP50
MPP60
Commercial denomination: Loading Bridges / Tail Lifts in aluminium alloy
MPL MS030 MS040
Commercial denomination: Access ramps in aluminium alloy
MBAP MBAC
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2.2 Intended use
Thepurchasedproductmustonlybeusedexclusivelybypeopleand/ormanualormotorizedmeansoftransport(e.g.forklifts)
asapassagewaybetweenacargovehicle(includingroadvehiclesandagriculturalequipment)andaportionofabuildingor
work site, in order to overcome any differences in height with respect to the reference surface, such as a loading dock.
2.3 Incorrect use prohibited by the manufacturer (improper use)
The purchased product must only be utilized for the purposes expressly indicated by the manufacturer. In particular:
-alwaysrespecttherequirements/indicationscontainedinthismanual;
-donotutilizetheproductifithasnotbeencorrectlyinstalledandpositionedforproperuse;
- do not strike or impact the ramps with equipment or vehicles that could compromise the integrity of its structure and/or its
individualcomponents;
- do not use ramps, bridges, or gangways whose capacities are not suitable for the vehicles that will be transiting upon them
and/orunderconditionsthatarenotconsistentwiththoseindicatedinchapter3below.Technicaldescriptionforuse;
-donotoverloadtheramps,bridgesand/ordrivewaysbeyondtheloadingcapacitylimitsindicatedbythemanufacturer;
-donotusetheproductunderenvironmentalconditionsthatdonotfallwithinthenecessaryparameters(seechapter4.Safety);
- do not use the product under conditions that are expressly forbidden, and are indicated in this manual with hazard notices and/
orwarnings;
- do not automate the ramps, bridges, and gangways using control systems that have not been authorized by the manufacturer.
Alltheproductsfurnishedbythemanufactureraremanual,anddonotcomeequippedwithanyautomationdevices;
-donotusethepurchasedproductasatableorchair,orasameansforclimbingorovercomingverticalbarriers;
-donotusethegangwayswithouthavingrstproperlypositionedthesuppliedcontainmentedgesinasecuremanner(if
present).
- any type of use other than those indicated in section 2.2 is strictly prohibited.
Any modifications that alter the risks, if performed without the written authorization of the manufacturer's technical depart-
ment, shall nullify any form of applicable warranty, and shall relieve the manufacturer of any direct or indirect responsibility
(see the manufacturer's General Conditions of Sale).
NOTE
IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER USE, IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT THE
PURCHASED PRODUCT'S TECHNICAL DATA ARE LISTED ON THE DATA
PLATE AFFIXED TO THE PRODUCT ITSELF. INFORMATION ON THE
PRODUCT'S PROPER USE CAN ALSO BE FOUND IN CHAPTER 3.
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3. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FOR USE
3.1 Requirements for determining the ramp or event & removal ramp model based on the specific usage requirements
Below are a series of technical and behavioural requirements that must be taking into consideration by the buyer in order to
select the model best suited to the specific usage requirements.
ATTENTION
IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK PERSONAL INJURIES OR PROPER-
TY DAMAGE, THE BUYER MUST UNDERSTAND AND RESPECT THE
INDICATIONS PROVIDED BELOW. IF THE INDICATIONS ARE UNCLEAR
OR IF ANY DOUBTS SHOULD ARISE, IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE
THE SELECTION AND/OR USE OF THE PRODUCT AND CONTACT THE
MANUFACTURER METALMEC S.R.L.
Ramp length
Theslopeoftherampsduringusemaynotexceedamaximumof30%,whichisequalto16.5°.Inordertodeterminethe
minimum length of the ramps, apply the following formula:
RAMPLENGTHINMETRES(L)= HEIGHTDIFFERENCEINMETRES(H)x100
%MAXIMUMSLOPE(α)
Example
Let'sassumeweneedtoovercomeaheightdistanceHequalto1.20metres.
(InmostcasestheletterHindicatestheheightoftheloadingbedwithrespecttotheground).
By applying the formula indicated above, we obtain:
RAMPLENGTHINMETRES(L)= 1.20metresx100 =4metres
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This shows that 4 metre long ramps will need to be utilized,
and the most suitable model will also need to be selected
based on the weight (P) of the vehicle that will be transiting
upon them.
ATTENTION
THE FORMULA INDICATED ABOVE CAN BE USED TO DETERMINE THE
CORRECT LENGTH OF THE RAMP BASED ON THE OPTIMAL SLOPE
OF 30%.
IN CASES IN WHICH IT IS NECESSARY TO WORK WITH A SLOPE OF
LESS THAN 30%, THE POSSIBILITY OF ADAPTING THE RAMP FOR
THE REQUIRED TYPE OF USE MUST BE VERIFIED IN ADVANCE WITH
THE MANUFACTURER METALMEC S.R.L.
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■Capacity
Thetermcapacityindicatesthemaximumloadthatthepurchasedproduct(e.g.theramporpairoframps)cansupport.
ATTENTION
NEVER EXCEED THE CAPACITY DECLARED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
The identification plate indicates the capacities in relation to the wheelbase of the vehicle that will be transiting upon the
product.
Therefore,asthevehicle'swheelbasechanges,sodoestherampcapacity.
Whatever the case, as the wheelbase of the vehicle decreases, so does the ramp capacity.
Ifavehiclewithawheelbasedifferentthanthoseindicatedonthepurchasedproduct'sidenticationplateistobeemployed,
the product may not be utilized, and the user must contact the distributor and/or manufacturer in order to obtain the capacities
of the ramps in their possession in relation to the wheelbase of the vehicle that will be transiting upon them.
The capacity indicated on the data plate is intended for evenly distributed loads in relation to the various wheelbases, and the
vehicle'sminimumtrack/wheelwidth.
Iftherampsaretobeusedforthetransitofvehicleswithunevenlydistributedloads(e.g.skid-steerloaders,forklifts,etc.),the
capacityindicatedonthedataplatedecreases;itisthereforenecessarytocontactthemanufacturerordistributorinorderto
obtain the capacity of the ramps in relation to the vehicle to be utilized.
In order to determine the capacity of the ramps when loading vehicles with steel tracks, the actual weight of the vehicle
must be increased by 15%.
■Track or wheel width
The track or wheel width for the vehicle that will be transiting on the ramps must not be less than that which is indicated on
the data plate.
■Transit using steel tracked vehicles and compactor rollers
Steel tracked vehicles and compactor rollers may only transit upon ramp models without edges that have been properly pre-
pared(e.g.applicationofrubberstrips).
ATTENTION
THE COMPACTOR ROLLERS MUST BE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE.
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3.2 Specific warnings and usage limitations for ramps and event & removal ramps
Only use ramps of a length, capacity, and type that is suitable for the vehicles that will be transiting upon them, in
accordance with the manufacturer's indications. It is forbidden to use the ramps under any circumstances in which
the usage requirements are not consistent with the manufacturer's indications.
The wheelbase (X) and the weight (P) of the vehicle that
will be transiting on the purchased product must be known.
DANGER
IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO USE THE PURCHASED PRODUCT IF THE
WHEELBASE (X) AND THE WEIGHT (P) OF THE VEHICLE TO BE UTI-
LIZED AND THE CAPACITY OF THE PURCHASED PRODUCT ARE NOT
KNOWN.
In order to position the ramp safely and correctly, the loading
bed must be parallel with the ground and neither must be slop-
ing. The vehicle upon which the material is to be loaded must
have the engine off, the gear engaged, the parking brake en-
gaged, and the wheels blocked with wedges or other effective
means.
Position the ramps parallel with one another and perpendic-
ular to the loading bed. Check to make sure that the wheel-
base between the ramps corresponds to the wheelbase be-
tweenthevehicle'swheels
90°
Thattheascenttrajectoryproperlybeforeinitiatingtheac-
tualascent.Donotcorrectthetrajectoryduringtheascent,
as this could lead to instability, with the consequent risk of
slipping, falling and/or tipping, as well as potential personal
injuriesorpropertydamage.
Thevehicle'swheelsor tracks must always remain at the
centre of the ramps, and never on the edges.
Secure the ramps to the loading bed using one of the recom-
mendedanchoringsystems(seethededicatedsectionofthe
manualinchapter3.3).Makesurethattheheadconnections
of the ramps are resting entirely on the loading bed.
Itisstrictlyforbiddentoshoreuptheproducts(ramps,bridg-
es,gangwaysetc.)withvarioustypesofsupportsinorderto
increase their load-bearing capacities.
X=?
X
DO NOT OVERLOAD
THE RAMPS
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It is forbidden to perform any sudden braking or acceleration manoeuvres that could lead to instability during use, as this could
resultinpersonalinjuriesorpropertydamage.
Itisforbiddentotransitupontheproducts(ramps,bridges,driveways,etc.)atspeedsgreaterthan0.12km/h.
It is forbidden to transit upon the ramps with steel tracks and compactor rollers if the ramps themselves have not been properly
outttedbythemanufacturerwithspecialapplications(e.g.rubberstrips).
Forrampsthathavebeenoutttedwithrubberstrips,andhavethereforebeenproperlypreparedforthetransitofcompactor
rollers or vehicles with steel tracks, it is recommended to always keep the rollers or the tracks of the transiting vehicle as clean
as possible in order to ensure greater adherence between the vehicle transiting upon the ramps and the ramps themselves.
Inordertopreventdamagetotheramp'sdrivablesurface,itisforbiddenforvehicleswithdirtytracksorwheelstotransit
upon the ramp itself. In particular, never allow vehicles with rocks or debris stuck in their tread or tracks to transit on the ramp.
It is forbidden to transit upon the ramps whenever oil and/or grease is present on their driving surfaces.
The ramps must be used taking into account the distribution of the weights on the axles of the vehicle that will be transiting
upon them. The heaviest axle must always be the one at the highest point. In the case of equipment capable of stabilizing the
machine,thismustbekeptonthelowermostpart(g.1).
Always traverse the ramps with loaders or other similar types of equipment empty, even if the total weight does not exceed the
ramp'scapacity.
Donotusetherampsasgangwaysand/orbridgesunlesstheyhavebeenproperlyoutttedbythemanufacturer(g.2).
As indicated in the maintenance section, the operator must always visually check the integrity of the structural components
and welds prior to using the product. It is strictly forbidden to use the product if any anomalies and/or damaged parts are
encountered.
DANGER
THE INDICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS INDICATED ABOVE ARE
MANDATORY, AND THE MANUFACTURER SHALL BEAR NO RESPON-
SIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF ANY PERSONAL INJURIES OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
DANGER
THE PURCHASED PRODUCT MAY NOT BE USED WITH VEHICLES
WHOSE WEIGHTS (P) EXCEED THE CAPACITY OF THE PURCHASED
PRODUCT ITSELF.
3.3 Loading bed anchoring systems for ramps and event & removal ramps
ATTENTION
THE ANCHORING SYSTEMS ARE MANDATORY DEVICES FURNISHED
ALONG WITH THE PRODUCT THAT ALLOW THE RAMPS TO BE SE-
CURED TO THE LOADING BED IN ORDER TO ENSURE GREATER SAFE-
TY AND STABILITY DURING USE. ONLY THE RAMPS WITH HEADS WITH
TUBES ARE FURNISHED WITHOUT ANCHORING SYSTEMS, SINCE
THEIR STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATIONS DO NOT
REQUIRE THE USE OF ANY ADDITIONAL ANCHORING SYSTEMS.
(g1) (g2)
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