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V6 INTELLIGENT CHAIN HOIST USER MANUAL

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Table of contents
1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION............................................................................................. 5
1.1 Foreword: About this Manual..................................................................................... 5
1.2 Symbols Used in this Manual..................................................................................... 5
1.3 Safety Alert Symbols and Signal Words................................................................... 5
1.4 Questions and Comments.......................................................................................... 6
1.5 Exclusion of Warranty ................................................................................................. 6
1.6 Manual Use................................................................................................................... 7
1.7 Environmental Information.......................................................................................... 7
1.7.1 Lifecycle Environmental Impacts........................................................................ 7
1.7.2 Energy Consumption............................................................................................ 7
1.8 Terminology.................................................................................................................. 8
2 SAFETY FIRST!.................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)...................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Fall Protection ......................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Fire Safety................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Main Isolation Switch................................................................................................. 11
2.4 Emergency stop ......................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Owner's Responsibilities........................................................................................... 12
2.5.1 General Safety Issues........................................................................................ 12
2.5.2 Chain Hoist Machinery Safe Working Period (SWP) .................................... 14
2.5.3 How to Assess the Hoisting Machinery Safe Working Period..................... 14
2.6 Intended use of the product...................................................................................... 15
2.6.1 Duty Group........................................................................................................... 15
2.7 Operating Environment............................................................................................. 17
2.8 Safety During Installation.......................................................................................... 17
2.9 Safety during Usage.................................................................................................. 19
2.10 Safety during maintenance..................................................................................... 20
2.10.1 Lockout-Tagout Procedure.............................................................................. 22
2.11 Sound Intensity Level.............................................................................................. 23
3 IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................................................. 24
3.1 Hoist identification data............................................................................................. 24
3.2 Manufacturer............................................................................................................... 25
3.3 Standards and Directives.......................................................................................... 25

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4 CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................................................. 26
4.1 Identifying the key parts of the hoist........................................................................ 26
4.2 Main Functions........................................................................................................... 27
4.2.1 Hoisting Function................................................................................................ 27
4.2.2 Safety Functions................................................................................................. 28
4.3 Signs............................................................................................................................ 28
4.3.1 Safety Signs......................................................................................................... 28
5 INSTALLATION................................................................................................................. 29
5.1 Installation preparations............................................................................................ 29
5.1.1 Lifting the hoist.................................................................................................... 30
5.2 Electrical connections................................................................................................ 32
6 COMMISSIONING ............................................................................................................ 34
6.1 Commissioning preparations.................................................................................... 34
6.2 Checks before first run.............................................................................................. 35
6.3 Test Run Without Load ............................................................................................. 36
6.4 Test run with test load............................................................................................... 38
6.5 After test runs............................................................................................................ 39
7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR...................................................................... 40
7.1 Operator’s Responsibilities....................................................................................... 40
7.2 Checks to Be Done Before Every Working Shift................................................... 42
7.2.1 Checks to be performed by the operator......................................................... 42
7.2.2 Operational Checks with the Emergency Stop Button Pushed Down........ 43
7.2.3 Operational Checks with Controller Enabled.................................................. 43
7.3 Movements.................................................................................................................. 45
7.3.1 Motor Control Methods ...................................................................................... 46
7.3.2 Lifting and Lowering Motions............................................................................ 46
7.4 Load Handling............................................................................................................. 47
7.5 Load Control ............................................................................................................... 53
7.6 Safety Procedure After Using the Hoist.................................................................. 54
7.7 Hand Signals and Other Methods of Communication.......................................... 55
8 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................. 56
8.1 Why You Must Care About Maintenance............................................................... 56
8.2 Service Personnel...................................................................................................... 57
8.3 Inspections.................................................................................................................. 57

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8.3.1 Daily Inspections................................................................................................. 57
8.3.2 Monthly inspections............................................................................................ 58
8.3.3 Quarterly inspections.......................................................................................... 58
8.3.4 Annual inspections.............................................................................................. 58
8.4 Lubrication................................................................................................................... 64
8.4.1 General lubrication instructions........................................................................ 64
8.5 Lubrication charts....................................................................................................... 66
8.6 Approaching Theoretical Calculated Lifetime........................................................ 67
8.6.1 Special Assessment........................................................................................... 67
8.6.2 General Overhaul................................................................................................ 67
8.7 Returning the Product to Use after a Long Period Out of Service...................... 68
8.8 Frame........................................................................................................................... 69
8.9 Motor........................................................................................................................... 70
9 DISMANTLING.................................................................................................................. 71
9.1 Dismantling the Product............................................................................................ 71
9.2 Disposal of Waste Material....................................................................................... 71
10 TECHNICAL DATA......................................................................................................... 73
10.1 Technical Features.................................................................................................. 73
10.2 Tightening torques................................................................................................... 73
APPENDIX: INSPECTING CHAIN WEAR........................................................................ 74
APPENDIX: INSPECTING THE HOOK OPENING......................................................... 76
APPENDIX: TROUBLESHOOTING (3 PHASES)........................................................... 77
APPENDIX: TRANSPORTING AND STORING THE PRODUCT................................ 78
APPENDIX: SAFE WORKING PERIOD (SWP) CALCULATION................................. 79
ANNEX, ANSI HAND SIGNALS......................................................................................... 82

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1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1 Foreword: About this Manual
This manual offers guidance to enable safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
Taking the time to read this manual will help you to prevent damage to the equipment, and,
most importantly, personnel situated close to it. The equipment is designed to be safe when
used correctly. However, there are many potential hazards associated with incorrect operation
and these can be avoided when you know how to recognize and anticipate them.
This manual will also make you aware of your responsibilities with respect to the equipment and
help you to ensure that it is kept in a safe operating condition throughout its lifetime.
This manual is not intended as a substitute for proper training but provides recommendations
and methods for safe and efficient operation and maintenance. The equipment's owner must
ensure that operators are properly trained prior to operation and, at all times, comply with all of
the applicabIe and prevaiIing safety and other standards, rules and regulations.
1.2 Symbols Used in this Manual
Readers should familiarize themselves with the following symbols which are used in this
manual.
Indicates that the product is slowing down or is moving at its
slowest speed.
Indicates that the product is accelerating or moving at its highest
speed.
NOTE: Indicates items which require special attention by the reader.
There is no obvious risk of injury associated with notes.
1.3 Safety Alert Symbols and Signal Words
The following symbols are used in this manual to indicate potential safety hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, MAY
result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.

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WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, COULD
result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
NOTICE
Addresses situations not related to personal injury, such as likely or
possible damage to equipment.
Shall
Indicates that a rule is mandatory and must be followed.
Should
Indicates that a rule is a recommendation, the advisability of which
depends on the facts in each situation.
1.4 Questions and Comments
Any questions or comments relating to the content of this manual and/or the operation,
maintenance and/or service of manufacturer products should be directed to:
www.modehoist.com
1.5 Exclusion of Warranty
All technical information and data in the workbook and tips are in line with the latest technical
level before publication, and draw lessons from the experience so far we faithfully and
instructions.
Involved in this manual to the continued development of the electric hoist, we reserve the right
to revise the technology, and not from the data in this manual, illustrations and specifications of
the other requirements.
Relevant specification, and the results show that, not necessarily, in full compliance with the
scope of supply or spare parts supply illustrations and diagrams are not drawn in proportion.
Everything will be subject to orders attached data.
Due to operational errors, ignoring the instructions or maintain undeserved and cause damage
to the operation of the fault, we shall not be responsible for.
We hereby made clear that only allows the use of animal husbandry, the company determined
by the original spare parts and accessories. This applies to the components of other
manufacturers.
For security reasons, that shall not be installed and used without the permission of spare parts
or accessories, also may not be modified without authorization. Or animal husbandry, company
shall not bear the resulting consequences.
For our cause accidental error or omission, by MODE according to the main scope of the
guarantee obligations in the contract (not including other requirements) guarantee obligations.
The names for the compensation according to law and extended out requirements, shall not
consider.

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1.6 Manual Use
Every person exposed to the manufacturer's equipment must, prior to OPERATING,
SERVICING AND/OR MAINTAINING SUCH PRODUCTS, read and understand the contents
of this manual and strictly adhere AND CONFORM THEIR CONDUCT WITH AND TO THE
INFORMATION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND warnings provided herein.
Note: Keep these instructions in a safe, accessible location for future
reference by personnel operating the equipment or exposed to the
equipment's operation.
Read and understand the contents of this manual prior to operating,
servicing, and or/maintaining the equipment. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury or death.
1.7 Environmental Information
Environmental aspects have been taken into account in designing and manufacturing this
product. To prevent environmental risks during use, please follow instructions for safe lubricant
handling and disposal of waste material. Proper use and maintenance improves environmental
performance of this product.
1.7.1 Lifecycle Environmental Impacts
The lifecycle stages are:
■production of materials,
■components and energy,
■transportation to factory,
■equipment manufacturing and assembIy,
■transportation to customer,
■assembly at site,
■use phase including maintenance and modernization,
■end of life dismantling and recycling of the materials.
1.7.2 Energy Consumption
Energy consumption during the use phase is the biggest environmental. Electricity is
needed for lifting and traveling motors as well as lighting, heating, cooling and other optional
electrical components as part of the hoist. Lighting may account for a significant part of total
electricity used.

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1.8 Terminology
The following terms and definitions are used in this manual:
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
ISO
International Organization for Standardization
Authorized personnel
Persons who are authorized by the owner and who have the necessary
training to carry out operation or service actions
Experienced service
person authorized by the
manufacturer
A person with service experience who is authorized by the manufacturer
to perform service actions.
CE marking
The CE-marking indicates that the product complies with the appropriate
EC directives.
Check
A visual and functional assessment (not a test) of the product without
dismantling.
Emergency brake
A brake that can be applied by the operator, or automatically upon loss of
power.
Electric panel
Power to the motors is controlled through the electric panel.
Operator
Person operating the product for the purpose of handling loads.
Inching
Making very small movements by repeatedly and momentarily pressing
the direction control.
Main isolation switch
The main isolation switch is the power switch which the operator should
normally use to turn off power.
Chain hoist
Drive mechanism for lifting and lowering the load.
Inspection
Looking for defects and checking the operation of the controls, limiting
and inspecting devices without loading the product. This is much more
than a check but does not normally require any part of the product to be
dismantled other than for removal or opening of covers or housings.
Power supply
Power is supplied to the motors via the power supply.
Controller
The pendant or other type of controller is used by the operator to give
commands to the product.
Qualified personnel
Workers with necessary qualifications based on theoretical and practical
knowledge of hoists. A qualified person must be in a position to assess
the safety of the installation in conjunction with the application. Persons
with the authority to undertake certain product maintenance work include
the manufacturers' service engineers and trained fitters with a
corresponding
certification.
Maximum capacity
Load that the product is designed to lift for a given operating condition
(e.g. configuration, position of the load).
Trolley (hoisting unit)
The trolley (hoisting unit) moves along the girder.
Sling
A sling is used to attach the hook to the load when the load cannot be
lifted directly by the hook.

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2 SAFETY FIRST!
Safety requirements must be understood and followed.
2.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Note: This chapter proposes personal protective equipment to ensure
operator's full safety. Local regulations and requirements of the working
environment shall be followed.
For safety, operator or others in close proximity to the product may be required to wear
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Various types of PPE are available and must be
selected according to the requirements of the working environment. Some examples of
different types of PPE are:
Typical PPE
A. Hard hat
B. Hearing protection
C. Gloves
D. Safety shoes
E. Safety goggles
F. Face mask
G. Flashlight for use in case of power failure
H. Overalls
Appropriate clothing must be selected for each task. For example:
Fire-resistant clothing must be worn when welding, flame cutting or using an angle grinder.
Tear-resistant clothing must resist damage from sharp edges in the steel structure.
Anti-static clothing must be worn when working on electrical circuits so that components
do not get damaged by a discharge of static electricity.
When working with lubricants, clothing must prevent direct skin contact with the lubricant.
Clothing should be chosen with consideration to the temperature at the working site.

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2.1.1 Fall Protection
While personnel are performing inspection or maintenance work at heights, they must follow fall
protection procedures as required by local regulations. Fall prevention practices and fall
protection equipment aim to protect personnel working on or around the equipment from
exposure to falls.
If the equipment does not have a service platform or handrail, personnel must use a properly
fitted safety harness that is attached to the dedicated fixing points on the building or equipment
in order to prevent falls.
If the product does not have dedicated fixing points for fall protection, it is the owner's
responsibility to make sure that there are suitable fixing points in the building structure.
If ladders must be used, personnel must practice setting and securing the ladders before using
them for actual work.
A typical fall protection program may include:
● Documented and established site policies and procedures.
● Conducting site assessments for fall hazards.
● Selection of the proper fall protection system and equipment.
● Training on fall protection procedures and the proper use of fall protection systems.
● Inspection and proper maintenance of fall protection equipment.
● Measures to prevent falling objects.
● Rescue Plans.
If necessary, contact your supplier or service organization for assistance with designing your
fall protection program.
2.2 Fire Safety
In the event of a fire, only attempt to fight it if you can do so without putting yourself in danger.
Tum the power off if it is possible to do so. Evacuate the area. Notify other people about the
potential danger, and call for help.
WARNING
Never use a powder type fire extinguisher on high voltage.

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2.3 Main Isolation Switch
The product can only be driven when power is turned on. The owner must identify and
document the location and function of the main isolation switch and must communicate this
information to all operators.
CAUTION
Owner/0peratorshall be aware of main isolation switch functionality.
Even though one switch is turned off, there may still be voltage
present in some parts of the product. This may result in exposure to
electric shocks.
The operator shall not operate the product unless he or she knows
the location of the main isolation switch.
CAUTION
Avoid turning off the main isolation switch during load movement.
Sudden loss of power may cause the load to swing and cause
serious damage to the product, personnel or load.
When the main isolation switch is turned on after being placed in the off position, the set-up
procedure must be followed before the product can be used.
2.4 Emergency stop
In the event of an equipment malfunction or other emergency situation, all motions can be
stopped immediately by pressing the red emergency stop button located on the controller. In
normal operation, the emergency stop button should not be used instead of making proper use
of the direction controls. Routinely using the emergency stop button increases wear on the
product and can cause the load to swing.
NOTICE
0nly use the emergency stop button to stop movement in the event of a
product malfunction or other emergency situation. Using the emergency
stop button can cause the load to swing unexpectedly.
The operator shall not operate the product unless he or she knows the
location of the emergency stop button.

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2.5 Owner's Responsibilities
2.5.1 General Safety Issues
CAUTION
No modifications or additions to the equipment structures or
performance values are permitted unless they are first discussed with
and approved by the manufacturer or manufacturer's representative of
the equipment.
NOTICE
Modifying the equipment without the manufacturer or manufacturer's
representative approval can invalidate the guarantee. Furthermore, the
manufacturer does not accept responsibility for accidents which
happen as a consequence of unauthorized modifications.
1
Maintain safe conditions under the load
Owners SHALL ensure that the correct type of chain hoist is selected
according to the type of use and hazard arising from that.
Owners SHALL make it clear to all aspects (including operating personnel,
maintenance personnel and visitors express), anyone have any reason to
stand under the load, at any time must abide by the rules.
2
Maintain the lighting
Owners SHALL ensure that there is adequate lighting, in good working
order, at the operating site so that the equipment can be operated safely
and efficiently at all times.
3
Maintain walkways and service platforms
Owners SHALL ensure that there are adequate walkways and service
platforms on the equipment and/or adequate equipment at the operating
site for servicing and inspecting the equipment.
Walkways and service platforms must be kept in a safe condition and free
from obstructions.
4
Maintain operating and safety requirements
Owners SHALL ensure that the equipment meets the applicable (local and
global) safety and operating requirements.
5
Maintenance
Owners SHALL ensure that maintenance is carried out at the
recommended intervals as
determined by the manufacturer.
6
Maintain the operating conditions
Owners SHALL ensure that conditions at the equipment operating site
correspond to the operating conditions for which the equipment is
designed.
For example, factors which affect the operating conditions include
indoor/outdoor use, temperature, weather, dust, humidity, hazardous
materials and fire risks.

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WARNING
Do not allow the equipment to be used unless it is in proper
condition. In case of doubt, contact a service agent authorized by the
manufacturer or manufacturer's representative! The use of defective
equipment can result in serious damage, injury or death.
7
Keep the product in a safe condition
Owners SHALL ensure that the equipment is kept in a safe、condition.
For example, all warning devices must be kept in good working order.
8
Fire safety
Owners SHALL ensure that personnel are prepared in case of fire and that
the correct fire-fighting equipment is available and maintained.
9
First Aid
Owners SHALL ensure that, in accordance with local regulations,
personnel are prepared in case of accidents and that a suitable first-aid kit
is available and maintained.
10
Emergency Stop devices
Owners SHALL ensure that they, and the operators, know the locations of
emergency stop devices so that they can be activated in emergency
situations.
Emergency stop devices should never be used as a substitute for making
proper use of the direction controls. Routinely using the emergency stop
button increases wear on the product components and can cause the load
to swing.
11
Ensure that signs are maintained in good condition
Owners SHALL ensure that signs and warnings are present on the
equipment and are in good condition.
12
Keep the working site clean
The working site should be kept free of clutter and dirt. Oil spills must be
cleaned up immediately to reduce the risk of slipping.

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2.5.2 Chain Hoist Machinery Safe Working Period (SWP)
Based on how the hoisting machinery will be used and on the actual hoisting machinery
hardware supplied, the manufacturer will agree the anticipated hoisting machinery lifetime or
safe working period(SWP) with the customer at the time of purchase.
The total lifetime of hoisting machinery consists of one or more Safe Working Period (SWP)
where each SWP typically lasts around ten years when the equipment is used in accordance
with the designed usage. It is possible for different hoisting machineries on the same crane, for
example main and auxiliary, to have a different SWP. The SWP is the period in which, provided
the equipment has been used and maintained in line with the original expectations, the
equipment can be safely operated.
SWP =Safe Working Period
PGO =Predicted General Overhaul
AGO =Actual General Overhaul
T =Time
In practice the lifetime of the equipment can vary due to changes in the environment and usage
of the equipment. For safety, in accordance with thelS012482-1 standard, it is important for
authorized service personnel to periodically check the equipment duty group and operating
conditions regularly for any changes, then to revise the remaining SWP% upwards or
downwards accordingly. This action ensures that the equipment is kept operating for as long as
it is safely possible before a General Overhaul must be conducted.
2.5.3 How to Assess the Hoisting Machinery Safe Working Period
The hoist service organization assesses the hoisting machinery Safe Working Period but this
table briefly describes how it is done.
. Product
Method
Product equipped with condition
monitoring unit
The SWP value can be read form the SWP-data counter display
of the condition monitoring unit. Refer to the more detailed
instructions provided in the condition monitoring unit operating
instructions.
Product equipped with hour counter
and log book
The remaining SWP% must be calculated in accordance with
thelS012482-1 standard, using the
formula presented in the “APPENDIX: Safe working
period(SWP) Calculation”.
Product with log book ·
Product without log book

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2.6 Intended use of the product
Electric chain hoists are available for different purposes with various fittings and safety features.
It is very important to select correct type of electric chain hoist based on the hazards arising
from the type and conditions of use.
This product is designed for use in event industry. The electric chain hoists used in event
industry can be divided into three classes:
●D8 chain hoist can be used to lift loads during set-up.
●D8 Plus chain hoist can be used to lift loads during set-up and with hold loads at rest above
people.
●C1 chain hoist (scenery hoist) can be used to hold and move loads above people.
Assure that the class of the hoist meets the requirements of the use.
DANGER
DO NOT ALLOW THE EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR LIFTING
PERSONNEL UNLESS THE MANUFACTURER OR MANUFACTURER’S
REPRESENTATIVE HAS DECLARED IN WRITING THAT IT MAY BE
USED FOR THIS PURPOSE.
DANGER
DO NOT USE THE CHAIN HOIST FOR HOLDING OR MOVING LOADS
ABOVE PEOLPLE UNLESS IT IS DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Modifying the equipment without the permission of the manufacturer or manufacturer's
representative can be dangerous and can invalidate the equipment guarantee. Any
fundamental modifications to the equipment must be authorized in writing by the manufacturer.
Examples of such modifications include:
● Welding or otherwise attaching new items to the product.
● Attaching devices for special material handling such as turning the load.
● Alterations to load-bearing components.
● Alterations to drives and speeds.
● Replacement of major items such as trolleys.
CAUTION
No modifications or additions to the equipment structures or
performance values are permitted unless they are first discussed with,
and approved by, the supplier of the equipment.
CAUTION
Never use the hoist as an earth reference for welding.
NOTICE
Modifying the equipment without the manufacturer or manufacturer's
representative approval can invalidate the guarantee. Furthermore, the
manufacturer does not accept responsibility for accidents which
happen as a consequence of unauthorized modifications.
2.6.1 Duty Group
When the product is designed and purchased, the predicted lifetime of the product is agreed,
based on the expected use of the product. This expected use is known as the duty group.
Hoisting machinery which is used continuously to lift heavy loads is clearly in a very different
duty group to a product of the same size which is used occasionally just to lift light loads. While
the product is used in accordance with the designed duty group, the expected lifetime should
be reached.

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It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that the product is used according to the duty group that
it has been designed for. By doing so, the product should reach the original predicted lifetime.
DANGER
D0 NOT ALLOW THE PRODUCT TO BE USED OUTSIDE THE LIMITS OF
THE SPECIFIED DUTY GROUP. DOING SO RAISES THE RISK OF
MECHANICAL
FAILURE AND CAN SHORTEN THE PRODUCT'S LIFETIME
The duty group is based on many factors including the hardware, the predicted lifetime, the
number of shifts and lifts, the distances traveled, the ratio of heavy to light items lifted and the
environmental conditions the product is used in. Notice that, if you moved from single-shift
working to three-shift working, you would need to reduce the loads or distances lifted and/or
traveled in order to remain within the requirements of the duty group.
Parameter
Variables
Light use and heavy use
Lifting height and working
distances
Actual hoisting time and the average
distances being traveled by the trolley
and lifting devices.
Operating environment
The product is designed to work within
specific parameters of temperature,
humidity and cleanliness.
Product process
The number of shifts.
The number of work cycles per hour and
the average lifted loads.
Authorized service personnel must periodically check whether the product is being used
according to the duty group. Owners and operators should recognize that any changes to
product usage could, if left unchecked, raise overall maintenance costs and considerably
reduce the safe operating lifetime of the product. Changes to any of the parameters and
variables can require the duty group to be revised.
If there will be significant permanent changes in the product usage, authorized service
personnel must revise the duty group and SWP as necessary. Changes to hardware or
servicing frequency may be required.

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2.7 Operating Environment
DANGER
USING THE EQUIPMENTIN AN ENVIRONMENT FOR WHICH ITIS NOT
DESIGNED CAN BE DANGEROUS. IT WILLALS0 REDUCE THE
EQUIPMENT'S LIFETIME ANDINCREASE THE MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS.
If the operating environment deviates from the environment specified when the product was
ordered, contact the manufacturer. Solutions are available to enable the product to work in a
wide range of operating environments. If the product for general use would be used in
exceptional ambient conditions or for handling dangerous substances, consult the
manufacturer or manufacturer's representative. Notice, for example, that molten metal is
considered a dangerous substance. Examples of exceptional ambient conditions include windy
areas, earthquake zones and corrosive atmospheres.
The product designed for general use may be used in normal industrial environments which
fulfill the following conditions.
●Indoor products must be situated indoors, protected from outdoor weather conditions.
●Ambient temperature is specified in the order confirmation. Typically it is between-20℃(-4
℉) and +40℃(104 ℉) or +50℃(122 ℉).
●Air quality meets the requirements of the EN standard 14611-1 1999.
●The product is not exposed to any corrosive chemicals or an explosive atmosphere.
●The product is not located in an area prone to earthquakes.
●The product is less than1000 m(3280 feet) above sea level.
●Relative air humidity must not exceed90%.
Note: There can be extra optional features in your equipment to allow
operation in special environments such as outdoors. In case of doubt please
contact your manufacturer or manufacturer's representative.
2.8 Safety During Installation
1
Ensure the competence of installation personnel
0wners SHALL ensure that installation personnel are professionally
competent, professionally qualified and are provided with adequate
instructions for carrying out the work.
2
Ensure proper commissioning and handover
Owners SHALL ensure that the test loading, test drive and
commissioning inspection have been property executed and that
the handover log has been properly completed.
Owners SHALL ensure that components, electrical connections
and steel structures of the product have beef1 inspected and
certified as defect-free.

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Documentation
At handover, check with your supplier that you have received all of
the documents that you are supposed to have and that they
correspond to the product.
Owners SHALL ensure that all product documentation is available
and is in the agreed language.
4
Ensure availability of tools and equipment
The owner must ensure that tools and equipment are available for
installation, in accordance with the sales contract.
Lifting equipment, man lifters and test loads may be required.
Hand lines, securely attached to the building structure, should. be
used for lifting or lowering materials and tools. Use proper safety
equipment to prevent objects from falling when working in high
places.
5
Allow sufficient time
Owners must ensure that sufficient time has been reserved for
installation and testing.
6
Prevent unauthorized access to the site
Owners must prevent unauthorized persons and bystanders from
walking on or below the work site.
Ensure that the secured area is spacious enough to prevent injuries
which could occur as a result of falling components or tools.
7
Minimize the risks of moving machinery
Make sure that there is no possibility for personnel or body parts to
be struck, crushed
Or compressed by moving machinery.
Owners must secure the area so that installation personnel are not
at risk from the movements of machines, automatic doors or
adjacent hoists at the installation site.
Ensure that machinery and equipment cannot start accidentally and
cannot move during installation and servicing. Maintain sufficient
free space in the working area to reduce risks. Moving parts should
be properly shielded with guards to prevent
entrapment. Safety devices must never be overridden.
Be prepared in case equipment moves in the wrong direction during
testing.
8
Ensure that the support structure is prepared for the product
Owners must ensure that the support structure which the product is
attached to is designed for the load of the product and meets the
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Check the power supply is compatible
Check that the supply voltage and frequency match the
requirements of the product.
Check that the installed bus bars are suitable for the product.
10
Safety devices must be restored to operational status
Ensure that any safety devices which have been bypassed for
testing purposes have been restored to full operational status
before allowing the product to be used for normal operation.
11
Check the environmental and space requirements
Ensure that the operating environment and space reserved for the
product in the operating location is suitable for all functions of the
product.
12
Check for dimensional conformance
Immediately following installation and prior to commissioning,
check that the supplied parts conform to the drawings, instructions,
parts lists and structural measurements.
Discuss any non-conformance with the supplier immediately.
13
Ensure that there are no hazards from loose items
Items which are not properly secured to the product, such as tools
or detached components, could move or fall accidentally, with
potentially serious consequences.
When dismantling the product, lower components to the ground at
the earliest practical opportunity.
14
Ensure that there are no electrical hazards
Check for any electrical hazards in and around the working area
and take appropriate steps to minimize them. Only properly trained
personnel may perform electrical work on the product and they
must use safe methods at all times.
15
Take precautions if welding is done at the site
If there is a need for welding to be done at the site:
Provide suitable fire extinguishers.
Do not allow the product structure or any of the components to be
used for grounding.
The hook must be isolated to protect it from providing a ground prior
to welding. Do not weld on the hook.
2.9 Safety during Usage
This chapter only presents the owner's responsibilities towards the operator with regard to
equipment usage. See instructions for the operator for detailed safety information concerning
actual usage of the equipment.

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Operator training
Owners SHALL ensure that operators are properly trained.
Operators must know how to operate
2.10 Safety during maintenance
Before and during product maintenance, the product owner must take the following
precautions:
NOTICE
Safe access to the product is the owner’s responsibility.
CAUTION
Use experienced service personnel, authorized by the manufacturer
of the product, for servicing the product. The person servicing the
product must be competent for the task and must be familiar with the
servicing and inspection instructions.
CAUTION
After a collision or overload situation, inspection and repair
operations to be carried out on the product must be discussed with
the supplier.
CAUTION
Only use genuine spare parts approved by the manufacturer.
Before and during product maintenance, the product owner must be aware that the
following precautions should be taken by maintenance personnel:
1
Choose a safe working location
The product should be moved to a location where it will cause the
least disturbance and where it can be accessed easily.
2
Prevent unauthorized access to the site
Prevent unauthorized persons and bystanders from walking on or
below the work site. For example, you can lock doors, install
barriers and display notices.
Ensure that the secured area is spacious enough to prevent injuries
which could occur as a result of falling components or tools.
3
Inform that equipment will be undergoing maintenance
Before starting maintenance, people must be properly informed
that the equipment is being removed from operation.