Volkswagen VAS6131/19 User manual

Operating Manual
VAS6131/19 Mounting

Contents
Page
Denition of terms and basis 05
Denition of terms 05
Basis 05
Safety notices 06
Warnings and symbols 06
Operating company duty of care 06
Intended use 07
Foreseeable misuse 08
User qualications 08
Fundamental safety measures 09
Transportation and storage 10
Operation 11
Commissioning 12
Description 12
Application and limits 13
Operation 13
Maintenance and cleaning 13
Inspection 14
Maintaining proof of inspections 14
Inspection criteria 14
Template for proof of inspection 15
EC declaration of conformity 16

VAS6131/19 Mounting
Read this operating manual attentively
before using the load handling device for
the rst time. It provides you with
important information about safety, use,
and maintenance. This protects you and
prevents damage. Retain the operating
manual and pass it on to subsequent
owners if applicable.
(The original operating manual is in German.)
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85072 Eichstätt
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VAS6131/19 Mounting
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Qualied person:
A person who, based on technical training
and experience, has sucient knowledge to
evaluate the various sling gear and load
handling devices, and is suciently familiar
with the applicable state occupational
health and safety regulations, Employer’s
Liability Insurance Association regulations,
and the generally accepted state of the art
(for example, DGUV rules, DIN-EN standards,
DIN standards, ISO standards) to evaluate
the occupational health and safety state of
sling gear and load handling devices.
Load handling devices:
Components that are not permanently
connected to the hoisting equipment,
attached between the crane or hoisting
equipment hook and the load in order to
securely pick up the load. Examples:
Spreader bars, lifting clamps, C-hooks,
grippers, loading forks, etc.
In this operating manual, the assembly
xture is also called a load handling device.
Denition of terms
1 | Denition of terms and basis
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
DIN EN 13155:2009-08
Cranes – Safety – Non-xed load lifting
attachments
DIN EN ISO 12100:2011-03
Safety of Machinery
General principles for design –
Risk assessment and risk reduction
DIN 15003:1970-2
Lifting appliances; load suspending devices,
loads and forces; denitions
DIN EN ISO 20607
Safety of machinery – Instruction handbook
DGUV 100-500:2013-06
Operation of work equipment
DIN EN 1494:2009-05
Mobile or movable jacks and associated
lifting equipment
Basis
Skilled worker:
A user who, on the basis of training, has
specialized knowledge of the handling of
sling gear and load handling devices as well
as training certicates for specialized tasks.

Warnings and symbols
Operating company duty of care
Hazards and information are classied and
represented as follows in this operating
manual:
The load handling device was designed
andbuilt under consideration of a risk
assessment and after careful selection
ofthe applicable standards as well as
additional technical specications. It
therefore corresponds to the state of the art
and ensures the highest level of safety.
However, this level of safety can only be
reached in operational practice if all
required measures are implemented.
Planning these measures and verifying their
execution is part of the duty of care of the
operating company for the specialized tool.
The operating company has to supplement
this operating manual with instructions,
including supervision and reporting
obligations, to take into account operational
particularities, for example, regarding the
organization of work, operational procedures,
and the personnel that is deployed.
2 | Safety notices
Designates a hazard with a high risk level that can lead to death or serious injury
if it is not avoided.
Designates a hazard with a moderate risk level that can lead to death or serious injury
if it is not avoided.
Designates a hazard with a low risk level that can lead to minor or moderate injury
or damage to the product or in its environment if it is not avoided.
Designates user tips and other useful information.
DANGER
WARNING
NOTICE
CAUTION

In particular, the operating company has to
ensure that:
• The load handling device is only used
as intended.
• The load handling device is only used
in proper, functioning condition and,
inparticular, the functionality of the
safety devices is checked regularly.
• The required protective equipment for
the operating, maintenance, and repair
personnel is on hand and used.
• The operating manual, complete and in
legible condition, is always available at
the location where the load handling
device is used.
• The load handling device is only
operated, maintained, and repaired by
qualied and authorized personnel.
• This personnel is instructed regularly in
all relevant aspects of occupational
health and safety and environmental
protection, and is familiar with the
operating manual and in particular
thesafety instructions it contains.
• All safety notices and warnings on the
load handling device remain in legible
condition and are not removed.
2 | Safety notices
Making structural changes to the load handling device is prohibited.
DANGER
• In case of damage, the load handling
device may only be used again after it
has been repaired by a qualied
person. Only original replacement
parts may be used.
• Failing to comply with these provisions
voids all warranty claims.
• The manufacturer assumes no liability
in case of unauthorized conversion of
the components.
• The allowable ambient temperature
for storage and operation is -20°C
to+60°C.
• Using the device in potentially explosive
atmospheres is not permitted.
Proper use
• The load handling device is intended
for lifting and transporting loads.
• Complying with the manufacturer’s
instructions for operation,
maintenance, and upkeep as well as
repair guides is mandatory for
properuse.
• Exceeding the specied limit values is
not permitted.
Safe operation is not assured if the load handling device is not used as intended.
Allcases of personal injury and damage to property caused by improper use are
thesole responsibility of the operating company.
NOTICE

Foreseeable misuse
The following applications are not permitted:
• Breaking free of loads.
• Dragging loads along the oor.
• Use in potentially explosive
environments, unless the load
handling device has been modied for
this purpose and identied with
corresponding notices.
• Transporting persons and/or animals.
• Use while persons are present
underneath the load.
2 | Safety notices
User qualications
For safety reasons, only trained or
instructed skilled workers are permitted to
work with this load handling device. The
responsibilities of personnel have to be
clearly established. If apprentices are used,
then this may only take place with the
constant supervision of an experienced,
skilled worker. The operating company is
liable for all cases of personal injury or
damage to property if this provision is not
followed. The operating company is obligated
to clearly and unmistakably establish the
responsibilities of personnel for operation,
inspection, and maintenance.
In order to avoid severe injuries, the following must be observed when working with
theload handling device:
• Use personal protective equipment
• Tie back long hair
• No wearing of loose clothing or jewelery
• Persons are not permitted to be present underneath the load under any circumstances
DANGER

• Observe DGUV rule 100-500 for the
form-tting and friction-tting
attachment of loads.
• Observe the respective national
regulations for use outside of
Germany.
• Ensure adequate stability of the
building walls, ceilings, oor, or
structures on which the load handling
device is mounted or engaged. Consult
a structural engineer in case of doubt.
• After the load handling device has not
been used for a longer period of time,
conduct a visual inspection of all
components that are essential for
proper functioning. Replace damaged
components with original replacement
parts.
• Do not use a defective load handling
device.
• Stop the operation immediately and
eliminate the defect.
• Report damage and defects to the
responsible person immediately.
• Warn persons in the immediate vicinity
about work with the load handling
device.
• Ensure that the sling gear is securely
engaged in the load hook and lies
safely in the bed of the hook.
• Stop lowering the load when the sub-
block or load hits the ground or is
prevented from lowering further.
• Do not twist the load chain.
• Straighten twisted chains before
engaging the load. (The correct
alignment of the chain links is
identied by the weld seam.)
• Rows of chain links always have to run
in one direction.
• Be sure to prevent impacts of the load
or hook.
Fundamental safety measures
2 | Safety notices
• Observe the user information
(documentation).
• Observe the warnings on the device
and in the user information.
• Observe the safety distances.
• Ensure adequate lighting and good
visibility.
• Use the load handling device as
intended.
• Never exceed the specied load
bearing capacity of the load handling
device.
• Transporting persons is not permitted
under any circumstances. The load
handling device is intended solely for
moving the loads specied in the repair
guide.
• Observe the national accident
prevention regulations (UVV).
The following is not permitted:
• Exceeding the rated load.
• Manipulation of the devices in any form.
• Continuing to use stretched or damaged chains. These must be replaced immediately
with new original parts.
DANGER

• The load handling device is inspected
and properly packaged prior to delivery.
• When the load handling device is
received, the packaging has to be
inspected for damage.
• Only suitable means of transport may
be used for the transportation of the
load handling device.
• Under no circumstances may the load
handling device be dropped or thrown.
• The load handling device must be stored
in a clean and dry location.
• The load handling device must be
protected against dirt, moisture, and
corrosion.
• The load handling device should be
inspected for integrity prior to storage.
3 | Transportation and storage
Transportation may only be carried out by qualied personnel. No liability is assumed
for damage due to improper transportation and/or storage.
CAUTION