Operation
Loading
Approach the drum centrally with the drum lifting clamps.
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Lower the lifting clamps right over the rim of the drum and lock there (see illustration).
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Raise slightly to check the seating of the lifting clamps.
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Lift drum.
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Moving the drums
Only move raised drums at walking speed!
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Take the greatest care when moving over uneven ground!
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There is the danger that the load can start to swing even with careful handling!
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Do not walk under suspended loads!
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Unloading
Lower the drum slowly until it is standing firmly on the ground (the chain must hang loosely).
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Release the lifting clamps from the rim of the drum.
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Putting in an upright position
Approach the drum to be righted with the drum lifting clamps on the side that is to be the top.
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Lower the lifting clamps right over the centre of the drum and lock on the drum rim.
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Raise slightly to check the seating of the lifting clamps.
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Bring the drum to an upright position
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Release the lifting clamps from the rim of the drum.
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Maintenance and servicing
To guarantee safe working with the product the following checks are necessary:
Regular check for ease of movement of the lifting grippers and if necessary lubrication with
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commercially-available grease.
Take care that no grease gets on the gripping areas of the lifting grippers!
Regular check of the gripping areas of the lifting grippers.
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If the profile is worn the drum lifting grippers must not be used:
Regular check of the chains and the crane eye for correct state
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Annual sight and function checks by a qualified person.
If the following damage is established on the chains the drum lifting grippers must not be used:
a) elongation by more than 5% on the chain or a single link
b) reduction of link thickness (rated thickness) at any place by more than 10%
c) breakage of a chain link
d) fissures on a chain link
e) deformation of a chain link
If cracks, wear of more than 5% or gross deformities of the crane eye are found the drum lifting
grippers must not be used.
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As proof that the tests have been carried out a test list is to be compiled and kept by the operator.
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