General
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General
3.1
Authorized use
This device (Manhole ring clamp RK) is suitable for lifting and positioning of shaft rings and concrete pipes
(also manhole rings according to DIN 4034, part 1).
Through the fully mechanical operation of this device, it can be used with any lifting equipment.
It is not allowed to exceed the opening width/-range and the carrying capacity / working load limit (WLL) of
the device RK (see „Technical Data").
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The device is only designed for the use specified in this documentation.
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Every other use is not authorized and is forbidden!
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All relevant safety regulations, corresponding legal regulations, especially regulations of the declaration
of conformity, and additional local health and safety regulations must be observed.
Prior to every operation the user must ensure that:
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The equipment is suited to the intended operation
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the functioning and the working condition of the equipment is examined
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the load is suitable to be handled.
Any doubts about instructions should be raised with the manufacturer prior to use.
ATTENTION: The use of this device is only permitted in proximity to the ground (→ chapter "Safety at
work" and "Explanation of basic concepts").
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