3 - GENERAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT-PREVENTION RULES
FOR A SAFE USE OF THE VEHICLE LIFT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL
THE FOLLOWING IS ALLOWED:
Using lift only to lift vehicles for inspection, maintenance and/or repair operations.
Using lift only to lift vehicles respecting capacity limits and loads distribution indicated in this manual.
Only authorized personnel, in good health conditions, responsible and duly trained on the allowed uses and risks originated by lift use may
operate the lift.
The operator is allowed to use the vehicle lift only after he has thoroughly read, understood and assimilated the contents of this manual.
Using lift only inside closed premises, protected against atmospheric agents such as: rain, snow, wind, etc.
Only one operator at a time may use the lift in the safety position in the indicated area, close to the control panel
IS REQUIRED:
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Lift installation and maintenance operations shall be compulsorily carried out by qualified personnel only, and in full compliance with the
instruc-tions given in this manual.
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Before installing lift, you shall compulsorily check that the premises where you wish to position it are well aerated and lit. (avoid blinding light
sources).
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You shall compulsorily check that the floor where you wish to install lift is solid, flat, and perfectly levelled in all directions.
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You shall compulsorily check that the floor has been constructed to withstand the max. allowed loads, including the lift, on lift resting areas.
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Lift shall be compulsorily positioned far from heat sources or devices that could generate electromagnetic radiation.
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Lift shall be compulsorily positioned so that, during standard operation, with the vehicle loaded on it, it does not interfere with or squash any
nearby fixed or moving part. Take special care to power, water and gas systems.
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The lifting or handling operations of lift or of any lift parts shall be compulsorily carried out under full safety conditions with suitable lifting
equipment, as envisaged by the National prevailing regulations.
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Lift shall be compulsorily secured to the floor only using anchors and screws of the type recommended by the manufacturer (for lifts, where
envisaged).
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Before using the lift, the wholeness of lifting elements shall be compulsorily checked.
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Before using the lift, you shall compulsorily check that safety devices are perfectly installed and in good operating conditions.
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Vehicle shall be compulsorily positioned as shown in the table of the manual and/or the table stuck to lift.
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Vehicle shall be compulsorily lifted from the resting points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
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When moving vehicle up, after the first 200 mm and before continuing the raising, load stability shall be compulsorily checked in all
directions.
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During the whole raising movement, load stability and lift correct and linear movement shall be compulsorily checked.
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Before accessing the working area, lift shall be compulsorily put in mechanical safety position with the special command (where applicable).
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Before accessing the working area, lift shall be compulsorily disconnected from power sources by turning to 0 (zero) the lockable rotating
disconnector positioned onto control panel.
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You shall compulsorily check that the disassembling of some of the parts of the vehicle positioned onto lift does not originate any load
unbalance.
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Before starting lift lowering, you shall compulsorily check that no people, animals or things that could interfere with the moving parts are
under and around the working area.
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During lowering, you shall compulsorily and constantly check lift and lift load movement. In case of failure, immediately turn emergency
disconnector.
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In case of irregular noise or operating failures, you shall compulsorily stop lift operation, and check the cause of such irregularity. In case of
doubt, contact the manufacturer's service department.
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Power supply shall be compulsorily sectioned whenever adjustment, repair or maintenance operations have to be carried out on the
equipment.
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All danger signaling decals present onto the lift shall be compulsorily cleaned or changed.
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Lift shall be compulsorily cleaned and all oil spots on the floor cleaned out, as they are very dangerous.
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All ordinary and extraordinary maintenance operations shall be compulsorily and thoroughly carried out, as indicated in this manual; also
periodical checks to be recorded on the special "inspection records" coming with the lift shall be compulsorily carried out.
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You shall always compulsorily use the manufacturer's original spare parts.
IT IS FORBIDDEN:
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It is forbidden to misuse lift as well as to use in any other manner not specified in the "INTENDED USE" section of this manual.
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It is forbidden to lift loads with just some of lift parts (one runway only, or two arms only).
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It is forbidden to install lift in hazardous premises containing inflammable and/or explosive substances, or where inflammable gases or
vapors can be created.
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It is forbidden to install lift inside premises exposed to atmospheric agents.
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It is forbidden to install lift in premises where washing or sandblasting operations are carried out, or in very dusty premises.
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It is forbidden to install lift on vehicles or watercrafts.
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It is forbidden to use lift in presence of strong magnetic fields.
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It is forbidden to use lift to lift objects other than the specified ones (cases, containers or pallets) or to use it as a hoist.
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It is forbidden to use lift to lift people or animals.
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It is forbidden to lift vehicles with people or animals onboard.
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It is forbidden to use the lift if the room temperature is below 5°C or above 40°C.
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It is forbidden to voluntarily cause load oscillations during raising or lowering maneuvers, or while load is lifted.
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It is forbidden to access work area under the lift without having enabled safety mechanical devices, and turned disconnector to 0.
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It is forbidden to leave the lift unattended without having positioned it at the min. height or in mechanical safety position. Then section power
supply, and lock disconnector using a padlock.
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It is forbidden to remove or change lift protections or safety devices.
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It is forbidden to change lift or lift parts, any tampering with or change will immediately invalidate warranty, and will relieve manufacturer of
any direct or indirect liability for damages due to such tampering or changing operations.
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It is forbidden to use parts or accessories not supplied by the manufacturer.
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