The following symbols are used in this product manual:

   This is an instruction regarding an action and prompts you to perform a work step.

●   This is the result of an action and describes what happens on the device.

─     This is a list.

Read the product manual through carefully before beginning work. Also be sure to observe additional product manuals for accessories and components.

Afterwards, keep the product manual available in the vicinity of the crane. It must be accessible to all who work with or on the crane.

In the case of reselling or hiring out, always provide the product manual together with the crane.

The term “crane” as used in all product manuals refers to every ABUS product with which a load can be lifted and/or transported.

The term “crane” also refers to all overhead travelling cranes, jib cranes, HB cranes and other cranes including trolley (with wire rope hoist or chain hoist). Solo wire rope hoists and solo chain hoists are also referred to as “crane”.

The product manuals belonging to this crane are available on the enclosed data carrier as files in PDF format. Some of these product manuals may also be enclosed in printed format in the documentation folder of the crane.

All supplied product manuals (on data carrier or printed) must be made continually available to all persons working with or on the crane.

   Print out all product manuals supplied on the data carrier and store them near the crane. Keep the product manuals in a place accessible to all persons who work with or on the crane.

   Alternatively, make all product manuals supplied on the data carrier available per computer. In doing so, make sure the computer is able to display the PDF files and is always operational, and that all persons who work with or on the crane can access this computer.

   Keep the product manual “Operating the ABUS crane” available in the vicinity of the crane. This product manual contains important information for the crane operator and should be within easy reach at all times.

The crane is designed for the lifting and lowering of correctly attached loads and, depending on design, moving them as well.

ABUS cranes are designed for these applications:

─     Overhead travelling crane for all-round moving of loads.

─     Jib crane for moving loads in a circular direction.

─     HB crane for all-round moving of lightweight loads.

─     Single-rail trolley track for moving loads in a linear direction.

─     Mobile gantry crane for location-independent all-round moving of lightweight loads.

─     Solo chain hoist and solo wire rope hoist for the stationary lifting and lowering of loads.

─     During operation, observe the classification according to FEM, duty cycle and switching rate. See the product manual “Operating the ABUS crane”.

─     Only operate the hoist if the actual hours of use are fewer than the number of hours representing the theoretical service life.

─     Only use the crane in chemically non-aggressive environments that pose no risk of explosion.

─     Long-term usage of the crane only in weatherproof areas. Temporary use in unprotected environments (outdoors in rain, snow or cold weather) is permitted. For longer operation in unprotected environments, modifications must be made to the crane. See Equipping the crane for operation in unprotected environments.

In windy environments, even short-term use is prohibited. If the crane is to be used in windy conditions, modifications must be made to the crane. See Equipping the crane for operation in unprotected environments.

The installation has been built and tested according to European standards, rules and regulations applicable at the time of its manufacture. The conventions applied during design and construction are specified in the Declaration of Conformity or the Declaration of Incorporation. The conventions must also be observed for installation, operation, inspection and maintenance, as must the applicable occupational health and safety regulations.

Which provision applies in individual cases will greatly depend on the crane’s use and the national regulations. Review and observe all applicable and current regulations, including the occupational health and safety regulations. Refer also to the Declaration of Conformity or Declaration of Incorporation.

This product manual is based on the regulations and directives applicable in Germany and the European Union.

If the crane is operated in a different country, the instructions given in this product manual still apply. They then supplement the national regulations. The content specified in the product manuals should then be considered the minimum requirements which must be met in any case. The national regulations supplement these requirements, but do not reduce them.

Exception: If the national regulations represent an explicit contradiction to the contents of the product manual, the national regulations have priority.

─     ABUS assumes no liability for damages that were caused by improper use, inadequately trained personnel, incorrect performance of work, nor for any changes, reconstruction or other modification of the crane or crane components which were not approved by ABUS.

─     Any warranty claim becomes invalid if components were modified without consent, the crane or crane components were installed, used or serviced in any way other than that described in this product manual, or if parts other than original ABUS replacement parts were used.

─     Safe operation of the crane or crane components is only guaranteed if original ABUS replacement parts are used.

In connection with the crane, dangerous situations can arise in all operating modes (during operation, at a standstill, during maintenance work) and in all product phases.

Why, when and where these hazards occur as well as who causes them and how, depends on a great number of different conditions. Among these are the application area of the crane, the conditions and work routine within the building, the interaction with other machines, etc.

The hazards described in this and all other product manuals refer to the standard applications of the crane and especially cover the dangers arising directly from the crane itself.

In order to take all other arising hazards into account, the end user must create a risk assessment and factor in all possible risks in all modes of operation.

Special transport tasks, such as transport using two trolleys, tandem operation, turning of loads or similar, pose additional risks and must be additionally taken into account.

The end user must then undertake the appropriate measures and precautions to minimise or eliminate these risks.

The end user is responsible for the risk assessment and the implementation of appropriate countermeasures.