Observe the product manuals!

In addition to the points described here, all information in the section “Instructions regarding safety” in the other supplied product manuals also applies.

Danger of load drop due to corrosive environment!

Fumes from corrosive materials (e.g. acids and lyes) attack metallic and plastic parts on the crane and corrode them.

This could damage the crane and cause the load to fall.

The crane may not be used in chemically aggressive environments. Only use cranes in corrosive environments if they have been specially designed for those conditions.

Danger to persons due to gases!

Electrical sparks can occur within the panel on the crane or in the pendant control, causing the gases to explode.

As a result of this people can be killed or injured.

The entire crane is prohibited from use in areas at risk of explosion. This includes the pendant control or transmitter. If used in areas at risk of explosion, the panel and motors, among other components, must be of an explosion-proof design. This is not the case for the standard version.

Danger to persons from load drop!

Continuous operation outdoors could cause damage to the crane which could result in a load drop or electric shock.

As a result of this people can be killed or injured.

Do not operate the crane outdoors on a permanent basis. The crane is designed for continuous use in weatherproof environments. Temporary use outdoors in rain or snow is permitted. For longer operation outdoors, 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.

Danger to persons due to miscommunication!

If persons working simultaneously with the crane (e.g. crane operators and load handlers) cannot make themselves perfectly understood, dangerous situations with the load can occur, such as lifting the load prematurely.

As a result of this people can be injured!

Especially in loud workplaces, the communication must be agreed upon in advance. Ways of ensuring one is understood include clear hand signals, signal tones or wireless equipment.

Danger to persons if they are not trained!

Special technical expertise is required to correctly sling and safely lift and move loads.

Otherwise, accidents could occur.

Personnel working with the crane (e.g. crane operators and load handlers) must first have received instruction. The required knowledge must be imparted through regular trainings providing the operator with instruction. The end user is responsible for this instruction. The instruction is to be given based on the following documentation:

─   All supplied ABUS product manuals

─   National training requirements

─   Operating instructions created by the end user

─   General occupational health and safety requirements

─   Regulations based on the risk assessment

It is recommended to document this instruction in writing.

Danger to persons from load drop!

For certain lifting tackles and crane types, dangerous situations can occur if the load hook is run to the very top. For example, a crosshead under the main girder can impact against a double-girder travelling crane. Or a round sling can be torn from the main girder of a crane with a side-mounted trolley.

This could cause the load to fall, killing or injuring people.

When carrying out a risk assessment, check how high the load hook should be allowed to travel with the respective lifting tackle for which it is designed. Dangerous situations must be determined through a risk assessment and then avoided, for example, by moving the hoist limit switch.