Important Safety Instructions; Explanation Of Signs; General Safety Instructions - Fohhn FOCUS-Serie Schnellstartanleitung

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IMPORTANT
SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS
Please read the following safety instructions in their entirety before putting this device into service. Keep these instructions
near the device at all times. Reading the instructions does not replace the need for awareness of and compliance with
currently applicable national safety regulations and standards, or the observance of safe on-site working methods.
All information and technical specifications published here are based on data that was available at the time of publication.
We expressly reserve the right to make any changes.

EXPLANATION OF SIGNS

DANGER
This signal word indicates a hazard with a high risk level, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
This signal word indicates a hazard with a medium risk level, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk level, which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To avoid danger to life or limb, please ensure that all personnel involved in installing or dismantling such a system have read and
understood the contents of this manual.
The information presented here should, however, be regarded as accompanying advice and it does not affect the ultimate responsibility of
the user to ensure safe on-site operation of a FOCUS MODULAR system.
To prevent injury caused by a fallen system,
• this device must be securely mounted in accordance with the assembly instructions and current safety guidelines. Only use the specially designed
FOHHN mounting accessories or components, which are explicitly specified in the assembly instructions.
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• this device must be regularly inspected for any signs of wear or loosening of the load-bearing connections.
• it is necessary to ensure that the mounting points on a building or structure have sufficient load-bearing capacity and are structurally viable.
• all components of a hung (i.e. "flown") device must be visually inspected before installation. Any part showing signs of deformity, cracks, rust,
fractured welds or other signs of wear must not be used under any circumstances.
• the load limit of any component that will be used for system suspension (including shackles, chains and hoists) must not be exceeded. In order to
comply with local safety regulations, these load limits may, in certain circumstances due to underlying safety factors (operating ratios), need to
be recalculated and, if necessary, reduced.
All components required for the mounting or suspension of a FOCUS MODULAR system have been designed and constructed in accordance and
compliance with the following regulations that are applicable in Germany: BGV-C1, BGI 810-3, DIN EN 1993-1-1, DIN EN 1999-1-1 and DIN 18032-2.
The safety factor (operating ratio) is therefore equal to or better than 10:1. If the system is to be used in countries that have stricter requirements,
the permissible load capacity must be reduced accordingly.