Safety Regulations - GEBUWIN WW250 Betriebsanleitung

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1. Introduction
Dear customer,
We would like to thank you for choosing a Gebuwin product. You've purchased a professional hoisting product which has been developed, produced and tested
with the greatest care. However, it is our duty to draw your attention to the fact that firstly, it is essential to read these instructions carefully before using this
product and secondly execute them before the product is actually put to use.
Furthermore, we wish to refer you to our website: www.gebuwin.com from which various accessories for this winch can be purchased e.g. complete cable sets
and special drive lubricating grease. In addition, this website provides downloadable information on the following:
- service information;
user manuals.
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2. Safety regulations

The winches with type WW, TL and HW are hand-driven cable winches. These winches can be mounted to walls or constructions. The winches are only to be
used for the lifting and/or pulling of goods. The winches have a static safety factor of 4, except for the HW type winches. The HW type winches have a static
safety factor of 2.
The transport (lifting) of persons as well as persons located under a moving load is forbidden.
The winches are not suitable for:
continuous use;
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- motorized drive.
The winches without an ATEX option are not suitable for:
- use in an area in which aggressive and/or explosive substances are used.
Technical alterations and/or the attachment of marginal devices to the winches is only allowed with the manufacturer's (Gebuwin B.V.) written consent.
Servicing, mounting, possible repairs and the maintenance of the winch are permitted only by specialized persons who:
- have been appointed and authorized;
- have been trained;
are familiar with the correct regulations; and
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- always use original parts for repairs.
2.1. Winch
The winch is equipped with a load pressure brake which holds the load at any
required height and ensures that it undergoes controlled lowering.
The load pressure brake must not be greased or oiled. This destroys the brake
function!
The stipulated hoisting capacity calculated on the first cable layer, stated on the type
identity sticker must not be exceeded. The winch must at least be mounted with the
required mounting materials from chart 1. The winch must be inspected/tested by a
professional at least once a year.
Never touch moving parts during use!
Always run the following check before you use the winch:
brake function
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- quality of the cable and hoisting parts
carrier construction
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2.2. Load
Pay attention to the following with respect to the load:
never leave the load unattended whilst elevated;
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- do not allow the load to swing;
- never allow the load to fall suddenly from the cable;
ensure that the hoisting height remains in clear view.
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2.3. Cable and hoisting material(s)
Pay attention to the following with respect to the cable and hoisting material(s):
only use DIN 15020 certified cables with the minimum required breaking force from chart 1;
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cables and load hook must be regularly checked and maintained according to DIN 15020;
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- the load must be mounted correctly;
loading hooks must be fitted with safety catches;
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- according to the regulations, loading hooks must be mounted to the
cable with a thimble and a ferrule;
the sideways leverage angle, the lanyard, must not exceed 3 degrees.
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- there must be a minimum of 3 safety windings on the first layer of
the drum when loaded;
- the top of the last cable layer must have at least one and a half cable
diameter clearance between the outer edge of the drum flange;
the cable must be prestressed when being wrapped around the drum;
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- never reach into the cable assembly;
- only hold the cable when wearing safety gloves;
adhere to the correct cable capacity;
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