444 9160 / 444 9180 / 442 9020
E 219 GB - Issue 1
6
Basic Safety Measures during Normal Operation:
The vehicle lift may only be operated by authorised personnel who have received
specialist training who know the operating instructions and are able to adhere to them.
Before switching on the lift, the following must be checked and ensured:
•Only authorised persons may be present in the working area of the lift.
•It must be ensured that nobody can be injured when the lift is set in motion.
•Before each use, the lift must be checked for visible damages and it must be ensured that
it is only operated in good condition.
•Faults must immediately be reported to the responsible member of staff.
•Before starting to operate the machine it must be checked and secured that all safety
equipment is in good functioning order.
Inspection and maintenance intervals stipulated in the operating instructions must be
observed.
Basic Safety Measures during Maintenance and Repair:
Before maintenance or repair work is carried out, the working area of the lift must
be made inaccessible for unauthorised persons. A sign should show clearly that
maintenance or repair work is in progress!
Before maintenance or repair work is carried out, unplug the power supply or, if this is
not possible, switch off at the mains and secure it with a padlock. The key to this padlock
should be kept by the person who carries out the maintenance or repair work. If heavy
machine parts are to be exchanged, the load bearing equipment and buffer should be
in good condition.
Any lubricating, cooling or cleaning agents which might endanger the environment,
should be disposed of properly.
Electrical Work:
Repair work on the electrical system of the lift should only be carried out by a qualified
electrician.
Electrical installations should be checked regularly.
Loose connections should be tightened.
Damaged leads / cables must be exchanged immediately.
Keep housing of electrical installations closed at all times. Access is only per mitted
to authorised persons in charge of the key / tools.
Housing of electrical installations must never be cleaned with a hose pipe.
Protection of the Environment:
During all work with and on the vehicle lift the statutory regulations regarding the
avoidance of waste and proper waste disposal must be adhered to.
In particular during installation, repair and maintenance work, water contaminating
materials must not be allowed to seep into the soil or into the sewage system. These
include: - Grease and oils - Oils for hydraulic systems
- Cooling agents - Detergents containing solvents
Such materials must be kept, transported and collected in suitable containers and
disposed of.
