Operating Instructions

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LUDWIG HOOK / 06/10/2020 / Ludwig System GmbH & Co KG; 83435 Bad Reichenhall, Germany / Tel.: [phone]
5.2.2.3 Two-leg loading (30-45°)..............................................5-6
5.3 Permissible loading on the hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.4 Types of slinging equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.4.1 Direct tension ..............................................................................5-9
5.4.2 Indirect tension..........................................................................5-10
5.4.3 Lifting strap................................................................................5-11
5.4.3.1 Observe the threading direction .................................5-11
5.5 Before starting work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.5.1 Check radio remote control .......................................................5-13
5.5.1.1 Carry out tests ............................................................5-13
5.5.1.2 Rubber protection sleeve (option) ..............................5-13
5.5.2 Preparing the LUDWIG HOOK..................................................5-14
5.5.2.1 Ludwig Protector (option) ...........................................5-14
5.5.2.2 Fitting to the crane hook.............................................5-16
5.5.2.3 Carry out a function test over 55 lbs...........................5-17
5.6 Suspend the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.6.1 Close the hook manually...........................................................5-18
5.6.2 Check the locking pin ................................................................5-19
5.6.3 Suspending the load from the hook ..........................................5-20
5.7 Setting down the load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
5.8 Releasing the load by radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.8.1 Single actuation.........................................................................5-22
5.8.2 Group actuation.........................................................................5-23
5.9 After finishing work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.9.1 Carry out suspended from the crane.........................................5-24
5.9.2 In extreme weather ...................................................................5-24
5.10 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
6 Disposal and recycling 6-1
6.1 Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.3 Battery recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
7 Maintenance/problem treatment 7-1
7.1 Maintenance by the operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.1.1 Lubrication/cleaning ....................................................................7-1
7.1.2 Function check and cleaning.......................................................7-2
7.2 Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3 Maintenance/checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.3.1 Frequent inspection.....................................................................7-4
7.3.2 Annual maintenance ...................................................................7-4
7.3.3 Test .............................................................................................7-4