Specifications

ALIMAK 34600 - 1 /08
D 1
Instructions for use
Instructions to the user/operator on how the equipment is to be
handled are presented below. These instructions will also be
found on a plate in the hoist car.
Illegible and missing signs must be replaced.
Note that the user/operator is responsible for ensuring that the
daily ”Safety Inspection” has been carried out BEFORE the
hoist is put into service.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Prior to any use of this hoist perform daily safety procedures below, as well as
any required maintenance and lubrication specified in the Operator’s Manual.
DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
1. Check that all emergency stop switches and the final limit switch are
working.
Make test runs with each one of the switches in “Off”-position.
2. Check all electrical interlocks by making test runs with:
a) Ground enclosure gate open. d) With car trap door open.
b) Car entrance gate open. e) Each landing gate open.
c) Car exit gate open. f ) Wire equalizer switch in
”Off” -position – if supplied.
The hoist must not start. Be sure to check only one switch at a time.
3. Check all mechanical interlocks by making test runs and at the same time
try to open the gates.
Car and landing gates must remain locked until the car stops at the
landing.
4. Check the condition and function of all springs on all cable guids.
5. Check function of limit switches by making test runs.
Also check fastening of all limit ramps and switches.
6. Equipment and materials not associated with the hoist shall not be
attached to the hoist in any manner.
SPECIAL WEATHER CONDITIONS
1. In case of storms, tornados, hurricanes or earthquakes, all vital parts of the
hoist must be inspected and tested by an expert or authorized local
inspector prior to use of the hoist.
2. Hoist installed outdoors must not be used when wind velocities exceed
20 m/sec. (For USA and Canada 40 mph).
3. Always park the hoist at the bottom landing at the completition of work to
prevent collapse of the equipment, should extreme high wind speeds occur.
Where icing can take place, remove ice from mast and hoist cables before
using hoist.