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- Any modifications of the load lifting attach-
ment are prohibited.
- It is forbidden to use the load lifting attach-
ment for the transportation of persons.
- When transporting loads ensure that the load
does not swing (Fig.1) or come into contact
with other objects.
- Only one load may be transported at a time
with the load lifting attachment.
- The load lifting attachment must not be
magnetised before it has been set down on
the load.
- The load lifting attachment must not be
demagnetised before the load has been
completely lowered and its safe position has
been checked.
- Do not use the load lifting attachment in the
vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields.
- Do not use the load lifting attachment in the
vicinity of medical equipment such as, e.g.
pacemakers or insulin pumps, since the
magnetic field may affect their functioning.
- The load must not be lifted, before the hand
lever has been properly fixed.
- It is forbidden to apply lateral tensile forces
to the load lifting attachment.
- Do not use the latching lever for attaching
and lifting loads.
- Do not allow the load lifting attachment to
fall from a large height.
- The unit must not be used in potentially
explosive atmospheres.
INSPECTION BEFORE INITIAL
OPERATION
According to national and international acci-
dent prevention and safety regulations load
lifting attachments must be inspected:
• in accordance with the risk assessment of
the operating company,
• prior to initial operation,
• before the unit is put into service again
following a shut down,
• after substantial changes,
• however, at least once per year, by a
competent person.
ATTENTION: Actual operating conditions
(e.g. operation in galvanizing facilities) can
dictate shorter inspection intervals.
Repair work may only be carried out by a
specialist workshop that uses original TIGRIP
spare parts. The inspection (mainly consisting
of a visual inspection and a function check)
must determine that all safety devices are
complete and fully operational and cover the
condition of the unit, suspension, equipment
and supporting structure with regard to dam-
age, wear, corrosion or any other alterations.
Initial operation and recurring inspections
must be documented (e.g. in the CMCO works
certificate of compliance).
If required, the results of inspections and ap-
propriate repairs must be verified.
Paint damage should be touched up in
order to avoid corrosion. All joints and sliding
surfaces should be slightly lubricated. In the
case of heavy contamination, the unit must
be cleaned.
INSPECTIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK
- Ensure that the surface of the load, in the
location where the magnet is set down,
is free from grease, paint, contamination,
scale and ice and is not coated, so that the
pole shoes can make good contact with the
surface of the load.
ATTENTION: Any distance or any obstacle
between the load and the pole shoes of the
magnet results in a reduction of the load
capacity (see also air gap in Fig.4).
- Before use the hand lever (Fig. 6), which may
be removed for transport purposes, must be
screwed into the load lifting attachment.
- The hand lever must be safely screwed in
and must move easily and freely.
- The safety latch of the hand lever must be
functioning in the „ON“ position and safely
hold the hand lever in this position.
- Check the pole shoes for flatness and
parallelism. Any gap between load lifting
attachment and load hinders penetration
of the magnetic field into the load and thus
considerably reduces the lifting performance
of the unit.
- Check the complete load lifting attachment
for damage, cracks or deformations.
- Make sure that the load does not exceed the
max. load capacity (WLL).
- Take into account Fig.4 and any air gap
resulting from coating, unevenness etc.
- Take into account the reduction in load capa-
city by round material, tubes, stainless steel
and casting (Fig. 4, Fig.5, Tab.1, Tab. 2).
- If it is not possible for the entire pole shoe to
have full contact owing to the shape of the
load, such as e.g. in the case of corrugated
or perforated metal sheets, the max. load
capacity must be reduced by the share of
surfaces which are not in contact with the
pole shoes.
- The load must be stiff enough so that it
cannot disengage from the pole shoe by
deflection; in the case of large metal plates, a
suitable spreader beam with several load lift-
ing attachments must be used, for example.
USAGE OF THE LOAD LIFTING
ATTACHMENT
Set down the demagnetised load lifting attach-
ment (in lever position “OFF”) suspended in
the suspension (e.g. hook, shackle, etc.) or
another load lifting attachment onto the load
perpendicularly above the assumed load
centre of gravity (Fig.2, Fig.3).
ATTENTION: Ensure good contact to the load!
Take into account any reduction in load capac-
ity by air gap, material, material thickness,
material shape or reduced contact surface
(Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Tab. 1, Tab. 2).
ATTENTION: For lifting and transporting
always comply with the safety instructions in
sections “Correct operation” and “Incorrect
operation”.
Move the hand lever to the “ON” position and
lock it safely in the safety latch. The unit is
now magnetised and the load can be lifted.
After the end of the lifting or transport opera-
tion, make sure that the load has been safely
deposited and cannot roll off, fall over or slip.
While pulling the latching lever of the safety
latch back, the hand lever can be moved to
the “OFF” position. The unit is demagnetised
and can be removed from the load.
INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE
According to national and international acci-
dent prevention and safety regulations load
lifting attachments must be inspected:
• in accordance with the risk assessment of
the operating company,
• prior to initial operation,
• before the unit is put into service again
following a shut down,
• after substantial changes,
• however, at least once per year, by a
competent person.
ATTENTION: Actual operating conditions
(e.g. operation in galvanizing facilities) can
dictate shorter inspection intervals.
Repair work may only be carried out by a
specialist workshop that uses original TIGRIP
spare parts. The inspection (mainly consisting
of a visual inspection and a function check)
must determine that all safety devices are
complete and fully operational and cover the
condition of the unit, suspension, equipment
and supporting structure with regard to dam-
age, wear, corrosion or any other alterations.
Initial operation and recurring inspections
must be documented (e.g. in the CMCO works
certificate of compliance).
If required, the results of inspections and ap-
propriate repairs must be verified.
Paint damage should be touched up in
order to avoid corrosion. All joints and sliding
surfaces should be slightly lubricated. In the
case of heavy contamination, the unit must
be cleaned.
