COLUMN JIB CRANE - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE -

4.2.3 Handling
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For the handling of jib cranes proceed as follows:
• Allocate a limited, suitable area, with a level floor or surface, for the unloading operations and setting
down on the ground of the separate parts of the steel structure and the components contained in the
packing.
• Considering the typology of the part/component or the intended packing, allocate the necessary
equipment for the unloading and handling of the parts of the crane and its accessories taking into
account their weight, headroom dimensions and handling and/or suspension elements.
• The unloading and handling can be done using a crane (e.g. travelling cranes, overhead travelling
cranes, etc.) or lift trucks with an adequate lifting capacity and characteristics and the use of special
equipment is not required.
• Items of any accessories with a weight lower than 30 kg (as opposed to those over 30 kg), do not carry
any indication of weight and can be handled by hand.
• Sling the parts of the crane with suitable equipments so as not to damage the painted surfaces.
• Handling the components, with suitable equipments in the handling points ( fig.8 ) and move the parts
of the crane and its accessories very carefully, to the zone allocated for unloading and avoid
oscillations, swinging and dangerous unbalancing.
• After handling, check that the parts and the loads are intact and that there has been no damage.
• The handling of the parts of the jib crane and related accessories, must be
carried out with great care and with adequate lifting and transport means so
as not to create dangers due to the risk of losing stability.
• All parts or components must be set down or fixed in a stable way in all
phases of handling, transport and storage and they must not be tilted or laid
down in a vertical position or on one side (fig 9).
fig.8
4.2.4 Removing the packing and/or check of the crane parts
• In the case of packed loads open the packing and take out the various parts by using suitable equipment
according to their weight and handling points.
• Check that all materials making up the supply are intact and that no parts or accessories are missing. Inform the
manufacturer as soon as possible of any damage or things missing.
• If storage of the material is required follow the instructions in paragraph 4.5.1 “Storage and conservation of
parts”.
• Check that all parts of the crane are intact and in particular check that:
• there is no crushing, deformations, cracks or broken parts in the columns,
the brackets and the arms.
• there is no damage to the components of any related electrical system.
• Dispose of any packing in accordance with regional laws regarding wood, plastic,
cardboard by differentiated recycling.
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fig.9