Operating Instructions
Radio Transmitter micron 5-3
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HBC-radiomatic GmbH • D-74564 Crailsheim • GERMANY
02-13-2002 Information and specifications subject to change without prior notice.
Radio Control System
2.2 General Safety Instructions
Radio control systems facilitate and increase the operating efficiency of cranes and
machines. Nevertheless, the operator must thoroughly understand and be in a position
to properly use a radio control system !
ØRead the Operating Instructions Manual carefully and thoroughly before working with
the transmitter for the first time !
ØThe operator undertakes to strictly adhere to the instructions and proceedings
described in this manual as well as to follow the general rules and regulations for
worker safety and accident prevention. Ignoring any such instructions or regulation
could pose a fatal threat to the operator or others.
ØKeep this manual on location and readily available at all times !
ØOnly authorized and properly trained personnel may operate the radio control
system.
ØAnyone who is under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication that has a
detrimental effect on a person's reactions may at no time commission, operate,
maintain or repair the transmitter.
ØBefore switching the transmitter ON ensure that no-one is or can be endangered by
the initiated operation.
ØWith the first signs of any malfunction related to the operative safety and reliability
of the device the operator must immediately shut down or not activate the
transmitter. For the purpose of the present manual "shut down" implies :
–switching OFF the transmitter,
–storing the transmitter in a safe place and ensuring no unauthorized access,
–de-energizing the receiver,
–unplugging the connection cable on the receiver !
ØDefects must be repaired and objects of interference must be removed immediately !
ØA defective transmitter may only be repaired by qualified and competent personnel.
Use only original HBC spare parts. The use of any other spares will render the
technical inspectorate approval invalid as well as substantially impede operative
safety.
ØObserve all periodical tests and inspections that are required by law or
recommended in the present operating instructions !
ØWhen using the transmitter always observe the regulations and instructions
stipulated in the authoritative worker safety and accident prevention regulations.
–The transmitter has been manufactured in accordance with the regulations and
guidelines stipulated in the German Trade Association's "Safety and Accident
Prevention Regulations for Operating Cranes by Radio Controls" (VBG 9) and pr
EN 12077-1.
–The transmitter has been tested and approved in accordance with EMC
guidelines and complies with the authoritative standards for emitted interference
and interference immunity.
ØUse the transmitter cautiously and properly. In particular when using a transmitter to
radio control a machine or crane for the first time.
