Description Of The Hoist - Tractel Bravo Série Instructions D'emploi Et D'entretien

than that described in this manual in section 3
"Installation".
14. The unit must be fastened to an anchoring point
and to a structure having the necessary strength
to support the maximum load (WLL*) indicated on
the unit. If several units are used, the strength of
the structure must be compatible with the number
of lifting units used and with the maximum utilization
load of the units.
15. The unit is designed for manual operation and must
never be motorized.
16. When using the lever hoist, the user must ensure
that the chain remains constantly tensioned by the
load, and more particularly, that the load has not
been temporarily snagged by an obstacle when
coming down as this could result in rupture of the
chain when the load is released from its obstacle.
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17. When using the lever hoist, the user must check,
at all times, that the chain does not rub against an
obstacle.
18. The unit must never be used for lifting people.
19. The unit must never be used for any operations
other than those described in this manual. The unit
must never be used to handle any loads exceeding
the maximum utilization load indicated on the unit. It
must never be used in explosive atmospheres.
20. Never park or circulate under a load. Access to the
area under the load should be indicated by signs
and prohibited.
21. When a load is to be lifted by several units, a
technical study must first be carried out by a
qualified technician before installation of the
units. The installation must then be carried out in
compliance with the study, in particular to ensure
an even distribution of the load under appropriate
conditions. TRACTEL
for the consequences resulting from use of a
TRACTEL device in combination with other lifting
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devices of another manufacturer.
22. During lifting operations (up or down), the operator
must continuously observe the load to prevent any
risk of snagging.
23. The load chain forms an integral part of the unit
and must not be either disassembled, repaired
or modified without TRACTEL
disassembly or change to the load chain without
TRACTEL
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of any responsibility resulting from unauthorized
disassembly or modification of the load chain.
24. The lifting hook forms an integral part of the unit
and must not be either disassembled, repaired
or modified without TRACTEL
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declines any responsibility
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supervision. Any
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supervision will release TRACTEL
supervision. Any
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disassembly or change to the lifting hook without
TRACTEL supervision will release TRACTEL
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any responsibility for the consequences resulting
from unauthorized disassembly or modification of
the lifting hook.
25. TRACTEL declines any responsibility for the
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consequences of any changes made to the unit or
removal of parts forming part of the unit.
26. Any disassembly or repair operation carried out
on the unit without TRACTEL
release TRACTEL
the resulting consequences, especially as concerns
replacement of genuine parts by parts of another
manufacturer.
27. TRACTEL will only guaranty operation of the unit
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provided it is equipped with a genuine TRACTEL
chain in accordance with the specifications
indicated in this manual.
28. The unit must be periodically inspected by a Tractel-
approved repair agent as indicated in this manual.
29. A servicing handbook must be maintained up to
date in accordance with the model given at the end
of this manual.
30. When the unit is not being used, it should be stored
in a location inaccessible to persons not authorized
to use the unit.
31. In the event of definitive removal from service of
the unit, all environment protection regulations
applicable in the country of use must be observed.

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE HOIST

The bravo™ hoist is a portable manual handle-actuated
hoist for lifting, pulling and tensioning, is normally used
on a fixed anchoring point or with suspension trolleys.
Information about suspension trolleys can be obtained
from TRACTEL on request. Manufactured from high-
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quality materials, the bravo™ hoist is a robust tool. The
hoist has a compact design, is light-weight, portable
and easy to install.
The bravo™ hoist is supplied with a standard 1.50 m
length of load chain (item 1, fig. 1). The load chain used
with the 0.5 t to 3 t models is formed by a single strand
with a lifting hook (item 2, fig. 1) at its end. The lifting
chain (item. 1 fig. 1) of the 6 t model is made up of two
strands and a sheaved lifting hook (item 3, fig. 1). The
lifting chain (rep. 1 fig. 1) of the 9 t model, is made up of
three strands and a sheaved lifting hook (item. 3, fig. 1).
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The free end of the chain is equipped with a low limit
stop (item 4, fig. 1).
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