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Operation and Installation Manual blocstop TM BSO
details. Merely passing this manual onto the operator
is insufficient.
You must pay special attention to the following information
and it must also be made available to the operator:
As Greifzug Hebezeugbau GmbH does not know the fu-–
ture applications that the independent secondary brake
described here will be used for in the future, the system
manufacturer is therefore committed to informing the end
customer or operator about any new safety instructions
as well as any supplementary maintenance work.
Instructions regarding the maintenance of the inde-–
pendent secondary brake and its accessories must be
integrated in the system’s maintenance manual.
Overview3.
Delivery state3.1
The BSOs (independent secondary brakes) will be delivered
as fully assembled items.
Package contents3.2
blocstop™ BSO independent secondary brake with•
automatic sudden acceleration control
Greifzug™ wire rope in accordance with the order•
specifications
Original installation and operating manual•
Logbook•
Test certificate•
Optional package contents:
Circuit diagram (for BSOs fitted with a limit switch)•
Lanyards•
Equipment description3.3
Authorised utilisation
A blocstop™ BSO fitted with an automatic sudden accelera-
tion controller is an independent secondary brake, which
can be used with any hoisting gear / load lifting equipment
for industrial purposes. The BSO has not been designed
for private use.The precise intended use will be defined by
the operator or the system manufacturer.
The BSO must only be used with an original Greifzug wire
rope that has a rope diameter as listed in this manual.
All of the equipment described here up to the blocstop™
BSO 510 can be used as an independent secondary brake
for material and personnel lifting equipment.
Instructions for the operator2.2
If more than one person is entrusted with the tasks–
mentioned above then the operator must appoint a
supervisor who is authorised to issue instructions.
The operator is also responsible for preparing clear op-–
erating, maintenance, repair and other working instruc-
tions and ensuring that the BSO is operated correctly
by instructing and training the personnel in the correct
and approved utilisation methods.
The operator is responsible for the correct operation of–
the system as well as for adhering to the maintenance
periods and the undertaking of the service work.
The operator is committed to keeping the logbook sup-–
plied with the system.
You must always abide by the national accident preven-–
tion regulations. EC Directive 89/391/EC applies within
the European Union. You must always abide by your
country’s national accident prevention regulations.
A copy of these Operating Instructions must be provided–
and readily available to the responsible personnel at
all times.
The operator of the equipment is responsible for select-–
ing the mounting method and the anchoring options.
The securing devices must comply with the details–
given in this manual or the applicable Directives /
Standards.
The use of non-original parts, in particular the use–
of other than the prescribed original wire ropes, will
invalidate the warranty of the manufacturer as well as
the CE approval.
Please observe the permissible temperature range, see–
‘Operating conditions’ on Page 7.
System manufacturer’s2.3 responsibilities
The system manufacturer is responsible for the de-–
sign, manufacture, assembly and marketing as well as
obtaining the CE seal of approval and issuing the EC
Declaration of Conformity.
The products contained in the package supplied by–
Greifzug Hebezeugbau GmbH must be carefully select-
ed by the system manufacturer, be used in he approved
manner and installed in compliance with the instructions
given in this installation and operating manual.
The screw connections for securing the BSO and the–
clamp must be fitted in compliance with the structural
version.
The information and notes contained in this installation–
and operating manual must be integrated in the system
manufacturer’s operating manuals and documentation
and supplemented by the addition of system specific
