User's Manual

Operating Instructions
Radio Transmitter PM NTU
Page 6 / 16 BE-PM_NTU-US-L.DOC [ Word 97 ] FL
HBC-radiomatic, Inc. , Cincinnati , Ohio 45242 , USA
2000-08-16 Information and specifications subject to change without notice.
Radio Control System
2.2 General Safety Instructions
Radio telecontrols facilitate and increase the operating efficiency of construction cranes.
Nevertheless, the operator must thoroughly understand and be in a position to properly use a radio
system !
Important information :
Modifications made to this device, not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the users
authority to operate this device !
Ø Read the Operating Instructions Manual carefully and thoroughly before working with the radio
transmitter for the first time !
Ø The operator undertakes to strictly adhere to the instructions and proceedings described in this
manual as well as 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.
Ø Keep this manual on location and readily available at all times !
Ø Only authorized and properly trained personnel may operate the radio transmitter.
Ø Anyone who is under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications that have a negative effect
on a person's reactions may at no time commission, operate, maintain or repair the radio
transmitter.
Ø Before switching the radio transmitter ON ensure that no-one is or can be endangered by the
initiated operation.
Ø With the first signs of any malfunction related to the operative safety and reliability of the
PM NTU radio transmitter 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 and
– unplugging the connection cable on the receiver !
Ø Defects must be repaired and objects of interference must be removed immediately !
Ø Only qualified and competent personnel are permitted to repair a defective transmitter. Use
original HBC spare parts only ! The use of any other spares will render the technical
inspectorate approval invalid as well as substantially impede operative safety.
Ø Observe all periodical tests and inspections that are required by law or recommended in the
present operating instructions !
Ø When using the PM NTU radio transmitter always observe the regulations and instructions
stipulated in the authoritative worker's safety and accident prevention regulations (e.g. VBG 9).
– The PM NTU radio 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 Telecontrols" (VBG 9) and
pr EN 12077-1.
– The PM NTU radio transmitter has been tested and approved in accordance with EMC
guidelines and complies with the authoritative standards for emitted interference and
interference immunity.
Ø Use the transmitter carefully and solely for its intended use. In particular when using a
transmitter to telecontrol a crane for the first time.