Harrington Hoists and Cranes (N)ER Load Limiter - ((N)ER2) - Manual (Page 3)

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1.0 Important Information and Warnings
1.1 Terms and Summary
1.1.1 Definition of Terms
This manual provides important information for personnel involved with the installation, operation and
maintenance of this product. Although you may be familiar with this or similar equipment, it is strongly
recommended that you read this manual before installing, operating or maintaining the product.
Danger, Warning, Caution and Notice
Throughout this manual there are steps and procedures that can present hazardous situations. The
following signal words are used to identify the degree or level of hazard seriousness.
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury, and property damage.
WARNING
Warning indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and property damage.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
minor or moderate injury or property damage.
NOTICE
Notice is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance information
which is important but not directly hazard-related.
1.1.2 Warnings
WARNING
The equipment covered by this manual is a Load Limiter for use with Harrington’s ER2/NER2 electric chain hoists.
It is the responsibility of the owner/user to ensure that the Load Limiter is used in accordance with this manual, and
the Owner’s Manual for the ER2/NER2 and any other appropriate manuals.
DANGER
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT IN THE CONTROL BOX, OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS,
AND CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THESE COMPONENTS.
Before performing ANY mechanical or electrical maintenance on the equipment, de-energize (disconnect) the main
switch supplying power to the equipment; and lock and tag the main switch in the de-energized position. Refer to
ANSI Z244.1, “Personnel Protection – Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources”.
Only trained and competent personnel should inspect and repair this equipment.