Safety instructions
| This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. |
Read these Safety and operating instructions and specifically all safety instructions before using the hydraulic attachment. This will: |
prevent the risk of injuries and fatal accidents for yourself and others,
protect the environment against environmental damage.
protect the hydraulic attachment and other property against material damage,
Follow all instructions in these Safety and operating instructions.
Store these Safety and operating instructions in the document compartment of the carrier cab.
Anyone
transporting,
installing or removing,
operating,
maintaining,
repairing,
storing or
disposing of
the hydraulic attachment must have read and understood these Safety and operating instructions.
These Safety and operating instructions belong to the hydraulic attachment. Keep it for the life of the product. Ensure, if applicable, that any received amendment is incorporated in the instructions. Hand over the Safety and operating instructions if ever you lend, rent out or sell the hydraulic attachment.
All safety regulations listed in this manual comply with the laws and regulations of the European Union. Also observe the additional national/regional regulations.
Hydraulic attachment operation outside the European Union is subject to the laws and regulations valid in the country of use. Please observe any other, more stringent regional regulations and legislation.
Read the carrier manufacturer's Safety and operating Instructions before attaching the hydraulic attachment to the carrier and operating it. Observe all instructions.
Signal words
The signal words Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice are used as follows in these Safety and operating instructions:
DANGER | indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. |
WARNING | indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. |
CAUTION | indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. |
NOTICE | The signal word NOTICE is used to address practices related to possible property damage but not related to personal injury. |
Qualification
Transporting the hydraulic attachment is only permitted if carried out by people who:
are authorised to operate a crane or a forklift truck according to the applicable national provisions,
know all the relevant national/regional safety provisions and accident prevention rules,
have read and understood the safety and transport chapter of these Safety and operating instructions.
Installing, maintaining, storing and disposing of the hydraulic attachment are only permitted if carried out by people who:
know all the relevant national/regional safety provisions and accident prevention rules,
have read and understood these Safety and operating instructions.
Welding of the hydraulic attachment is only permitted if carried out by qualified welders who:
have been trained to operate MIG welding equipment according to the national regulations,
know all the relevant national/regional safety provisions and accident prevention rules,
have read and understood these Safety and operating instructions.
Operating the hydraulic attachment is only permitted if carried out by qualified carrier drivers. Carrier drivers are qualified if they:
have been trained to operate a carrier according to the national regulations,
know all the relevant national/regional safety provisions and accident prevention rules,
have read and understood these Safety and operating instructions.
Testing the hydraulic installation is only permitted if carried out by professionals. Professionals are people who are authorised to approve a hydraulic installation for operation according to the national regulations.
Repairing the hydraulic attachment is only permitted if carried out by professionals trained by Construction Tools GmbH. These professionals must have read and understood these Safety and operating instructions. Otherwise the operational safety of the hydraulic attachment is not guaranteed.
Intended use
Only attach the hydraulic concrete buster to a hydraulic carrier of a suitable load-bearing capacity. Read the carrier manufacturer's Safety and Operating Instructions before attaching the hydraulic concrete buster to the carrier and operating it. Observe all instructions.
Only use the hydraulic jaw function of the equipment for the following work:
light demolition work, e.g. narrow, lightly reinforced concrete elements, masonry
stripping out and reconstructing interiors
Intended use also implies observing all instructions in these Safety and Operating Instructions.
Use other than intended
Never use the hydraulic concrete buster:
to cut steel plate and sheet metal. This damages the hydraulic concrete buster.
as tank shear. This damages the hydraulic concrete buster.
to cut high-quality steel grades, tensile strength > 370 N/mm², such as railway rails, tram rails and spring steel. This may damage the hydraulic concrete buster. Rails which break during the cutting process may be flung away and can cause serious injury if people are hit by them.
to cut reinforcements with a tensile strength > 500 N/mm². This may damage the hydraulic concrete buster.
to cut wire rope. This may damage the hydraulic concrete buster. Wire ropes that are under tension can spring away during the cutting process. This can lead to serious injury if the ropes strike a person.
to pull/tear at girders, braces and walls. This damages the hydraulic concrete buster and adapter plate. The carrier may lose stability. It can topple over and cause injuries.
to hit or chop. This destroys the hydraulic concrete buster.
as a crow bar. This destroys the hydraulic concrete buster.
to push debris. This destroys the hydraulic concrete buster.
to move the carrier supported by the hydraulic concrete buster. This severely damages the hydraulic concrete buster.
to lift or transport loads. This damages the hydraulic concrete buster.
under water. This destroys the hydraulic concrete buster and may damage the whole hydraulic installation.
in explosion-hazard environments. Explosions cause serious injury or death.
Protective equipment
Personal protective equipment must comply with the applicable health and safety regulations.
Always wear the following personal protective equipment:
protective helmet
safety glasses with side protectors
protective gloves
protective shoes
warning vest
Carrier, precautions
WARNING
Falling carrier
If the load-bearing capacity of the carrier used is insufficient, the carrier will not be stable. It can topple over and cause injuries and damage.
Using a carrier whose load-bearing capacity is too high will greatly burden the hydraulic attachment causing it to wear faster.
Only attach the hydraulic attachment to a hydraulic carrier of a suitable load-bearing capacity.
The carrier must remain stable at all times.
Read the carrier manufacturer's Safety and operating Instructions before attaching the hydraulic attachment to the carrier and operating it. Observe all instructions.
NOTICE
Damage to the hydraulic attachment
Working with a hydraulic attachment mounted to a long reach boom may cause damage to the hydraulic attachment.
Before working with a hydraulic attachment mounted to a long reach boom consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area.
Transport, precautions
WARNING
Risk of death due to suspended loads
When lifting loads these can swing out and fall. This can result in serious injuries or even death.
Never stand underneath or in the swinging range of suspended loads.
Only move loads under supervision.
Only use approved lifting equipment and lifting gear with sufficient load bearing capacity.
Do not use worn lifting gear (ropes, belts, chains, shackles etc.).
Do not place lifting gear such as ropes and belts on sharp edges or corners, do not knot these or twist them.
When leaving the workplace, set down the load.
WARNING
Injury due to swivelling load
When transporting the load by crane it can swivel and cause severe injuries and considerable damage to property.
Ensure that no personnel, objects or obstacles are located in the swivel range of the load.
NOTICE
Air freight restrictions
HATCON contains an activated SIM card (radio transmitting device) and an encased lithium ion battery after activation step has been finalized. Both parts are regulated for air transport.
Consult your forwarder or local customer center/dealer about any restrictions for air freight.
Hydraulic installation, precautions
WARNING
Hydraulic pressure too high
If the hydraulic pressure is too high, the parts of the hydraulic attachment will be exposed to excessively high loads. Parts can break loose or burst causing serious injuries.
Lay the drain line of the pressure relief valve directly in the tank to ensure the safe functioning of the pressure relief valve!
The pressure relief valve must be set at the maximum static pressure.
The pressure relief valve setting must be checked to ensure that the maximum static pressure (see chapter Technical specifications) of the hydraulic installation is not exceeded at any time. Attach a lead seal to the pressure relief valve.
Prior to their first use, the safety facilities on the hydraulic installation must be checked by a professional/authorised monitoring body for their quality (CE mark etc.), suitability and proper functioning.
If any significant changes are made to the hydraulic installation, a new acceptance inspection is to be carried out in accordance with the relevant national safety provisions.
WARNING
Hot hydraulic oil squirting out
The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Hydraulic lines may spring a leak or burst. Hydraulic oil squirting out can lead to serious injury.
When attaching the hydraulic attachment do not lay any hydraulic lines through the carrier's cab.
Only use hydraulic lines which comply with the following quality requirements:
- For the function open and close
- Hydraulic hoses with 4 reinforcement steel wires according to DIN EN 856 4SH,
- Hydraulic pipes, seamless cold-drawn steel pipes according to DIN EN 10305
- For the function turn
- Hydraulic hoses with 2 steel plaitings according to DIN EN 853 2SN,
- Hydraulic pipes, seamless cold-drawn steel pipes according to DIN EN 10305.
Media/consumables, precautions
WARNING
Hot hydraulic oil under high pressure
Hydraulic oil will squirt out under high pressure if there is a leakage. The jet of oil might penetrate people's skin and cause permanent damage. Hot hydraulic oil can cause burns.
Never use your hands to find leaks.
Always keep your face away from a possible leak.
If hydraulic oil has penetrated your skin consult a doctor immediately.
WARNING
Hydraulic oil spills
Spilt hydraulic oil can make a floor slippery. If people slip they can be injured. Hydraulic oil is environmentally harmful and must not penetrate the ground or enter the water table or water supplies.
Make sure not to spill any hydraulic oil.
Immediately clean the floor if you have spilt hydraulic oil.
Observe all safety and environmental protection provisions when handling hydraulic oil.
WARNING
Skin infections/diseases due to oil and grease
Hydraulic oil and grease can cause rashes (or even eczema) if they come into contact with the skin.
Avoid all skin contact with hydraulic oil and grease.
Use a suitable skin protection product.
Always wear safety gloves when working with hydraulic oil or grease.
Immediately clean any skin that has been contaminated by oil or grease with water and soap.
Explosion and fire, precautions
DANGER
Explosion and fire
Explosions cause serious injury or death. Explosives being cut by the hydraulic concrete buster may lead to an explosion.
Never operate the hydraulic concrete buster in the direct vicinity of explosives.
Make sure that no explosives are hidden in the concrete.
Check gas line position plans of the complete construction area.
DANGER
Explosion and fire
Operating the hydraulic concrete buster may create sparks which ignite highly flammable gases. This may lead to fire or an explosion.
Never work in an environment with highly flammable substances.
Make sure that there are no hidden sources of gas in the work area.
Check gas line position plans of the complete construction area.
DANGER
Explosion and fire
Dust-rich air can form an explosive atmosphere which may ignite when operating the hydraulic concrete buster. This may lead to fire or an explosion
Never operate the hydraulic concrete buster in an explosion-hazard atmosphere.
Always provide sufficient ventilation when working in buildings or in a confined area.
WARNING
Risk of explosion
If the hydraulic attachment is equipped with HATCON explosion may occur when the contained lithium batteries are penetrated by pieces of steel or reinforcing bars.
Avoid impact of reinforcement, flying rocks or even explosives on HATCON.
Check the HATCON before operating.
Electrical shock, precautions
DANGER
Electrical shock
Any contact of the hydraulic attachment with electric circuits or other sources of electricity will lead to an electric shock, resulting in serious injury or death. The hydraulic attachment is not electrically insulated.
Never work in the vicinity of electric circuits or other sources of electricity.
Make sure that there are no hidden circuits in the work area.
Check wiring diagrams.
Falling stones, precautions
WARNING
Fragments flying around
Fragments of material which come loose while operating the hydraulic attachment may be flung away and can cause serious injury if people are hit by them. Small objects falling from a great height can also cause serious damage.
During hydraulic attachment operation the danger zone is considerably greater than during the excavation operation due to fragments of stone and pieces of steel flying around, and for this reason the danger zone must, depending on the type of material to be worked on, be enlarged correspondingly, or secured in a suitable manner through corresponding measures.
Secure the danger zone.
Stop the hydraulic attachment immediately if anyone enters the danger zone.
Close the windscreen and the side windows of the driver's cab.
Emissions, precautions
WARNING
Lung disease
Dust may be generated when operating the hydraulic attachment. If dust from rocks or silica dust, produced when operating the hydraulic attachment on rocks, concrete, asphalt or other such materials, is inhaled this may lead to silicosis (dust lungs, a severe lung disease). Silicosis is a chronic disease which may lead cancer and death.
Wear a suitable breathing mask.
Handling machines, precautions
WARNING
Narcotics, alcohol and drugs
Narcotics, alcohol and medicinal drugs make their users less alert and affect their ability to concentrate. Negligence and incorrectly assessing a situation can result in serious injury or death.
Never work on or with the hydraulic attachment when under the influence of narcotics, alcohol or drugs which affect your alertness.
Never allow other people who are under the influence of narcotics, alcohol or drugs which affect their alertness to work on or with the hydraulic attachment.
Changes to the hydraulic attachment, precautions
WARNING
Changes to the hydraulic attachment
Changes to the hydraulic attachment or the adapter plate may lead to serious injury.
Never carry out any changes to the hydraulic attachment or the adapter plate.
Only use original parts or accessories approved by Epiroc.
Modifications that entail new hazards may require a new procedure for assessing conformity.
Environmental pollution, precautions
NOTICE
Environmental pollution due to hydraulic oil
Hydraulic oil is permanently environmentally harmful. Escaped hydraulic oil will lead to groundwater and soil contamination. Organisms may die.
Collect any hydraulic oil which escapes to avoid environmental pollution. For minor volumes use an absorbing medium (in case of an emergency use soil). In case of major leakages contain the hydraulic oil. It must not drain off and penetrate the ground or enter the water table or water supplies.
Collect contaminated absorbing medium or soil in a watertight box/container and close it tight.
Contact an authorized waste management company.
Dispose of all contaminated material in accordance with the applicable environmental regulations.