AS60.80-B-0002-01A | Risk of death caused by improper lifting of cab. Risk of injury caused by body parts being trapped and crushed when lowering cab | Utilize only appropriate lifting equipment. Always check making sure the supports utilized are safe. Never should one circulate or remain under the cab when suspended. |
Life at risk in case of a falling cab or during lifting.
If inappropriate equipment is being utilized, there is the danger of their collapse by overloading.
If the lifting equipment is not properly installed, there is the risk of the cab becoming unbalanced and slipping.
Precautions:
To lift the cab from the chassis and placing it on the aligning table, it is recommended only to utilize appropriate equipment.
Lifting equipment is to be operated only by qualified personnel and acquainted with the equipment. If the cab is suspended by a rolling bridge, the operator needs to be authorized to operate this equipment.
To suspend the cab:
Utilize suitable lifting device.
Fastening at cab rear: Center the device's lifting support and fasten the lock-pins in the orifices of the rear wall. If hooks are utilized, fasten them in the oblong holes on the cab's flooring cross members.
Fastening at front: Vehicles fitted with advanced cab, open the front end cover and fasten the lock-pins in the front wall holes.
Vehicles fitted with semi-advanced cab, fasten the kooks in the oblong holes located in the cabs lower structure cross members.
Risk of pinching and/or crushing during cab return.
In the cabs back-tilting operation on the chassis or for storage, there is also the danger of having hands and arms trapped and crushed. Always draw the helpers attention to the dangers they are being exposed to.
Procedures to prevent risks:
In the cab storage operation take preventive measures so it remains safely supported and on suitable stands presenting enough safety.
Guide the cab during the lowering so hands and arms stay away from the supporting area.