Bromma Group Manual

DO NOT unlock the spreader while a container is suspended in

the air. It could cause personnel injury or property damage.

Maintain adjustment of all electrical and hydraulic components.

Inspect the spreader for damage daily.

Care must be taken when performing any maintenance inside the

spreader frame. It must be carried out under extreme caution and
by personnel familiar with risks related to spreader function and
movements.
Serious injury by crushing can occur.

Contact Bromma Conquip AB before doing any repair work on

the spreader apart from replacing normal wear parts.

DO NOT walk or stand beneath the spreader bar during opera-

tion.

DO NOT attempt to lift a container that is not level (+/- 5°).

DO NOT crawl beneath a spreader bar for maintenance, repair

or adjustment. Never put any body extremity beneath the
spreader bar.

NEVER STAND BENEATH A SUSPENDED LOAD.

DO NOT attempt to restrain the movement of a container,

whether laden or empty, by hand or by tagline.

DO NOT stand between a container and any construction that

many prevent your movement to safety. A definite hazard exists
that could cause serious injury or death by being crushed between
the container and an obstruction (such as a building or another
container).

RISK OF CRUSHING. The STS 45 spreader has a risk of

crushing between the movable twin units. (Separating twinlift
spreaders only)

RISK OF INSTABILITY. The STS45 spreader has the ability

to move the center of gravity point of the 20’ containers outwards
possibly causing instability. This can create instability and extra
load on the crane ropes and should be thoroughly checked prior
to operation. This situation is particularly severe when lifting
loaded and empty containers at the same time. Due to the risk of

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