The purpose of these manuals is to provide the calibration technician with the procedures essential for the promotion of proper machine operation for its intended purpose. The importance of proper usage cannot be overstressed. The calibration technician should have read, and be familiar with, the instruction manual supplied with the system.
All information in these manuals should be read and understood before any attempt is made to calibrate the machine.
Since the manufacturer has no direct control over machine application and operation, conformance with good safety practice in this area is the responsibility of the user and his operating personnel.
All procedures herein are based on the use of the system under proper operating conditions, with no deviations from the original design. Alteration and/or modification of the equipment are strictly forbidden without written approval from RaycoWylie Systems.
The i4300 & i4500 RaycoWylie Systems Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI) is to be regarded only as an aid to the operator. When the parameters are set correctly, the indicator will warn the crane operator of an approaching overload condition that could cause damage to equipment, property, and/or injury to the operator or site workers in the vicinity of the crane and its load. Prior to the calibration being completed the system will not provide correct warnings and it is essential that other means are used to establish safe use of the machine.
This system must never be used, under any circumstances, as a substitute for the good judgment of a crane operator when carrying out approved crane-operating procedures. Responsibility for the safe operation of the crane lies with the crane operator. The indicator equipment will not necessarily prevent crane damage due to overloading and related causes if not set properly.
Before operating a crane equipped with a RaycoWylie system RCI, the operator must carefully read the information in the i4300 or i4500 operator manual and the crane manufacturer operator’s manual. He must also be aware of all the federal, state and local safety standard and regulations applicable to his job. Correct functioning of the system depends upon routine daily inspection.
Any suspected faults or apparent damage should be immediately reported to the responsible authority before using the crane.