Service Booklet, HMF Loader Cranes

Service Booklet,
HMF Loader Cranes
HMF Z010170

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Contents Page

In General .............................................................................................................................. 2
The importance of the Service Booklet .................................................................................. 2
Pre-delivery inspection .......................................................................................................... 2
Service overhauls and safety inspections.............................................................................. 3
Service intervals .................................................................................................................... 3

Pre-delivery inspection and handing over the crane ............................................................ 4

Handing over the crane to second owner .............................................................................. 5
Handing over the crane to third owner................................................................................... 6

Service overhauls and safety inspections ............................................................................. 7

3-month inspection ................................................................................................................ 8
First annual service overhaul and safety inspection .............................................................. 8
Second annual service overhaul and safety inspection ......................................................... 9
Third annual service overhaul and safety inspection ............................................................. 9
Annual service overhauls and safety inspections ................................................................ 10

Recommended oils and lubricants ....................................................................................... 13

Table 1. Hydraulic oil, mineral ............................................................................................. 13
Table 2. Hydraulic oil, biodegradable .................................................................................. 13
Table 3. Gear oil, mineral oil based ..................................................................................... 13
Table 4. Grease, mineral oil based and biodegradable ....................................................... 14

Recommended filtration ........................................................................................................ 14

Table 5. Filters ..................................................................................................................... 14

Guarantee conditions, HMF cranes ...................................................................................... 15

General guarantee ............................................................................................................... 15
Guarantee, main components ............................................................................................. 15
Guarantee, electronic components ...................................................................................... 15
Guarantee on crane accessories ......................................................................................... 16
Guarantee for spare parts mounted on cranes for which the guarantee period has expired16
Guarantee in general ........................................................................................................... 16
Exceptions to the guarantee ................................................................................................ 17

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Preface

Dear customer,
As the owner of an HMF crane you have acquired a product which both you and your employees will
benefit from for many years. We would like to point out that it is important to observe the instructions
mentioned in this Service Booklet and the Instruction Manual that came with the crane. This is how to make
sure you take full advantage of the performance of the crane and obtain maximum safety when using it.

In General

HMF co-operates with a large network of HMF partners that have skilled workshop staff and that are using
modern tools, workshop equipment as well as HMF's specially developed electronic service terminal and
PC software.
All HMF partners work according to guidelines elaborated and tested by HMF's factory. These include the
necessary service instructions, which ensure that the required servicing is carried out at the right time. This
will ensure the value of the crane as well as its performance and operational safety.

As a condition for using the right of complaints during the entire ordinary and extended guarantee period in
relation to HMF’s guarantee system, we draw your attention to the following points:
- At an authorized HMF service point a pre-delivery inspection, a 3-month inspection and the first three
annual service overhauls and safety inspections must be carried out according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety Inspections". This must be confirmed by means of company
stamp, date and signature in the Service Booklet.
- When replacing filter cartridges in high-pressure filters, return filters and air filters at all of the above-
mentioned service overhauls, only use original HMF filters.
- At the delivery of the crane as well as the following service overhauls and safety inspections, only use
hydraulic oil and lubricating grease in accordance with HMF's quality regulations and specifications.

The observance of the above-mentioned guidelines must be documented when filling in and signing the
relevant tables in this Service Booklet, and a copy of them must be sent to the HMF importer.

With regards to the best possible personnel and operational safety when using the crane, we recommend
that you continue the service overhauls and safety inspections with the authorized HMF service point, also
after expiry of the guarantee period.

The importance of the Service Booklet

In the Service Booklet is stated the confirmed date of delivery of the crane to the customer and thereby the
starting date for the guarantee period covering the crane.
From the Service Booklet it appears when the crane is due for service overhauls and safety inspections, as
well as which work is going to be carried out. The Service Booklet contains the necessary and signed
documentation for the service overhauls and safety inspections carried out.
The Service Booklet should be kept inside the vehicle so that it is available at any visit to a service point.
Should the crane be sold, please pass on the Service Booklet to the new owner.

Pre-delivery inspection

Before delivery of the vehicle and crane, a pre-delivery inspection has been carried out according to the
guidelines of the factory that comply with the regulations in the EN 12999 concerning functional test, load
test, stability test and noise emission test.

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Service overhauls and safety inspections

Apart from the pre-delivery inspection, which is carried out before delivering the crane, there has to be
carried out:
- 3-month inspection
- Annual service overhauls and safety inspections

Please note: In certain countries the annual service overhauls are statutory, and the necessary
documentation related to these must be inserted in the crane journal.

Service intervals

Three-month inspection:
Must be carried out 3 months after the date of delivery of the crane to the customer or after 200 hours of
service - whatever occurs first.

Annual service overhauls and safety inspections:

Must be carried out 12 months after the date of delivery of the crane to the customer and then for every 12
months.

The time for the next service overhaul is stated in the check fields in the present Service Booklet. The
above stated intervals for service overhauls and safety inspections apply for normal working conditions and
are only indicative.

The service intervals are based on normal use of a truck-mounted crane, i.e. loading and unloading of the
body of the truck as well as a one-shift operation of max. 8 hours per day in a 5-day week.
A running time of 1000 hours per year is regarded as being average for the crane.

In case of difficult working conditions, more frequent service overhauls are required than the service
intervals stated. This is agreed upon with the works manager at the HMF partner.

Upon requirement, the service point can activate an indication function so that the controller of the
operating system indicates at each start-up, when it is time for service.

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Pre-delivery inspection and handing over the crane

Information and documentation concerning delivery of the crane

Owner Company
Name
Address
Phone number
Crane Type
Serial number
Crane application
Hook application □ Grab application □
Clamshell bucket □
Type of grab
Size …………………litre

Poly grab □ Size …………………litre

HMF Company name
partner
Works manager
Phone number
Date and year for pre-
delivery
inspection
The crane has been checked Company stamp and signature:
and tested according to
HMF's check list "Report,
Service Overhauls and
Safety Inspections".

Confirmation of handing over the crane

HMF
partner
The crane operator has been
instructed in operation of the Yes □ No □
crane
Instruction manuals and the
Service Booklet have been Yes □ No □
handed over to the customer
Delivery date and year
Time for three-month
inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..
Owner Date
Signature

A copy of this page must be sent to the HMF importer as documentation for the date of delivery of the
crane to the customer and thereby the starting date for the guarantee period covering the crane.

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Handing over the crane to second owner

Information and documentation concerning delivery of the crane

Second Company
owner
Name
Address
Phone number
Crane Type
Serial number
Crane application
Hook application □ Grab application □
Clamshell bucket □
Type of grab
Size …………………litre

Poly grab □ Size …………………litre

HMF Company name
partner
Works manager
Phone number
Date and year for pre-
delivery
inspection
The crane has been checked Company stamp and signature:
and tested according to
HMF's check list "Report,
Service Overhauls and
Safety Inspections".

Confirmation of handing over the crane

HMF
partner
The crane operator has been
instructed in operation of the Yes □ No □
crane
Instruction manuals and the
Service Booklet have been Yes □ No □
handed over to the customer
Delivery date and year
Second Date
owner
Signature

A copy of this page must be sent to the HMF importer as documentation for the date of delivery of the
crane to the second owner.

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Handing over the crane to third owner

Information and documentation concerning delivery of the crane

Third Company
owner
Name
Address
Phone number
Crane Type
Serial number
Crane application
Hook application □ Grab application □
Clamshell bucket □
Type of grab
Size …………………litre

Poly grab □ Size …………………litre

HMF Company name
partner
Works manager
Phone number
Date and year for pre-
delivery
inspection
The crane has been checked Company stamp and signature:
and tested according to
HMF's check list "Report,
Service Overhauls and
Safety Inspections".

Confirmation of handing over the crane

HMF
partner
The crane operator has been
instructed in operation of the Yes □ No □
crane
Instruction manuals and the
Service Booklet have been Yes □ No □
handed over to the customer
Delivery date and year
Third Date
owner
Signature

A copy of this page must be sent to the HMF importer as documentation for the date of delivery of the
crane to the third owner.

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Service overhauls and safety inspections

In the table below is stated which type of general work is being carried out during the service overhauls and
safety inspections. The overhauls are carried out by the HMF partner according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety Inspections". After each overhaul, the ticked off and signed report
must be inserted in the crane journal.

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Work Annual
months
Check of hydraulic and gear oil level √
Analysis/possible replacement of hydraulic oil and gear oil √
Replacement of high-pressure, return and air filters √ √
Oil lubrication of mechanical connections √ √
Greasing of crane and optional extras √ √
Checking of painting of crane and optional extras √ √
Checking of lifting capacity diagrams, type plate, other labels and symbols √ √
Rust protection of components where corrosion starts to become visible √ √
Checking of tightening of mounting bolts between crane and vehicle √ √
Checking of bolts between the main components and their locking devices √ √
Checking/tightening of all bolt connections of the crane √ √
Checking/tightening of pipe and hose connections √ √
Checking of hooks and lifting equipment √ √
Checking of stops for extensible beams and the functioning of the stabilizer safety √ √
locks
Functional testing of swing-up stabilizer legs, stabilizer locks and safety devices √ √
Checking of bearings, bush bearings and slide blocks √
Checking for damage to the crane components and cylinder piston rods √ √
Checking of components for cracks or deformations √
Check of whether hydraulic pipes and hoses are in good condition √ √
Checking of hose routing in the extreme positions of the jib extensions √ √
Bleeding of the hydraulic system √ √
Checking of pressure setting and sealing of control and load-holding valves √ √
Leakage control of the hydraulic system √ √
Checking of controllers, junction boxes, electric cables, wire connections and plugs √ √
Testing and checking of the safety system and the stop button of the crane √ √

Examination of registering of data in the controller of the safety system √ √

Load test of the crane √ √
Stability test of the vehicle √
Reactivation of indication function for next service overhaul (upon requirement) √ √
Completing of service documentation by stating next date for service overhaul √ √

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3-month inspection

Service documentation for three-month inspection

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for first annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..
Please note: A copy of this service documentation must be sent to the HMF importer as
documentation for the 3-month inspection being carried out.

First annual service overhaul and safety inspection

Service documentation for first annual service overhaul and safety inspection

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for second annual service

overhaul and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..
Please note: A copy of this service documentation must be sent to the HMF importer as
documentation for the first annual service overhaul and safety inspection being carried out.

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Second annual service overhaul and safety inspection

Service documentation for second annual service overhaul and safety inspection

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for third annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..
Please note: A copy of this service documentation must be sent to the HMF importer as
documentation for the second annual service overhaul and safety inspection being carried out.

Third annual service overhaul and safety inspection

Service documentation for third annual service overhaul and safety inspection

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for next annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..
Please note: A copy of this service documentation must be sent to the HMF importer as
documentation for the third annual service overhaul and safety inspection being carried out.

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Annual service overhauls and safety inspections

Service documentation for annual overhauls and safety inspections

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for next annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..

Service documentation for annual overhauls and safety inspections

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for next annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..

Service documentation for annual overhauls and safety inspections

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for next annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..

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Annual service overhauls and safety inspections

Service documentation for annual overhauls and safety inspections

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for next annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..

Service documentation for annual overhauls and safety inspections

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for next annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..

Service documentation for annual overhauls and safety inspections

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for next annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..

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Annual service overhauls and safety inspections

Service documentation for annual overhauls and safety inspections

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for next annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..

Service documentation for annual overhauls and safety inspections

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for next annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..

Service documentation for annual overhauls and safety inspections

Date and year for the service overhaul

and safety inspection
The crane has been checked and HMF partner's stamp and signature:
tested according to HMF's check list
"Report, Service Overhauls and Safety
Inspections".

Time for next annual service overhaul

and safety inspection
(See service intervals) Month…………….. Year…………..

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Recommended oils and lubricants

The below tables indicate specifications for oils and lubricants for HMF cranes, as well as where to use
them.

Recommendation of oils and

Mineral oil based Biodegradable
lubricants
Hydraulic system Table 1 Table 2
Winch and slewing Planetary gear Table 3 -
gear Bearings Table 4 - WR Table 4 - Bio
Extensions Table 4 - WR Table 4 - Bio
Slewing system, rack Table 4 - WR Table 4 - Bio
Slewing system, turntable Table 4 - WR Table 4 - Bio
Greasing in general Table 4 - MP Table 4 - Bio

Table 1. Hydraulic oil, mineral

Temperature area
Specification
Hot/cold Arctic
Temperature interval* ÷30 °C - +80 °C ÷40 °C - +70 °C
Quality specifications DIN 51524 - Part 3 ISO 11158
Type HVLP HV
Viscosity - ISO VG class 32 32
Viscosity index, minimum 182 300
Pour point, maximum ÷39 °C ÷50 °C
FZG load level, minimum 11 -
Example of product Q8 Handel 32** Q8 Hindemith LT
* Indicates minimum starting temperature and maximum operating temperature of the
hydraulic oil
** The standard mineral oil type with which the crane is supplied from HMF's factory

Table 2. Hydraulic oil, biodegradable

Temperature area
Specification
Hot/cold Arctic
Temperature interval* ÷20 °C - +70 °C ÷ 35 °C - +55 °C
Quality specifications ISO 15380 ISO 15380
Type HEES HEES
Biodegradability - OECD 301B > 60% > 60%
Viscosity - ISO VG class 46 22
Viscosity index, minimum 160 160
Pour point, maximum ÷40 °C ÷50 °C
FZG load level, minimum 11 10
Example of product Q8 Holbein Bio Plus** Q8 Holbein LT 22
* Indicates minimum starting temperature and maximum operating temperature of the
hydraulic oil
** The standard bio-degradable oil type with which the crane is supplied from HMF's factory

Table 3. Gear oil, mineral oil based

Specification EP
Quality specifications API GL-4, GL-5
Viscosity - SAE 80W - 90
Example of product Q8 T 55 80W-90

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Table 4. Grease, mineral oil based and biodegradable

Mineral oil based Mineral oil based Biodegradable
Specification
MP WR Bio
Type - consistency EP - NLGI 2 EP - NLGI 2 EP - NLGI 2
Type of soap* Li-Li/Cal-Cal Li-Li/Cal-Cal Li-Li/Cal-Cal
Quality specifications DIN 51502 DIN 51502 DIN 51502
Designation, DIN KP 2 K-30 KP 2 K-20 KPE 2 N-30
Basic oil viscosity, minimum 150 800 200
Example of product Q8 Rembrandt EP 2 Q8 Ruysdal WR Q8 Renoir
* Grease based on lithium, lithium/calcium or calcium may be used when the other specifications have been
complied with.
Please note! Grease containing molybdenum disulphide or added graphite must not be used.

Recommended filtration
The below table, indicates specifications for high pressure, return and air filters on HMF cranes. The
capacity of the filters has been adapted to the individual crane models.

Table 5. Filters
High-pressure
Specification Return filters Air filters
filters
Filter material - ISO 2943 compatible Glass fibre Glass fibre Glass fibre
Filtration type Absolute Absolute Absolute
Filtration rating 10 µm 10 µm 3 µm
Retention rate at Beta-value 99,5 %, Beta > 200 99,5 %, Beta > 200 99,5 %, Beta > 200
Contamination retention capacity* for No. 49402 - 32.7 g No. 49406 - 34.1 g
-
size of filter indicated by HMF part No. 49412 - 16.6 g No. 49409 - 67.6 g
number:
Pressure drop which the filter must be
> 20 bar > 20 bar -
able to resist
Opening pressure of the bypass valve 7 bar 3 bar -
Fatigue test according to ISO 3724 ISO 3724 -
*The contamination retention capacity is expressed in grams test dust ISO MTD at a given differential pressure.
For high-pressure filters at a differential pressure of 5 bar and for return filters at 2 bar.

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Guarantee conditions, HMF cranes

HMF grants guarantee only for the crane delivered, i.e. excluding installation/mounting.
If material defects or manufacturing faults should appear within the guarantee period, the costs of these will
be compensated for up to 3 years according to the below-mentioned guarantee conditions.

General guarantee

Guarantee period:
HMF grants a one-year general guarantee on cranes counting from the date of delivery to the end
customer.
The guarantee period is limited to a maximum of 16 months from the date of shipment of the crane from
HMF to the date upon which HMF Technical Service Department receives the defective component.

Spare parts:
If a component is replaced within the guarantee period of 12 months, the guarantee for the new component
(spare part) is the rest of the general 12 months guarantee period for the crane.

Extent of compensation:
In case of faults on original components and spare parts within the guarantee period, HMF compensates
the component as well as the labour costs in connection with the replacement. Labour costs are
compensated according to the approved time consumption as specified by HMF.

Guarantee, main components

Guarantee period:
For main components - defined as base, stabilizer beams, column, main boom, jib and jib extensions - 36
months of guarantee is granted counting from the date of delivery to the end customer:
- regarding cranes for hook application
- regarding cranes for grab application work with a max. size of clamshell bucket specified by HMF
- regarding cranes designed for working with poly grab and with the max. size of poly grab specified by
HMF.

Please note: The guarantee period is limited to a maximum of 40 months from the date of shipment of the
crane from HMF to the date upon which HMF Technical Service Department receives the defective
component.

The extended guarantee for main components only applies to cranes which, from the factory, have been
mounted with safety systems in accordance with the European standards and directives.

Spare parts:
If a component is replaced within the guarantee period of 36 months, the guarantee period for the new
component (spare part) is the rest of the 36 months guarantee period as for the original component.

Extent of compensation:
In case of faults on original components and spare parts within the guarantee period, HMF compensates
the component as well as the labour costs in connection with the replacement. Labour costs are
compensated according to the approved time consumption as specified by HMF.

Guarantee, electronic components

Guarantee period:
A 24 months guarantee is granted for electronic components - defined as RCL controllers, PVE electric
activations and components which are part of radio remote control systems. However, only the standard
guarantee of 12 months is granted for batteries.
Please note: The guarantee period is limited to a maximum of 28 months from the date of shipment of the
crane from HMF to the date upon which HMF Technical Service Department receives the defective
component.

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Spare parts:
If a component is replaced within the guarantee period of 24 months, the guarantee period for the new
component (spare part) is the rest of the 24 months guarantee period as for the original component.

Extent of compensation:
In case of faults on electronic parts (original and spare parts), HMF compensates the component as well as
the labour costs in connection with the replacement. Labour costs are compensated according to the
approved time consumption as specified by HMF.

Guarantee on crane accessories

12 months of guarantee, counting from the delivery date to the customer, is granted on crane accessories
(for example grab, rotator or other lifting equipment, hydraulic pump etc.) which were supplied with the
crane.
The guarantee period is limited to a maximum of 16 months from the date of shipment from HMF to the
date upon which HMF Technical Service Department receives the defective component.

Guarantee for spare parts mounted on cranes for which the guarantee period has expired

Guarantee period:
12 months of guarantee counting from the invoice date, is granted for HMF spare parts - delivered for
cranes on which the guarantee has expired - which were bought and paid for by the customer and which
were mounted by an authorized HMF service point.

Extent of compensation:
In case of faults on HMF spare parts in the above-mentioned guarantee period, only the component and
not the labour cost in connection with the replacement is compensated.

Guarantee in general

1. Guarantee claims can only be advanced in case of functional failures which have been caused by
material defects or manufacturing faults within the present guarantee conditions.

2. Guarantee claims in accordance with the present guarantee conditions must be presented to HMF or
one of their representatives immediately after an error has been - or should, by reasonable care, have
been - found.

3. The guarantee period is based on normal use of a truck-mounted crane, i.e. loading and unloading of
the body of the truck as well as a one-shift operation of max. 8 hours per day in a 5-day week.
A running time of 1000 hours per year is regarded as being average for the crane.
If these conditions are exceeded, the guarantee period is limited accordingly.

4. Costs concerning errors which were caused by the buyer's incorrect treatment of the crane or the
buyer's failure to bring the crane to the prescribed service overhauls are paid by the buyer.

5. At the making of any guarantee claim in accordance with the present guarantee conditions, the buyer
must present a complete service booklet which shows that HMF's recommended service overhauls
have been attended to.

6. Costs in connection with the repair of natural wear and tear as well as damage caused by overloading,
non-expert use or unacceptable changes to the crane are paid by the buyer.

7. In case of guarantee claims concerning errors in material or manufacturing, HMF may at any time
choose to replace or repair the defective component(s) on the crane. HMF retains ownership of the
replaced parts.
8. During service overhauls and safety inspections and in case of cause analysis concerning damage to
the crane, HMF reserves the right to all relevant information in relation to crane operation - including
data from the electronic surveillance system.

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Exceptions to the guarantee

The liability to pay damages in accordance with the present guarantee conditions does, however, not apply
to damage caused or worsened by:

1. Lack of compliance with requirements to current maintenance, service overhauls and repairs according
to the recommendations in the Service Booklet.

2. The buyer having knowledge of errors but not having them remedied in an authorized HMF service
point within reasonable time.

3. Poor workmanship or insufficient work done by an unauthorized service technician.

4. Use of unoriginal HMF spare parts and/or use of used spare parts in connection with former repair
work.

5. The fact that the crane has been operating with a hydraulic pressure which was too high or an oil flow
from the pump which was too high compared to the one recommended by HMF, or the fact that the
safety system of the crane has been deactivated or has not been functioning actively.

6. Normal wear, non-expert use, inappropriate mounting, faulty repair, inappropriate or wrong operation,
overloading, unsuitable lubricants, oils and oil filters, mounting on an unsuitable vehicle, accident, poor
maintenance or external influences.

Guarantee work is only to be carried out in an authorized HMF service point, and only original HMF spare
parts may be used. The use of unoriginal parts will cause any guarantee claim to be rejected.

HMF does not assume any guarantee liabilities in connection with the mounting of the crane, changes or
modifications to the crane structure made after delivery.

The guarantee does not include hydraulic oil, grease, fuel and filter cartridges etc. Furthermore, all wearing
parts such as hydraulic hoses and slide blocks are excluded from the guarantee unless there are material
defects or mounting errors.
Additional costs such as environmental fee, workshop materials etc. are not compensated.

HMF rejects any claim for damages concerning corrosion damage which was caused by rough cleaning
using high-pressure rinsing or contact with aggressive media such as salt or cement, or in case of marine
use inappropriate for the crane. This also goes for corrosion damage on the crane, if the vehicle is used for
winter services using dry or wet salt.

Corrosion damage on cylinder piston rods which have not had their surface protected regularly with
protective oil, are not compensated.

Claims for damages based on any kind of consequential costs such as standstill of crane and vehicle, lost
earnings, transport, rent of a replacement crane and others as well as possible damage or accidents
caused by the HMF product are not recognised.
Transport charges, travelling expenses and accommodation expenses as well as possible overtime-
payment in connection with guarantee work are not compensated by HMF.

If the sealing of the hydraulic valves is defective or if the seals do not have identification codes approved by
HMF, guarantee claims will be rejected. The sealing of the hydraulic valves is only to be removed and
renewed by authorized HMF service points.

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Rev.: 06-14 HMF Technical Service Department