Main risks

• Falling of suspended elements due to inadequate fixings or overloading.
• Cuts and punctures when handling profiles and parts with sharp edges.
• Impacts or hand entrapment when fitting or tensioning components.
• Accidental drilling into hidden electrical cables or pipework.
• Falls from ladders or scaffolds during work at height.
• Inhalation of dust and exposure to noise when cutting or drilling.
• Corrosion in damp environments that weakens anchors and joints.
• System deformation due to the use of damaged or incompatible parts.

Safe use

• Check that the accessory is suitable for the type of partition or ceiling and for the substrate (concrete, brick, timber, etc.).
• Verify the load capacity specified by the system manufacturer and do not exceed it; distribute the loads and use the intended number of anchors.
• Locate concealed services in advance with a detector and isolate the power when necessary.
• Use appropriate PPE: cut-resistant gloves, eye protection, hard hat, safety footwear and a dust mask when drilling or cutting; hearing protection if applicable.
• Secure ladders and platforms; maintain three points of contact and do not work at height without suitable guardrails or restraint.
• Do not remain beneath suspended elements until all fixings are completed and verified.
• Handle long profiles and parts with two people when necessary to avoid impacts and twisting.
• Remove burrs and sharp edges before assembly; use tools in good condition and compatible screwdriver bits.
• Tighten the fixings without deforming the profiles; replace screws or plugs that do not grip correctly.
• In damp or condensate-prone areas, select components suitable for the environment and protect cut edges against corrosion.
• Before closing the partition or ceiling, verify alignment, level, fastening tightness and continuity of the hangers.

Storage and maintenance

• Store the accessories in a dry, ventilated place, away from sources of moisture and splashes.
• Stack profiles horizontally on continuous, level supports to avoid buckling or deformation.
• Keep fasteners and anchors in their closed packaging; avoid contact with water or chemicals.
• Do not drag parts along the floor; handle them carefully to avoid bending them or damaging threads and heads.
• Inspect before installing: discard items that are rusted, bent, have damaged threads or cracks.
• In suspended ceilings and partitions that support loads, perform periodic inspections of hangers, tensioners and anchors; replace any part with looseness or corrosion.
• Clean dust and debris that may interfere with joints and supports.
• Store by sizes and types to avoid mixing and loss of small parts.

Restrictions on use

• Do not use these accessories for purposes other than the installation of partitions and ceilings as intended by the system.
• Avoid mixing components from different systems or brands unless their compatibility is expressly indicated.
• Do not modify, drill or bend parts outside the areas provided for by the system design.
• Do not suspend luminaires, equipment, services or other loads from a ceiling or partition without proper calculation and specific fixings.
• Do not use outdoors or in aggressive environments (marine, swimming pools, chemical) if the product is not designed for it.
• Do not reuse anchors or screws that have lost their grip; always replace damaged ones.
• Do not install if components are missing, if the substrate is fragile or degraded; address the substrate condition first.
• Work at height must be carried out and supervised by competent persons with appropriate equipment.
• Keep all parts and tools out of the reach of children and people unfamiliar with their use.