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FORCE-LIFT

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Inspection intervals 

Inspection period 

Scope of test/inspection 

Inspector 

Prior to initial start-up 

Visual inspection and 
functional test 

Qualified person

1

 

As needed³ 

Visual inspection and 
functional test of vacuum 
generator. Check for defective 
bearings, worn coupling, 
seized rotor blades. 

Qualified person

1

 

Daily 

Visual inspection and 
functional test  

(This includes, e.g., 
deformations, cracks, breaks, 
wear) 

Competent person

2

 

Daily 

Visual inspection of lift tube 
and vacuum supply for 
damage 

Competent person

2

 

Weekly to monthly

4

 

Visual inspection of lift tube 
and vacuum supply for 
damage 

Qualified person

1

 

Monthly 

Visual inspection of the energy 
chains and power lines 

Qualified person

1

 

At least every 6 months 

Functional check of corrosion 
prevention 

Competent person

2

 

At least once a year  

More often when operated 
under conditions that may 
cause damage (e.g. heat) 

 

Visual inspection and 
functional test 

Qualified person

1

 

Check/ test after  

-  exceptional occurrences 

(e.g. accidents, changes 
to the machine, natural 
events, prolonged period 
of non-use) 

-  Repair work 

Depending on the type and 
scope of the damage, the 
occurrence or repair. 

Qualified person

1

 

Summary of Contents for FORCE-LIFT

Page 1: ... 2021 Built in 2022 Application For the horizontal transport of airtight an porous materials Load capacity up to 75kg depending on the configuration Carefully read and observe the instruction manual Keep the manual readily available for future reference INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...systems without the written consent of AERO LIFT Vakuumtechnik GmbH Noncompliance will result in seeking damages to cover losses The vacuum lifter complies with CE guidelines in accordance with the applicable regulations and directives The applied standards and guidelines are listed in the declaration of conformity Copyright AERO LIFT Vakuumtechnik GmbH AERO LIFT Vakuumtechnik GmbH Turmstraße 1 D ...

Page 3: ...s 13 Safety devices 14 Components 15 Suction feet options 16 3 Installation 19 Installing the vacuum lifter 19 Electrical connection 20 4 Handling and operation 21 Transporting the product with the vacuum tube lifter 21 Fastening changing the suction foot 23 5 Options spare and wear parts 25 Replacement seal 25 Further spare parts 26 AERO LIFT Service 26 6 Maintenance inspection and repairs 27 Ins...

Page 4: ...vention VUSS Vacuum Unit Sensing System Flow valves integrated in the suction feet which turn on and off automatically AL AERO LIFT Type label and nomenclature The machine number year of manufacture and model designation are are given on the type label for identification We ask you to provide this information in a service case The type label is attached to the rear of the control head It is struct...

Page 5: ...zard Categorization Warnings DANGER Indicates an immediate or impending danger If appropriate measures are not taken it will lead to serious injury or death WARNING Warns of a potentially dangerous situation If appropriate measures are not taken it may lead to serious injury or death CAUTION Warns of a potentially dangerous situation If appropriate measures are not taken it may lead to minor or mo...

Page 6: ...pended load Warns of serious injuries due to crushing of limbs Warns of falling objects Bid signs Instructs personnel to unplug the power cord Instructs personnel to wear protective shoes Instructs personnel to wear protective clothing Instructs personnel to wear protective gloves ...

Page 7: ...s during transport of the machine or machine parts and during operation Risk when moving loads Do NOT stand under suspended loads and do not climb on suspended loads Use suitable lifting gear and load handling attachments that are approved for transport and the weight Wear personal protective equipment Move goods carefully and pick up load at its center of gravity Persons may NOT stay in the trans...

Page 8: ...being transported when manually turning and swivelling of the suction foot Exercise caution when swivelling and turning the suction foot When swivelling keep the one hand on the control head and the other hand on the product being transported Always wear personal protective equipment when working on or with the machine WARNING Danger of being drawn in Risk of injury from being drawing in caught or...

Page 9: ...onnel The personnel must fulfill the following conditions The personnel must have sufficient technical knowledge for safe and professional handling of the machine as a result of their professional training work experience and up to date professional activities The personnel have been instructed and briefed in the operation The entrusted personnel must have read and understood the operating instruc...

Page 10: ...Control head and suction feet as well as vacuum lift tube can be swivelled using swivel joints the suction foot can be swivelled up to 90 At the time the FORCE LIFT vacuum lifter was placed on the market it is designed suited for the following variations of suction feet Adaptable double rectangular suction foot for transport goods surfaces that are not inherently stable with flexible bearing syste...

Page 11: ...peration by untrained personnel 2 Structure and function Technical specifications Operating data Nominal size Unit Own weight of control head 2 3 kg Working load maximum 75 kg Possible goods to be transported Boxes sacks buckets canisters drums etc Lift tube diameter 100 120 160 mm Max number of load cycles 20 000 Ambient temperature operation 5 to 45 C Ambient temperature storage 15 to 25 C Rel a...

Page 12: ...e suction foot 4 If the suction foot is placed on the product to be transported e g a cardboard box the device attaches itself The external air which previously streamed in through the suction foot is decreased or stops completely which in turn increases the vacuum in the entire system With the rapidly increasing vacuum the previously untensioned lift tube starts to tighten A spring is integrated ...

Page 13: ...nge the suction foot in seconds The suction foot can also be swivelled manually by 90 There is also a 360 rotating function for turning the product being transported This allows the product to be rotated continuously Operator controls 1 Quick release button 2 Automatic unlock and suspend function 3 Regulating screw for transport goods 4 Lock mechanism quick change coupling 5 360 rotating function ...

Page 14: ...oxes can be easily stacked for instance Vacuum pump or blower is switched on and off using the power switch not shown Optionally the vacuum generators can be switched on and off via a remote control Safety devices The release button 1 is protected against inadvertent actuation as a result of its position the required actuation force and the length of actuation The spring return unlock button 2 mus...

Page 15: ... 2 and an upstream vacuum filter 3 It is switched on and off using a power switch not shown The selection of the pump depends on the application Pumps from 40 to 80 m h can be used See further applicable documents Vacuum blower 1 Vacuum blower The vacuum for the vacuum lifter is generated using the vacuum blower 1 The powerful blower can be switched on and off using the power switch or a radio con...

Page 16: ...cuum supply stops or the blower fails it sinks slowly downward with the product to be transported Suction feet options Double rectangular suction foot 1 Cardboard suction foot 2 Suction plate 3 Adjustment of suction foot The card board suction food is an adjustable double rectangular suction foot for transport goods surfaces that are not inherently stable It is mounted so that it can tilt and is s...

Page 17: ... design of the seal ensures an airtight seal with the surface of the product to be transported Bag suction foot 1 Basic housing 2 Seal The bag suction foot is designed for handling bags and similar transport goods that are not inherently stable and which do not have smooth surfaces The bag suction foot consists of a basic housing 1 and the circumferential seal 2 The sponge like design of the lower...

Page 18: ... max 50kg at 50 max 75kg bei 60 Round suction food Ø210R 3089973 max 40kg at 60 max 60kg at 60 max 60kg at 60 max 60kg at 60 Round suction food Ø270R 3089972 max 40kg at 60 max 60kg at 60 max 60kg at 60 max 60kg at 60 max 75kg at 60 Barrel suction food Ø180T 3090113 max 40kg at 60 max 60kg at 60 max 60kg at 60 max 60kg at 60 Barrel suction food Ø220 3090109 max 40kg at 60 max 60kg at 60 max 60kg a...

Page 19: ...with the seal facing down can damage the seals Unpack components of the vacuum lifter If necessary mount on the crane to be used Secure the vacuum lifter at the ends of the crossbeam with safety screws spring retaining pins or locking pins Attach the vacuum supply line to the used crane or jib and connect to the vacuum pump or blower via the filter unit Do not yet connect the vacuum pump blower to...

Page 20: ... vacuum lifter Use sound insulation if necessary See further applicable documents Vacuum lifter was mounted NOTE Vacuum pump blower For the start up of the vacuum pump or blower observe the information provided in the further applicable documents Electrical connection NOTE Vacuum blower When using an vacuum blower as a vacuum generator the electrical fuse protection must be a C16 fuse ...

Page 21: ...rsonal protective equipment when working on or with the device NOTE Aligning the vacuum lifter Lift tube and control head are mounted so that they can rotate This means that the vacuum lifter can be rotated to the desired position If the vacuum lifter is to be mounted on a pillar mounted slewing crane it is necessary to observe its working radius and reach NOTE Daily functional check Check the lif...

Page 22: ...ct to be transported 7 and lower 6 Suction foot 7 Product to be transported Position the suction foot 6 centrally on the surface of the product to be transported Pivot at the joint if necessary 6 Suction foot When using the box lifter adjust the suction foot 6 to the width of the product to be transported by adjusting the two suction plates After moving the suction plates the retaining screws are ...

Page 23: ...se button 1 in order to release the product being transported 7 from the vacuum lifter The product to be transported was transported using the vacuum tube lifter Fastening changing the suction foot WARNING Moving parts Crushing of fingers hands when moving or adjusting the position of the suction plates during maintenance mounting or operation may lead to injuries Do NOT touch or reach between ind...

Page 24: ... change coupling 3 clockwise remove the suction foot 4 to be changed downwards 3 Quick change coupling 4 Index pin Attach the new suction foot To do so pull up the index pins 6 turn the quick change coupling 3 counter clockwise and press the new suction foot into the holder from below Lock the quick change coupling 3 back into place Suction foot was fastened or replaced NOTE Placement of suction f...

Page 25: ...ement seal description Article number complete picture Article number seal bag suction food 395x210mm 3080509 3033331 3083736 Vorfilter Double rectangular suction food 2x85x200mm 3089858 2033352 Double rectangular suction food 2x110x300mm 3089900 2033337 Round suction food Ø210R 3089973 2031214 Round suction food Ø270R 3089972 2031211 Barrel suction food Ø180T 3090113 3020675 Barrel suction food Ø...

Page 26: ...085614 2085559 2085559 2085559 2085610 Hose clip for lifting tube 2080688 2080684 2080684 2080684 2080536 control head 3082886 3082883 3082884 3082884 3082885 Motor protection switch 3080455 3080454 3080455 3080455 3080454 Note Your lifting tube diameter and the vacuum generator used can be read from the type label in the model designation AERO LIFT Service If you need help with repair or replacem...

Page 27: ...ly install the vacuum lifter Do not remove the protective covers Always wear personal protective equipment when installing and making adjustments WARNING Danger of being drawn in Risk of injury from being drawing in caught or severing during cleaning and maintenance work Danger posed by moving and rotating parts Shutdown the system for maintenance and cleaning work Always wear personal protective ...

Page 28: ... of lift tube and vacuum supply for damage Competent person2 Weekly to monthly4 Visual inspection of lift tube and vacuum supply for damage Qualified person1 Monthly Visual inspection of the energy chains and power lines Qualified person1 At least every 6 months Functional check of corrosion prevention Competent person2 At least once a year More often when operated under conditions that may cause ...

Page 29: ...Inspection intervals depend on the degree of air pollution and the environment If the lifter is used to transport e g wood the filters must be checked every week and cleaned if necessary Maintenance and repairs Maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by qualified personnel Constructive or functional changes or additions are only permitted with the manufacturer s written approval Clean repl...

Page 30: ...m filter of blower Remove filter insert and clean This depends on the type of dirt wood chips dust etc Throughly clean the vacuum filter 1 2 with a small compressor flushing medium or air filter cleaner Replace the vacuum filter 1 2 if very contaminated Vacuum filter was cleaned or replaced ...

Page 31: ...l onto the groove Make sure that the closure is airtight Fasten the new lift tube to the control head 3 with the clamp 2 To do so pull the lift tube over the control head Make sure that the closure is airtight Lift tube was replaced WARNUNG Moving parts Crushing of fingers hands when moving or adjusting the position of the suction plates during mounting or operation may lead to injuries Do NOT tou...

Page 32: ... up load at its center of gravity Persons may NOT stay in the transport area Transport The device can be transported manually weight approx 2 4 kg Only use the original packaging for transport Carefully raise the vacuum tube lifter and transport Exercise care when transporting vacuum pump vacuum blower and other heavy machine parts Start up Start up the machine at a clean and dry location Maintain...

Page 33: ... of 15 to 25 C and keep away from direct heat sources NOTE Placement of suction feet Do not store or place the suction feet with the seal facing down Placing the suction feet with seal facing down can damage the seals 8 Disassembly and disposal The legal regulations that apply for waste disposal at the site of use must be observed ...

Page 34: ...EU and EMC Directive 2014 30 EU This declaration loses its validity if any alteration is made to the machine that has not been coordinated with us Manufacturer authorized representative AERO LIFT Vakuumtechnik GmbH Turmstraße 1 D 72351 Geislingen Description of machine Type of machine system Vacuum lifter Type designation Machine number 90 Built in 2022 Other applicable technical standards and spe...

Page 35: ...LIST OF CONTENS FORCE LIFT 35 51 10 Annex Appendix No Document Manufacturer 1 Operating instructions of vacuum generator AERO LIFT Vakuumtechnik GmbH ...

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