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1 Introduction

1.1 Observations

This lift must only be used by trained people.

Additional copies are available from the manufacturer upon 
request.

This  manual  must  always  be  available  to  the  personnel 
responsible for the installation, maintenance and operation 
of the service lift.

This manual, including, but not limited to, measurements, 
procedures,  components,  descriptions,  instructions, 
recommendations and requirements, is subject to change 
without prior notice. Please see the manuals section in the 
Avanti Website for the latest revisions of the manuals.

Any additional cost relate to or arising from any changes in 
the manuals does not entitle the customer to any form of 
compensation or other legal remedies.

  NOTICE

The  pictures  and  diagrams  in  this  manual  may  not
reflect the exact appearance, colors or layout of the
product.  This  has  no  impact  on  its  functionality  or
safety.

1.2 Symbols

  DANGER

Immediate or possibly imminent danger. Risk of injury
if not observed: Death or severe injury.

  WARNING

Potentially  hazardous  situation.  Risk  of  injury  if  not
observed: Minor injury or material damage.

  CAUTION

Hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.

  NOTICE

Useful tips for optimum working procedure.
Possible injury if not observed: None.

1.3 Cautions

Personnel  must  be  of  legal  age.  Personnel  must  be 
familiar with the relevant accident prevention instructions

 

 

and  must  have  received  appropriate  occupational  heath 
and safety training.

 

The  service  lift  must  not  be  used  by  persons  who  are 
under

 

  the  influence  of  alcohol  or  drugs  and  who  may 

jeopardize working safety.

 

Personnel  must  wear  PPE  (safety  helmet,  full  body

 

 

harness,  shock  absorber,  lanyard  and  slider)  at  all  times

 

 

and  carry  2  way  communication  systems  depending  on 
local regulation.

 

The service lift is designed for a useful life of 20 years with

 

 

an  approximate  use  frequency  of  12.5  h/year  (250  h  in 
total).

 

Installation  and  maintenance  of  the  service  lift  must  only 
be

 

  performed  by  certified  technicians.  The  service  lift 

must be inspected by a certified technician before its first 
use.

 

The service lift must be inspected at least once a year by 
a  certified  technician.  In  case  of  high  use  frequency  or

 

 

severe  use  conditions,  more  frequent  inspections  are 
required.

 

If  more  than  one  person  is  entrusted  with  installation,

 

 

inspection  or  maintenance  tasks,  the  employer  must 
appoint a supervisor in charge of the operation.

 

Use  and  daily  inspection  of  the  service  lift  must  only  be

 

 

performed  by  persons  who  have  received  the  relevant 
training  associated  with  the  use  and  daily  inspection  of 
the

 

 Avanti service lift and who are in possession of a valid 

(not expired) certificate for the task.

 

If  any  damage  or  faults  are  found  during  operation,  or  if 
circumstances  arise  which  may  jeopardize  safety: 
interrupt

 

 the work in progress immediately and notify the 

supervisor or employer.

 

The service lift must not be used in the event of a fire in the 
tower.

 

The service lift must only be used when the turbine is not 
generating power.

 

All wind farm regulations must be followed. The service lift 
must  not  be  used  during  severe  weather,  including  wind

 

 

speeds over 25 m/s (55.5 mph).

If  any  supporting  parts  are  repaired  or  replaced,  the

 

 

operational  safety  of  the  system  must  be  tested  and 
verified by a certified technician.

 

All  test  /  repairs  of  electrical  installations  must  only 
be  performed by a certified technician.

 

All repairs to the traction, braking and supporting systems 
may only be performed by a certified technician.

 

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Summary of Contents for OCTOPUS XL120

Page 1: ...AVANTI SERVICE LIFT Model OCTOPUS XL120 Service Lift User manual Original instructions AT00015389 English EN User Manual Service Lift Model OCTOPUS XL120 3rd Edition July 2019 Revision 1 30 07 2019...

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Page 3: ...structions from Avanti iii has been subjected to abuse neglect casualty or negligence iv has been furnished by Avanti to Customer without charge or v has been sold on an AS IS basis Except as specifi...

Page 4: ...Service Lift Doors 10 3 2 2 Wire inspection cover 10 3 2 3 Interior light 11 3 2 4 Anchor points 11 3 3 Traction system 11 3 3 1 Traction hoist M608 11 3 4 Fall arrest device 11 3 4 1 ASL608 Fall arr...

Page 5: ...tomatic send configuration 22 4 3 8 Overload detection device 23 4 3 10 Fall arrest device 24 4 3 9 Manual descent 24 4 5 Troubleshooting 26 4 6 Out of service 29 Appendix User log sheet 30 Appendix S...

Page 6: ...harness shock absorber lanyard and slider at all times and carry 2 way communication systems depending on local regulation The service lift is designed for a useful life of 20 years with an approximat...

Page 7: ...AUTION Avoid injury follow all instructions NOTICE The owner must verify the need for third party service lift inspections with the local authority and comply with specified standards 1 4 Terms and de...

Page 8: ...systems including an interlock system on platform fence doors A rescue pendant control only mandatory if rescue route of service lift can be somehow blocked and in case of an external call control bo...

Page 9: ...x traveling height 160 m Max noise level 80 dB A Power supply type 400V 50 60Hz 3 Phase N PE 690V 50 60Hz 3 Phase PE 1 Optionally depending on WTG configuration cabin could feature 2 full sliding door...

Page 10: ...4 55 M608 400V 50Hz M608 690V 50Hz M608 400V 60Hz M608 690V 60Hz 2 4 3 Fall arrest device Service lift Fall arrest device Lifting capacity Triggering speed Safety wire Approx weight Version Type Kg lb...

Page 11: ...2 5 Dimensions 2 5 1 Octopus XL120 Figure 3 Octopus XL120 dimensions 970 1200 2812 2635 8...

Page 12: ...rollers 10 Hour counter Full sliding door x2 External controls Top obstruction device Safety wire rope Traction wire rope Travelling cable pulley Additional anchor point bottom hatches use Internal em...

Page 13: ...re activated while the second sliding door D2 would be locked The second sliding door D2 only could be opened when Platform level detection switch S18 is activated while the first sliding door D1 woul...

Page 14: ...revent the upward travel of the service lift by interrupting control and a buzzer will sound until overload condition iseliminated 3 4 Fall arrest device 3 4 1 ASL608 Fall arrest device The service li...

Page 15: ...SL light red Platform indicator light green EMERGENCY STOP button internal Hour counter Shunt key for bottom obstruction switch Trapped key switch1 UP button external EMERGENCY STOP button external DO...

Page 16: ...ch must be OFF before the generator is turned on 3 5 2 1 1 Automatic send configuration 3 5 2 1 1a Versions with guard locking 3 5 2 1 1b Versions with trapped key or electrical switch monitoring syst...

Page 17: ...blocking the bottom hatch the rescuer is below service lift and the service lift is stopped halfway through a platform hole blocking rescue route since platform has no extra hatch CAUTION There shall...

Page 18: ...ully covers bottom cabin face The cover is provided with a hatch in case of evacuation When bottom obstruction device is activated service lift will stop descent as a consequence of one of the bottom...

Page 19: ...t ensures smoothness though providing necessary endurance Figure 21 Guiding system Guiding system 1 2 Guiding ladder Top guiding rollers Bottom guiding rollers 3 1 2 3 3 9 Cable management 3 9 1 Trave...

Page 20: ...h monitoring system This interlocking mechanism is comprised of a mechanical locking unit and a switch unit When the switch is opened the power is removed so the service lift cannot move This system a...

Page 21: ...ually check that the WTG installation components are mounted in accordance with the specifications and without any noticeable defects or missing components Platform control boxes Traction and safety w...

Page 22: ...the fall arrest device functionality called the Stomp test The procedure is explained in the Stomp test TYZX IZOUT VVKTJO Top obstruction device 1 Activate the top stop by pressing it down The servic...

Page 23: ...and hold the DOWN button on the bottom platform box 4 2 Prohibited uses DANGER Failure to comply with the prohibited uses is extremely dangerous for the physical integrity of the users When using the...

Page 24: ...dder becomes totally accessible Outside the cabin To open top hatch pull it up Once top hatch is open access inside the cabin by means of the internal emergency ladder Figure 26 Top hatch Top hatch Th...

Page 25: ...service lift do not get close to the hoistway To place the service lift on the floor after the bottom obstruction device has stopped the lift 1 Turn the override bottom obstruction device switch clock...

Page 26: ...feature a guard locking system CAUTION When the UP or DOWN button is pressed on the platform control box the response of the cabin is delayed During this delay an acoustic signal will sound and the wa...

Page 27: ...uction device will not get damaged 10 BMM BSSFTU EFWJDF The service lift is provided with the ASL608 fall arrest device which will be triggered in case of an overspeed condition This device protects t...

Page 28: ...OSED TO DYNAMIC LOADS WHEN A FALL IS PREVENTED 7HEN THE SERVICE LIFT HAS RETURNED TO THE BOTTOM PLATFORM TEST THE fALL ARREST DEVICE FUNCTIONALITY 2EPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS OF THE FALL ARREST D...

Page 29: ...safety of the service lift Replace immediately Cause Solution THE SERVICE LIFT DOES NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN A1 Emergency stop The fixed EMERGENCY STOP button has been activated In the user control box or...

Page 30: ...otor is not cooling Clean the hood Voltage too high low Measure voltage and power consumption on the loaded motor If the voltage deviates from specifications use a cable with in creased dimensions A8...

Page 31: ...ion switch is defective or not connected properly Test the bottom obstruction switch connection and functionality Replace the bottom obstruction switch if necessary The bottom obstruction switch is ac...

Page 32: ...for advice and potential repair of hoist THE MOTOR HUMS LOUDLY OR THE WIRE ROPES SQUEAK BUT THE LIFT CAN GO BOTH UP AND DOWN G Wire ropes Wire ropes are dirty If possible immediately replace the trac...

Page 33: ...TE HEIGHT OF M FT ABOVE THE BOTTOM LANDING FLOOR PLATFORM 4EST 7ITH THE CABIN PARKED AT AN APPROXIMATE HEIGHT OF M FT ABOVE THE BOTTOM LANDING FLOOR THE USER STARTS DESCENDING USING ELECTRIC CURRENT B...

Page 34: ...del Octopus XL120 01 02 04 2018 Added Traction hoist M608 and ASL608 02 01 03 2019 EC Certificate updated Manufacturer updated to Avanti Wind Systems Technology S L 35 02 02 06 2019 Certification manu...

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