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INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP

9

2.2.7 Characteristics and technical data - Weights - Reactions on constraints

#6ERSIONCHANNELPROFILEVERSION

Wall-mounted jib crane – Rotation 270°

$IMENSIONS,-AND.FORWALLMOUNTEDJIBCRANES3EECORRESPONDINGHEIGHTSRELATIVETOCOLUMNMOUNTEDJIBCRANES

Column-mounted jib crane – Rotation 300°

,IFTING

capacity   

  4  4056  A  R
  5  5056  A  R
  6  6056  B  S
  7  7056  B  S

  C01A40  170 

  552 

  644 

200 

  594 

150 

15 

  74

  C01A50  170 

  552 

  644 

200 

  594 

150 

15 

  87

  C01B60  170 

  552 

  644 

200 

  594 

150 

15 

100

  C01B70  170 

  552 

  644 

200 

  594 

150 

15 

113

  3  5  C30R40    2496    228 

34 

140 

    585 

 12 

127  18.2

  3  5  C30R50    2496    228 

34 

140 

    645 

 12 

140  18.2

  3  5  C30S60    2496    274 

34 

140 

    705 

 12 

175  22.8

  3  5  C30S70    2496    274 

34 

140 

    765 

 12 

188  22.8

63

  2 

2056  A  R

  3 

3056  A  R

  4 

4056  B  S

  5 

5056  B  S

  6 

6066  C  T

  7 

7066  C  T

  C01A20  170 

  552 

  644 

200 

  594 

150 

15 

  48

  C01A30  170 

  552 

  644 

200 

  594 

150 

15 

  61

  C01B40  170 

  552 

  644 

200 

  594 

150 

15 

  74

  C01B50  170 

  552 

  644 

200 

  594 

150 

15 

  87

  C02C60  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

135

  C02C70  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

150

  3  5  C30R20    2496    228 

34 

140 

    525 

 12 

101  18.2

  3  5  C30R30    2496    228 

34 

140 

    585 

 12 

114  18.2

  3  5  C30S40    2496    274 

34 

140 

    585 

 12 

149  22.8

  3  5  C30S50    2496    274 

34 

140 

    645 

 12 

162  22.8

 3.5  5.5  C35T60    2738    323 

34 

140 

    785 

 17 

260  35

 3.5  5.5  C35T70    2738    323 

34 

140 

    845 

 17 

275  35

125

  2 

2056  B  S

  3 

3056  B  S

  4 

4066  C  T

  5 

5066  C  T

  6 

6066  D  U

  7 

7066  D  U

250

  C01B20  170 

  552 

  644 

200 

  594 

150 

15 

  48

  C01B30  170 

  552 

  644 

200 

  594 

150 

15 

  61

  C02C40  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

105

  C02C50  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

120

  C02D60  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

202

  C02D70  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

228

  3  5  C30S20    2496    274 

34 

140 

    525 

 12 

123  22.8

  3  5  C30S30    2496    274 

34 

140 

    585 

 12 

136  22.8

 3.5  5.5  C35T40    2738    323 

34 

140 

    665 

 17 

230  35

 3.5  5.5  C35T50    2738    323 

34 

140 

    725 

 17 

245  35

 3.5  5.5  C35U60    2738    386 

43 

156 

    820 

 17 

376  43.5

 3.5  5.5  C35U70    2738    386 

43 

156 

    880 

 17 

402  43.5

  2 

2066  C  T

  3 

3066  C  T

  4 

4066  D  U

  5 

5066  D  U

  6 

6076  E  V

  7 

7076  E  V

500

  C02C20  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

  75

  C02C30  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

  90

  C02D40  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

113

  C02D50  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

129

  C03E60  255 

1100 

1240 

300 

1160 

220 

34 

270

  C03E70  255 

1100 

1240 

300 

1160 

220 

34 

300

 3.5  5.5  C35T20    2738    323 

34 

265 

    730 

 17 

200  35

 3.5  5.5  C35T30    2738    323 

34 

265 

    790 

 17 

215  35

 3.5  5.5  C35U40    2738    386 

34 

265 

    820 

 17 

287  43.5

 3.5  5.5  C35U50    2738    386 

34 

265 

    880 

 17 

303  43.5

  4  6  C40V60    2980    443 

43 

156 

    880 

 20 

567  64

  4  6  C40V70    2980    443 

43 

156 

    940 

 20 

597  64

  2 

2066  D  U

  3 

3066  D  U

  4 

4076  E  V

  5 

5076  E  V

  6 

6076  F  Z

  7 

7076  F  Z

1000

  C02D20  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

  93

  C02D30  210 

  820 

  930 

250 

  870 

190 

22 

163

  C03E40  255 

1100 

1240 

300 

1160 

220 

34 

212

  C03E50  255 

1100 

1240 

300 

1160 

220 

34 

241

  C03F60  255 

1100 

1240 

300 

1160 

220 

34 

298

  C03F70  255 

1100 

1240 

300 

1160 

220 

34 

331

 3.5  5.5  C35U20    2738    386 

60 

306 

    790 

17 

267  43.5

 3.5  5.5  C35U30    2738    386 

60 

306 

    850 

17 

337  43.5

  4  6  C40V40    2980    443 

60 

306 

    910 

20 

509  64

  4  6  C40V50    2980    443 

60 

306 

    970 

20 

538  64

  4  6  C40Z60    2980    513 

60 

306 

  1100 

20 

680  75.2

  4  6  C40Z70    2980    513 

60 

306 

  1160 

20 

713  75.2

        kg          m     mm

A

Codice 

tipo

Overrall dimensions (mm)

GBP series wall-mounted jib cranes - C version

weight 

of 

crane

B

C

D

E

F

Ø

kg

4RUE

,ENGHT

Nominal

Arm

Type

Overrall dimensions (mm)

Weight

GBA series column-mounted jib crane – C version

Column 

by 

m

  

 Crane

Under 

beam  

h

G

,

M

N

6

kg

kg

Size 

of 

jib 

crane

Bracket

Column

H

m

T

otal 

Height 

base

max.

KMAN05MG05

LIFTING CAP

ACITY 

ARM 

S

SIZE OF 

 

JIB CRANE

TROLLEY TYPE

GBP SERIES WALL-MOUNTED JIB CRANES - C VERSION

GBA SERIES COLUMN-MOUNTED CRANE - VERSION C

ARM

ARM 

C/W 

COVER

TYPE 

OVERALL DIMENSIONS (mm)

WEIGHT  JIB CRANE

HEIGHT

TYPE 

OVERALL DIMENSIONS (mm)

WEIGHT

BRA

CKET

COLUMN

A

B

C

D

E

F

Ø

H

m

UNDER 

BEAM

JIB 

CRANE

COLUMN 

BY m

kg

m

mm

kg

BASE MAX.

h

G

L

M

N

Δ

kg

kg

63

4 4056 A R CCP C01A40 170 552 644 200 594 150

15

74

3

5

C30R40 2496 228

34 140 585 12

127

18.2

5 5056 A R CCP C01A50 170 552 644 200 594 150

15

87

3

5

C30R50 2496 228

34 140 645 12

140

18.2

6 6056 B S CCP C01B60 170 552 644 200 594 150

15 100

3

5

C30S60 2496 274

34 140 705 12

175

22.8

7 7056 B S CCP C01B70 170 552 644 200 594 150

15 113

3

5

C30S70 2496 274

34 140 765 12

188

22.8

125

2 2056 A R CCP C01A20 170 552 644 200 594 150

15

48

3

5

C30R20 2496 228

34 140 525 12

101

18.2

3 3056 A R CCP C01A30 170 552 644 200 594 150

15

61

3

5

C30R30 2496 228

34 140 585 12

114

18.2

4 4056 B S CCP C01B40 170 552 644 200 594 150

15

74

3

5

C30S40 2496 274

34 140 585 12

149

22.8

5 5056 B S CCP C01B50 170 552 644 200 594 150

15

87

3

5

C30S50 2496 274

34 140 645 12

162

22.8

6 6066 C T CCP C02C60 210 820 930 250 870 190

22 135

3.5

5.5 C35T60 2738 323

34 140 785 17

260

35

7 7066 C T CCP C02C70 210 820 930 250 870 190

22 150

3.5

5.5 C35T70 2738 323

34 140 845 17

275

35

250

2 2056 B S CCP C01B20 170 552 644 200 594 150

15

48

3

5

C30S20 2496 274

34 140 525 12

123

22.8

3 3056 B S CCP C01B30 170 552 644 200 594 150

15

61

3

5

C30S30 2496 274

34 140 585 12

136

22.8

4 4066 C T CCP C02C40 210 820 930 250 870 190

22 105

3.5

5.5 C35T40 2738 323

34 140 665 17

230

35

5 5066 C T CCP C02C50 210 820 930 250 870 190

22 120

3.5

5.5 C35T50 2738 323

34 140 725 17

245

35

6 6066 D U CCG C02D60 210 820 930 250 870 190

22 202

3.5

5.5 C35U60 2738 386

43 156 820 17

376

43.5

7 7066 D U CCG C02D70 210 820 930 250 870 190

22 228

3.5

5.5 C35U70 2738 386

43 156 880 17

402

43.5

500

2 2066 C T CCPD C02C20 210 820 930 250 870 190

22

75

3.5

5.5 C35T20 2738 323

34 265 730 17

200

35

3 3066 C T CCPD C02C30 210 820 930 250 870 190

22

90

3.5

5.5 C35T30 2738 323

34 265 790 17

215

35

4 4066 D U CCPD C02D40 210 820 930 250 870 190

22 113

3.5

5.5 C35U40 2738 386

34 265 820 17

287

43.5

5 5066 D U CCPD C02D50 210 820 930 250 870 190

22 129

3.5

5.5 C35U50 2738 386

34 265 880 17

303

43.5

6 6076 E V CCG C03E60 255 1100 1240 300 1160 220

34 270

4

6

C40V60 2980 443

43 156 880 20

567

64

7 7076 E V CCG C03E70 255 1100 1240 300 1160 220

34 300

4

6

C40V70 2980 443

43 156 940 20

597

64

1000

2 2066 D U CCGD C02D20 210 820 930 250 870 190

22

93

3.5

5.5 C35U20 2738 386

60 306 790 17

267

43.5

3 3066 D U CCGD C02D30 210 820 930 250 870 190

22 163

3.5

5.5 C35U30 2738 386

60 306 850 17

337

43.5

4 4076 E V CCGD C03E40 255 1100 1240 300 1160 220

34 212

4

6

C40V40 2980 443

60 306 910 20

509

64

5 5076 E V CCGD C03E50 255 1100 1240 300 1160 220

34 241

4

6

C40V50 2980 443

60 306 970 20

538

64

6 6076 F Z CCGD C03F60 255 1100 1240 300 1160 220

34 298

4

6

C40Z60 2980 513

60 306 1100 20

680

75.2

7 7076 F Z CCGD C03F70 255 1100 1240 300 1160 220

34 331

4

6

C40Z70 2980 513

60 306 1160 20

713

75.2

GBP/GBA SERIES JIB CRANES – C VERSION – 

CHANNEL PROFILE VERSION

Heights L*, M* and N* for wall-mounted jib cranes. See corresponding heights relative to column-mounted jib cranes.

Wall-mounted jib crane - Rotation 270°

Column-mounted jib crane - Rotation 300°

Summary of Contents for GBA Series

Page 1: ...M A N 0 5 M G 0 5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE Column series GBA Wall series GBP ISTRUCTIONS installation use maintenance KM A N 05M G 05...

Page 2: ...INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA GBP MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB Crane Column series GBA JIB Crane Wall series GBP MAN05MG05 KMAN05MG05 KMAN05MG05 KMAN05MG05...

Page 3: ...Safety measures and instructions 17 3 5 1 Control devices 17 3 5 2 Safety and emergency devices 17 3 5 3 Warning and signalling devices List of labels 18 4 HANDLING INSTALLATION PUTTING INTO OPERATIO...

Page 4: ...tions of use 41 5 6 Contraindications of use 43 5 6 1 Use not intended and not allowed Foreseeable and unforeseeable inappropriate use 43 6 MAINTENANCE OF THE JIB CRANE 45 6 1 Safety precautions 45 6...

Page 5: ...ent possibly fatal Failure to follow the attached instructions can cause a situation of serious danger for the safety of the operator and for people in the vicinity Follow the instructions scrupulousl...

Page 6: ...UHVSRQVLELOLW WKDW WKH QDPHG PDFKLQH ULGJH FUDQH ZLWK KRLVW DQG WUROOH W SH 6XVSHQGHG 5HVWHG UDQH VWUXFWXUH 6LQJOH JLUGHU RXEOH JLUGHU 7 SH 6HULDO 1U HDU LE FUDQH UDFNHW UP ROXPQ 7 SH 6HULDO 1U HDU O...

Page 7: ...ty of the warranty is subject to the correct installation periodical checks and maintenance as in the instruction manual for installation use and maintenance which accompanies the machine as well as t...

Page 8: ...screw anchors or dowelling 2 1 3 The composition of the jib cranes The composition of the jib crane is relatively simple both in the column mounted version and the wall mounted one Both have a steel s...

Page 9: ...eel inside which the hoist carrying trolley slides The arm is fitted with one or two staybolts which support the shape and link it to the rising rotating tube This model features extreme lightness of...

Page 10: ...r in a special channel OUNDATION FRAME WITH LOG BOLTS This is supplied on request in the column mounted version for the fixing of the column itself to the base foundation plinth fig 6 RACKETS AND STAY...

Page 11: ...e following standards and principal technical regulations have been taken into account EN ISO 12100 2010 Safety of the machinery EN ISO 13849 1 2008 General principles for design EN 60204 32 2009 Safe...

Page 12: ...g clearance 4HE TYPE OF TRANSLATION manual or electric in relation to the characteristics of the mass to be moved and the type of arm already selected channel cantilever staybolted girder 4HE NATURE O...

Page 13: ...beam h G M N 6 kg kg Size of jib crane Bracket Column H m Total Height base max KMAN05MG05 LIFTING CAPACITY ARM S SIZE OF JIB CRANE TROLLEY TYPE GBP SERIES WALL MOUNTED JIB CRANES C VERSION GBA SERIES...

Page 14: ...by m Crane Under beam h G M N T IPE 6 kg kg Size of jib crane Bracket Column H m Total height base max 63 KMAN05MG05 GBP GBA SERIES JIB CRANES T VERSION CANTILEVER VERSION LIFTING CAPACITY ARM SIZE OF...

Page 15: ...255 1100 1240 300 1160 220 34 312 6 F Z 4 6 H40Z67 2980 513 210 1040 240 20 694 75 2 1600 KMAN05MG05 GBP GBA SERIES JIB CRANES H VERSION OVERBRACED VERSION LIFTING CAPACITY ARM SIZE OF JIB CRANE GBP S...

Page 16: ...the column itself to the foundation plinth is supplied on request 1 2 P C x 0 5 y 0 5 x 0 5 y 0 5 r i KMAN05MG05 FIXING SYSTEMS FOR JIB CRANES SIZE OF JIB CRANE A B C D E F Reactions kN Q2 2 95 5 9 2...

Page 17: ...expert qualified technicians who will evaluate the feasibility and formally assume the relative responsibilities KMAN05MG05 The fixing of the column using chemical bolts needs a scrupulous check of s...

Page 18: ...CIDENT PREVENTION IB CRANE OPERATOR Persons qualified to perform simple tasks that is the driving of the crane by use of the controls and the loading and unloading of the materials to be moved OPERATO...

Page 19: ...unctioning components e g replacing a hoist chain expose the operators to situations of danger so staff must be authorised and properly trained regarding the operating procedures to follow the dangero...

Page 20: ...Obligation to use protective glo ves during the phases of posi tioning of the harness and when moving the load by pushing it Risk from danger of crushing during the manoeuvring of loads suspended when...

Page 21: ...of the jib crane arm both in a clockwise and anti clockwise direction is activated manually with a pushing flexing of the load fig 8 3 5 2 Safety and emergency devices The manually rotated jib cranes...

Page 22: ...labels of the hoist and the trolley if present Legibility and conservation of the labels The labels and the data written on them must always be kept legible and must be periodically cleaned If a labe...

Page 23: ...sure that In case of damage or missing parts tell the courier note it on the accompanying document and notify DONATI SOLLEVAMENTI S r l within eight days of receiving the goods fig 11 M A N 0 5 M G 0...

Page 24: ...pictograms which give important information regarding the handling and transport mass handling points storage information etc fig 13 The items stored in the right way can be kept in a warehouse for a...

Page 25: ...rane and its accessories very carefully to the zone allocated for unloading and avoid oscillations swinging and dangerous unbalancing After handling check that the parts and the loads are intact and t...

Page 26: ...bility for use of the jib crane 4 3 Installation of the jib crane fig 16 The installation of the jib crane for the size of its operations can pose if not carried out correctly serious risks to the saf...

Page 27: ...e 3 adequacy of the section of the cable of the electrical power supply 4 that there is a suitable earthing system In the case of a jib crane with an arm with a section bar of laminated girder H or T...

Page 28: ...the user and must be carried out by technical experts who judge the feasibility and take responsibility for this 1 Screw tight the low nuts 2 on the log bolts 1 leaving a threaded part up to have the...

Page 29: ...foundation frame positioning the base plate 4 correctly and lining up the nuts 6 subject to the interposition of the related flat washers 5 fig 27 4 Check the verticality of the rotation axis as follo...

Page 30: ...who evaluate the feasibility and take on the related responsibilities 1 Screw up the nuts 1 on the four staybolts T and insert the contrast panels 2 fig 31 2 Assemble the two brackets the front one 3...

Page 31: ...re well settled in their respective housing of the front brackets fig 39 6 Using a mallet stick the level of the contrast boards 6 to the surface of the pillar fig 40 7 Tighten thoroughly the blocking...

Page 32: ...axis of the tube coincides with that of the plates and insert the rotation pivots 5 upper side pivot with 6 holes lower side pivot with 3 holes after lubricating them with grease fig 44 4 Block with...

Page 33: ...N THE CASE OF THE COLUMN MOUNTED CRANE 4 Connect the electric cable 1 and the cable of line inserted previously in the column see 4 3 3 Assembly column Pos 2 to the terminals 4 contained in the connec...

Page 34: ...re 51b assembling the components 1 2 3 4 5 5 Position the isolating switch in the hole in the column connecting the relative electric cables finishing the assembly with the application of the yellow f...

Page 35: ...ist trolley on which you are working 1 Extract the channel trolley and the related hoist from any packing 2 Remove the split pin 1 and unscrew the suspension pivot 2 3 Insert the eyebolt or the suspen...

Page 36: ...ates which function for the intervention of the travel limit switches when installed with electric trolley These should be adjusted so they do not come into contact with the buffers Check there are no...

Page 37: ...g the instructions in this manual The installer must carry out the inspection and complete all the Inspection Report and complete the Suitability for use certificate After carrying out the empty test...

Page 38: ...the support structure and or the anchorings check the functioning of the emergency stop button which must stop and inhibit all the movements Any function of the hoist and or trolley must stop in the s...

Page 39: ...ined on a machine tool machined surfaces wheels pivots etc must be protected with antioxidant products transparent varnishes grease etc 4 5 1 Storage and conservation of parts s 3TRUCTURE eliminate tr...

Page 40: ...pushing to control the travelling trolley In all cases the rotation movement of the arm is activated manually with push training When it is controlled by the push button control panel the push buttons...

Page 41: ...e fig 56 with an uneven mass with respect to the centre of gravity with surfaces which are not resistant enough to withstand the pressure of the hold those which are classified as dangerous e g flamma...

Page 42: ...can be subjected to a risk which constitutes a danger for their safety health or psychophysical integrity It is necessary to inform the people potentially exposed that the jib crane operator does not...

Page 43: ...chine in particular he must strictly adhere to the specifications contained in this manual 5 2 5 The lifting capacity of the jib crane The lifting capacity of the jib crane in its original operative c...

Page 44: ...and visually check the balance of the mass being moved Avoid sharp or jolting movements which are very damaging to the stability of the load because of the dynamic effects which are generated Never li...

Page 45: ...F or 0 zero 5 4 Switching off at the end of use To shut down the crane at the end of work it is necessary to 7 93 follow the directions and instructions in the use and maintenance manuals and check th...

Page 46: ...lifted load 7 93 carry out the handling avoiding jogging 7 93 avoid combinations of handlings such as operating the lifting and the translation push buttons at the same time and be careful not to cau...

Page 47: ...2 use the crane for jobs other than those for which it was designed do not use it for other operations such as painting ceilings changing light bulbs a place to rest scaffolding on etc 6 2 lift unbal...

Page 48: ...one of the phases is lacking 6 2 perform sudden changes of direction during lifting travelling and rotation operations 6 2 press the control buttons on the push button panel repeatedly 6 2 modify the...

Page 49: ...tion regulations Unauthorised staff must be outside the work area during operations WARNING notes precede an operation which if not correctly carried out may cause damage to the crane and its componen...

Page 50: ...mable or toxic solvents petrol ether alcohol etc Avoid long periods of contact with solvents and inhalation of their vapours Avoid in particular use near open flames Before turning on the crane always...

Page 51: ...the specific operative and environmental characteristics s 4YPICAL MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES mechanical regulation of the clearance of brakes and mechanisms test movements and mechanical regulation of th...

Page 52: ...of lifting system maintenance or of industrial handling s 4YPICAL MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES mechanical adjustments of the safety devices calibrations and tests annual load test normal maintenance work af...

Page 53: ...to manage the measures necessary to put the jib crane and the hoist back into action and performance ability to write a maintenance intervention report s 1UALIFICATION REQUIRED Complete training of a...

Page 54: ...BAR s HECK WEAR ON AND HOOK BLOCK UNDERBLOCK s HECK WEAR OF WHEELS SPROCKET WHEELS GUIDE ROLLERS OF THE TROLLEY s 6ERIFY EFFICIENCY AND FUNCTIONALITY OF OVERLOAD SWITCH s 6ISUAL CHECK INSIDE SWITCHBOA...

Page 55: ...uarterly Annually General visual checks Verify good functioning General visual inspections Wear check Annual test 32 18 52 Hoist manual Hoist manual Hoist manual Hoist manual Hoist manual Hoist manual...

Page 56: ...the areas of contact If excessive wear is found substitute them during the check All screw bolts high resistance plugs and pins must be disassembled and carefully checked annually and so must the rel...

Page 57: ...iency of the wheels and the guide rollers of the channel trolleys fig 80 Annual check of the efficiency of the trolley buffers fig 81 Replace wheels and or guide rollers of the channel trolley if The...

Page 58: ...re visible Quarterly check of the efficiency of the brake of the rotation arm of the crane Quarterly check of the efficiency of the electric power supply Replace the clutch plates of the brake when th...

Page 59: ...e not highly specialised It is necessary to keep clean the following elements at regular intervals structure of the jib crane column bracket arm etc mechanisms of the jib crane pivots braking device e...

Page 60: ...be adjusted so as to guarantee the stability of the arm in any of its positions with a maximum load The braking is mechanical and is ensured by two pushed clutch plates which with adjusting screws wo...

Page 61: ...xyhydrogen flame saw etc All the components must be dismantled and scrapped having been reduced to small pieces so that none of them can reasonably be used again When the jib crane is scrapped their p...

Page 62: ...uate maintenance as described in this manual If necessary consult the jib crane components and spare parts manual The parts and components subjected to normal wear and tear or deterioration are to be...

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