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General 

 

 

 

BA.GB.12-27409-05-07-FTA-jr

 

RUTHMANN-Steiger

®

    

TB270

 

0-5 

 

0.2.1.1 

Some examples of subjects for the instruction / introduction 

 
The  following  list  of  subjects  is  only  exemplary.  In  order  to realize a com-
plete introduction, this list must be completed in accordance to the applica-
tion of the Ruthmann-Steiger. 

1.  Safety 

  Rules relating to ACCIDENT PREVENTION, 

  General legal prescriptions, 

  General Safety remarks, 

  Personal protective equipment, 

  Safety notes for commissioning of the Ruthmann-Steiger, 

  Safety notes for operation of the Ruthmann-Steiger, 

  Meaning of the inscriptions / labels on the Ruthmann-Steiger, 

  Use of the safety-devices of the Ruthmann-Steiger, 

  Measurements in case of emergency, 

  Behaviour in case of accidents, first-aid, 

  etc.. 

2.  Information about the Ruthmann-Steiger 

  Technical Specifications, 

  Technical Data, 

  Working ranges, 

  etc., 

  Construction, 

  Hydraulic System, 

  Control system, emergency control 

  etc.. 

3.  Taking into operation of the Ruthmann-Steiger 

  Measurements 

– like visual and functional check – which are neces-

sary for guaranteeing the safety of the Ruthmann-Steiger, 

  Definition of transport and basic position, 

  Line of action at the working site, 

  Securing within public road traffic, 

  Subsoil of stabilizing jacks, 

  Safety-measurements 

– e.g. earthing, 

  Preventive measurements for winter operation, 

  etc.. 

Summary of Contents for 27409

Page 1: ... GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 Operating and Maintenance Instructions RUTHMANN Steiger Type TB270 Serial No 27409 Ruthmann GmbH Co KG P O Box 12 63 D 48705 Gescher Hochmoor Tel 49 0 28 63 2 04 0 Telefax 49 0 28 63 2 04 2 12 e mail info ruthmann de http www ruthmann de ...

Page 2: ... operators of the Ruthmann Steiger Text parts drawings or illustrations may only be duplicated if only used for internal purposes such as training or instructions through the owner and the users of the machine Furthermore a written agreement from the company Ruthmann is absolute ly necessary for any other reproduction of these Operating Instructions ...

Page 3: ...BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 Revision sheet Index Date Chapter No Title Execution changed checked ...

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Page 5: ...e Ruthmann GmbH Co KG Service von Braun Straße 4 48712 Gescher Hochmoor Phone 49 0 2863 204 0 Telefax 49 0 2863 204 213 e Mail service ruthmann de Web http www ruthmann de Manager of the after sales service Phone 49 0 2863 204 390 After sales service and spare parts export Phone 49 0 2863 204 273 Phone 49 0 2863 204 277 ...

Page 6: ...2 Fax 43 0 31 36 55 3 50 9 e Mail info ruthmann at Web http www ruthmann at Ruthmann GmbH Mr Franz Zitz Liebochstrasse 9 8143 DOBL bei Graz AUSTRIA Phone 43 0 31 36 55 3 50 Fax 43 0 31 36 55 3 50 9 e Mail franz zitz ruthmann at Web http www ruthmann at Ruthmann GmbH Mr Rene Kreuz Grenzgasse 79 2344 Maria Enzersdorf bei Wien ÖSTERREICH Phone 43 0 2236 26 2 56 Mobile 43 0 664 96 89 888 Fax 43 0 2236...

Page 7: ...297 32 798 Fax 359 297 32 380 e Mail ruthmann mail bg Czech Republic KONNEX TRADE CZs r o Mr Petr Nemecek Urbanova str 8 158 00 PRAHA 5 CZECH REPUBLIC Mobil 00420 722 915 177 e Mail golli centrum cz Denmark TIME International A S Soendervang 3 9640 FARSOE DENMARK Telefon 0045 98 63 24 33 Telefax 0045 98 63 24 83 eMail sales timeintl dk Web http www timeintl dk ...

Page 8: ...14284 Fax 0044 871 8714285 eMail ds asionline co uk Web http www asionline co uk Greece HELMA A E Mr Yannis Tselikas ATHINON AVE 129 10447 ATHENS GREECE Phone 0030 210 5152069 Fax 0030 210 5152068 eMail helma helma gr Web http www helma gr Iran Lajvar Co Mr Ali R Mehdinia 12th Km of Tehran Road ARAK I R of IRAN Phone 0098 861 413 1111 Fax 0098 861 413 1110 eMail lajvarco mail dci co ir Web http ww...

Page 9: ...i trucs it Web http www trucs it Libya Nagel Baumaschinen Ulm GmbH Mr Gerhard Duckek Daimlerstr 44 89079 Ulm GERMANY Phone 0049 731 498 220 Fax 0049 731 498 200 eMail info nagel gruppe de Web http www nagel gruppe de Luxembourg Mercedes Benz Luxembourg S A Mr Peter Schorr 3 rue Nicolas Brosius 3372 LEUDELANGE LUXEMBOURG Phone 00352 26 37 26 348 Mobil 00352 621 165 452 Fax 00352 26 37 26 329 Web ht...

Page 10: ...il ruthmann kwak nl Web http www kwak nl People s republic of China Shanghai Power Motion Co Ltd Mr Robin Liu Room 302 Novel Centre 133 Xingeng Road 200030 SHANGHAI PEOPLE S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Phone 86 21 64697373 Fax 86 21 33686637 Web http www powermotion com cn Poland Windex Mr Michal Bohowicz ul Towarowa 8 89 620 Chojnice POLEN Phone 48 523 967720 Mobil 48 609 4464 03 Fax 48 523 967721 eMail mi...

Page 11: ...8 Fax 7 495 967 6585 eMail info ltech ru Web http www ltech ru Slovakia KONNEX s r o Mr Karol Kovác ul J Bottu 2 917 07 TRNAVA SLOVAKIA Phone 00421 33 533 37 07 Fax 00421 33 533 37 07 e Mail karol konnex sk e Mail info konnex sk Web http www konnex sk Switzerland Hubitec AG Mr Roger Wagner Steinackerstrasse 57 8302 Kloten SWITZERLAND Phone 41 0 43 255 42 00 Fax 41 0 43 255 42 09 eMail info hubitec...

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Page 13: ... 2 2 Carriage of persons 1 6 1 2 3 Driving 1 6 1 2 4 Operating the Steiger 1 7 1 2 5 Leaving the Ruthmann Steiger 1 8 1 2 6 Electrical system of the Ruthmann Steiger 1 8 1 2 7 Hydraulic system of the Ruthmann Steiger 1 9 1 2 8 Brakes wheels tyres of chassis 1 9 1 2 9 Maintenance 1 9 1 2 10 Use of Aerial Platforms at or nearby installations being under voltage 1 11 1 2 11 Earthing of Aerial Platfor...

Page 14: ...ket 230 Volts 3 3 3 1 1 4 2 Line to working cage for air or water resp Optional extra 3 4 3 2 Hydraulic System 3 5 3 3 Description of the control system 3 6 3 3 1 Battery voltage control 3 6 3 3 2 Stabilizing jack base 3 7 3 3 3 The Steiger s movements 3 8 3 3 4 Switch boxes 3 9 3 3 5 Control stand Cage control 3 10 3 3 6 Control stand Emergency control 3 11 3 3 7 Electrical locking devices 3 11 3...

Page 15: ... 2 Touch panel of Emergency Control 4 9 4 3 3 3 Operational and informative messages of the plain text indication 4 12 4 3 4 Superordinate Emergency Control System 4 18 4 3 4 1 Hand pump 4 18 4 3 5 Emergency control system in extreme cases 4 19 4 3 5 1 Ball cock 4 20 4 3 5 2 Solenoid arresting device 4 20 4 3 5 3 Way valves Solenoid valves 4 21 4 3 5 3 1 Way valves for extension and retraction of ...

Page 16: ...le profile 6 16 6 5 3 3 Jacking on both sides within vehicle profile 6 18 6 5 3 4 Minimum jacking 6 19 6 5 3 5 Retraction of jacks 6 21 6 5 3 6 Individual control of the vertical stabilizing jacks 6 22 6 5 4 Boom movements 6 23 6 5 4 1 Boom up or Boom down 6 24 6 5 4 2 Rotation to the left or Rotation to the right of boom 6 25 6 5 4 3 Telescope out or Telescope in 6 25 6 5 5 Cage rotation left or ...

Page 17: ...m electronic system extreme case 7 5 7 4 Emergency lowering after an interruption of the Steiger movements through a conditional emergency cut off 7 8 7 5 Manual adjustment of cage inclination 7 10 8 Rectification of malfunctions 8 1 8 1 Handling problems on the control during Steiger operation 8 1 8 2 Effect of a malfunction on Steiger operation 8 5 8 2 1 Restricted Steiger operation 8 5 8 2 2 Co...

Page 18: ...nspection and maintenance work 9 36 9 4 5 1 Lighting system 9 36 9 4 5 2 Complete Ruthmann Steiger 9 36 9 4 5 3 Bearing points Bolt locking 9 37 9 4 5 4 Bearing points with plastic bushes 9 37 9 4 5 5 Stabilizing jacks 9 38 9 4 5 6 Turret 9 39 9 4 5 7 Boom 9 40 9 4 5 8 Boom rest 9 44 9 4 5 9 Working cage 9 45 9 4 5 10 Hydraulic system 9 46 9 4 5 11 Rotating device 9 47 9 4 5 12 Hydraulic pump 9 49...

Page 19: ...ANN Steiger TB270 VII 10 2 2 Cleaning and maintenance 10 4 11 Hydraulic Plan 11 1 12 Electrical documentation 12 1 13 Spare Parts 13 1 14 Appendix 14 1 14 1 Working ranges 14 1 14 2 Safety data sheets of the lubricants used in our work 14 3 ...

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Page 21: ...the execution delivered can become possible due to different constellations of the machine and chassis but have however hardly any influence on the handling Explanations of the pictographs Danger Special indications or rules and bans in order to avoid any injury to persons and or damage to property Attention Indications or rules and bans in order to avoid damage Note Indications among other things...

Page 22: ...se people are trained and read and study this manual In general The operator of the Ruthmann Steiger is responsible for other persons an imals and things within the area of danger of the Ruthmann Steiger not to be injured damaged The Ruthmann Steiger was designed and build in accordance with basical safety and health regulations Note As operator you have to ensure that the Ruthmann Steiger still d...

Page 23: ...g safety de vices inoperative the resetting of safety valves and inexpert operation re lease us from any liability The labels fixed at the Ruthmann Steiger must be observed Please call mail or fax us We are always at your entire disposal for any queries In case of any questions correspondence and especially when or dering spare parts please always indicate the type and serial no of the Ruthmann St...

Page 24: ...ing The responsi bilities of the personnel for operation inspection maintenance and re pair must be clearly defined The responsibility for operation of the Ruthmann Steiger must be de termined The responsible person has the right to reject third party in structions which endanger the safety 0 2 1 Instruction Introduction As owner entrepreneur you are obliged to instruct and inform the oper ators a...

Page 25: ... Meaning of the inscriptions labels on the Ruthmann Steiger Use of the safety devices of the Ruthmann Steiger Measurements in case of emergency Behaviour in case of accidents first aid etc 2 Information about the Ruthmann Steiger Technical Specifications Technical Data Working ranges etc Construction Hydraulic System Control system emergency control etc 3 Taking into operation of the Ruthmann Stei...

Page 26: ...lays Safe extension of the stabilizing jacks positioning on the working site Boom movement Use of the emergency control emergency lowering the overriding emergency system and the emergency control in extreme situations Special experiences made with the Ruthmann Steiger etc 5 Maintenance Correct use of fuel and lubricants Cleaning and maintenance Inspection maintenance repair Special experiences wi...

Page 27: ...he Ruthmann Steiger Type TB270 Serial No 27409 acc to the Accident Prevention Act Operation of Aerial Platforms BGR 500 2 10 The Operating Instructions for the Ruthmann Steiger was handed over and or it was taken notice of it The safety regulations and instructions will be observed Signature Signature of Instructor of instructed person Place Date Company Address Footer Footer Footer Footer Footer ...

Page 28: ...The Ruthmann Steiger will be supplied with CE mark and Attestation of Conformity of the European Community according to the E E C Machinery Directive 2006 42 EG and the noise protection directive Outdoor Directive 2000 14 EG A copy of the Attestation of Conformity of the European Community will be handed over by delivery ...

Page 29: ...ic position The firmly defined starting position of the Ruthmann Steiger In the basic position the operational staff is able to get into the working cage Travelling position The firmly defined position in which the Ruthmann Steiger is transported to the place of work Boom The carrying construction which makes it possible to move the working cage towards a desired position to be worked at Lifting a...

Page 30: ...which the push button and the corresponding contact element re mains as long in its pressed position as a second switch movement releas es the locking itself and therewith a shifting over into the initial position is effected Luminous push button Push button switch with a transparent push button and a lamp inside which indicated the switched position by shining Warning Pilot lamp Signal lamp which...

Page 31: ...n Steiger under observance of the permissible loads and forces under normal working conditions Eventually the Ruthmann Steiger can have sev eral working ranges Expert witness Expert witnesses are persons who have due to their professional educa tion and experiences special knowledge with respect to hydraulic aerial platforms and who are familiar ized with the relevant state health and safety regul...

Page 32: ...0 General 0 12 RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr DIN data sheets EN data sheets so far as they are in a position to judge the operating safe condition of the Ruthmann Steiger ...

Page 33: ... Mounting jobs Maintenance jobs Repair jobs Painting jobs or Tree pruning jobs The working cage crew has to enter and leave the working cage at the ac cess place designated for that The observation of the prescribed instructions for operation maintenance and repairs also belong to the proper use according to the requirements The Ruthmann Steiger may only be used by persons who have familiarized wi...

Page 34: ...r things not be used for crane work for fire fighting operations for towing of loads and trailers for pulling of lines for transportation of dangerous goods for transportation of material and goods in the working cage for abrasive blasting jobs 1 for different sorts of sports for use in potentially explosive areas no explosion protection Note 1 For abrasive blasting jobs a special outfit of the Ru...

Page 35: ... it into operation and during operation The operating instructions of the Ruthmann Steiger must be observed Apart from the instructions of these operating instructions also observe the legally prescribed and generally valid safety and accident prevention rules for the relevant application of the Ruthmann Steiger The operating instructions of the chassis manufacturer must be ob served When using pu...

Page 36: ...refilling procedure Attention during handling with brake liquid and battery acid toxic and corrosive Only work with good lighting conditions and visibility Danger of crushing is existent during the following situation opening and closing of doors and windows of driver s cab opening and closing of entrance of working cage opening and closing of other doors and flaps at Ruthmann Steiger opening and ...

Page 37: ...rning device Missing or illegible labels must immediately be replaced Missing warning signs must be replaced immediately Operation of the Ruthmann Steiger may only commence with filled compressed air system Ensure roadworthiness and stable positioning Wheel wedges must be used at slopes and gradients The permissible axle loads and the permissible total weight of the Ruthmann Steiger must not be ex...

Page 38: ...latform other surfaces from which ice and snow could get off during driv ing movements During travelling motion the Ruthmann Steiger must be in travelling position doors of the driver s cab must be closed covers flaps and other doors of the vehicle must be closed The driving route must be in such a condition that stability is not restrict ed The driver must have full visibility of the road and the...

Page 39: ... or themselves do not get into danger In case of One man operation the driver s cab windows must be closed and the doors be locked The working cage may only be entered or left over the corresponding entry determined for that The permissible carrying capacity must not be exceeded Danger of tilting We recommend wearing the safety belts during operation of the Ruth mann Steiger in the working cage If...

Page 40: ...hand brake switch off engine use wheel wedges at slopes and gradients When leaving the Ruthmann Steiger remove the ignition key and lock the driver s cab 1 2 6 Electrical system of the Ruthmann Steiger The battery negative pole must be disconnected before working at the electrical system and the connector plugs must be removed from the electronic parts with the ignition switched off An external ma...

Page 41: ...Regulations Betriebssicherheitsver ordnung BetrSichV 3 and 4 etc the operator has to ensure a regular inspection of the working media In this way possible safety rele vant malfunctions should be determined systematically and removed According to Berufsgenossenschaftliche Regeln für Sicherheit und Ge sundheit bei der Arbeit BGR 500 chapter 2 10 Operation of Aerial Platforms the operator of the hydr...

Page 42: ...lose range of the weld ing outfit If these instructions are not observed bearing points as well as electrical and electronic elements and sensors can be destroyed Before electrostatic painting jobs all plug connections of the electronic components must be pulled off with the ignition switched off During painting jobs overheating must be avoided Residual energy in the vehicle can lead to an endange...

Page 43: ...anger to life Touching of parts being under voltage can have fatal consequenc es When working at or nearby installations being under voltage the regula tions of the operator of the electrical installation must be observed If the parts of the installation being under voltage cannot be e g switched free of voltage and earthed or electrically insulated or covered and or shielded or protected in anoth...

Page 44: ...over can occur in case of wetness 1 2 11 Earthing of Aerial Platforms when being used at transmitting stations wind power stations or transformer stations When working on or nearby e g transmitting stations or wind power sta tions or transformer stations the regulations of the operating authority of the plant must be observed Before commencing work on or nearby e g transmitting stations or wind po...

Page 45: ...bove mentioned areas the operating times must be taken out of the legal regulations For the use outside the legal regulations special case approvals must be obtained if necessary 1 2 13 Starting aids When connecting starting aid cables or a starting aid device operation of the Steiger has to be switched off The operating instructions of the manufacturers of the chassis and en gine must be observed...

Page 46: ...de clear especially with the safety signs Safety signs fixed to the Ruthmann Steiger Forbid any behaviour which can result in a danger prohibition sign Warn against risks and dangers warning sign Give further safety hints informative signs etc If the safety statement of a prohibition or warning sign alone is not suffi cient additional signs give further information The additional sign is fixed dir...

Page 47: ...ccess into the danger zone is prohibited The sojourn within the danger zone is prohibit ed If the Ruthmann Steiger is lifted the driver s cab must be empty and unloaded I e it is for bidden to stay in the driver s cab if the front ax le is lifted It is not allowed to put additional load into the driver s cab It is also not allowed to mount additional load fittings or pieces on the driver s cab It ...

Page 48: ...his warning sign is always used in connection with an additional sign Additional and informative signs Beware of jacks Danger for bruises Always supervise the jacks being extended or retracted Supporting force on surface XXX kg XXX Maximum carrying capacity of working cage Permissible number of persons in the working cage In this example two persons Permissible additional load e g tools and ma ter...

Page 49: ...pplications and Safety Instructions BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 1 17 Permissible lateral force Permissible windspeed Earthed conductor connection Type plate A rated sound power level ...

Page 50: ...suitable personal protective equipment in case the danger of accidents or a health defect cannot be excluded by means of certain measurements This personal protective equipment must be kept in an orderly condition during the complete action time In order to increase safety we recommend wearing a restraint system against falling during operation of the Ruthmann Steiger in the working cage The legal...

Page 51: ... Cabstar 35 12 2900 Chassis ID No VWASNFF24C3142505 2 1 1 Dimensions and weights of the vehicle in total Overall length Lges in travelling position approx 6 75 m Overall height Bh in travelling position approx 2 96 m Vehicle width max approx 2 10 m Front overhang Üv approx 1 09 m Wheelbase R of vehicle approx 2 90 m Rear overhang Üh approx 2 76 m Placement of turret P approx 1 65 m ...

Page 52: ...0 kgs Perm front axle load operating of Stei ger 1600 kgs Perm rear axle load 2200 kgs Own weight approx 3340 kgs Danger It is not allowed to stay in the driver s cab if the front axle is lifted It is not allowed to put additional load into the driver s cab It is also not allowed to mount addi tional load fittings or pieces on the driver s cab It is not allowed to use the front accesses ...

Page 53: ...1 00 m in steps of approx 1 00 m Max outreach with fully extended jacks approx 14 80 m Maximum cage carrying capacity 230 kgs Perm lateral force max 400 N Wind load max wind force 6 windspeed 12 5 m s Perm positioning inclination max 5 tyres ground clearance between 1 and 5 the out reach will be adapted auto matically Inclination of ground to be levelled out at which a placing of the Ruthmann Stei...

Page 54: ...icle profile outer edge of jack plates front approx 2 83 m rear approx 2 72 m Jacked width with jacks extended on both sides within vehicle profile from outer edge of jack plates front approx 2 13 m rear approx 2 13 m Supporting forces on surface horizontal positioned even lifted vehicle front left 29 kN front right 29 kN rear left 19 kN rear right 19 kN 2 1 2 3 Boom Boom execution 5 fold telescop...

Page 55: ...2 Permissible additional load Optional extras tools and material must be regarded as additional load 70 kgs 230kgs 2 Persons 160kgs Entrance front on the right in driving direc tion Socket 230 V 16 A 50 Hz Socket Optional extra 2 pole 12 V Adjustable searchlight demountable Optional extra 12 V 55 W Connection for air water hose Optional extra Operating pressure max 150 bar Temperature max 80 C Com...

Page 56: ...tion of engine revolution acc to switched on power take off automatically to approx 1000 min 1 Hydraulic pump internal gear pump Auxiliary drive for emergency lowering hand pump Operable temperature range 15 C to 50 C 2 1 2 6 Noise level Sound pressure level relating to an engine revolution of approx 1000 min 1 in the working cage L p 70 dB A at emergency control L p 70 dB A Guaranteed sound power...

Page 57: ...l of working aerial platforms part I and from DIN EN 280 Mo bile elevating work platforms In the context of determining compliance with the safety requirements and measurements the following controls were carried out with the engine stabilized in a horizontal position Stability test Overload test Functional test The results of the controls are enclosed as abridgment of the inspection certificate t...

Page 58: ...NN Steiger TB270 BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr 2 2 Type plate CE mark and inspection plate Type plate with CE mark and indication of acoustic capacity level Exam ple Our inspection plate with the date for the next annual inspec tion Example ...

Page 59: ...els have ground clearance 3 Right hand side jacking within vehicle profile The jack arms remain on the right hand side horizontally com pletely in their retracted position They are extended horizontal ly completely on the opposite side All jacks have ground contact The vehicle wheels have ground clearance 4 Jacking within the vehicle profile on both sides The jack arms remain completely retracted ...

Page 60: ...the tyres of the vehicle have left the ground The maximum inclination of posi tioning is in this example 1 The working cage is rotated From a position ing inclination of 1 up to a maximum permissible positioning the outreach will be reduced accordingly The maximum permissible positioning inclina tion must not be overexceeded see item 2 1 2 Indications for Steiger superstructure main parameter ...

Page 61: ...he wind 120 183 1 Beaufort degree Beaufort Scale according to the British Admiral and Hydrograph Sir Fran cis Beaufort 1774 1852 for estimating the wind force according to the observed effects The indications of the above table refer to an internationally determined measuring height of 10 m above ground on open terrain With similar Beaufort degrees you have to calculate with wind speeds increased ...

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Page 63: ... Construction of the Steiger 1 Steiger substructure 1 1 Jacks in front 1 2 Jacks in the rear 2 Boom 2 1 Turret 2 2 Boom system lifting arm 3 Working cage 3 1 Steps 3 2 Entrance 3 3 Operating panel Working cage 4 Boom rest 5 Switch box Emergency control 6 Hand pump 7 Hydraulic oil tank 8 Power supply working cage 9 Levelling indicator ...

Page 64: ... covers can be removed 3 1 1 2 Stabilizing jacks The Ruthmann Steiger including the chassis is lifted by mechanical ly hydraulically actuated stabilizing jacks There are moveable jack plates at the stabilizing jacks which can compensate slight unevenness of ground Yellow blinker lamps at the jacks shine as long as the jacks are ex tended and the ignition of the Steiger is switched on 3 1 1 3 Boom ...

Page 65: ...ion of the boom and the telescopic extension of the boom system There are flaps at the boom sys tem for maintenance jobs Levelling of the working cage is achieved during lifting or lowering movements of the boom by means of a hydrostatic cage levelling system 3 1 1 4 Working cage The standard working cage consists of a aluminium tube sheet construc tion with a front access with self closing door S...

Page 66: ...BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr 3 1 1 4 2 Line to working cage for air or water resp Optional extra The connection for air and or water resp installed at optional extra on the working cage is designed for an operating pressure of max 150 bar and a temperature of max 80 C ...

Page 67: ...stem Hydro locks installed directly to the hydraulic cylinders prevent the working cage from collapsing in case of pipe or hose burst A return filter installed in the hydraulic oil tank protect the hydraulic aggre gate against soil particles by filtering of the complete stream of the re turned oil The ventilation filter integrated in the filter housing ensures filter ing of the drawn in air and av...

Page 68: ... control stands are locked against each other It means e g if the door of the switch box of the control stand Emergency control placed on the right side of the vehicle is opened the Steiger cannot be operated by means of the control panel in the working cage The usual movements of the Ruthmann Steiger are operated by means of the control panel in the working cage The control stand Emergency con tr...

Page 69: ...and horizontally and vertically on right side Right hand side jacking within vehicle profile Stabilizing jacks extended verti cally on right side within the ve hicle profile and horizontally and vertically on left side Jacking within the vehicle profile on both sides Stabilizing jacks extended on both sides within vehicle profile Minimum jacking The rear jacking is vertically ex tended inside the ...

Page 70: ... lifting arm moves around horizontal B ax is Rotation left right Movement of the boom turret around the vertical C axis Telescope out in Telescope extended retracted Extension or retraction of the boom system lifting arm Rotate cage left right Movement of the working cage around the vertical D axis In case of danger electrical triggering of the Steiger s movements can be disconnected by actuating ...

Page 71: ...ntrol stand Cage control is automatically released if it is not otherwise electrically locked The switching on of the Emergency control occurs when opening the door of the switch box Emergency control Pilot lamp Steiger not in transport position Pilot lamp Stabilizing jacks not in basic position Switch box in the working cage Operating panel with joysticks and push buttons Emergency Cut off push b...

Page 72: ... of the working cage with an absolutely reduced speed can be achieved Extension and retraction of the stabilizing jacks as well as rotation of the working cage is made at a constant speed Up to three movements are possible simultaneously that means 2 move ments can be driven at the same time with left joystick If per joystick only one movement should be executable the operation of three executable...

Page 73: ... buttons Two speeds can be chosen Normal speed Movements run as fast as with operating method Cage control with fully moved joystick Fine control real reduction of the normal speed The movements start automatically slow and stop slowly exception rota tion of working cage The emergency control offers the possibility to carry out two movements simultaneously as described under control stand Cage con...

Page 74: ...vements in some areas this also affects the rotate boom movement If the permissible load moment is reached by a rotating movement of the boom then this move ment will also be disconnected To rotate it further in the direction for dis connection anyway first another movement that reduces the load moment has to be carried out In addition to the limitation of the load moment the telescopic extension ...

Page 75: ...een completely vertically extended no automatic levelling of the jacks will be carried out with regard to the permissible siting inclination It is absolute ly necessary to check the inclination of the Steiger 3 3 10 Automatic adjustment of the working cage and of the telescope After switching on operation and triggering the boom up movement the first time the working cage will be aligned automatic...

Page 76: ...is not restricted mechanically Before reaching the corresponding final position the speed of the move ment will automatically be reduced even with the joystick fully deflected 3 3 13 Securing of the driver s cab and of the rear stabilising jacks when rotating or lowering the boom If the boom is raised to less than a certain angle then rotational move ments will be automatically stopped shortly bef...

Page 77: ... positioning aid makes it possible to bring the boom easily into its centre position in order to facilitate lowering of the boom into its boom rest As soon as the boom is lowered well below its horizontal position with the telescope retracted but is still lifted higher than the boom rest and is moved from a lateral position towards the centre position the rotating movement will be interrupted in t...

Page 78: ...n of the display to the sun and heating up to over 50 must be avoid ed With temperatures below 0 C the display will become more and more unclear and illegible Control panel The control panel consists of a touch panel with 28 control keys The con trol keys are partly given several functions The control panel serves e g for emergency control for scrolling of plain text indication 3 3 17 1 Change ove...

Page 79: ... 3 A Connection power supply over ignition Printed circuit board for fuses in switch box emergency control at Steiger substructure A printed circuit board with fuses is mounted at the interior side of the rotatable frame The fuses are accessible from out side F1 7 5 A Flashing beacon rotating flashing beacon turret left F2 7 5 A Flashing beacon rotating flashing beacon turret right F3 10 A Heating...

Page 80: ... left right F15 15 A Valves Jacks Boom up down Rotation left right Telescope out F16 Free F112 7 5 A E motor Cage rotation left right Printed Circuit Board A22 On the right side of the fuse F 16 there are another four fuse bases The left one is a fuse test base The three right bases are for spare fuses If a functioning fuse is inserted into the test base the green light emitting diode marked with ...

Page 81: ...ts and displays 4 1 Arrangement of Emergency Cut off Push buttons The Ruthmann Steiger is equipped with the following Emergency Cut off push buttons 1 At the switch box on working cage 1 In the switch box at Steiger substructure on the right side in travelling direction above touch panel of emergency control ...

Page 82: ... drive operation as well as the Steiger are switched on and or off at the same time Please also see Operating Manual of chassis manufacturer There are two additional pilot lamps at the switch board The pilot lamps signals that the Steiger is not in its transport position They extinguish when operation of the Steiger is switched off and the subsequent signals of the sensory mechanism contact 1 Pilo...

Page 83: ...or Steiger movements Telescope in out 1 Luminous push but ton Full jacking Jack rear right Push function Jacking variant with stabilizing jacks extended horizontically on the left and right Jacking on both sides within vehicle profile after having reached the min imum jacking Activates push button Jack vertical down for control of rear right jack Blinking light Jack has ground contact Permanent li...

Page 84: ...rmanent light See luminous push button Full jacking Jack rear right 1 Luminous push but ton Right within pro file Jack front left Push function Jacking variant with stabilizing jacks extended horizontically on the left side on the right side within the ve hicle profile Jacking on both sides within vehicle profile after having reached the min imum jacking Activates push button Jack vertical down fo...

Page 85: ...age Rotation left Push function working cage is rotat ed to the left 1 Push button Cage Rotation right Push function working cage is rotat ed to the right 1 Push button Cage down Push function working cage down wards inclination 1 Push button Cage up Push function working cage upwards inclination 1 Push button Memorize position Push function save a target position of the working cage that has been...

Page 86: ...ency cut off First the tele scope should then be retracted Emergency operation misusage is strictly forbidden Blinking light Blinks if a fault is existent Restric ted Steiger operation Blinks in turn with the warning lamp LML Cut off if the computer con trol has switched over to Emergen cy Cut Off 1 Buzzer Continuous sounding Push button Bridge safety cut out is activated even though there is no p...

Page 87: ...dica tion 1 Ball cock Emergency operation 1 Solenoid arresting device Emergency operation for solenoid valves 1 Printed circuit board for fuses Consumers and power circuits are secured by means of lead fuses of different power 4 1 Green LED on printed circuit board for fuses Test function fuse 5 Push button Motor start Push button function starts vehicle engine only possible with switched on ignit...

Page 88: ...trol 1 Emergency Cut off push button interrupts immediately the electrical selection of Steiger movements 2 Touch Panel Emergency Control scrolling of Operation and information messages Programming input of password setting of clock etc numeric input 3 Plain text indication indicates operational informative and fault messages ...

Page 89: ...of functional push buttons from left to right and from top to bottom Observe optional extra see control panel of working cage 1 boom up Lifting of boom numerically marked with 1 1 telescope in Retract telescope numerically marked with 2 1 telescope out Extend telescope numerically marked with 3 1 free without function numerically marked with 4 ...

Page 90: ...ontically on the left side on the right side within the ve hicle profile jacking on both sides within vehicle profile after having reached the min imum jacking activates function key No 27 for control of front left jack 1 page up scrolling of plain text indication the next display page will be shown 1 free without function 1 left within profile jack front right Jacking variant with stabilizing jac...

Page 91: ... downwards inclination 1 cage up Working cage upwards 1 save position save a target position of the working cage that has been moved into 1 move into position move into a target position of the working cage that has been saved 1 free optional extra 1 basic position move the Steiger into the basic posi tion automatically 1 jack vertical down Only vertical extension of the stabiliz ing jack Only in ...

Page 92: ... the following meaning 1 Signal is existent 0 Signal is not existent ZZZ Indication of angle in degrees Example Display page 1 Display line 1 2 3 4 1 TEL Time LML 70 08 35 80 FLdn RLdn FRdn RRdn 1 1 1 1 In this special case the 1 underneath the abbreviations means that the jacks have contact with the ground In the following list the messages and their meanings are explained Plain text indication M...

Page 93: ...Cdeg RAdeg Tcylcm x WH WW 0 1AB TCdeg RAdeg Tcylcm Display page Working height in cm approx plat form height 2 m Working distance in cm approx dis tance from the centre of the turret to the rear edge of the working cage 50 cm Angle of elevation of boom in 1 10 degrees Rotation angle of boom in degrees teeth counter Rotation angle of boom in degrees potentiometer Telescope cylinder extension in cm ...

Page 94: ...acted x WhelfrR WhelfrF Ilon Icros Tot0 1D x WhelfrR WhelfrF Ilon Icros Tot0 1D Display page Rear wheels free signal unloaded Front wheels free signal unloaded Vehicle s longitudinal inclination as 1 10 of a degree Vehicle s transverse inclination as 1 10 of a degree Total inclination of vehicle as 1 10 of a degree x Brest Tele Boomlif BoomEnd Brest x Brest Tele Boomlif Boom End Brest Display page...

Page 95: ...ched on Fully jacked or On the left in the profile jacked or On the right in the profile jacked or Only in profile jacked or Minimal jacking or Incorrect jacked Indication of jacking Numerical values for the Ruthmann after sales service x Weekday DD MM HH MM YYYY Indication of date and time weekday day month hour minute year No fault message available If a fault is determined within the sensory sy...

Page 96: ... the central processing unit CPU and for the control processor CP Software Version Software version of Ruthmann Steiger Change over language Change sp funct Language administration Password required Cont special funct or Password already typed in The following pages can only be read after input of password This page is not used Blank page inserted Use the Display up or Display down function keys t...

Page 97: ...st toground Change sp funct only with the optional extra Locking device to avoid moving below ground level Set clock Yes Special Funct Setting of internal clock Change Password Yes Special Funct Changing of password Adjusttlscopeextsion in m with sp funct only with the optional extra Programmable tele scopic extension limitation Since New sp funct Steiger h min Optional extra Running time meter In...

Page 98: ... 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr 4 3 4 Superordinate Emergency Control System 4 3 4 1 Hand pump The hand pump is situated next to switch box of emergency control at the Steiger substructure 1 Hand pump Drive of the hydraulics in case of a hydraulic pump failure 2 Hand pump lever ...

Page 99: ...ncy control system in extreme cases 1 Hand pump 2 Ball cock in switch box 3 Solenoid arresting device in switch box 4 Way valves for extension and retrac tion of stabilising jacks and for rotation of boom under cover on the left hand side 5 Way valves for control of boom and of working cage behind cover ...

Page 100: ...ver in direction of tube conduit Ball cock opened lever in horizontal position Ball cock shown in closed condition 4 3 5 2 Solenoid arresting device The solenoid arresting device for the manual emergency operation of the solenoid valves is situated at switch box at the Steiger substructure next to the operating panel of the emergency control 1 Actuating screw with counter nut adjustable Actuation ...

Page 101: ...lves Solenoid valves Example 1 Manual emergency override left Receiver for actuating screw of sole noid arresting device 2 Manual emergency override right Receiver for actuating screw of sole noid arresting device 3 Solenoid left 4 Solenoid right 5 Plunger 6 Implement socket left 7 Implement socket right ...

Page 102: ...m At base frame there are the following solenoid valves a b No Manual override a b Function 1 Front left jack vertically up or down 1 Front right jack vertically up or down 1 Rear left jack vertically up or down 1 Rear right jack vertically up or down 1 Left jacks both horizontally in or out 1 Right jacks both horizontally in or out 1 Boom turret rotation to the right or left ...

Page 103: ...Speed regulation not to be controlled manually 1 Proportional valve Speed regulation not to be controlled manually 4 3 5 3 2 Way valves for control of boom and of working cage The following solenoid valves are situated at turret No Manual override left right Function 1 Inclination levelling of working cage down or up 1 Boom lifting arm lowering and lifting 1 Telescope in or out ...

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Page 105: ...y instructions in chapter 1 2 must be observed The Ruthmann Steiger must be checked for roadworthiness and operating safety each time before it is put into operation 5 1 Definition of transport and basic position Transport and basic position are identical Position of the components Component Position Stabilizing jacks Jack front left retracted Jack front right retracted Jack rear left retracted Ja...

Page 106: ...ilot lamp Position Indication Switch Power take off Steiger operation ON OFF OFF Pilot lamp Steiger not in transport position with the ignition switched on OFF Pilot lamp Stabilizing jacks not in basic posi tion with the ignition switched on OFF The Ruthmann Steiger may only be driven to the working site in transport position ...

Page 107: ...re starting the engine visually for damage fissures deformations corrosion at carrying parts fastening and locking of removable connections leakages etc Ruthmann Steiger in transport position Additional checks after switching on the ignition The Pilot lamps Steiger not in transport position and Stabilizing jacks not in basic position on the electrical control panel of the in strument panel has to ...

Page 108: ...mined Checks before operating the Ruthmann Steiger Fuel reserves Oil level in hydraulic oil tank Rotating flashing beacons Visual check for damage fissures deformations corrosion at car rying parts fastenings and locking of removable connections and covers leakages etc Check of the spaces for the sequences of movements of the me chanical constructional components incl all hydraulic cylinders Clean...

Page 109: ...affic Act StVO Before starting the protection work having an effect on the road traffic the closings and markings of the working site must be discussed agreed with the competent authority When using certain things for the regulation and steering of the traffic you have to take special care of safety Markings traffic signs and traffic instal lations should steer the traffic usefully they should not...

Page 110: ...ag mobile closing panel with blinking arrow with or with out warning flag Safety guards The securing of working sites and the use of road closing devices is effect ed in accordance with the German regulations for the securing of work sites at roads RSA Attention If the boom and or the working cage is lowered under 4 5 m above ground within the traffic area of road vehi cles with working cage rotat...

Page 111: ...al systems cable ducts and pipework within the area of kerbstones so that the jack plates do not lay on completely on floating sand on filled up soil etc The subsoil must be even If necessary make an even area The hinged feet level out slight unevenness of the ground but they do not serve for levelling out of inclinations in a slope example right wrong The jacks must be freely moveable during posi...

Page 112: ... N cm2 On soft or unpaved ground or if the permissible surface pressure is exceeded the jack plates must be increased by suitable supporting plates It must be ensured that the vehicle cannot slip off Subsoil and supporting plates must be undamaged and free of ice oil grease and other greasy stuffs When the conditions of the ground change e g due to rain or thaw the stability of the Ruthmann Steige...

Page 113: ...sary depends on the transmitting power of the transmitting station and on the lifting height of the working cage With big machines this can even be several kil ometres Further information concerning this can be obtained from the owner Kind of earthing of the Ruthmann Steiger must be agreed with the persons re sponsible for the plant and for the work The following connections earthing cable cross s...

Page 114: ...emains Draining holes for water must be free Check the sensory system for cleanness All limit switches and ap proach switches must be kept free of snow and ice Ensure softness of rubber buffers Keep steps and floor of working cage free of snow and ice Ensure that the retraction and extension chains are free of ice Gliding parts in and at components must not be frozen The spring drive flat coil of ...

Page 115: ...g the red push button Emergency Cut Off The corresponding Emergency Cut off push buttons chapter 4 1 must be checked before starting work Release of Emergency Cut off push button Control panel Working Cage Unlock push button by pulling Operating panel Emergency Control Turn push button clockwise until the push button jumps out again Do not select any movement when releasing the push button Functio...

Page 116: ...eption shunting movements Note Please also see chapter 1 2 Pre condition Putting the Ruthmann Steiger into operation acc to chapter 5 Ruthmann Steiger in transport position Component Position Indication Execution in driver s cab Vehicle engine Start Start in accordance with the operat ing instructions of the chassis manufacturer The operation of the driving is to be done in accordance with the ope...

Page 117: ... started by means of the ignition key if the power take off is running and if the hand brake is released Component Position Indication Execution in driver s cab Hand brake actuated actuate in acc with the operating instructions of the chassis manufacturer Manual transmission neutral position in acc with the operating instructions of the chassis manufacturer Vehicle engine runs start in acc with th...

Page 118: ...p Power take off shines see operating instructions of the chassis manufacturer Engine revolution automatically pre regulated Switching off Component Position Indication Execution in driver s cab Clutch pedal depressed completely depress Power take off OFF switch off in acc with the operating instructions of the chassis manufacturer Clutch pedal released release ...

Page 119: ...hich is available as optional extra Should e g the door of the switch box of the control stand Emergency control be opened and or the remote control be switched on the follow ing steps will be respected 1 Emergency control is activated 2 Remote Control optional extra is activated 3 Steiger operation from the working cage is activated 6 4 2 Switch on or off control stand Cage control Pre condition ...

Page 120: ...ainst impermissible operation The Emergency control may only be used in case of emer gency for emergency lowering in mutual agreement of the working cage crew and for maintenance purposes Pre condition Operation is switching on Component Position Indication Execution at Steiger substructure Control stand Emergency control On Open the door of the switch box Emergency control or Control stand Emerge...

Page 121: ...ol all Steiger movements are controlled over the operating panel of the working cage Note All operational movements of the Ruthmann Steiger are only possible with running vehicle engine The ignition and the hydraulic pump drive power take off must be kept switched on during the whole Steiger operation Danger It is not allowed to stay in the driver s cab if the front axle is lifted It is not allowe...

Page 122: ...le E g in transport posi tion By exceeding the maximum carrying capacity of the working cage or of the Steiger the stability of the Ruth mann Steiger is endangered Constructional compo nents of the Ruthmann Steiger can be damaged The maximum carrying capacity must not be exceeded Please see type plate and main technical data of the Ruthmann Steiger Entering Go upstairs Open door Enter working cage...

Page 123: ...tion after finishing the work and leaving the working cage 6 5 2 2 Switch off or start vehicle engine Component Position indication Execution at operating panel Vehicle engine Stop actuate push button Stop or Vehicle engine Start Actuate push button Start Note For switching off or starting the vehicle engine keep the push button as long depressed until the engine has stopped or started respectivel...

Page 124: ... joystick 1 Unlock joystick by pulling the notch 1 2 Move joystick into the direction of the in scription of the desired movement The speed of the movements is controlled over the angle of deflection 3 For stopping the movement put back the joystick in the neutral position Attention In order to avoid swinging motions a sudden deflection and release of the joystick must be avoided You can set the c...

Page 125: ...neously In addition to that the third movement can be carried out with the right joystick 2 movements at the same After shifting over onto two boom movements with each joystick one of those boom movements related to it can be carried out The boom firstly carries out that movement of the joystick which was driven as first move ment out of neutral position ...

Page 126: ... ly be retracted horizontally Intermediate positions for the horizontal exten sion are forbidden The computer control recognizes in relation to the de gree of extension of the jack arms and the interrogation of the ground contact of the jack cylinders the working range permissible for that jacking situation For extension of the jacks there must be sufficient space available Keep sufficient distanc...

Page 127: ...ability can be reduced by Modification of soil conditions Sinking in of the jacks Leakage at the jack hydraulics The proper jacking must also be supervised during op eration Especially e g after a break the extended stabi lizing jacks as well as the siting inclination of the Stei ger must be checked Steiger operation must be stopped immediately if stability is no longer guaran teed Pre condition T...

Page 128: ...ns without warping as far as possible The doors to the driver s cab have to be shut In case one door of the driver s cab is open only a few millime tres the stabilising jacks cannot be moved by the con trol system Note As soon as a jack leaves its basic position the pilot lamp Basic position will shine The inclination of the Ruthmann Steiger must be checked by means of the levelling indicator and ...

Page 129: ...ion Actuate push button Full jacking keep depressed Jacks left and Jacks right afterwards vertically extension The computer control system stops the movement automatically when all the stabilising jacks have contact with the ground the wheels of the vehicle are unloaded i e lifted off the ground and the electronically measured inclination of the Steiger is within the permissible positioning inclin...

Page 130: ...n the push button Left within profile Right within profile Full jacking or Minimum jack ing The stabilizing jack arms will then be automatically adapted to each jacking situation Attention Damage of jacking Do not change the push button for the jacks in case the jacks are vertically extended A jack cylinder which is vertically extended can damage the jacking system when e g when the jack plate sli...

Page 131: ...he wheels of the vehicle are unloaded i e lifted off the ground and the electronically measured inclination of the Steiger is within the permissible positioning inclination The inclination of the Steiger must at all events be controlled by means of the levelling indicator Pilot lamps Jack front left Jack rear left Jack front right Jack rear right shines Pilot lamp red Basic position shines ...

Page 132: ... Jacks right vertically extension Actuate push button Minimum jack ing keep depressed The computer control system stops the movement automatically when all the four stabilising jacks have contact with the ground afterwards Jacks left and Jacks right vertically extension Actuate one of the three push buttons for jacks keep depressed The computer control system stops the movement automatically when ...

Page 133: ...bings potholes etc The tire pressure of the vehicle wheels must correspond to the value indicated at the Ruth mann Steiger Check the tire pressure before operation of the stabilizing jacks The inclination of the Steiger must at all events be con trolled by means of the levelling indicator Attention Overloading of the front axle In case of minimum jack ing only with the rear stabilizing jacks the r...

Page 134: ...p red Basic position shines 1 The pilot lamps shines when the electronically measured inclination of the Steiger is within the permissible positioning inclination The inclina tion of the Steiger must at all events be controlled by means of the levelling indicator In case it is not possible to position the Ruthmann Steiger within the ad missible siting inaccuracy by means of the push button Minimum...

Page 135: ...ly extended stabilizing jack arms drive in Component Movement Indication Execution at operating panel Jacks left and Jacks right vertically retraction Actuate push button Jacks up keep depressed Pilot lamp Jack front left Jack rear left Jack front right Jack rear right extinguished Vehicle wheels Contact with the ground Jacks left and Jacks right afterwards horizontally retraction 1 Pilot lamp red...

Page 136: ...k the stabi lizing jack cylinders can be vertically extended in an individ ual way Component Movement Indication Execution at operating panel Jacks left and or Jacks right vertically extension Depress push button Jack vertical down as well as also actuate push button Jack front left and or Depress push button Jack vertical down as well as also actuate push button Jack rear left and or Depress push...

Page 137: ...ing all movements of the Ruthmann Steiger that it does not endanger itself or other persons It is not per mitted to touch obstacles things with the Ruthmann Steiger with the working cage or the with the booms Steiger movements are only permissible when the working range can be seen over This concerns the area below the working cage too Pre condition extend the jacks of the Ruthmann Steiger properl...

Page 138: ...y if possible when bringing the boom back into its basic position and afterwards rotate the boom to the centre longitudinal axle of the Stei ger Then the boom has to be lowered into its rest 6 5 4 1 Boom up or Boom down Component Movement Indication Execution at operating panel Boom lifting arm lifting left joystick Boom up or Boom lifting arm lowering left joystick Boom down ...

Page 139: ...of the boom is possible without touching anything boom rest rotating flashing beacon etc Component Movement Indication Execution at operating panel Boom Turret rotation left left joystick Rotation left or Boom Turret rotation right left joystick Rotation right 6 5 4 3 Telescope out or Telescope in Component Movement Indication Execution at operating panel Telescope extension right joystick Telesco...

Page 140: ...avoid overloading and thus damage to the drive re lease the push button immediately when the maximum angle of rotation has been reached Component Movement Indication Execution at operating panel Working cage rotation left Actuate push button Cage rotation left or Working cage rotation right Actuate push button Cage rotation right ...

Page 141: ...r in mind that the movement will only be carried out for three seconds even if the push button continues to be pressed If it should be carried out for any longer then the push button has to be pressed again As soon as the work ing cage reaches an inclination e g towards the rear of more than 10 to horizontal line a safety cut off occurs Such a cut off can be cancelled using the Bridge Safety Cut o...

Page 142: ...be reduced automatically or Boom Turret rotation right left joystick Rotation right Just before reaching the centre position the rotating speed will be reduced automatically Boom Turret stops automatically As soon as the centre position of boom is reached the rotating movement will be stopped Starting the rotating movement once again will only be possible if with moved joystick you wait for a peri...

Page 143: ... the boom system or any obstacles when automatic movement to a target position is carried out If there should be any ob stacle on the way the computer control system takes then it must be moved around manually using working cage s control panel Afterwards the movement can be continued by pressing and holding down the Move into position push button Component Movement Indication Execution at operati...

Page 144: ...ovement can be continued by pressing and holding down the Basic position push button Note If at the beginning or during the automatic driving into basic position single movements are blocked due to e g the load moment limitation the operator must possibly himself move the boom out of the locking by operating the joystick Afterwards the automatic movement can be continued by pressing and holding do...

Page 145: ...ation Modification of working cage inclination Cage up Cage down Note The emergency control may only be used in case of emer gency under mutual agreement with the cage crew and for maintenance purposes The movements are started by depressing the corresponding push buttons Some of the push buttons are given several functions For starting a Stei ger movement the push button of the component to be mo...

Page 146: ...ctuate push button Motor start Note For stopping or starting of vehicle engine keep the push but ton as long depressed as the vehicle engine has come to a standstill or has started When the vehicle engine has been turned off it cannot be restarted for a short period of a few seconds When the vehicle engine has been turned off it cannot be started with the push button with shifted gear and or the p...

Page 147: ...l the stabilising jacks have contact with the ground the wheels of the vehicle are unloaded i e lifted off the ground and the electronically measured inclination of the Steiger is within the permissible positioning inclination The inclination of the Steiger must at all events be controlled by means of the levelling indicator Unilateral jacking within vehicle profile Component Movement Indication E...

Page 148: ...tops the movement automatically when the rear stabilising jacks have contact with the ground or according to adjustment Jacks left and Jacks right vertically extension Depress push button Minimum jack ing keep depressed The computer control system stops the movement automatically when all the four stabilising jacks have contact with the ground afterwards Jacks left and Jacks right vertically exten...

Page 149: ...ng indicator or according to adjustment Jacks left and Jacks right vertically extension Depress push button Minimum jack ing keep depressed The computer control system stops the movement automatically when all the four stabilising jacks have contact with the ground The inclination of the Steiger must at all events be controlled by means of the levelling indicator Retraction of jacks Component Move...

Page 150: ...press push button Jack vertical down as well as also actuate push button Jack front left and or Depress push button Jack vertical down as well as also actuate push button Jack rear left and or Depress push button Jack vertical down as well as also actuate push button Jack front right and or Depress push button Jack vertical down as well as also actuate push button Jack rear right Check inclination...

Page 151: ...tuate push button boom up or Boom lifting arm lowering Actuate push button boom down Boom rotation left or rotation right Component Movement Indication Execution Boom Turret rotation left Actuate push button Rotation left or Boom Turret rotation right Actuate push button Rotation right Telescope out or Telescope in Component Movement Indication Execution Telescope extension Actuate push button Tel...

Page 152: ...on left or Working cage rotation right Actuate push button Cage rotation right 6 6 5 Adjustment of working cage inclination Cage up Cage down Component Movement Indication Execution Working cage move upwards Actuate push button Cage up or Working cage move downwards Actuate push button Cage down Note As soon as the working cage reaches an inclination of more than 10 to horizontal line an emergency...

Page 153: ...t control commands will not be executed 6 6 6 1 Change over language The language of the plain text indication can be changed at the operating panel of the emergency control in the following way Plain text indication Execution Scroll to the corresponding display page of the plain text indication by means of the push button page up Change over language Change sp funct On this page the plain text of...

Page 154: ...o the possibility of carrying out the above mentioned action without having given a password before Over the func tion Change Password the access to above mentioned actions can be released This can be done in that way that no certain order of keys is de pressed after the announcement to give the new password but to close the input of the new password immediately by depressing the push button Speci...

Page 155: ...al funct Depress push button Special function Input of Password then Special funct Input of key sequence max 5 symbols 1 Depress push button Special function Password correct following display page Depress push button page up as often until the desired protected page is reached Password wrong No permission Cont Special funct Depress push button Special function 2 x Password required Cont Special f...

Page 156: ...this the actually valid password must be fed at first upon corresponding demand Plain text indication Execution Feed password Scroll to the corresponding display page of the plain text indication by means of the push button page up x Change Password Yes Special funct Depress push button Special function Input of Password then Special funct Input of key sequence max 5 symbols Depress push button Sp...

Page 157: ...ext indication by means of the push button page up x Set clock Yes Special funct Depress push button Special function 1 DDMMYYHHMMW W 1 Mo 2 Tu 3 We 7 So Input of numeric key sequence 2 e g 15050108352 after input of the last character the following automatically appears Tuesday 15 05 8 35 2001 The panel is again released for Steiger movements Note 1 During the input the function of the keys for S...

Page 158: ...6 Operation 6 44 RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr 1 Monday 5 Friday 2 Tuesday 6 Saturday 3 Wednesday 7 Sunday 4 Thursday ...

Page 159: ...rom 3 movements at the same to 2 movements at the same and vice versa 6 6 8 Changing of the jacking variant with Minimum jacking The jacking variant has no influence on the working range for minimum jacking The working range is identical in both cases Plain text indication Execution Input of password Scroll to the corresponding display page of the plain text indication by means of the push button ...

Page 160: ...ontrol the sensitive con trol however is generally functioning in order to execute the movements in two different speeds Plain text indication Execution Input of password Scroll to the corresponding display page of the plain text indication by means of the push button page up Sens cont from cage possible change Sp f or Sens cont from cage no pos change Sp f Depress push button Special function Wit...

Page 161: ...splay of emergency control the message Fine adjust ment control appears Switching off of fine adjustment control Depress push button Special function shortly Do NOT keep de pressed Note Switching the fine adjustment control on and off is also pos sible during Steiger movements During movements of the boom with the Move into position memory function if the fine adjustment control has been switched ...

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Page 163: ...must be observed The emergency control system of the Ruthmann Steiger must only be used for emergency lowering and for maintenance purposes Emergency lowering of the Steiger must only be carried out in case of emergency and in mutual agreement with the operating staff Failure of main drive pow er Emergency lowering in case of failure of the main drive power vehicle en gine hydraulic pump etc and f...

Page 164: ...7 2 RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr Note Always first check whether an Emergency Cut off push but ton is depressed and if so probably for that reason control over the corresponding control stand is no longer possible chapter 6 1 ...

Page 165: ...oduced by actuating the hand pump The electrical locking devices of the Steiger re main functioning The Steiger movements are controlled from the working cage Keep ignition and control stand Cage control switched on The vehicle engine must be switched off Move boom into its basic position chapter 6 5 Produce pressure and volume flow of hydraulic liquid with selected movement by actuating the hand ...

Page 166: ...ering by means of emergency control The Steiger movements are selected by means of the emergency control from switch box at Steiger substructure Keep ignition switched on Select control stand Emergency Control Open switch box emergency control at Steiger substructure by means of a key Move boom into basic position chapter 6 6 Retract jacks chapter 6 6 Switch off control stand Emergency control Loc...

Page 167: ...be retracted completely as first step When carrying out emergency lowering you have to take special care If the working cage cannot be moved safely into a posi tion in which a safe leaving of the working cage is pos sible the fire brigade must be called for the rescue of the cage crew Attention The boom and boom rest will be damaged by the move ment Extend telescope if the boom is in the boom rest...

Page 168: ...fold the covers downwards respectively Remove solenoid arresting device out of the support in switch box at Steiger substructure Bring lever of ball cock switch box into horizontal position Move boom into its basic position chapter 6 5 Danger For reason of stability it is absolutely necessary to retract the telescope completely first before lowering the boom Especially when the unit is jacked unil...

Page 169: ... no ticeable clearance of motion The actuated screw as well as the counter nut must be tightened firmly Produce the pressure and volume flow of the hydraulic liquid by means of the hand pump The speed can be regulated over the frequency of the pumping movements Stop pumping movements when the desired position is reached Remove solenoid arresting device immediately again from the so lenoid head of ...

Page 170: ...n order to move the Steiger in its basic position emergency lower ing by means of the control panel in the working cage it is possible to bridge the safety cut out if no emergency cut off switches are actuated Danger A danger of tilting is existent due to boom movements which increase the load moment Therefore always the telescope must be retracted completely as first step When carrying out emerge...

Page 171: ...rotation Afterward lower the boom Should the safety cut out be annulled through the execution of above mentioned movements it is possible to take the Steiger into normal opera tion after having found out for which reason a safety cut out took place If it is not possible to find out the reason or if faults are discovered the opera tion must be stopped immediately After having eliminated these fault...

Page 172: ...ice out of support in switch box at Steiger substructure Bring ball cock lever switch box into horizontal position Bring working cage into horizontal position Put solenoid arresting device according to chapter 7 3 onto sole noid head of way valve Levelling up Produce the pressure and volume flow of the hydraulic liquid by means of the hand pump until the working cage is in horizontal position The ...

Page 173: ...draulic pump drive off Switch on hydraulic pump drive pow er take off Revolution of power take off is too low Please pay attention to the sequence when starting the hydraulic pump drive power take off Eventually you have to start the hydraulic pump drive once again new Increase the revolution Notify Ruth mann after sales service if the revolu tion is fixed and programmed Operation off Start operat...

Page 174: ...or a short time a movement so that the chain for the power track will be tightened and be rolled off from the cable hose drum e g move boom upwards extension of telescope Attention Carry out the movement with precaution while observing the cable hose drum If the chain can af terwards be rolled up or off resp with out problems however the cause must be found out If necessary an existent default mus...

Page 175: ...ate back Load moment too high Reduce load moment by e g retraction of telescope lifting of boom reduction of working cage load Boom lowered completely and telescope not retracted Retract telescope Lifting of boom Telescope extension not possible is interrupted Possible cause Remedy Boom in boom rest Lifting of boom LML cut off Reduce load moment by e g reduc tion of working cage load Rotate the bo...

Page 176: ...wever the cause must be found out If necessary an existent default must be eliminated Cage rotation not possible is interrupted Possible cause Remedy Boom rotated too far Lifting of boom Extension of jacks not possible Possible cause Remedy Door to driver s cab open Close door to driver s cab Telescope not retracted Retract telescope Boom turret not in centre posi tion Rotate boom turret into cent...

Page 177: ...stricted Steiger operation Recognizable in the working cage at the blinking pilot lamp Bridge safety cut out Depending on the kind of malfunction restricted Steiger movements are still possible Even also if no restriction of the movements is noticed operation must be stopped and the Steiger must be brought into its basic position 8 2 2 Conditional Emergency Cut off Conditional Emergency Cut off ca...

Page 178: ...e triggered off by defective sensory system defective control system In the working cage discernible at blinking of the pilot lamp Bridge safety cut out and the red warning lamp LML cut off No Steiger operation is possible If the sensory or control system is defective an emergency lower ing according to chapter 7 3 must be carried out ...

Page 179: ...sponding display page ap pears x Read out fault memory Yes Special Funct Depress push button Special function Number of fault messages stored Depress push button Special function Latest fault message stored Depress push button Special function Fault message before the last Depress push button Special function etc Leaving the programme fault message stored Depress push button page up following disp...

Page 180: ...les service 7 Programme switch in main or control processor system adjusted wrongly Fuse defective These switches are sealed and may only be re adjusted by the RUTHMANN after sales service Check fuse 8 Vehicle voltage too low Program switch of the control incorrect adjusted Does not correspond to model codifica tion Check vehicle battery Notify RUTHMANN after sales service 13 Programme switch adju...

Page 181: ...er sales service 27 Signal inclination meter Boom between main and control pro cessor are different Notify RUTHMANN after sales service 28 Signal inclination meter Boom in basic position wrong Notify RUTHMANN after sales service 40 Signal cable length transducer wrong Notify RUTHMANN after sales service 41 Signal of cable length transduc er between main and control processor are different Notify R...

Page 182: ... sensors piston and ring side of main and control processor different Notify RUTHMANN after sales service 59 Operational perm load moment considerably exceeded Cage overloaded Pressure sensor piston or ring side defective Reduce load moment extend telescope less far Unload working cage Notify RUTHMANN after sales service 62 Signal of cable length transduc er in basic position wrong Notify RUTHMANN...

Page 183: ... de fective Limit switch Jack front right ground contact defective Notify RUTHMANN after sales service 77 Limit switch Jacks rear right extended defective Limit switch or approach switch Jack rear right retracted de fective Limit switch Jack rear right ground contact defective Notify RUTHMANN after sales service 78 Approach switch Boom rest or approach switch Boom lifted defective Notify RUTHMANN ...

Page 184: ...ltage of joystick Telescope wrong Notify RUTHMANN after sales service 99 Program cycles too long Notify RUTHMANN after sales service 100 to 121 Exits defective Fuse F 15 defective Notify RUTHMANN after sales service Check fuse 122 to 131 Exits defective Fuse F 14 defective Notify RUTHMANN after sales service Check fuse 132 to 147 Exits defective Fuse F 13 defective Notify RUTHMANN after sales serv...

Page 185: ...8 Rectification of malfunctions BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 8 13 Code Possible cause Remedy 254 Signal of swivelling angle cage wrong Notify RUTHMANN after sales service ...

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Page 187: ...t out that all prescribed checks as e g the yearly expert inspections acc to BGG 945 inspections maintenance and repair work must be carried out conscientiously Otherwise we refuse any liability and warranty claims For execution of such work a special knowledge is neces sary which cannot be conveyed in connection with these operating instruc tions Only original Ruthmann spare parts or other spare ...

Page 188: ...ydraulic system are also under pressure even with the machine taken out of operation Each con tact with the skin as well as breathing in of steams of the hydraulic liquids should be avoided Wear protec tion gloves and protection glasses Greases hydrau lic and gear oil etc are detrimental to health During handling with greases and oils the corresponding safety data sheets for each product must be o...

Page 189: ... necessary ex pert knowledge we recommend letting the maintenance and repair work carried out by the Ruthmann after sales service or by personnel authorized by us Note If regulations and safety data are not observed and result in damage any warranty claim expires Apart from the below explanations especially the safety in structions of chapter 1 2 must be observed For certain maintenance work e g f...

Page 190: ...5 Li 911 161 ARAL Long time grease H KP2K 30 2 30 to 130 ca 100 265 295 Li Lubricants quality mineral oils Viscosity Viscosity Density Part No 1 Designation Marking Class mm s kg m 3 at 40 C at 100 C at 20 C 911 412 KLÜBER Lubrication Structovis BHD 4800 210 910 Lubricants quality Hydraulic oils Viscosity Viscosity Density Part No 1 Designation Marking Class mm s kg m 3 at 40 C at 100 C at 15 C 91...

Page 191: ...escope 911 161 Boom extension ropes 790 100 Boom retraction chains 911 412 3 Boom rest locking bolt 911 161 4 Rotating device ball bearing slewing gear 911 161 Rotating device worm gear 911 161 5 Hydraulic oil in system standard 911 142 85 ltr Hydraulic oil in system optional extra 911 137 85 ltr 1 Ruthmann Part No If other lubricants are used an evaluation concerning the aggressivity of the greas...

Page 192: ...recommend discussing that with the Ruthmann after sales service Hydraulic oils which are not harmful to the environment must not be mixed with each other The mixing can modify the applicability and the biodegradability Dispose hydraulic oils which are not harmful to the environment separately Hy draulic systems with hydraulic oil which is not harmful to the environment must be marked accordingly ...

Page 193: ...9 Maintenance BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 9 7 9 1 3 Lubricating point plan ...

Page 194: ...must be even and free of paint acid dirt and rust The screws must not be mounted with MoS2 containing lubricants Tightening moments of the screw fittings tot 0 14 Fitting Screw Tightening moment No Dimensions Quality MA Nm 1 Chassis see operating instructions of chassis manufacturer Fixation of the base frame 2 1 Base frame chassis M 10 10 9 64 Plastic hydraulic oil tank 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 Th...

Page 195: ...xle support M 5 M 6 M 8 M 10 M 16 5 8 10 9 10 9 8 8 10 9 3 11 25 35 210 Boom system 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 Boom V console tele scope cylinder Boom IV axle rope roller Boom III axle rope roller Boom II axle rope roller M 8 M 8 M 6 M 6 8 8 10 9 10 9 10 9 20 28 11 11 Jacking 8 1 8 2 8 3 Cylinder clip Jack arm extension cylinder Jack bock to the basic frame extension cylinder M 8 M 8 M 8 8 8 10 9 10 9 20 28 ...

Page 196: ... pump Threaded plug connec tion secondary drive optional extra or plug screw Screw plug Oil draining screw Return filter hydraulic oil tank Connection flange suction line hydraulic oil tank Rotating device MA 1 MA 2 MA 3 MA 4 Hydraulic engine stop ping brake Stopping brake worm gear Ball bearing slewing gear base frame Ball bearing slewing gear turret plate ...

Page 197: ...RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 9 11 Bearing points with plastic bushes and bolt locks Bearing point turret boom Bearing point boom lifting cylinder Further bolt locks Bolt locks with disc and countersunk screw Bolt locks with disc and countersunk screw ...

Page 198: ...er TB270 BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr Bolt locks with disc and countersunk screw Axle support Boom system MA 1 MA 2 MA 3 MA 4 Boom V console telescope cylinder Boom IV axle rope roller Boom III axle rope roller Boom II axle rope roller ...

Page 199: ...9 Maintenance BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 9 13 Jacking MA 1 MA 2 MA 3 Cylinder clip Jack arm extension cylinder Jack bock to the basic frame extension cylinder ...

Page 200: ...A Nm 1 Jack cylinder vertical only with screw fitting Cheese head screw M 8 M 8 8 8 10 9 25 36 1 Extension cylinder of jack arm horizontal Hex screw M 8 8 8 20 1 Hydrostat cylinder master cylinder Hex screw M 8 8 8 20 1 Lifting cylinder Hex screw M 8 8 8 20 1 Telescope cylinder Hex screw M 8 8 8 20 1 Hydrostat cylinder slave cylinder Hex screw M 8 8 8 20 Example Connecting piece with hexag onal sc...

Page 201: ...7 431 028 431 029 435 004 435 041 G 1 2 G 1 G 1 2 M 20x1 5 M 20x1 5 20 5 20 5 20 5 45 5 45 5 7 Lock valve 433 006 433 010 433 020 435 040 G 1 2 G 1 M 20x1 5 M 20x1 5 20 5 20 5 45 5 45 5 8 Shuttle valve 432 016 7 8 14UNF 2B 40 9 Press compensating regulator valve 435 033 435 036 M 20x1 5 7 8 14UNF 2A 45 5 40 10 Internal pilot sequence valve 435 037 435 039 7 8 14UNF 2A 7 8 14UNF 2A 40 40 11 Check v...

Page 202: ...alve Pressure relief valve for block installation Pressure transform er Pressure reduction valve Pressure regulation valve Check valve Lock valve Shuttle valve Press compensat ing regulator valve Internal pilot se quence valve Check valve hollow screw 1 connecting piece 2 Oil flow regulating valve ...

Page 203: ...Dual check valve 431 014 M 8 25 Check valve 433 125 M 8 40 3 Check valve and pressure relief valve 435 019 435 023 M 18 x 1 5 M 18 x 1 5 65 5 65 5 4 4 2 Way valve NG 6 NG 6 431 521 432 072 M 5 M 5 6 2 6 2 4 3 Way valve NG 6 NG 6 NG 6 NG10 432 055 432 056 432 057 432 078 M 5 M 5 M 5 M 6 6 2 6 2 6 2 11 3 Prop way valve NG 4 NG 6 0 506 169 000 432 172 M 5 M 5 5 6 2 Proportional flow control valve NG ...

Page 204: ...9 18 RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr Examples Brake valve Dual check valve Check valve Check valve and Pressure relief valve Way valve Prop flow control valve Prop Pressure relief valve NG 6 NG 10 ...

Page 205: ... piece by means of a screw wrench when tight ening the union nut Tightening moments MA for cutting ring fittings Part No Cutting ring Tube AD light series MA 5 Nm Tube AD heavy series MA 5 Nm 400 606 L 6 30 S 6 35 400 806 L 8 40 S 8 45 401 006 L 10 50 S 10 60 401 206 L 12 65 S 12 75 401 506 L 15 100 401 607 S 16 120 401 806 L 18 150 402 006 S 20 210 402 218 L 22 195 402 258 S 25 290 403 116 L 28 2...

Page 206: ...oments MA for connecting pieces and DKO fittings Series L light S Heavy Tube AD mm d1 Form metric thread d3 Span of the jaw MA 5 Nm L 6 A M 12 x 1 5 14 20 L 8 A M 14 x 1 5 17 25 L 10 A M 16 x 1 5 19 35 L 12 A M 18 x 1 5 22 35 L 15 A M 22 x 1 5 27 60 L 18 B M 26 x 1 5 32 85 L 22 B M 30 x 2 36 110 L 28 B M 36 x 2 41 130 L 35 B M 45 x 2 50 215 L 42 B M 52 x 2 60 330 S 6 A M 14 x 1 5 17 25 S 8 B M 16 ...

Page 207: ...5 45 40 G 1 4 A 40 35 L 12 M 16 x 1 5 60 50 G 3 8 A 80 55 L 15 M 18 x 1 5 80 65 G 1 2 A 110 95 L 18 M 22 x 1 5 130 110 G 1 2 A 100 95 L 22 M 26 x 1 5 190 180 G 3 4 A 180 170 L 28 M 33 x 2 300 300 G 1 A 300 300 L 35 M 42 x 2 600 400 G 1 1 4 A 600 400 L 42 M 48 x 2 800 600 G 1 1 2 A 800 600 S 6 M 12 x 1 5 40 30 G 1 4 A 50 35 S 8 M 14 x 1 5 60 40 G 1 4 A 50 35 S 10 M 16 x 1 5 80 50 G 3 8 A 90 55 S 12...

Page 208: ... various tightening moments in relation to the material of the screw in drilling of the counter body made of steel cast or aluminium Example Tightening moments MA for WHO fittings Part No fitting Series L light metric thread MA 5 Nm S heavy Steel Cast Al 401 256 L 12 M 16 x 1 5 80 50 401 556 L 15 M 18 x 1 5 120 65 402 081 S 20 M 27 x 2 270 180 Part No fitting Series L light Withworth pipe thread M...

Page 209: ... lifted Chain for power track slack Limit switches 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 Jack vertically retracted Boom in its rest Boom in final position max angle of elevation is reached Front wheels free signal unloaded Rear wheels free signal unloaded Approach switches 3 Rotation angle of boom Swivelling angle sensor Angle sensor 4 Rotation angle of working cage Swivelling angle sensor Poten tiometer 5 Angle of...

Page 210: ...Press pin switch Approach switches Mercury ring switch Angle sensor Inclination sensor Cable length transducer Pressure trans former Inclination sensor The illustrated sensors are elementary representations The sensor technology of the Ruthmann Steiger itself can differ from it in form and type ...

Page 211: ...9 Maintenance BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 9 25 ...

Page 212: ...0 operating hours a annually Inspection work W Maintenance work S Test by an expert Inspection List Maintenance List Interval Remark Component Work to be carried out d 300 h 600 h a other inter vals Generally Lighting Check for function and cleanness Clean W if necessary Oper materi als Check fuel reserve Complete vehicle visually for damage fissures deformations corrosion Check painting scratches...

Page 213: ... contact surfaces with oil W if grease nipple provided grease bearing point Bearing points Visual check with plastic bushes Cleaning W W if necessary Jacking Check well running Check tear at guiding device Clean and grease gliding surfaces of jack arms W W if necessary Ground contact interrogation Grease the screw pressure spring bolt and the oblong hole bearing W W if necessary Guiding device jac...

Page 214: ...to 300 h Check fastening for firm hold of parking brake and hydraulic en gine Check tear of bearing Grease slide way W W if necessary Grease worm gear W W if necessary Check tightness Check hydr connections for firm hold and damage Function test of parking brake multiple disk brake Hydraulic Visual test cylinder Check fastening for firm hold Check tightness Check hydraulic connections for firm hol...

Page 215: ...ning for firm hold Check tightness Check hydr connections for firm hold and damage Check pretension of the drawing in spring Clean chain for power track W W if necessary Check chain for power track for wear Hydraulic Visual test hose and Check fastening for firm hold tube lines Check tightness Check hydraulic connections for firm hold and damage Check hose elongation inside the boom and chain for ...

Page 216: ... firm hold Check electrical connections for firm hold and damage Cleaning W if necessary Function test Swivelling Visual test angle Check fastening for firm hold sensor Check electrical connections for firm hold and damage Cleaning W if necessary Function test Cable length Visual test transducer Check fastening for firm hold Check fastening of spring hook eyelet bolt Check well running Check elect...

Page 217: ... for firm hold and damage Operating Visual test devices Check fastening for firm hold Check electrical connections for firm hold and damage Check pilot and warning lamps Check joystick and rubber sleeve Check push buttons and luminous push buttons Function test of operating ele ments Computer Visual test control Check fastening for firm hold Exchange button cells W every 6 years ...

Page 218: ...tion book 9 4 2 1 Regular inspections The Ruthmann Steiger must be checked by an expert in intervals of at least one year after first putting into operation of the Ruthmann Steiger For more detailed information refer to the Steiger s inspection book 9 4 2 2 Extraordinary inspections The Ruthmann Steiger including carrier chassis must be checked by an expert witness before putting it again into ope...

Page 219: ...ot allowed When buying and using cleansing agents you should also consider the ecofriendliness Rests must be disposed as hazardous waste depending on their pollution class Only clean the Ruthmann Steiger on suitable washing places Danger Cleansing agents can be harmful to health Cleaning agents and care products must be kept always surely Before cleaning the Steiger with water steam beam high pres...

Page 220: ...pruning the wood shavings must be removed immediately E g at boom system the covers of boom ends must firstly be removed Should an accumulation of wood shavings be found out authorised personnel must carefully remove this Movement spaces of moveable parts must be cleaned immediately Direct sun light must be avoided when washing the machine Do never point the water or steam stream onto the followin...

Page 221: ...orking cage Clean with humid cloth and water Should that not be sufficient only suitable solvent free cleaning agents must be used Aluminium side walls and covers Brush off with water and add if necessary a neutral cleansing agent Door sealings Rub the door sealing at switch box with French chalk Rests of detergents or used cloth must be disposed ecologi cally After cleaning especially by means of...

Page 222: ...zing jacks boom working cage must be checked with regard to condition and cleanness fissures deformation damage varnish painting corrosion legibility of inscription spaces for movement of the mechanical and hydraulic compo nents as well as of the power track fastening and locking of removable fittings etc Damage to the paintwork as e g scratches or rockfall damage must im mediately be repaired in ...

Page 223: ...orized by us accordingly Clean bearing points from outside Do not use high pressure cleaner and or chemical detergents Grease DU bush bearing points with provided lubrication point grease nipple according to maintenance list Cover the DU bush bearing points without any grease nipple with oil at the separation points contact points 9 4 5 4 Bearing points with plastic bushes Visual test concerning c...

Page 224: ...ract the jack arm afterwards horizontally several times to achieve a distribution of the grease The procedure must perhaps be repeated Grease the mechanism of ground contact inquiry according to the inter vals indicated in the maintenance list Grease the screw pressure spring 3 and the oblong hole bearing 4 of the head of the hydraulic cylinder The oblong hole bearing can be greased with the greas...

Page 225: ...Steiger TB270 9 39 9 4 5 6 Turret Inspection see Complete Ruthmann Steiger Further checks Free spaces for movement sequences of the chain for power track Impurities must be removed immediately Contamination damage and wear of baffles and guiding devices ...

Page 226: ...surface rust joint rust stiffness of joints twisted loose or broken chain bolts broken shackles In case of damaged chain the chain must be replaced immediately Check extension ropes for surface rust broken wires in the rope strands and right fit in pressed steel fitting Ropes showing a con siderable external wear will relatively often have broken wires in the rope strands Damaged extension ropes m...

Page 227: ...ve inspection apertures I1 to I3 at the corresponding boom head left and right You can additionally also demount the scraper brushes at boom head As long as there is a sufficient grease film on the rope a regreasing is unnecessary The lubricant should be liquid at the begin ning to ensure that it can penetrate into the rope between the rope strands and wires During greasing procedure extend or ret...

Page 228: ... as far as possible with horizontal boom and un loaded cage Retract the telescope slightly Check rope slack of the extension ropes Re stretch extension ropes if necessary Re stretch extension ropes by means of adjustment screw A1 1 1 2 A2 1 2 2 or A3 1 3 2 A sufficient rope slack must always remain Pay attention to regular distances between the boom heads during re stretching procedure The two ext...

Page 229: ... continue to run perpendicular to the two chain strands The nuts of the adjustment screws E1 1 1 2 E2 1 2 2 or E3 1 3 2 have to rest completely on their bearing surfaces and must at no events be tilted Due to necessary knowledge of such work we recommend to let have the re spanning of the chains and ropes carried out by the Ruth mann after sales service Check prestressing of the retraction chains ...

Page 230: ...e 9 44 RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr 9 4 5 8 Boom rest Clean boom rest Check locking bolt 1 for damages and wear Grease it over grease nipple 2 according to the interval of the maintenance list ...

Page 231: ...door for free moveability check the closing mechanism check the supports for safety belts for damages and fastening Danger The further use of supports safety ropes and safety belts after an accident is very dangerous since parts like e g anchorages ropes belts could be damaged and therefore do no longer warrant a sufficient protection The complete supports including ropes for safety belts must be ...

Page 232: ... porose surfaces or corrosion Check tightness Check tightness of safety valves at the hydraulic cylinders with per missible load acc to BGG 945 extend stabilizing jacks lift boom extend telescope Keep Ruthmann Steiger in this position There must be no change in the position for a period of 5 minutes If a change of the position oc curs the reason must be found out and the fault must immediately be ...

Page 233: ...m The demounting slackness is 1 0 mm The demounting slacknesses refer to a measuring point directly at the diameter of the master gauche for holes of the outer ring worm gear of rotating device Attention If the demounting slackness is exceeded opera tion of the Ruthmann Steiger must remain discon tinued and the rotating device must be replaced Grease rotating device according to maintenance list F...

Page 234: ... nipple 2 the boom will be further rotated by approx 180 After rotating the boom back it will be greased with the second grease nipple 3 By the rotating movement of the boom a better distribution of the grease inside the bearing is achieved The lubrication points must always be greased so generously that at the complete bearing splits and seals resp a collar of fresh grease appears Afterwards grea...

Page 235: ...ble faults must be eliminated 9 4 5 13 Hand pump Function test of hand pump according to inspection list Keep hand pump well running by actuating it for several times Clean if necessary Do not use a high pressure cleaner and chemical detergents 9 4 5 14 Safety and way valves Check adjustment values of valves Adjustment values may only be modified by the Ruthmann after sales service and personnel a...

Page 236: ...r exceptional running noises the cause must be found out and the default must be eliminated Check elongation of electric lines and hydraulic hoses in the chain for power track If necessary carry out maintenance works Check pretension of spring drive If necessary adjust Danger Risk of injury by opening the spring drive The drive is under high spring pressure The spring drive may only be opened by a...

Page 237: ... by means of a stamping on the instrument panel or by a sticking label in the area of the instrument panel Marking by means of Stamping Sticked label 1 Instrument panel 2 Hose 3 Marking of manufacturer 4 Year of construction 5 Month of construction 6 max dynamic operating pressure in bar Danger There is a danger of accidents caused by hydraulic hos es connected incorrectly Hydraulic connections mu...

Page 238: ... not be removed or rendered illegible Short hy draulic hoses with which the hose ends are visible at the same time are excepted from such labelling Labelling of the connection 1 Instrument panel 2 Hose 3 Line example 4a Labelling e g 1 2 of the hydraulic hose line 4b Labelling e g 1 2 of the connection point e g line bulkhead screwed connection hydraulic block ...

Page 239: ...pump 6 Suction line secondary drive op tional extra 7 Connection return line Check hydraulic oil level Ruthmann Steiger in travel position Steiger out of operation engine off Check oil level by means of oil dip stick 2 The oil level may only be measured with horizontally positioned vehicle since otherwise the oil dip stick will not show the actual oil level Check oil level with cold hydraulic oil ...

Page 240: ...o the tank over a preceded filter aggregate Exchange return filter element of hydraulic oil according to maintenance list Open filter cover 1 and remove together with flat sealing 2 Take the filter element 3 up wards out of the filter pot 4 by slightly turning and pulling it Take out filter pot 4 with O ring 5 and clean by means of diesel oil or benzine Exchange filter element 3 Replace damaged se...

Page 241: ... of condensation Function check of Emergency Cut off push button and safety devices Actuation of the Emergency Cut off push button must consequently stop the electrical driving of Steiger movements Check plug connections pressure and luminous push button keys joystick and rubber sleeves limit switches approach switches pressure sensor swivelling angle sensor inclination sensor cable length transdu...

Page 242: ...r eye protection and gloves Battery acid must not get in contact with the eyes hands clothes and painting of vehicle In case of con tact with the eyes immediately wash them out with cold water Afterwards directly consult a doctor Neutralize battery acids on hand or clothes by means of soap suds and much water Consult the doctor if necessary After swallowing battery acid immediately consult the doc...

Page 243: ...ooled down battery only has a fraction of its performance Therefore re charge more often during winter time Clean battery if necessary Keep battery poles clean Grease slightly the pole binders connecting poles by means of an acid free and acidproof grease e g vaseline When changing the battery please duly observe the operating and maintenance instructions of the manufacturer of the battery Button ...

Page 244: ... only be done under consid eration of safety regulations locally prescribed since solvents can possibly be released Do not keep spray cans inside the vehicle Danger of bursting Inferior damage of painting as e g scratches or rock falls must immediate ly be covered with paint paint pen or spray can before corrosion can oc cur If parts are corroded the corrosion must carefully and completely be remo...

Page 245: ...rews of the same size and quality class Screws with microencapsulated adhesive and self locking nuts must be re placed after each demounting All supporting surfaces must be even and free of paint acid dirt and rust Screw fittings secured with Loctite must again be secured expertly with Loctite Before using Loctite the EC safety data sheet must be observed For tightening moments of screws please se...

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Page 247: ...ng of the extension limitation desired is carried out as fol lows Plain text indication Execution Input of password Scroll to the corresponding display page of the plain text indication by means of the push button page up Adjusttlscopeextsion in m with sp funct momentary max attainable working height in metres Depress push button Special function Each time the Special function button is pressed th...

Page 248: ...10 Optional equipment 10 2 RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr that the access authorisation will be cancelled to the page cited above which was obtained by entering the password ...

Page 249: ...oil grease or other lubricants Please observe the general information concerning the admissible sur face pressures Take also in consideration admissible surface pres sures which are changing due to e g influence of the weather It is not allowed to heap up several above mentioned supporting plates under the jack plates It must be assured that the jack plates are exactly inside the relieving of the ...

Page 250: ...o be positioned so that the jack plate is at best centric in the relieving The jack plate must absolutely be inside the relieving Take into consideration that you may push the jack plate on the supporting plate during the positioning of the Steiger 10 2 2 Cleaning and maintenance Only use suitable solvent free cleansing agents and care products to clean the supporting plates Replace damaged suppor...

Page 251: ...11 Hydraulic Plan BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 11 1 11 Hydraulic Plan Hydraulic Plan Document no 0 550 125 100 ...

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Page 253: ...ctrical documentation BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 12 1 12 Electrical documentation Wiring diagram TB 270 Document No 0 850 286 100 MV interface Nissan Cabstar Document No 0 850 196 186 ...

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Page 255: ...13 Spare Parts BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 13 1 13 Spare Parts ...

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Page 257: ...14 Appendix BA GB 12 27409 05 07 FTA jr RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 14 1 14 Appendix 14 1 Working ranges Working range TB 270 Nissan Cabstar page 1 to 5 Document No 0 928 339 000 ...

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Page 259: ...gnation Data Sheet No Date 911 158 ARAL Aralub HL 2 456 137 30 01 2007 911 161 ARAL Long time grease H 456 147 07 07 2008 911 412 KLÜBER Lubrication Structovis BHD 02 09 2008 911 142 ARAL Vitam GF 22 456 346 30 01 2007 911 137 PANOLIN HLP SYNTH 22 24 01 2007 1 Ruthmann Part No Note The attached safety data sheets are not subject to our regu lar revision ...

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