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Operating Manual 

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 VHB 250-500 

Chapter 1 

Safety

 

J. Schmalz GmbH 
Aacher Straße  29 
D  - 72293 Glatten 
Tel  +49 +7443 / 2403 - 0 
Fax +49 +7443 / 2403 - 259 
http://www.schmalz.de 
e-mail: [email protected] 

 

 

BA 30.30.01.00223 

Status 03.2013 / Index 00 

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Safety 

1.1  Instructions for the 

Company 

Lifting devices of the series 

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 have been manufactured according 

to current technical standards and are safe. Still, they will present hazards 

 

if they are not operated by qualified or at least trained staff, 

 

if they are used contrary to the approved applications (see 1.5) 

 
Problems can arise 

 

for the health and life of operators and other persons, 

 

for the lifting device and other valuable goods. 

 

1.2  Instructions for the 

Installation, 
Maintenance and 
Operating Personnel 

The device must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel, mechanics 
and electricians. Any work on the electrical equipment may be carried out only 
by a qualified electrician. 

Each person in your company involved in the installation, start-up, operation, 
maintenance, and repair of the device 

 

must have read and understood these operating instructions 

 

and especially the chapter "Safety" herein. 

Your company must ensure by internal measures 

 

that the operators of the lifting device are properly trained, 

 

that they have read and understood the operating instructions, 

 

that the operating instructions will be available to them at any time. 

The responsibilities for the tasks carried out with the device must be clearly 
organized and observed. Ambiguity regarding responsibilities must not exist. 

 

1.3  Hazard Alert Symbols 

in this Manual 

Danger

 

Caution

 

 

The hazard alert symbols in this manual are labelled as follows: 
 
 
 
Identifies imminent hazard. If you do not avoid it, death or severe injury will 
result. 
 
 
Identifies a potentially hazardous situation. If you do not avoid it, minor or 
moderate injury can result. 

1.4  Installation Site 

Requirements 

The lifting device must not be operated in rooms with explosive atmosphere. 
The ambient temperature must be b0°C and 40 °C (if this temperature 
range is exceeded talk to the manufacturer). 
It must be connected to the power supply of the crane it is used with. Thus it will 
be switched on and off together with the respective machine. 
Ensure by internal instructions and checks that the installation site is totally 
clean and well organized. 

 

Summary of Contents for VACUMASTER VHB 250

Page 1: ...ual VACUMASTER VHB 250 500 BA 30 30 01 00223 J Schmalz GmbH Aacher Stra e 29 D 72293 Glatten Tel 49 7443 2403 0 Fax 49 7443 2403 259 http www schmalz de e mail schmalz schmalz de Status 03 2013 Index...

Page 2: ...orkplaces 1 9 Instructions for the Operator 1 10 Equipment for Personal Protection 1 11 Behaviour in Emergencies 1 12 Checking the Safety Devices 2 Technical Data 3 Description 3 1 Components of the L...

Page 3: ...e and consumable parts Operating Manual Vacuum Pump EVE 10 40 Operating Manual Electronic Warning Device Wire diagram EU Conformity Declaration Special Features The unit is equipped with the following...

Page 4: ...ad and understood these operating instructions and especially the chapter Safety herein Your company must ensure by internal measures that the operators of the lifting device are properly trained that...

Page 5: ...t safety time When power fails immediately put the load down if possible If this is not possible immediately leave the dangerous area near the load The device generates a very strong suction which can...

Page 6: ...ion Hoses and Hose Clamps Check all suction hoses and clamps for proper mounting if necessary retighten the clamps Checking the Vacuum Storage See Tightness Inspection in chapter Maintenance Correct f...

Page 7: ...nents of the Lifting Device This drawing is only valid for standard devices Parts with safety functions appear in bold type Pos Description Pos Description 1 Suspension bracket 7 Operator handle 2 Vac...

Page 8: ...se load position Control panel Only valid by the version with solenoid valve The controls are mounted right of the manipulator handle It comprises the following controls Button 3 Suck Release The butt...

Page 9: ...utomatic flow valves operating together with the suction pads which automatically detect when the necessary underpressure cannot be established Each suction pad is divided into two independent section...

Page 10: ...or hoist used Secure it safely Consider the weight of the lifting device and the maximum carrying capacity Pull the supply cable with plug from the control box Connect the cable to the power supply o...

Page 11: ...t go of the handle whilst lifting a load Do not pull loads to the side or drag them along with the lifting device Do not rip loose loads that have become jammed When there is a power failure put the l...

Page 12: ...the pressure gauge As soon as a vacuum pressure of 0 6 bar has been reached you can lift the load By no means lift the load before It would fall off When lifting be sure to lift only one piece of the...

Page 13: ...ine Vacuum pump defective Check the pump call for service Pump runs but does not generate a vacuum Wrong rotation direction Check and correct connections Slide valve is closed Open it Not all suction...

Page 14: ...heck the guards as described in chapter Safety 7 2 Maintenance Interval Daily Weekly Monthly Every 6 months Every 12 months Inspect the safety devices Vacuum gauge OK Warning device actuated at correc...

Page 15: ...d water separator must therefore be cleaned regularly in order to ensure safe operation of the lifting device Do not allow dust to enter into the suction opening when you take out the filter cartridge...

Page 16: ...n Type no and year of construction are vital for identification of the unit Indicate these when ordering spares or filing claims and other inquiries The max lifting capacity indicates for which maximu...

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