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VacuMaster VM-BASIC Horizontal (Electrical)

Operating Instructions

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EN-US · 30.30.01.01610 · 00 · 01/20

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Page 1: ...VacuMaster VM BASIC Horizontal Electrical Operating Instructions WWW SCHMALZ COM EN US 30 30 01 01610 00 01 20...

Page 2: ...ished thereby Repro duction of the contents in full or in part is only permitted within the limits of the legal provisions of copyright law Any modifications to or abridgments of the document are proh...

Page 3: ...s 12 2 11 Technical Condition 12 2 12 Responsibility of the Operating Company 12 2 13 Country Specific Regulations for the Operating Company 12 3 Product Description 13 3 1 VacuMaster Basic Horizontal...

Page 4: ...tting the Parking Stands into the Working Position Optional 32 7 7 Balancing the Center of Gravity Optional 33 7 8 Raising the Load 34 7 9 Safely Guiding the Lifted Load 35 7 10 Setting Down the Load...

Page 5: ...or Wear 45 9 7 Cleaning the lifting device 45 9 8 Replacing Suction Plates 46 10 Decommissioning and Recycling 47 10 1 Safety 47 10 2 Decommissioning the Lifting Device 47 10 3 Disposing of the Liftin...

Page 6: ...erating instructions contain important notes and information about the different operating phases of the lifting device Transport storage start of operations and decommissioning Safe operation require...

Page 7: ...e than one step are numbered 1 First action to be performed 2 Second action to be performed 1 6 Information Signs on the Lifting Device Quick guide 27 03 01 00670 Read the instructions 27 03 01 00291...

Page 8: ...ptional 27 03 01 00772 1 7 Type Plate The type plate is permanently attached to the product and must always be clearly legible For each product the type plate contains the following data Abbreviated d...

Page 9: ...y for damage caused by the use of the lifting device for purposes other than those described under Intended Use The use of the lifting device for loads that are not specified in the order confirmation...

Page 10: ...gases vapors or dusts are sucked in and dispersed by the vacuum gen erator Difficulty breathing 4 Before commencing work ensure that the ambient air does not contain any hazardous substances 4 Make s...

Page 11: ...t must be carried out only by qualified electrical specialists Installation maintenance and repairs must be carried out only by specialists from J Schmalz GmbH or by persons who can prove that they ha...

Page 12: ...disabled under any circumstances Schmalz assumes no liability for consequences of modifications over which it has no control 2 12 Responsibility of the Operating Company The operating company is also...

Page 13: ...1 6 11 4 2 3 5 1 5 11 1 11 12 8 7 6 2 1 Suspension eye 2 Main switch 3 Manual slide valve 4 Vacuum gauge 5 Operator handle 5 1 Holder for the chain hoist control pen dant 6 Suction plate 6 1 Clamping...

Page 14: ...anual slide valve Manual slide valve for VacuMaster Basic 1 3 2 1 3 3 Use of the manual slide valve Applying suction to the load Press the locking button and slide the manual slide valve 3 in the dire...

Page 15: ...to generate a vacuum and to be able to lift the loads 3 4 Options 3 4 1 Switching Off the Suction Plates Optional Switching off the suction plates allows you to handle various load formats with a sing...

Page 16: ...ated suction plates 3 4 2 Movable Operator Handle Optional WARNING Unauthorized and improper opening of the pressure spring Serious injury resulting from high internal pressure 4 Do not dispose of the...

Page 17: ...plates the lifting device can be set on its parking stands 17 for lifting devices with a maximum lift capacity of 2 000 kg 17 3 4 5 Multiple Eye for Center of Gravity Compensation Optional A multiple...

Page 18: ...nical Data 18 50 EN US 30 30 01 01610 00 01 20 4 Technical Data 4 1 Lifting Device For technical data see the type plate 4 2 Vacuum Generation For technical data see the type plate on the vacuum gener...

Page 19: ...t NOTE Sharp knives or blades Damage to components 4 Ensure that no components are damaged while opening the packaging 1 Remove labeled transport aids and securing devices 2 Open and remove the shrink...

Page 20: ...torage NOTE Damage to suction plates due to inappropriate storage position 4 Do not set the lifting device down on the suction plates NOTE The effects of ozone light especially UV heat oxygen humidity...

Page 21: ...ackle etc is at least equal to the sum of the lifting device s weight and lift capacity 4 Ensure that the hoist is in perfect working order 4 Only hang the lifting device from the suspension eye 6 1 2...

Page 22: ...g block under the basic module 13 with hexagon screws and spring washers 5 3 Connect the longer hose end to the man ual slide valve 3 1 3 4 Connect the short hose end to the opera tor handle pipe 5 2...

Page 23: ...pper slots of the main beam 17 1 3 Screw the sealing cap back on tightly 4 Ensure that the sealing cap is screwed on air tight 5 Attach the handle 17 2 to the sliding block 17 1 with four nuts 17 2 6...

Page 24: ...the lifting device with the CEE plug to the customer supplied power supply 6 5 Checking the Rotating Field NOTE Damage to the vacuum generator due to an incorrect direction of rotation 4 Before the s...

Page 25: ...suspension eye 1 6 7 Start of Operations 1 Check that all screws are securely fastened 2 Check that the vacuum system is free of leaks See ch Checking the Lifting Device for Leaks 3 Check all functio...

Page 26: ...re loads in a suspended position WARNING The hook can open if the chain is not tensioned This can cause the lifting device to fall Serious injury or death 4 When lowering the lifting device ensure tha...

Page 27: ...e g due to a detached hose A collision occurs During handling below the minimum vacuum level of 0 6 bar the vacuum falls into the red section of the gauge 7 1 4 Personnel Qualifications The lifting de...

Page 28: ...suction plates 6 so that the load s center of gravity is below the sus pension point 1 Open the clamping lever 6 1 11 1 by approximately one full turn 2 Adjust the cross beam 11 or suction plate holde...

Page 29: ...carrying the load 7 3 1 Correctly Aligning Three Cross Beams for Non Rigid Loads For non rigid loads that are longer than the main beams 8 the cross beams 11 must be correctly aligned to an imagined l...

Page 30: ...ms 8 the cross beams 11 must be correctly aligned to an imagined line of symmetry Incorrect alignment of the cross beams 11 8 8 Main beam 11 Cross beam Correct alignment of the cross beams in four equ...

Page 31: ...of suction plates switched off CAUTION Falling objects due to suction plates being switched off Risk of injury 4 Always ensure that all activated suction plates are in full contact with the load 4 On...

Page 32: ...9 and simultaneously swivel the operator handle 5 to the desired position 9 2 9 9 1 5 2 Release the control lever 9 7 6 Putting the Parking Stands into the Working Position Optional Fold up both park...

Page 33: ...olled swinging movements during lifting Risk of serious injury 4 Always pick up the load at its center of gravity 4 Lift the load in low gear 4 Compensate for the swinging motion using the operator ha...

Page 34: ...ents during lifting Serious injury can result 4 Lift the load with the slow lifting speed 4 Compensate for the swinging motion using the operator handle CAUTION Uncontrolled rotation or swinging motio...

Page 35: ...id of the spring 1 2 3 Suction is applied to the load 8 Observe the gauge Lift the load only when the minimum vacuum of 0 6 bar has been reached the gauge needle is in the green area 9 Ensure that the...

Page 36: ...at it can not slip or tilt 2 Press the locking button and slide the man ual slide valve 3 in the direction against the force of the spring 3 1 3 The lifting device can now be released from the load 7...

Page 37: ...e parked close to the ground then block off the danger zone under neath it 7 13 Putting the Parking Stands into the Parked Position Optional Fold down both parking stands to park the lifting device 1...

Page 38: ...erator off before performing troubleshooting or maintenance work 4 Make sure that there is no stored residual vacuum remaining in the vacuum circuit WARNING Unexpected movements Serious injury or deat...

Page 39: ...a suction plate that is not cov ered by the load is open 4 Close the manual slide valve for the relevant suc tion plate Minimum vacuum 0 6 bar is not reached Sealing lip on suction plate is damaged 4...

Page 40: ...k the motor for faults The vacuum generator is faulty 4 Check the vacuum gener ator and contact Schmalz service if necessary Optional movable operator handle The gas pressure spring is visibly damaged...

Page 41: ...g or maintenance work 4 Make sure that there is no stored residual vacuum remaining in the vacuum circuit WARNING Unexpected movements Serious injury or death 4 Before working on the lifting device Va...

Page 42: ...r Schmalz service 07443 2403 401 9 3 Maintenance Schedule Schmalz stipulates the following checks and check intervals The operator must comply with the legal regulations and safety regulations applica...

Page 43: ...l up to date Observe the applicable country specific regulations X Check the general condition of the lift ing device X The operating instructions are avail able legible and can be accessed by personn...

Page 44: ...vice and gauge checked 9 4 2 Checking Vacuum Hoses and Hose Clamps 1 Check the vacuum hoses for wear 2 Replace damaged vacuum hoses chafe marks breaks kinks etc 3 Check that the hose clamps are secure...

Page 45: ...e vacuum reservoir if necessary 3 Clean or replace the filter cartridge according to the operating instructions for the dust filter 4 Replace very dirty or damaged filter cartridges 9 6 Checking the S...

Page 46: ...clean mechanically soft brush or ultrasonic cleaning Allow to dry at room temperature 9 8 Replacing Suction Plates 1 Immediately replace damaged or worn suction plates or sealing lips e g with cracks...

Page 47: ...nd dispose of the materials separately 5 Detach and dispose of the suction plates 6 Release the end stop screws on the beams 7 Remove the clamping units and dispose of the materials separately 8 Detac...

Page 48: ...t point X1 40 mm on the ex tended gas pressure spring 2 3 mm hole di ameter Oil Gas X2 X1 3 Slowly drill at point X2 35 mm 2 3 mm hole diameter 4 Ensure that the gas pressure spring is depres surized...

Page 49: ...wing harmonized standards were applied EN ISO 12100 Safety of Machinery Basic concepts general principles for design risk as sessment EN 60204 1 2006 A1 2009 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment o...

Page 50: ...J Schmalz GmbH EN US 30 30 01 01610 00 01 20 Subject to technical changes without notice...

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