2
Contents
Information for this manual
2
Notes for manufacturers of
suspended suspended access equipment
3
Explanation of symbols used
3
1. Safety Advice
4
2. Exclusion of non-intended use
5
3. Machine Description
3.1 Purpose
5
3.2 Working principle
5
3.3 Allowed TIRAK
®
wire rope for
man-riding
5
3.4 Noise emission
5
3.5 Main components and
operating controls
6
3.6 Technical data
3.6.1 TIRAK
®
hoists
7
3.6.2 BLOCSTOP
®
Fall arrest device
7
3.7 Typical examples
8
3.8 Safety devices
3.8.1 Primary brake
9
3.8.2 Emergency STOP
9
3.8.3 Phase control relay
9
3.8.4 Load limiting device
9
3.8.5 Manual operation
10
3.8.6 Fall arrest devices
10
3.8.7 Upper limit switch
11
3.9 Residual risks
11
4. Setting up
4.1 General
12
4.2 Required equipment
12
4.3 Anchoring the TIRAK
®
hoist
4.3.1 Anchoring devices and
dimensions
12-13
4.3.2 Anchoring the TIRAK
®
hoist
14
4.4 Installation of the fall arrest device
4.4.1 Evidence of carrying capacity
15
4.4.2 Dimensions of BSA devices
15
4.4.3 Anchoring the fall arrest device
16
4.4.4 Connection to the
TIRAK
®
control system
17
4.4.5 Dimensions of BSO Devices
18
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4.5 Slack wire rope
4.5.1 Slack wire ropes
18
4.5.2 Use of rope winders
18
4.6 Electric connections
19
4.7 Electric controls
4.7.1 Push button control UP/DOWN
20
4.7.2 Examples for central control
20
4.8 Wire rope installation
4.8.1 Preparing the rope
20
4.8.2 Lifting rope installation
21
4.8.3 Safety rope installation
22
5. Operation
5.1 Checks before starting
22
5.2 Daily checks
23
5.3 Weekly checks of wire rope and cable
24
5.4 Operation
5.4.1 Stop / EMERGENCY-STOP
24
5.4.2 Service operation
24
5.5 Manual operation
5.5.1 Emergency descent
25
5.5.2 Manual lifting
25
5.6 Action in the event of operation
of the fall arrest device
25
6. Troubleshooting
26-28
7. Out of operation
28
8. Maintenance
8.1
Maintenance
8.1.1 Hoist
29
8.1.2 Wire rope
29
8.1.3 Motor, brake, and gear box
29
8.1.4 BLOCSTOP
®
fall arrest device
29
8.2 Checks
8.2.1 Essential checks
30
8.2.2 Safety inspection
31
8.3 Repair
31
9. Spare parts
9.1 Hoist
32
9.2 Motor and brake
32
9.3 Elektric control
32
9.4 BLOCSTOP
®
fall arrest device
32
9.5 Nameplates and labels
32-33
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Date of edition
2nd Edition: February 2004
Copyright
The copyright of these assembly and operating
instructions shall remain with the manufacturer.
Address of the manufacturer:
GREIFZUG Hebezeugbau GmbH
Scheidtbachstraße 19-21
51469 Bergisch Gladbach
Germany
Phone:
+49 / 22 02 / 10 04-0
Fax:
+49 / 22 02 / 10 04-50 or -70
e-Mail:
For addresses of other TRACTEL Group Companies see page 36.