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O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l

vacuum-based lifting device

for glass and façade elements

OKTOPUS

GLASS-Jack

GL-N 400/300

Serial No.: A 810 693

Technical Documentation

BA 000 180_OA

08/2016

This technical documentation corresponds to the status as per the issue date.

WIRTH GMBH

DIVISION VACUUM LIFTING TECHNOLOGY

Brehnaer Straße 1

D-06188 Landsberg

Phone +49 (0) 34 602 / 70 88 - 0

Fax +49 (0) 34 602 / 70 88 - 111

www.wirth-gmbh.com

Original operating manual

Note proprietary notice as per ISO 16016

Summary of Contents for OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 300

Page 1: ...Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA 08 2016 This technical documentation corresponds to the status as per the issue date WIRTH GMBH DIVISION VACUUM LIFTING TECHNOLOGY Brehnaer Straße 1 D 06188 Landsberg Phone 49 0 34 602 70 88 0 Fax 49 0 34 602 70 88 111 www wirth gmbh com Original operating manual Note proprietary notice as per ISO 16016 ...

Page 2: ...acuum supply 12 3 3 Operating switch 13 3 4 Startup 13 3 5 Handling of glass and façade elements 13 3 5 1 Handling of lying glass and façade elements 14 3 5 2 Handling of glass and façade elements standing upright 15 3 5 3 Rotating a vertically hanging load 16 3 5 4 Tilting a vertically hanging load 16 3 6 Mounting the extension arms 17 4 Service and Maintenance 18 4 1 General remarks 18 4 2 Mecha...

Page 3: ...Jack GL N 400 300 9 Fig 4 Charge indicator 11 Fig 5 Vacuum gauge 12 Fig 6 Operating switch 13 Fig 7 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL N 400 300 with horizontal glass element 15 Fig 8 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL N 400 300 with vertical glass element 16 Fig 9 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL N 400 300 during rotation 16 Fig 10 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL N 400 300 during tilting 17 Fig 11 Mounting the extension arms 17 Fig 12 Dust fi...

Page 4: ...45 kg with extension arms Working Load Limit vertical 300 kg 4 suction pads 300 mm horizontal 400 kg 4 suction pads 300 mm CE mark according to EC Declaration Annex 3 Inspection tag according to Annex 4 attached to the device 1 2 Service workshop WIRTH GMBH Phone 49 0 34 602 70 88 0 Brehnaer Str 1 Fax no 49 0 34 602 70 88 111 D 06188 Landsberg E mail info wirth gmbh com 1 3 Scope of application Th...

Page 5: ... of the OKTOPUS being a load lifting attachment Therefore strict adherence to the instructions and information for proper and safe use given in the operating manual is a prerequisite for the manufacturer s warranty during the stipulated warranty period Combining the OKTOPUS with a hoist is the responsibility of the OKTOPUS user The user himself is responsible for proper implementation of the relev...

Page 6: ...removed be fore startup 11 Only work at wind speeds less than 30 km h otherwise you risk uncontrollable swing ing of the load 12 Check the suction rubbers daily for damages if necessary replace the suction rub bers by new ones 13 Clean the suction areas of the glass panes Do not place the suction pads on pro tective foil releasing agents or similar but remove it at least at the contact areas of th...

Page 7: ...spection by an ex pert 28 Never modify the OKTOPUS in a way that safety is impaired Otherwise the manu facturer s warranty will be void 29 Do not remove information signs safety signs and inspection tags and plates from the OKTOPUS Otherwise the manufacturer s warranty will be void 2 3 Symbols and markings Signal word Meaning Consequences of non compliance Warns of imminent threat of danger Death ...

Page 8: ...zzer 17 and the red warning light 16 that indicates a hazardous situation the vacuum gauges 5 that indicate the existing negative pressure and define the work ing range the suction frame 9 with the attached suction pads 8 the charge indicator 12 that always indicates the battery s current charge level the switch Suction Release 15 to turn the OKTOPUS on off and to ensure the suc tion release funct...

Page 9: ... oil free and clean surface and must not be covered with a protective film The OKTOPUS is delivered with suction pads for even glass and façade elements Generally no statements can be made regarding the length and the width of the elements to be installed with the OKTOPUS as this depends upon observing the safe work load crite ria almost exclusively on the inherent rigidity and the correlating def...

Page 10: ...king height of maximum 400 m above sea level Employ ing the OKTOPUS in heights above 400 m leads to a decreased Working Load Limit of the OKTOPUS on the one hand on the other hand the OKTOPUS control system needs to be adjusted If you want to employ the OKTOPUS in heights above 400 m please contact the Wirth Service Team beforehand When operating the OKTOPUS at heights above 400 m the Working Load...

Page 11: ...e battery needs to be charged instantly in order to avoid deep discharge and by that possible damage The charge indicator is arranged on the device according to figure 1 Fig 4 Charge indicator Do not use the OKTOPUS if the yellow LED is flashing or the yellow and the red LED are flashing alternately Possibly sucked loads shall be low ered The OKTOPUS has to be charged instantly in order to avoid d...

Page 12: ...ed on the vacuum gauges figure 5 The green scale range is the permissible working range from 0 65 bar to 0 9 bar Fig 5 Vacuum gauge During operation the vacuum is monitored by two pressure controllers If the vacuum is in the working range in both vacuum circuits the OKTOPUS is ready for use If the vacuum decreases impermissibly in one or both vacuum circuits or the pressure rises above 0 65 bar re...

Page 13: ...LED are flashing alternately the battery needs to be charged Check the vacuum level on the vacuum gauges if the pressure indicated on the vacuum gauges is in the green range the device is ready for use if the pressure is in the red range in one or more vacuum gauges the alarm buzzer sounds the red warning light illuminates and vacuum has to be built up Slightly lift the switch Suction Release and ...

Page 14: ...truction element is suctioned Slightly lift the switch Suction Release see fig 6 and then slide it towards Suction until it latches see also section 3 4 Startup You can lift the load only if the red warning light and the alarm buzzer have turned off the vacuum gauges indicate that the working range has been reached see figure 5 and you have ensured that nobody is in the danger area Do not lift the...

Page 15: ...nly if the red warning light and the alarm buzzer have turned off the vacuum gauges indicate that the working range has been reached see figure 5 and you have ensured that nobody is in the danger area Do not lift the load higher than necessary Fix the element at the installation site in that way that it does not pose a threat after be ing released from the OKTOPUS Then the construction element is ...

Page 16: ...e fig 8 and rotate the load into the required position Engage the release lever afterwards Fig 9 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL N 400 300 during rotation 3 5 4 Tilting a vertically hanging load Suction the element as described in 3 5 2 Never release the unlocking Tilt see fig 8 when loaded This would re sult in the load tipping down uncontrollably In order to tilt the load from a vertical into a horizontal...

Page 17: ...e remove the lynch pin as well as the corresponding locking bolt Slide an extension arm into the base frame and fasten it with a locking bolt that is provided in the delivery Secure the locking bolt with a lynch pin that is also provided in the delivery Mount the suction pad that was removed beforehand to the extension arm using the locking bolt that was removed beforehand Secure the locking bolt ...

Page 18: ...erforming any repair and maintenance work switch off the OK TOPUS slightly lift the switch Suction Release and slide it towards Re lease Defective parts may only be replaced with original spare parts They will be provided on re quest after consulting with the service team of the OKTOPUS manufacturer Using not orig inal spare parts leads to exemption from liability by the manufacturer In order to p...

Page 19: ...uses on this component and mainly consists of replacing the dust filter if it is polluted The dust filters are located under the bonnets of the OKTOPUS see fig 1 pos 2 and 6 Fig 12 Dust filter 4 3 1 Cleaning the suction pads Always clean the suction pads prior to every operation of the OKTOPUS if the suction are as are soiled dirt dust oil etc Dirt could cause leakages and leave marks on the manip...

Page 20: ...heck if it is compatible with your mains supply The performance data is stipulated on the charging unit Make sure that the arrow of the selector switch see fig 13 pos 4 points at 24 V Otherwise there is a danger of explosion during the charging process Fig 13 Battery charger example illustration Safety instructions for the charging unit Only use the charging unit as intended Do not expose the char...

Page 21: ...rocess After the charging process is completed the batteries are buffered with a float current The charging process is completed when the red LED has turned off Proceed as follows in order to disconnect the OKTOPUS from the charging unit 1 Disconnect the charging unit from the mains grid 2 Disconnect the charging unit from the battery LED Display Green LED Power is illuminated operational readines...

Page 22: ...ibly sucked element the OKTOPUS has to be secured against further use In case of faults that cannot be remedied working with the OKTOPUS shall be stopped immediately The OKTOPUS has to be secured against further use If the display of the charge indicator is not illuminated after turning on the OKTOPUS please immediately contact the service workshop of the Wirth GmbH 6 Disposal and Recycling For pa...

Page 23: ... gauges the OKTOPUS is ready for use the alarm buzzer turns off 3 Instructions for use 1 Preparing the element Check the surface of the construction element The surface has to be even air impermeable clean and dry at least at the suction areas There must be no protective film on the suction areas 2 Attaching the element Place the suction pads of the OKTOPUS in the center of the element Slightly li...

Page 24: ...O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL N 400 300 Technical Documentation BA 000 180 Annex 2 Functional dimensions 1290 mm 1290 mm 700 mm 700 mm 190 mm 860 mm 1700 mm ...

Page 25: ...EG Directive 200 l 95 EC on general productsafetyanO bf EC D irective201 41 30 E Uoneleetromag neticcompatibiIity Applied harmonized standards DrN ENtSO 2100 03 11 Safety ofMachinery General Principles forDesign Risk Assessment andRiskReduction DrNENtSO 3857 06 08 Safety ofMachinery Safety distances toprevent hazard zones being reached byupper and lower limbs DfNEN60204 Part1 06 07 Electrical equi...

Page 26: ...ation BA 000 180 Annex 4 Inspection Tag of the OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL N 400 300 according Directive 2006 42 EC Sign size 80 x 40 mm Background blue Foreground white Typing white on blue Plate size diameter 30 mm Background depending on the year Foreground depending on the year 2017 ...

Page 27: ...O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL N 400 300 Technical Documentation BA 000 180 Annex 5 Electrical Circuit Diagram ...

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