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_OA
Annex 1
Abstract of operating manual
OKTOPUS
®
GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300
1 Assembly
(1) Attach OKTOPUS
®
to the crane hook.
(2) If necessary, mount extensions.
2 Startup of the OKTOPUS
®
(1) Place OKTOPUS
®
on the element to be suctioned.
(2) Slightly lift switch “Suction/Release“ and slide it towards “Suction”.
(3) Check the battery’s charge level on the charge indicator:
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operational readiness is indicated by an illuminated green LED,
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if the third LED from the left (yellow LED) is illuminated, the battery needs to be charged,
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if the second LED from the left (yellow LED) is flashing or the second LED from the left
(yellow LED) and the red LED are flashing alternately, the battery needs to be charged.
(4) Check the negative pressure on the vacuum gauges (permissible green range -0,65 to -0,9
bar):
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if the pressure is in the red range on one or more gauges the alarm buzzer sounds, the
red warning light illuminates and vacuum has to be built up,
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if the pressure is in the green range on both vacuum gauges, the OKTOPUS
®
is ready for
use, the alarm buzzer turns off.
3 Instructions for use
(1) Preparing the element:
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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:
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Place the suction pads of the OKTOPUS
®
in the center of the element.
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Slightly lift the switch “Suction/Release” and slide it towards “Suction”.
(3) Positioning the element:
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Raise/lift the element with lifting movement of the crane.
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Position the element by driving and lifting movements of the crane and manual guidance
of the installer at the same time.
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Fix the element at the installation site.
(4) Releasing the element:
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Slightly lift the switch “Suction/Release“ and shift it towards “Release“. If the device is
equipped with the blow-off function press the button “Blow off“ and keep it pressed until
all suction pads have completely disengaged from the load.
4 Taking the device out of operation
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Lower the crane.
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Disconnect OKTOPUS
®
/ crane.
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Turn off the OKTOPUS
®
. Therefore, slightly lift the switch “Suction/Release“ and slide it
towards “Release“.
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If the OKTOPUS
®
is taken out of operation for a longer period, the batteries have to be
charged at least every two weeks.
