Schmalz VACUMASTER HHVM Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating

Instructions

ACU

ASTER

HHVM

BA 30.30.01.00218

J. Schmalz GmbH

Aacher Strasse 29

72293 Glatten, Germany

Tel +49 (0) 7443 / 2403 - 0

Fax +49 (0) 7443 / 2403 - 259

http://www.schmalz.com

e-mail: [email protected]

30.30.01.00218 / Index 00

Last updated 03/2013

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These operating instructions were originally written in German.

This document must be kept in a safe place for future reference.

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Page 1: ...293 Glatten Germany Tel 49 0 7443 2403 0 Fax 49 0 7443 2403 259 http www schmalz com e mail schmalz schmalz de 30 30 01 00218 Index 00 Last updated 03 2013 Page 1 22 These operating instructions were originally written in German This document must be kept in a safe place for future reference E ...

Page 2: ...the lifting device 1 10 Personal protective equipment 1 11 What to do in an emergency 1 12 Check safety equipment 2 Technical Data 3 Description 3 1 Description of device 3 2 Controls 3 3 Vacuum generation 3 4 Suction plates 3 5 Accessories 4 Installation 4 1 Commissioning 4 2 Setting the load holder 4 3 Switching suction plates on and off optional 5 Operation 5 1 Operational safety information 5 ...

Page 3: ...rts Electronic warning device operating instructions battery operated Multistage ejector SEM 100 operating instructions Vacuum switch operating instructions CE conformity declaration Chain hoist operating instructions enclosed with chain hoist Special design The device includes the following special design feature s See appendix for special operating instructions or spare parts lists If the specia...

Page 4: ...nderstood the operating instructions in particular the Safety section The company of the user must take internal measures to ensure that The users of the device are trained They have read and understood the operating instructions The operating instructions are accessible to them at all times The warning notices on the lifting device are not removed The responsibilities for the various tasks to be ...

Page 5: ...uous sound pressure output by the device is less than 70 db A 1 7 Specific hazards As the load is held to the suction plates of the device by means of a vacuum it is dropped as soon as the vacuum collapses This can occur during a vacuum generator failure In such cases a built in reservoir maintains the vacuum for a short safety period depends on the density of the workpiece surface In the event of...

Page 6: ...sly Testing the warning device The warning device monitors the operating vacuum and power failures Switch on the vacuum generator Place the lifting device on a smooth metal plate or on another dense smooth surface and apply suction Danger Important Only apply suction to the workpiece do not lift it The workpiece could come loose and fall off during the inspection When the partial vacuum has been g...

Page 7: ...e ejector operating instructions for the further technical information about the ejector The maximum permissible load is 200 kg The permissible load refers to a vacuum of 0 2 bar all suction plates are covered by the workpiece 3 Description 3 1 Description of device Item Description Item Description 1 Pivot bearing with suspension eye 8 Control handle 2 Vacuum gauge 9 Suction plate 3 Pressure redu...

Page 8: ...trols Pressure reducer For connecting and regulating compressed air set by default to 5 5 bar to 6 bar flowing compressed air pressure Manual sliding valve on the control handle Picks up and releases the load Push right Pick up load hold Push left Release load against spring tension To move the manual sliding valve into the Pick up load or release load position the locking button must be pressed L...

Page 9: ...ermanently extended through spring action which is attached to the piston rod of a double action pneumatic cylinder To loosen the handle or insert the bold hold down the push button for the valve on the operator handle If the bolt is loosened from the handle position in the pivot bearing the push button can be released The handle catches at three positions on the pivot bearing horizontal 90 and 90...

Page 10: ...mpressed air in the ejector The warning device checks the existing vacuum in the vacuum distributor integrated into the main beam 3 4 3 4 Suction plates The suction plates are used to pick up workpieces Danger All suction plates must be entirely on the workpiece in order to generate a vacuum and be able to lift loads Except devices with suction plates which can be switched off Individual suction p...

Page 11: ...load per suction plate must not be exceeded 3 5 Accessories Valve for switching individual suction plates off If individual suction plates are not used they can be manually blocked with optional valves When the red marking ring is visible the valve is closed there is no vacuum on the suction plate Note that this reduces the carrying capacity of the lifting device accordingly Suction plates can be ...

Page 12: ...he crane to topple over or the lifting device to fall The minimum load of the crane or chain hoist must be at least high enough to equal the combined weight and load of the lifting unit Pneumatic connection Ensure that there is a sufficient supply of compressed air Minimum operating pressure 5 5 bar unoiled air max 6 bar Connect compressed air supply to the lifting device or pressure reducer After...

Page 13: ... and off optional Suction plates can be switched on and off on lifting devices with suction plates that can be deactivated This is done using the valves attached to the vacuum distributor of the main beam Switching off suction plates reduces the load bearing capacity of the load holder by the load bearing capacity of the deactivated suction plates Danger The suction plates may only be switched on ...

Page 14: ...r fails set down the load immediately if possible Leave the danger zone immediately Only pick up and lift suitable loads check inherent stability and surface density Always keep an eye on the gauge Never lift items if the vacuum is less than 0 2 bar If the gauge provides a reading in the red zone set down the load immediately Lower the load immediately if possible when the warning device sounds va...

Page 15: ...ding valve on the handle to the Vacuum on position Suction is applied to the load Observe the manometer You can lift the load as soon as the partial vacuum reaches 0 2 bar manometer pointer is in the green zone Under no circumstances should you lift the load before this as it will fall off Danger When lifting ensure that only one of the items is being lifted If other items have become attached car...

Page 16: ... is sucked and lifted up the workpiece swivels uncontrollably Risk of accidents Swiveling Hold the workpiece and activate the valve using the push button on the control handle Swivel the workpiece slightly the push button can be released again Swivel the workpiece to the required position 90 0 90 Once you achieve the required position the snap bolt must be locked onto the pivot bearing Ensure that...

Page 17: ...ing hose screw connections Replace seal components Operating pressure too low Set operating pressure on pressure reducer to 5 5 to 6 bar Not all suction plates cover the work piece leaking air is being sucked in Position the lifting device on the workpiece so that all suction plates completely cover the workpiece Optional valve on suction plates not covered by the workpiece is open Switch off the ...

Page 18: ...ed X X Compressed air filter cleaned X Are the vacuum hoses in good condition not brittle not kinked no worn sections and no leaks X X Are all connections secure hose clamps etc X Are the type plate and ultimate load plate still attached to the device X Is the operating manual still available and are workers familiar with it X Check all load bearing parts e g suspension eye for deformation wear or...

Page 19: ... for the ejector appendix 7 6 Leak test Carry out a leak test once a month To do this position the suction plates on a dense and smooth surface for instance a metal sheet Supply the ejector with compressed air and pick up the workpiece Danger Important Only apply suction to the sheet do not lift it The sheet could work loose and fall off during the inspection Wait until a vacuum of approx 0 6 bar ...

Page 20: ... device The type plate contains the following information Device type Device number Order number Year of construction Maximum load Device weight The device type device number and year of construction are important for identifying the device They must always be quoted when ordering spare parts making warranty claims or other queries regarding the device Danger The maximum load indicates the maximum...

Page 21: ...dance with our General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Delivery The same applies for spare parts provided that these are original parts supplied by us We are not liable for any damage resulting from the use of non original spare parts or accessories Wearing parts are not covered by the warranty The following list contains the primary spare and wearing parts Key Spare part S Wearing part W Wearing...

Page 22: ... VACUMASTER HHVM Section 10 Appendix J Schmalz GmbH Aacher Straße 29 D 72293 Glatten Tel 49 0 7443 2403 0 Fax 49 0 7443 2403 259 http www schmalz com schmalz schmalz de 30 30 01 00218 Index 00 Last updated 03 2013 Page 22 22 ...

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