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User guide for TAWI VacuEasylift

Summary of Contents for VacuEasylift

Page 1: ...User guide for TAWI VacuEasylift...

Page 2: ...chapter presents an overview illustration of the lifters and a table containing characteristics of the different models The VM60 model is used for all illustrations in this manual Your model may diffe...

Page 3: ...operation dB 73 75 75 78 78 79 Model VM120 VM180 VM270 Lifting capacity kg 120 180 270 Lift tube mm 230 250 300 Stroke mm 1700 2400 1500 1500 Lift tube length mm 2500 4000 2500 2500 Noise level Idle d...

Page 4: ...ember that a jib crane is more effective if the lifting equipment is more often used at the outer part of the jib arm c A a b 3 Connect the vacuum pump power supply c A motor circuit breaker with hold...

Page 5: ...nected to a thermal relay for overheating protec tion e Wait at least 60 seconds and let the fan stop before turning it on again f 6 Verify function of the vacuum pump and that it rotates in the cloc...

Page 6: ...plate to the vacuum pump outlet reducing socket with hose clamps use a torque of min 5 Nm c 6 Mount the silencing hood on the base plate Verify that the outlet is not blocked and that there is enough...

Page 7: ...e between the filter unit and the lift tube top swivel with hose clamps use a clamp torque of 5 Nm c VM0 40 50 come with a reducing socket which is placed inside the filter inlet The fil ter inlet and...

Page 8: ...5 2 cm of neoprene approxi mately 5 5 cm for models VM100 270 c 6 Push the top swivel into the lift tube d At least one complete spiral winding must cover the swivel 7 Make sure the area is clean and...

Page 9: ...m measured from the top of the suction head 4 Make sure the area is clean and dust free before taping Attach the lift tube to the suction head with at least three layers of duct tape under each clamp...

Page 10: ...unauthorized modifications Cutting the lift tube may change the characteristics of the VacuEasylift TAWI must authorize all modifications of the lift tube Use protective eye wear These instructions m...

Page 11: ...capacity If the quick release attachment is used the touch bolt must be removed 10mm b The touch bolt provides help for the operator by opening the suction head valve fully enabling a good grip of th...

Page 12: ...e unit with and without load to a con venient level for the operator This ensures that the control handle is within comfortable reach at all times 1 Press the main switch to turn the power on 2 Balanc...

Page 13: ...13 Load adjustment knob positions with and without load standard handle Load adjustment knob positions with and without load flex handle...

Page 14: ...st be executed before the vacuum lifter may be put into operation Motion limiters may not be used to limit the horisontal motion of the vacuum lifter The installa tion of a motion limiter may cause se...

Page 15: ...ust be used only in a vertical position The max lifting capacity SWL must not be exceeded Use vacuum power only to handle the load Do not lift the load by hand force A load must never be left hanging...

Page 16: ...a by pressing the operating handle right to the bottom and braking the seal c or b If a release valve is used option al accessory compatible with model VM0 40 50 180 270 and VM60 80 100 20 with flex h...

Page 17: ...erify function of the lifter Note the colour code system for safe assembly of lift unit to suction foot accessory Each colour corresponds to a specific VacuEasylift model ONLY PARTS WITH MATCHING COLO...

Page 18: ...essed air 5 The filter inset MUST be replaced when dirty or damaged 6 Reassemble the filter unit and mount it in the filter holder with the filter unit lid in the upward direc tion see figure 7 Verify...

Page 19: ...rried out on a yearly basis If any damage wear is detected on the lifter this must immediately be reported to TAWI or au thorised TAWI representative The lifter must be taken out of commission and not...

Page 20: ...and then stop the vacuum pump The load should be equivalent to the rated max lifting capacity and of a non porous material for example a steel plate A controlled sinking motion is correct anything els...

Page 21: ...Check the direction of rotation of the vacuum pump Is air blowing from the silencer If not change the phas es over This must be carried out by a qualified electri cian see Install vacuum pump on page...

Page 22: ...Check electrical parts and reset circuit breaker Main switch is turned off Turn main switch on PTC relay has tripped Let the vacuum pump cool down and verify that air flow is sufficient Reset the PTC...

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