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Operating Instructions

Vacuum based lifting device

for prefabricated glass and cladding elements

OKTOPUS

GLASS-Jack

GL-RN 400/600/800

Serial no.: A 810 772

Technical documentation

BA 000 101

07/2016

The present technical documentation corresponds to the status as per the date of issue.

WIRTH GMBH

INSTALLATION SYSTEMS DIVISION

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 instructions

Proprietary notice as per ISO 16016

Summary of Contents for OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400

Page 1: ...A 810 772 Technical documentation BA 000 101 07 2016 The present technical documentation corresponds to the status as per the date of issue WIRTH GMBH INSTALLATION SYSTEMS DIVISION 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 instructions Proprietary notice as per ISO 16016 ...

Page 2: ...he OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 with a crane arm 18 3 5 4 Rotating a load hanging in a vertical position with the OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 with guide ring 18 3 5 5 Swivelling a load hanging in a vertical position with the OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 with crane arm 19 3 5 6 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 slung to the basic frame 20 3 6 Converting the OKTOPUS into ...

Page 3: ...US GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 10 Fig 7 Transport rack 12 Fig 8 Charge indicator 13 Fig 9 Vacuum gauge 14 Fig 10 Control panel 15 Fig 11 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 and 800 with glass element 17 Fig 12 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 with guide ring resp crane arm 18 Fig 13 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 with guide ring with crane arm and with crane arm and extension arms 6 or 8 sucti...

Page 4: ... extensions approx 80 kg basic unit crane arm 8 suction pads 4 extensions approx 60 kg basic unit guide ring 4 suction pads Working Load Limit max 300 kg guide ring 4 suction pads 400 mm max 400 kg crane arm 4 suction pads 400 mm max 600 kg crane arm 6 suction pads 400 mm max 800 kg crane arm 8 suction pads 400 mm CE mark pursuant to EC Declaration of conformity Annex 3 Test badge as per Annex 4 o...

Page 5: ...compliance with the instructions and information for proper and safe use of the device given in the operating instructions is a prerequisite for the manufacturer s warranties dur ing the agreed warranty period The OKTOPUS user is responsible for combining the OKTOPUS system to a hoist The user himself is responsible for proper implementation of the relevant guidelines and instructions The informat...

Page 6: ...e with new pads 13 Clean the suction surfaces on the elements Do not place the suction pads on protective film instead remove the film before at least at the contact areas of the suction pads 14 Never stand or walk under the suspended load 15 Ensure that nobody attempts to mount or ride on the OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 or the suspended construction elements 16 Stop work immediately when...

Page 7: ...nformation signs safety signs and test card with test badge from the OKTOPUS Otherwise the manufacturer s warranty is rescinded 2 3 Symbols and markings Signal word Meaning Consequences of non compliance Warns of imminent threat of danger Death or serious injury or substantial material damage as consequence Warns of potential threat of danger Death or serious injury or substantial material damages...

Page 8: ...ed Max Working Load Limit 400 kg OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 4 suction pads on the unit Max Working Load Limit 600 kg OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 600 6 suction pads on the unit Max Working Load Limit 800 kg OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 800 8 suction pads on the unit Each of the models mentioned above can be equipped with a guide ring In case of using the guide ring the Working Load Limit of the OKTOPUS ...

Page 9: ...ne arm and extensions Fig 3 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 600 with crane arm and extensions Fig 4 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 800 with crane arm and extensions Fig 5 OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 with guide ring 17 8 17 Extension arm 18 Signal light red 19 Signal light green 20 Crane eye guide ring 21 Guide ring 22 Shoe brake 23 Locking lever guide ring 19 18 21 20 22 23 ...

Page 10: ...ts on the in stallation of large size glass and cladding elements rapid efficient and effective assembling procedure small sized assembly team high process quality through material preserving handling low physical stress for the assembler as heavy carrying and lifting works is avoided high occupational safety Crane arm Lifting device Suction pad OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 OKTOPUS GLASS J...

Page 11: ...00 600 800 see section 2 3 Symbols and markings as well as from the capacity data the conditions of application of the crane to be used and the building site conditions Fur thermore it shall be taken into account that the element to be installed should be of sufficiently inherent stability and appropriate for mounting by vacuum lifting attachments to be clarified with the elements manufacturer if ...

Page 12: ...n and damage by protec tion covers To avoid damage to the batteries by deep discharge during storage the OK TOPUS shall be charged every two weeks at least Transport rack The transport rack shown in figure 7 is optionally available It allows space saving storage of the OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 and protecting the suction pads especially the rubber lip during transport and storage Fig 7 ...

Page 13: ...ED are alternately flashing the battery shall be charged immediately to avoid a deep discharge and damages The charge indicator is arranged according to fig 1 Fig 8 Charge indicator Do not use the OKTOPUS if the yellow LED flashes or the yellow and the red LED are flashing alternately An eventually sucked load should be lowered The OKTOPUS should be immediately charged to avoid a deep discharge an...

Page 14: ...indicated via two vacuum gauges fig 9 The green scale sector is the permissible working range from 0 65 bar to 0 9 bar Fig 9 Vacuum gauge During operation the vacuum is monitored by two pressure control devices If the vacuum is in both vacuum circles in the working area the green signal light shines The OKTOPUS is ready for use If the vacuum descends in one or both vacuum circles below the prescri...

Page 15: ...e level of the battery on the charge indicator The operational readiness is indicated through the luminescence of a green LED If the second LED from the left yellow LED flashes or the second LED from the left yellow LED and the red LED flash alternately the battery needs to be charged Check the vacuum on the vacuum gauges if the needle of both gauges are in the green range the unit is ready for op...

Page 16: ...N 400 600 800 to the elements Place the OKTOPUS on the topmost element Never attempt to lift a horizontally lying load if the pivoting of the crane arm is latched Place the OKTOPUS above the centre of mass 5 cm of the load Slightly lift the switch SUCTION RELEASE and push it towards SUCTION see fig 10 until it snaps into place After the warning light and the buzzer have both gone out the vacuum ga...

Page 17: ...ee fig 10 until it snaps into place After the warning light and the buzzer have both gone out the vacuum gauge indicates that the working range has been reached see fig 9 and you have made sure that no one stays in the danger area you can lift the load Only lift the load as high as necessary After the element has been placed at the assembly location fasten it completely to avoid any danger after r...

Page 18: ...ough space available Ensure that the load does not strike anything during rotation Unlock the release Rotation see fig 12 and turn the load into the appropriate position After that relock the sliding lever 3 5 4 Rotating a load hanging in a vertical position with the OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 with guide ring Suck the element as described in 3 5 2 Position the OKTOPUS above the centre of...

Page 19: ...unlock release Swivelling see fig 12 if it carries a load This would cause uncontrollable downward tilting of the load In order to swivel the load from a vertical into a horizontal position at least 3 persons are needed Two persons have to secure and guide the load while the third person has to release the interlock Before swivelling the load you have to take into account that the swivelled load n...

Page 20: ...pply Insert the roller pin from bottom up Push the remaining 3 guide rolls loosely into the remaining roller seats Put the guide ring over the basic frame and insert it into the slot of the first firmly mounted guide roll Lift the guide ring and position the roll being opposite the first mounted guide roll that way so that it runs in the slot of the guide ring Fix the second guide roll by means of...

Page 21: ... in a flat position on a clean and even surface suction pads are pointing down In case the guide ring is mounted dismount it as described in pt 3 6 2 Carry out one after another the following working steps applying to each of the four exten sions Dismount a suction pad from the basic frame For this disconnect it from the vacuum sys tem by releasing the quick coupling and remove the clip pin as wel...

Page 22: ...of the four ex tensions Dismount the clip pin as well as the associated locking pin of one of the suction pads fixed to the basic frame Push one extension arm with suction pad into the basic frame Lock the extension arm thus locking the suction pad placed on the basic frame at the same time with the locking pin removed before as well as with the clip pin Couple the suction pad placed onto the exte...

Page 23: ...forming any repair or maintenance work on the OKTOPUS switch the entire unit off Turn the main switch to the OFF position For the exchange of faulty parts only original spare parts shall be used These will be supplied after consulting the service centre of the OKTOPUS manufacturer upon request The manufac turer will not accept any liability in the event of installation of anything but original spa...

Page 24: ...uum system is focused on this compo nent Slightly lift the OKTOPUS without the load The filter is in the through hole to the connec tion of the vacuum hose Dirty filters shall be cleaned Fig 18 Suction pad 4 3 1 Cleaning the suction pads Always clean the suction pads prior to every operation of the OKTOPUS if the suction areas are soiled dirt dust oil etc Dirt could cause leakages and leave marks ...

Page 25: ...ing the charger to the power supply check whether appropri ate The respective data of capacity you will find on the charger In case you want to use a charger other than the one belonging to the OK TOPUS scope of supply it becomes essential to contact the Wirth Service Team in advance The battery has to be charged as follows Switch off the OKTOPUS For this turn the main switch to OFF position Conne...

Page 26: ...ntinuously on after the charging is complete Please contact the Wirth service centre for maintenance and in the event of failure of the charger The sealed lead gel battery entails the absolute observation of the charging instructions In order to prevent the battery from destruction caused by deep discharging the OKTOPUS should be recharged at least every two weeks The charger shall be protected ag...

Page 27: ...S immediately After releasing a possibly sucked element the OKTOPUS shall be secured against further use In case of faults that cannot be remedied working with the OKTOPUS shall be stopped immediately Der OKTOPUS shall be secured against further use If there is no indication is given on the charge indicator when the OKTOPUS is switched on always contact the Wirth GmbH service centre of immediately...

Page 28: ... red sector the alarm will be activated and vacuum needs to be built up If pressure in both vacuum gauges is in the green area the OKTOPUS is ready for op eration the red signal light switches off and the green signal lamp turns on 3 Instruction for use 1 Preparation of the elements Check the surface of the element The surface shall be smooth airtight clean and dry at least at the suction spots Th...

Page 29: ...e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Annex 2 Functional dimensions 1450 mm 1890 mm 230 mm 860 mm 1050 mm 230 mm 140 mm 860 mm 1050 mm ...

Page 30: ...ork ers at work 2O09l104lEC theEGdirectiveon productsafety2001 95 EC andthe ECdi rectiveon electromag neticcompatibility 201 4130 E U Harmonized standards applied DrNENtSO12100 03 11 Safety ofmachines General principles ofDesign Riskassessment andRiskreduction DrNENtSO13857 06 08 Safetyof machinery Safetydistances to prevent hazard zonesbeingreached byupperand lowerlimbs DINEN60204Part 06107 Elect...

Page 31: ...ion BA 000 101 Annex 4 Test badge for the OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 Pursuant to the Directive 2006 42 EU Plate dimensions 80 x 40 mm Background blue Foreground white Script white on blue Badge dimensions diameter 30 mm Background depending on the year Foreground depending on the year 2017 ...

Page 32: ...O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS Jack GL RN 400 600 800 Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Annex 5 Electrical Circuit Diagram ...

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