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AVANTI Service Lift for Wind Turbines
3.1 Purpose
The service lift purpose is to transport persons plus
their tools and equipment to the most convenient
height for performing work in wind turbine generators
(WTG).
Its use is limited to authorized users.
The access to the WTG and consequently to the
service lift is controlled and forbidden to public
access.
The service lift is used primarily to transport techni-
cians, their tools and spare parts from the bottom
platform (or lowest accessible point) to the top
platform (or highest accessible point).
It is also used to access intermediate platforms
where inspection and service of WTG connecting
bolts and other equipment is made.
3.2 Scope
This manual contains instructions for one
version of the Dolphin lift:
• Dolphin A-V164 CE version.
An EC type-examination by a Notified Body
according to the Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC was performed
The product details are described along this manual.
The product consists of:
• A service lift, which is formed by: a cabin, a
traction system, a fall arrest device, a control
system, and safety devices.
• A guiding system along the tower, which is
formed by: a pair of steel guiding wire ropes, wire
fixes attached to the tower and roller wire guides
on the service lift.
3.3 Exclusions
The service lift shall not be used outdoor or in
potentially explosive atmospheres. The service lift is
not designed to carry a person on its top.
Unless otherwise agreed with Avanti, the wind
turbine manufacturer is responsible of integrating the
service lift and ensuring compliance with the
essential health and safety requirements as stated on
the 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive and the
applicable harmonized standards following AVANTI´s
recommendations.
This will require supply of interface components,
including but not limited to:
• Platform fences.
• Power supply protection.
• An evacuation way (e.g. ladder)
A third party approval of the final
integration might be required depending
on the national regulations.
The wind turbine manufacturer shall also provide any
additional relevant warning, instruction and / or
training specific to the integration of the service lift
necessary for its safe and correct installation.
Tower manufacturer’s risk assessment shall
include a service lift integration study.
Service lift
Dolphin A-V164
Service lift weight
See note (1)
Service lift speed
18 m/min ± 10% or 21,6 m/min ± 10%
Working load limit /
Nº persons (max)
240 kg / 2 Persons
Operating
temperature
-15ºC to +60ºC (5ºF to +140ºF)
Operating temperature
(CCV)
-25ºC to +40ºC (-13ºF to +104ºF)
Survival
temperature
-25ºC to +80ºC (-13ºF to +176ºF)
Max. Noise level
80 dB (A)
Wire rope fastenings
Shackle 2T form C
with safety pin
Power supply
3 Phase 400V / 690V, 50Hz / 60Hz
3. Description
3.4 Technical specifications
(1)
Note: With all options: 185 kg. / Standard design: 175 kg.
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