Avanti OCTOPUS XL120, Руководство пользователя

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2 General information
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the service lift is to transport persons, their
tools and equipment to the most convenient height for
performing work in the wind turbine (WTG).
Its use is limited to authorized users. Access to the WTG
and consequently to the service lift is controlled and
forbidden to the public.
The service lift is used primarily to transport technicians,
their tools and spare parts from the bottom platform (or
lowest accessible point) to the top platform (or highest
accessible point).
The service lift is also used to access intermediate
platforms for the inspection and maintenance of WTG
connecting bolts and other equipment.
2.2 Scope
The product details are described throughout this manual.
The product consists of:
• A service lift, which is formed by:
– A cabin
– A traction system
– A fall arrest device
– Guiding system.
– Control, safety and power systems (including an
interlock system on platform fence doors).
– A rescue pendant control (only mandatory if
rescue route of service lift can be somehow
blocked and in case of an external call control
box is not installed at the bottom platform).
NOTICE
This manual contains instructions for one version of the
Octopus lift:
Octopus XL120 .
NOTICE
An EC type-examination by a Notified Body
according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC was
performed.
2.3 Exclusions
The service lift must not be used outdoor or in potentially
explosive atmospheres. The service lift is not designed to
carry a person on the top.
Unless otherwise agreed with Avanti, the WTG
manufacturer is responsible for integrating the service lift
and ensuring compliance with the essential health and
safety requirements as stated in the 2006/42/EC
Machinery Directive and the applicable harmonized
standards following Avanti recommendations.
This requires the supply of components, including but not
limited to:
• Ladder system.
• Brackets for ladder sections.
• Platform fences with doors.
• Power supply protection.
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