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AVANTI Service Lift for Wind Turbines
3. Cautions
Use and daily inspection of the service lift shall only be
performed by person who has gone through the relevant
training associated with the Avanti service lift use and daily
inspection and is in possession of a valid (non expired)
certificate for the task. Installation and maintenance of the
service lift shall only be performed by Certified technicians.
The personnel must be at least 18 years of age.
The staff must be familiar with the relevant accident preven-
tion instructions and must have received proper training in
these.
Personnel are obliged to read and understand this manual.
Personnel shall wear PPE (safety helmet, full body har-
ness, shock absorber, lanyard and slider) at all times.
A copy of the Manual must be handed out to the personnel
and must always be available for reference.
If more than one person is entrusted with one of the above
tasks, the employer shall appoint a supervisor in charge of
the operation.
Electrical connection of the system must be made in ac-
cordance with EN 60204-1.
Self-locking nuts must be used at all times. The screw must
extend from the nut by at least half of the thread diameter.
The nut may not be used once it has become possible to
loosen by hand!
If any damage or faults are found during operation, or if
circumstances arise which may jeopardize safety: immedi-
ately interrupt the work in progress and notify the supervisor
or employer! All tests/repairs of electrical installations may
only be performed by a certified technician.
All repairs to the traction, braking and supporting sys- tems
may only be performed by a certified technician.
If any supporting parts are repaired or replaced,
If any supporting parts are repaired or replaced, the opera-
tional safety of the system must be tested and verified by a
certified technician.
Only original fault-free parts may be used.
Use of non-original parts will render the manufacturer’s war-
ranty void and any type approval invalid.
No modification, extension or reconstruction of the service
lift is allowed without the manufacturer’s prior written con-
sent.
No warranty is provided against damage resulting from
reconstruction or modification of equipment or use of non-
original parts which are not approved by the manufacturer.
Before using the service lift an inspection by the authorized
inspection organisation must be carried out. The service lift
must be inspected at least once a year by a certified techni-
cian. In case of high operating frequency or severe condi-
tions of use, more frequent inspection is required.
Service lift is designed for a lifetime of 20 years with an
operating frequency of approximately 12.5 h/year (250 h in
total).
Service lift may not be used by persons who are under the
influence of alcohol or drugs which may jeopardize working
safety.
Service lift lift shall not be used in case of fire in the tower.
Service lift shall ONLY be used when the turbine is not
generating power.
All wind farm site specific rules must be followed. Service
lift shall not be used during inclement weather, including
wind speeds over 25 m/s (55.5 mph).
AECO service lift personnel shall be equipped with a wired
or wireless two way communication device connected to a
location staffed by authorized personnel.
Avoid injury – follow all instructions!
Owner must verify the need for third
par ty service lift inspections with the local
authority and comply with the standards
specified.
Terms
Definitions
Certified technician
Person who has gone through the relevant training associated with the scheduled task from Avanti or
from a certified trainer and is in possession of a valid (non expired) certificate for the task.
User
Person who has gone through the relevant training associated with the Avanti service lift use and daily
inspection and is in possession of a valid (non expired) certificate for the task.
Manual descent
Action performed to descend the lift at a controlled speed without power supply by manually opening
the hoist electromagnetic brake. (Also manual no-power descent)
2.2 Terms and definitions
Equivalences of terminology
British English terms
North American English terms
Service lift / cabin
Elevator
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