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Flex-Lifter
Belt Lifters
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual
Flex-Lifter with lifting rods, examples
Please read before use.
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Flexco Europe GmbH
Страница 1: ...www flexco com Flex Lifter Belt Lifters Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual Flex Lifter with lifting rods examples Please read before use Retain for further use Flexco Europe GmbH...
Страница 2: ...www flexco com Customer service information See above for address Storage The operating instructions must always be kept near to the machine It must always be accessible Copyright Protection 2016 Fle...
Страница 3: ...Ordering Numbers Part Numbers 16 3 1 1 Flex Lifter 16 3 1 2 Lifting Rods for Return Belts 16 3 1 3 Transport Carriage 16 3 2 Technical Specifications 17 3 2 1 General Information on Flex Lifter 17 3...
Страница 4: ...quirements of the Operating Personnel 39 5 3 Cleanliness 39 5 4 Flex Lifter Set up 40 5 4 1 Application on the Upper Flange 43 5 4 2 Application on the Return Belt 43 5 5 Decommissioning Storage and R...
Страница 5: ...f complications and uncertainties arise In this way major damage can be avoided Repairs may only be made by Flexco Europe GmbH Only genuine replacement parts may be used for repairs 1 2 Intended Use T...
Страница 6: ...vice Operating the device in an explosive atmosphere 1 3 Supplied Documents Operating manual 1 4 User Evaluation Product Monitoring We update this operating manual on a regular basis Your suggestions...
Страница 7: ...ure secure positioning and safe access In workstations at heights greater than 0 5 m above the ground you must take the necessary safety measures to prevent falls e g construct scaffolding with railin...
Страница 8: ...firmed their understanding of the content with their signature 2 1 3 Obligation of the Personnel Before starting work all persons who are authorized to work on the device undertake to comply with the...
Страница 9: ...p hazard Warning of hand injuries e g by shears Note all safety instructions and symbols attached to the equipment Keep them in a fully legible condition Warnings Prohibitions Symbol Explanation Symbo...
Страница 10: ...meet the technical requirements specified by the manufacturer This is ensured when using genuine spare parts Observe the proper operational maintenance conditions see Section 5 6 2 4 Election and Qua...
Страница 11: ...the Flex Lifter Negligent use of personal protective equipment This may result in a risk to the health of personnel Special safety regulations apply 2 5 2 Residual Hazards Residual hazards are hazard...
Страница 12: ...set up ensure that the device is on a flat bearing surface and has a secure grip on the frame of the conveyor belt The width of the extendable foot sections must be properly adjusted The blade pins mu...
Страница 13: ...e of the Flex Lifter when raising and lowering Keep your hands and limbs away from the hazardous area when raising and lowering the conveyor belt Caution Danger of electrostatic charging If you instal...
Страница 14: ...overload at the fixing points of the lifting rod If the fixing points of the lifting rod are overloaded the safety bolts may break or the troughing belt may give way Please note the maximum permissibl...
Страница 15: ...ng This can damage the thread Clean the device regularly and grease the moving parts on a regular basis so that the lifting mechanism will continue to run smoothly Warning Noise may result in hearing...
Страница 16: ...r FL M EC FL L EC FL XL EC Part number 79926 79927 79928 3 1 2 Lifting Rods for Return Belts A lifting rod for the return belt is in the Flex Lifter standard range of equipment for sizes M and L This...
Страница 17: ...to the leverage of the shear pin The larger the shear pin the greater the permissible safe lifting capacity The statements on the original signs on the device are binding Type Size M Size L Size XL L...
Страница 18: ...a power tool power wrench belonging to a client to a maximum of 52Nm This is sufficient for raising the permitted loads Do not push against the stop at full torque when lowering This can damage the t...
Страница 19: ...ation The chains must be checked regularly Please note the national provisions In Germany DGUV Regulation 100 500 formerly BGR 500 applies Note the maximum permissible towing capacity at the fixing po...
Страница 20: ...orque of the power wrench to a maximum of 52Nm This is sufficient for raising the permitted loads Do not push against the stop at full torque when lowering This can damage the thread 3 2 10 Environmen...
Страница 21: ...cription The appliance and the accessories provided are packed in a shipping carton The items are protected by padding and are secured against sliding The shipping carton may be mounted onto a wooden...
Страница 22: ...ing return belts The Flex Lifter is available for different conveyor belt widths and in different sizes and designs It is delivered in discharged condition The extendable foot sections on the frame ca...
Страница 23: ...Designation Pos Designation 1 4 extendable foot sections with turning option 6 4 blade pins for adjustable troughing belts 2 Adjusting nut for Flex Lifter height adjustment 7 2 braces 3 4 blade pins f...
Страница 24: ...on Flex Lifter 3 2 bolts for attaching chains to the lifting rod 7 2 blade pins external troughing belt pins to chain receivers 4 2 chains on the lifting rod 8 2 troughing belts positioned horizontall...
Страница 25: ...Pos Designation 1 4 extendable foot sections with turning option 7 4 blade pins for adjustable troughing belts 2 Adjusting nut for Flex Lifter height adjustment 8 2 braces 3 4 blade pins for the widt...
Страница 26: ...d 4 Blade pins for chains 2 Angular lifting rod optional for return belt 5 2 troughing belts positioned horizontally 3 Belt 4 5 1 2 3 The chains in Flex Lifter size XL with a lifting rod for the retur...
Страница 27: ...the lifting rod 2 2 bolts for adjusting the width of the lifting rod 4 2 chains on the lifting rod There is a lifting rod with two chains for lifting return belts which is adjustable in width The cha...
Страница 28: ...nated with the relevant Flex Lifter The end links for attaching the blade pins to the troughing belts of the Flex Lifter or for attaching the safety bolts to the ends of the lifting rod have larger op...
Страница 29: ...et on the foot sections are either pointing upwards or downwards This way the frame of the Flex Lifter can be positioned either hanging from or sitting on the frame of the conveyor belt 3 4 5 Blade Pi...
Страница 30: ...lower the switch 3 Nut driver 2 Release button of the nut driver 2 1 The height of one of the adjusting nuts on the end face of the Flex Lifter can be adjusted For this a power wrench and a ratchet a...
Страница 31: ...t for width adjustment 6 Safety bolts for the attachment of a chain end link The lifting rod features safety bolts for the attachment of chain ends and for width adjustment s The lifting rod for the r...
Страница 32: ...ion examples Pos Designation Pos Designation 1 Raise the trough shaped belt 3 Raise the return belt with the lifting rod 2 Raise the flat belt 1 2 3 Information Please also pay attention to the Flexco...
Страница 33: ...g forklift trucks or cranes may only be carried out by trained and authorized personnel The personnel must have knowledge of and apply the applicable legal and normative requirements for transportatio...
Страница 34: ...ate measures Drive the means of transport at walking pace The device may fall if the speed is too fast Do not drive on ramps or slopes Retain the packaging for further transportation As a form of inte...
Страница 35: ...r out of the tube Attaching Flex Lifter to the Transport Carriage See Figure 19 to Figure 22 1 Remove the cotter pin see Figure 19 pos 1 and the pin see Figure 19 Pos 2 on one of the troughing belts 2...
Страница 36: ...e with Flex Lifter 4 Insert the handlebar of the transport carriage Figure 21 Pos 7 into the external bore hole of the troughing belt opposite and secure it by inserting the cotter pin see Figure 21 P...
Страница 37: ...pin from the bore hole see Figure 20 Pos 4 3 Remove the tube of the wheel frame Figure 20 Pos 5 from the troughing belt opposite 4 Insert the pin back into the intended hole on the troughing belt and...
Страница 38: ...maximum load Warning If the conveyor belt is too heavily loaded on the Flex Lifter the Flex Lifter can buckle or break Please note the maximum permissible lifting capacity If in doubt you must relieve...
Страница 39: ...arts on a regular basis so that the lifting mechanism will continue to run smoothly Please note the safety information in Section 2 5 2 5 2 Requirements of the Operating Personnel The device may only...
Страница 40: ...Designation Pos Designation 1 Tape 2 Conveyor system construction Step 1 Measure the conveyor belt Having determined in which position the conveyor belt of the Flex Lifter is to be used measure the w...
Страница 41: ...ey are suspended in the conveyor structure see Figure 25 To preset the extendable foot sections only the blade pin see Figure 26 needs to be removed and then the foot section can be pulled inward or o...
Страница 42: ...the troughing belt pins the internal wing axis point can be amended so that it fits into the transition zone of the return rollers Step 5a Raise the belt Rotate the adjusting nut counter clockwise wi...
Страница 43: ...r standard range of equipment for sizes M and L This is optional for Flex Lifter size XL Step 4b Adjust the width of the lifting rod to match the belt width Information The straight lifting rods in si...
Страница 44: ...of the short chains to the ends of the troughing belts using shortening clutches and secure them with the troughing belt pins and cotter pins see Figure 31 Step 6b Attach long chains to the lifting r...
Страница 45: ...aise the long chains of the ends of the lifting rod on both sides You can determine the chain length by selecting an appropriate link and connecting it to the shortening clutch see Figure 33 When inse...
Страница 46: ...Handling 5 4 2 Application on the Return Belt continued Fig 34 Unhinging the chain from the lifting rod Fig 35 Lifting rod hanging from the chain Information Note the maximum permissible towing capaci...
Страница 47: ...od Press the metal tab on the shortening claw inward by hand With the other hand you can now pull the chain link out of the shortening clutch see Figure 34 Using the shortening clutch remove the cotte...
Страница 48: ...Flex Lifter including the lifting rod is in perfect condition and undamaged The parts must not be bent or otherwise changed e g by drilling or welding Check that the pivot rod and the threaded nut on...
Страница 49: ...ying faults Only appropriately instructed and authorized persons are allowed to search for and rectify faults See the Section 2 4 Selection and qualifications of personnel Please note the safety infor...
Страница 50: ...e necessary Please note the safety information in Section 2 5 2 7 1 2 Environmental and Health Risks Be aware of environmental compatibility health risks disposal regulations and local possibilities f...
Страница 51: ...ifter has been placed on the market under the sole responsibility of Flexco Europe GmbH Leidringer Stra e 40 42 D 72348 Rosenfeld The following harmonized standard has been applied DIN EN ISO 12100 Co...
Страница 52: ...t Lifters Section 9 Annex 9 1 Confirmation Of Instruction I hereby confirm that I have read all sections or have been informed of their content and also fully understand the content Date Section Surna...
Страница 53: ...Flex lifters sizes M and L 23 Foot sections extendable 29 H Hazardous areas 11 I Intended use 5 L Label 7 Lifting capacity depending on the lifting height 17 Lifting rod load capacity 19 weight 19 Lif...
Страница 54: ...ions 17 Tools 20 Torque of the impact wrench 14 15 18 20 Towable load of the lifting rod 18 Transport 33 Transport carriage 16 19 31 assembly dismantling 35 Transportation damage 33 U Unhinging the ch...
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