Installation and operating manual
G932.1 - 06/2010
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Specialist
An appointed person who has undergone the appropriate training
and who, due to his knowledge and practical experience, is able
to safely perform the required work when provided with the nec-
essary instructions.
tirak™
tirak™ is used in the text as the abbreviation for the hoist.
Load bearing capacity
The load bearing capacity specifies the maximum load the hoist
is allowed to lift or pull. The load bearing capacity can be multi-
plied by reeving the rope.
Carrying means
The carrying means is equipment connected to the hoisting gear
for attaching load lifting equipment, rigging or loads (e.g. a hook
permanently attached to the suspension rope).
Maintenance personnel
A person appointed by and trained by Greifzug Hebezeugbau
GmbH with a valid certificate, who is capable of safely performing
the required maintenance, inspection and service work when
provided with the required instructions.
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Symbols used in this manual
DANGER!
Type and source of danger
Result: e.g. death or severe injuries.
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Measures that must be taken to eliminate the danger.
ATTENTION!
Type and source of danger
Result: e.g. equipment or environmental damage.
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Measures that must be taken to eliminate any possible
damage.
Note:
This symbol is not used to indicate safety information but to
indicate information that will give you a better understanding of
the working procedures.
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Safety
2.1
General safety instructions
DANGER!
Danger of severe injuries caused by malfunctions, incor-
rect use and incorrect operation!
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You must abide by the following instructions in order to
ensure safe operation and correct functioning of the
equipment!
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Please observe the special safety instructions for all of
the work to be performed as described in the individual
chapters in this manual.
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Faulty or damaged hoists, ropes, rigging or power supply
and control cables must never be used!
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The hoists may only be used with an original tirak™ wire
rope with the specified wire rope diameter.
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Rope, hoist and rigging must not be soiled by heavily soiling
building materials such as concrete, epoxy resin or other
adhesive materials. Protect the components against soiling!
Use the brush attachments to clean the rope when working
in an extremely dirty environment.
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Abide by the rope's withdrawal criteria, see '
15.4 Care and
maintenance, Rope' on page 16.
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Cleaning the wire rope or the hoist with high pressure
cleaners is prohibited! Moisture results in malfunctions and
damage to the motor, brake and the electrical equipment.
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Dirt on the wire rope will result in premature wear or the
corrosion of the wire rope, rigging and hoist.
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Abide by the instructions concerning transport, storage and
cleaning listed on page 15.
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Always comply with the safety specification sheets provided
by the relevant manufacturers covering the lubricants to be
used.
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The anchoring devices must comply with the instructions
given in this manual or the applicable directives / standards.
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Never exceed the permitted load bearing capacity.
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Motors can become hot whilst working. Never touch the
motors.
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Operation without rubber plugs on the motor (Position 3, see
Fig. 15) is prohibited. Moisture can impair the effectiveness
of the brake. Risk of injury on the exposed motor shaft.
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Working outdoors during lightning or a storm is prohibited.
Danger of lightning strikes or the load being tipped over by
gusts of wind.
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Local climate and weather conditions must always be taken
into consideration during the planning stages: If in doubt,
you must request the weather and wind forecast from the
meteorological office before beginning work.
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Maintenance and repair work must only be undertaken by
authorised service personnel, see '
15.1 Authorized mainte-
nance personnel' on page 15.