O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l
OKTOPUS
®
GLASS-Jack
GL-N 400/300
Technical Documentation
BA 000 180_OA
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2.4 Structure and use of the OKTOPUS
®
The OKTOPUS
®
GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 is a vacuum-based load lifting attachment for
large-sized glass and façade elements with sufficient inherent stability and a (at least) partial-
ly smooth and airtight surface.
It is designed for installation of construction elements for cladding and roofing on construc-
tion sites.
The functional main assemblies are (see fig. 1):
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the crane eye (1) to couple the OKTOPUS
®
to the crane,
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the alarm buzzer (17) and the red warning light (16), that indicates a hazardous situation,
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the vacuum gauges (5), that indicate the existing negative pressure and define the work-
ing range,
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the suction frame (9) with the attached suction pads (8),
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the charge indicator (12), that always indicates the battery’s current charge level,
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the switch “Suction/Release“ (15) to turn the OKTOPUS
®
on/off and to ensure the suc-
tion/release function.
Fig. 1:
OKTOPUS
®
GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300
1
14
15
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
1
Crane eye
10
Unlocking “Rotate“
2
Bonnet A
11
Handle
3
Unlocking “Tilt“
12
Charge indicator
4
Swivel joint
13
Button “Blow-off“ (optional)
5
Vacuum gauge
14
Socket battery charger
6
Bonnet B
15
Switch “Suction/Release“
7
Crane arm
16
Red warning light
8
Suction pad
17
Alarm buzzer
9
Suction frame
