User Manual Drum Winch SWI-TEC S
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1. The hand operated drum winch must not be used to transport material loads The drum winch may be used for the transport of persons only in conjunction with a second independent tested and approved fall arresting device e g guided type fall arrester or retracting lifeline and must be attached to a separate tested and approved anchorage point For machinery used to lift persons or persons and goods where a hazard of falling from a height of more than 3 meters exists see Annex IV No 17 of Directive 2006 42 EG a conformity assessment procedure of the complete system shall be made by the manufacturer as referred to in Article 12 Paragraphs 3 or 4 of Directive 2006 42 EG The drum winch must not be used in areas exposed to higher risks such as danger of explosions or corrosive environment 1 Description of the SWI TEC S Klasse The drum winch may be used for lifting lowering and positioning of persons The drum winch has a Load Line which is wound on a drum With the use of an Endless Line the Load Line can be wound onto or off the drum In this way the person is lifted or lowered A pawl ratchet mechanism ensures that a person is always securely held in position at all times The SWI TEC S Klasse has a Load Line guide 1 1 Standard features of the SWI TEC S Klasse SWI TEC S Klasse 13m e Weight 6 7 kg e Dimensions 165 mm L 215 mm e Approved load of 150 kg e Adrum roll with 6 mm Polyester Dyneema rope e Working h2. User Manual for Drum Winch SWI TEC S Klasse Last revised January 08 2015 Issued by Marco Bachmann Managing Director Neveta Nautica S L Table of Contents Approved Use Description of the SWI TEC S Klasse 1 1 Standard Features Training Installation 3 1 Selection of the location 3 2 Use of the device Operating Instructions 4 1 Lifting a Person 4 2 Lowering a Person 4 3 Operation of the Brake Mechanism Manufacturer s Guidelines 5 1 Checking the Drum Winch Before Each Use 5 1 1 Checking the Endless Line 5 1 2 Checking the Drum Winch 5 2 Maintenance of the Drum Winch 5 3 Storage of the Drum Winch 5 4 Care of the Drum Winch 5 5 Disposal of the Drum Winch Commissioning Instructions Declaration of Conformity Approved Use The SWI TEC S Klasse is a manually operated drum winch for lifting and lowering persons Applied are the EN 1808 1999 A1 2010 Safety Requirements for Suspended Personnel Hoisting Equipment Design Calculations Stability Criteria Construction Tests based on the EG Machinery Directive 2006 42 EG and the BGR 159 Suspended Personnel Hoisting Equipment based on In contrast to the EN 1808 1999 A1 2010 Safety Requirements on Suspended Personnel Hoisting Equipment Design Calculations Stability Criteria Construction Tests due to type design constraints the SWI TEC S Klasse drum winch uses a 6 mm Polyester Dyneema rope instead of a steel cable as a load bearing line
3. the drum in the wrong direction and the brake function is overridden The typical clicking sound of the pawl ratchet mechanism is not audible in this situation The user will notice immediately after switching the pulling action to the other side of the Endless Line that no braking effect is present and will sink back to 5 1 the end position of the fully wound out Load Line the Endless Line must be pulled through a length of 2 m in order to raise the load a distance of 20 cm When the user now continues to pull on the same side of the Endless Line the load is again lifted however now the clicking sound of the pawl ratchet mechanism will be audible and the braking function is active Manufacturer s regulations Observe all national rules and regulations of the respective country where the drum winch is used that may apply to the operation and any equipment safety standard approval requirements Never exceed the maximum load limits specified on the data plate attached to the unit It is strictly prohibited to alter any part or parts of the device Never use two or more drum winches to raise and lower persons A shift of the load could lead to only one device carrying the full weight of the load and thereby cause all devices to fail Always load the device evenly Do not move people abruptly as this could induce dynamic loading forces which could exceed the maximum operating load Always locate the winch in such a manner that wh
4. Disposal of the drum winch aN For safety reasons the device must be discarded or replaced after ten 10 years from the date of manufacture The manufacturer will deny any and all claims if the device continues to be used after this period Exception If after ten 10 years a winch is still in perfect condition the manufacturer may grant an extension of 2 two additional years after a thorough examination by the manufacturer This requires however that the annual inspections from this point forward may only be carried out by the manufacturer Commissioning Instructions Setup Guide for the drum winch Removal of the end cover to provide access to the Drive Pulley and explanation of the function of the pawl ratchet bypass lever Fold the safety ring of the Safety Pin A and remove from the Cap Nut B Unscrew the Cap Nut B and remove the End Cover C Press the Locking Lever black ball D and pull out the desired length of the Load Line F After releasing the Locking Lever D the Load Line must be pulled out with a firm tug With this movement the pawl ratchet mechanism is again engaged Lead the Endless Line through the Guide Rollers E and the slot in the End Cover C and place it into the groove in the drive pulley Make sure the Endless Line is fully seated in the groove Replace the End Cover C together with the Guide Rollers E Important It is important to ensure that the slots on the End Cover C l
5. amage Should the inspections of the device show any signs damage wear alteration or missing parts then the unit is to be taken out of service and returned to the manufacturer or an authorized repair station Maintenance of the drum winch The frequency of the periodic maintenance depends on the specific environmental conditions the conditions and frequency of use and must be carried out at intervals of 12 twelve months For product liability reasons this service has to be performed by the manufacturer or personnel approved by the manufacturer in writing Only the manufacturer or personnel approved by the manufacturer in writing may repair the appliance or make any repairs exchanges replace or add parts to the drum winch After 5 years a major overhaul is to be performed by the manufacturer Storage of the drum winch Store it in a dry clean room away from heaters or steam emitting appliances not in direct contact with concrete or ash floors as they can cause corrosion The device must not be exposed to permanent UV light During storage the Load Line must always be fully retracted with the brake disengaged short pulling action on the Endless Line Care of the drum winch The device should be cleaned with a damp cloth and dried using an absorbent cloth Important Do not clean the unit with any chemical cleaner containing trichloroethane thinner or cold cleaner Do not use grease near the brake pads 10 5 5
6. eight 13 m e Number of Load Line layers 5 layers e Two layers of rope remain on the drum at the end of downward movement e Aluminum plastic housing e Ambient temperature for operation between 30 C and 50 C e Ambient temperature for lubricants between 30 C and 120 C e Noise lt 70 dB A e A manual force of about 26 daN is required on the Endless Line when a maximum load of 150 kg is applied to the top rope layer e Load Line Cover material Polyester Core material Dyneema Diameter 6mm Breaking Strength 2 500 daN Length 13 m Only original ropes from SWI TEC must be used SWI TEC S Klasse 22m e Weight 7 6 kg e Dimensions 185 mm L 215 mm e Approved load of 150 kg e A drum roll with 6 mm Polyester Dyneema rope e Working height 22 m e Number of Load Line layers 6 layers e Two layers of rope remain on the drum at the end of downward movement e Aluminum plastic housing e Ambient temperature for operation between 30 C and 50 C e Ambient temperature for lubricants between 30 C and 120 C e Noise lt 70 dB A e A manual force of about 26 daN is required on the Endless Line when a maximum load of 150 kg is applied to the top rope layer 3 1 e Load Line Cover material Polyester Core material Dyneema Diameter 6mm Breaking Strength 2 500 daN Length 22m Only original ropes from SWI TEC must be used The lifting and lowering drive mechanism incorporates a braki
7. en raising and lowering the Load Line is prevented from chafing The Load Line must be able to move freely at all times Whenever a person is to be raised first check the unit by lifting the load a few inches to make sure that the clicking sound of the pawl ratchet mechanism is audible Check each time before using the drum winch and the Load Line for external damage If in doubt the device must not be used without prior repair The drum winch may only be used in conjunction with a second independent tested and approved fall arresting device which must be attached to a separate tested and approved anchorage point Only the manufacturer or personnel approved by the manufacturer in writing may repair the appliance or make any repairs exchanges replace or add parts to the drum winch Inspecting the drum winch before each use Before each use the user must check the device carefully observe the original user instructions and all Safety Warning and Caution Labels Inspections by the user are all the more important the more adverse the environmental and workplace conditions are to which the drum winch is exposed The drum winch must be inspected for any signs of wear damage alteration or missing parts 5 1 1 Inspecting the Endless Line Inspect the Endless Line for signs of contamination abrasion and cuts Check the splice 5 1 2Inspecting the drum winch 5 2 5 3 5 4 Check the drum winch for any signs of external d
8. gers and localities in the specific workplace Estimate the expected Load Line length required Install the unit so that the Load Line and the Endless Line easily reach the lowest point of the expected work location Consider it may need extra length if the person has to perform work offset from the vertical The Load Line must not be crossed and but must always be able to move freely If necessary include in the work schedule the set up of safety barriers and signage so that other equipment materials and people do not interfere with the proper operation of the unit 5 3 2 The device including the Load Line and the Endless Line must not pass over sharp edges or too close to objects where they might catch Avoid mounting locations where waste pollutants and falling objects may impair or damage the device Load Line and Endless Line or cause injury to people The drum winch must be free to move at the anchorage point and must not be rigidly mounted The Load Line must always run vertically off the drum Side loading of the Load Line will stress the Load Line guide and may cause it to fail Never install the equipment where the device or lines risk exposure to electrical hazards Note Create a work plan and a rescue plan before starting the installation Take into consideration the original instructions and the risk assessment of the client Caution The person operating the device must be secured against risk of falling with his her ow
9. ine up exactly with the guide pins on the device The pin slot positions allow this to occur in only one position so that the Locking Lever D is secured Check for proper alignment if any effort is required Screw the Cap Nut B until the hole is aligned with the hole in the axle Insert the Safety Pin A and fold down the safety ring Important Functional Check When pulling on the Endless Line to wind the Load Line onto the drum the pawl ratchet mechanism should emit an audible clicking sound Safety Pin Cap Nut End Cover Locking Lever m o O WD FY Guide Rollers F Load Line Only the manufacturer or personnel approved by the manufacturer in writing may repair the appliance or make any repairs exchanges replace or add parts to the drum winch Production and Distribution Distribution Germany SWI TEC Neveta Nautica S L Lindenstrasse 9 D 78733 Rotenberg Tel 49 0 7444 95 41 920 Fax 49 0 7444 95 41 921 E mail info swi tec com www swi tec com Production facility SWI TEC Neveta Nautica S L Poligono 9 Apartado 51 E 07680 Porto Cristo Mallorca Tel 34 0 971 82 24 26 Fax 34 0 971 82 20 17 E mail info swi tec com www swi tec com Declaration of Conformity EG Declaration of Conformity for the drum winch SWI TEC S Klasse Pursuant to the EG Machinery Directive 2006 42 EG Annex Il A We hereby declare the company SWI TEC Neveta Nautica S L Poligono 9 Ap
10. n tested and approved restraint or fall arrest system Also the person must be safeguarded against falling objects The person operating the Endless Line shall never stand between the drum winch and Load Line since the Load Line is under tension and a broken line may snap back and possibly causing injury to people standing near the line Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in use Use of the device The fixed anchorage point must have a safety factor of 10 1 for personnel but at least be suitable for a force absorption of 7 5 KN For the second safety depending on the intended use a separate solid anchorage point with a force absorption capacity of 7 5 KN must be available The anchorage points must be tested and approved Approved connectors must meet the forces imparted by the anchorage points Attaching the device to crane hook is prohibited Caution A competent person must be consulted if the security of the anchorage is in question 1 Anchorage Minimum Load Capacity 7 5 kN Carabiner Connectors EN 362 Drum Winch SWI TEC S Klasse Carabiner Connectors EN 362 E g Personnel Lifting Device 2 Anchorage Minimum Load Capacity 7 5 kN Carabiner Connectors EN 362 Guided Type Fall Arrester EN 353 2 or Retractable Type Fall Arrester EN 360 Carabiner Connectors EN 362 4 1 4 2 4 3 Operating instructions Lifting a person Pull on the Endless Line to raise a person You can rai
11. ng system The device is manually operated by an Endless Line which is used to wind the Load Line onto or off the drum The Endless Line can be released at any time The brake system in the driving mechanism prevents further movement of the Load Line Warning The user must ensure that the Load Line is always kept under tension A tensile force of 20 N must be maintained in order for the Load Line to be wrapped tightly onto the drum Training Requirements The original operating instructions must be accessible to the user before using the device The user must be trained on the equipment by the operator owner The operator owner of the equipment shall bear full responsibility that proper training is carried out All original instructions signs and labels must be observed when using this device In addition use only tested and approved harnesses attachment points and connection means Before commissioning the device perform a visual and a functional test Installation Site selection Before installing the device it is necessary to have carefully examined all factors that may affect the use of the drum winch and other equipment These factors include job set up environmental factors location and type of workplace hazards location and strength of the anchorage point to which the drum winch is mounted Leave yourself enough time to consider all foreseeable possibilities Always consult a competent person to who is familiar with the dan
12. se the person with a maximum load of 150 kg on the top layer of rope using a manual force of about 26 daN on the Endless Line The manual force is practically the same for both the 13m and 22m version due to the different diameters of the pulley The Endless Line must only be operated by 1 person not two or more people at a time Pull down the left side l pf l Pull down the right side of the Endless Line loop 1 of the Endless Line loop py ppu to lower the load D U toraise the load View facing Drive Pulley Important Make sure that the Load Line is tightly and evenly wound onto the drum Lowering a person To lower a person disengage the lock with a well measured tug on the other side of the Endless Line and continue to pull evenly The person is then lowered in a smooth motion Operation of the braking system The brake mechanism engages automatically the load is securely held in any position The weight of the attached person activates the braking system automatically The device is blocked During lowering pulling on the Endless Line the brake is disengaged but re engages immediately by the weight of the attached person when the pulling action is stopped The brake engages the mechanical pawl ratchet device Important If the Load Line is completely wound out from the drum all the way to the end and the Endless Line continues to be pulled on the same side the Load Line is wound up onto
13. t 51 E 07680 Porto Cristo Mallorca that the drum winch SWI TEC S Klasse for raising and lowering persons is in compliance with the following relevant directives EG Machinery Directive 2006 42 EG Applied Harmonized Standards EN ISO 12100 2011 03 Safety of Machinery General Design Principles Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction EN 1808 1999 A1 2010 Safety Requirements on Suspended Personnel Hoisting Equipment Design Calculations Stability Criteria Construction Tests based on Applied National Regulations BGR 159 Suspended Personnel Hoisting Equipment based on Mr Marco Bachmann address above is authorized to compile the technical documentation The type design of the device has been verified by DGUV Test Testing and Certification Body for Lifting Equipment Safety Components and Machinery Department of Wood and Metal KreuzstraBe 45 40210 Dusseldorf Germany The DGUV Test symbol was issued for the type design DGUV Test Testing Certificate Nr HSM 15001 The unit as delivered complies with the tested type design 13
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