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User`s Manual - Northeast Mast Climbers

1. 7 2 7 2 Preparation Before the transport platform can be used it must be visually inspected daily if used every day for anchors and cable guides presence of all safety devices connections between mast elements vertical assembly of the masts and horizontal positioning of the platform any loose components ground supports and ground quality electrical connections cable and voltage presence and securing of protective devices safety aspects correct operation of the limit switches top bottom emergency top and emergency bottom no obstacles in the path of the platform oil leaking from the drive unit operation of the motor brake Switch on the site power supply Close the sliding gate the loading ramp and the landing barriers Remove the padlock from the main switch Check that the EMERGENCY STOP buttons on the control box fig 7 1 B is switched off the button must be withdrawn Fig 7 1 Control box GTP 500 6495 002 OPERATION 7 3 Switch the key switch in the Normal position Switch the main switch fig 7 1 C to position 1 or 2 The green warning lamp operation fig 7 1 A on the control box should light up Testing Now test the platform and perform all the inspections as described in appendix 1 GTP 500 6495 002 7 3 OPERATION 7 4 Operation from the platform The machine may only be operated by
2. 6 8 Landing barriers The access and loading points on a building or scaffolding system must be secured by landing barriers 1 Install the landing barriers fig 6 15 A and kick boards fig 6 15 B at the required loading and unloading positions on the facade or scaffolding system Mount the rail fig 6 16 A with striker plate fig 6 16 B for the landing stop in the mast at the required height Check That the lever cannot be opened until the loading ramp has been folded down That the loading ramp cannot be folded up until the lever has been closed It is obligatory to mount stops at each landing place in order to guarantee the transport platform always stops at the correct height and wear to the brakes is reduced to the minimum 6 14 Fig 6 15 Landing striker plate Fig 6 16 Landing barrier GTP 500 6495 002 OPERATION 7 OPERATION 74 General bb pe No person may stand under the machine whilst it is in use The load may never extend beyond the edge of the platform Items which can roll must be properly secured The load must never be supported against the fencing The maximum reaction force for instance caused by tools of the platform in respect of the facade may not exceed 400 N When work stops or is interrupted and when leaving the construction site the main switch must be secured with a padlock GTP 500 6495 002 7 1 OPERATION
3. 9 10 GTP 500 6495 002 x MALFUNCTION ANALYSIS 10 MALFUNCTION ANALYSIS The control box on the platform can be provided with an information panel This information panel consists of a display on which fault codes appear in the event of a malfunction An explanatory list of fault codes is attached to the control box as an aid to rapid and efficient fault repair The following table gives an indication of the methods to be employed in the event of a malfunction 01 Brake protection Fault in brakes F105 switched off Consult electrician 02 Phaseguard relay Wrong main switch setting Reset main switch if problem not corrected consult electrician Emergency off Push button pressed Release push button 03 4 0 Assembly platform Assembly platform fold out Fold up the assembly platform 05 Mast guard Mast guard open Close mast guard Emergency top limit Machine raised too far Consult electrician switch 07 Loading ramp Loading ramp not closed Close loading ramp Mounting device Mounting device fold up Fold down the mounting device Emergency bottom Machine lowered too far Consult electrician limit switch Motor protection M1 Platform too heavily loaded motor Reduce load consult electrician blocked 12 Dummy plug Dummy plug not in socket Insert dummy plug Fail safe brake Machine in fail safe brake during Consult electrician lowering Platform overloaded Reduce load Mast detection Machine raised too far during
4. X y 1 5 up to 2 5m For example x 1 8m y 1 8m Mastheight above last anchor 3 m Anchor distance 6 m Region C See table 1 F1 5 5 kN F2 2 9kN Table 1 Anchor forces to the facade anchor distance 6 m i Mast height above last anchor 3m Mast height above last anchor 0m 4 8 2 9 4 8 a 45 Region A C Region D Region E G Fi F2 F1 F2 Fi KN KN KN KN KN Fig 1 5 Anchoring to the facade 2 9 Consult 2 9 your dealer Table 2 Anchor forces to the facade anchor distance 4 m i Mast height above last anchor 3m Mast height above last anchor 0m A 3 5 a 45 Fi F2 F1 F2 Fi kN KN KN KN KN Consult 3 5 your dealer GTP 500 6495 002 1 7 TECHNICAL DETAILS The anchor forces in table 3 and 4 are valid for the following circumstances a 46 up to 60 y 1 5 up to 2 5m y x 1 upto 1 75 For example X 16m y 1 8m Mastheight above last anchor 3 m y x 1 8 1 6 1 125 Anchor distance 6 m Region C Fig 1 6 Anchoring to the facade See table 3 F1 6 7 kN F2 2 5 kN Table 3 Anchor forces to the facade anchor distance 4m a 46 60 Fo r1 F2 F1 ne lt lt kN kN Mast height above last anchor 3m 6 7 2 EJ 2 5 consult Mast height abo
5. The adjustment of the manual release may not be changed even when the air gap a has been readjusted since this may reduce the degree of security 7 Reinstall the rubber dust protection ring the fan cover and the brake lever GTP 500 6495 002 9 7 MAINTENANCE 9 4 Fail safe brake If the maximum speed of descent is exceeded the lifting platform will be halted and held in position by the fail safe brake Whenever the fail safe brake AA has been operated the origin of the fault must first be determined The fault must first be corrected before the fail safe brake may be returned to its normal position In the event of uncertainty consult the service organization The fail safe brake may only be reset by a competent person Consult your dealer for load situations and for information referring to legislation in your country The fail safe brake is preset by AA the manufacturer at the correct maximum speed This setting must not be altered The fail safe brake is to be checked every 3 years by HEK Manufacturing b v The date at which the fail safe brake came into service can be found on the type shield of the fail safe brake Please contact your HEK dealer for the fail safe brake check 9 8 GTP 500 6495 002 MAINTENANCE 9 4 1 Fail safe brake test During the fail safe brake test no person must be on or below the transport platform Check the operation of the fail safe brake as
6. fig 7 4 2 is automatically pushed down by the loading ramp thus mechanically releasing the landing barrier Fig 7 3 Loading ramp fig 7 4 1 Open the landing barrier Safe stepover is now permitted Closing i 5 First close the landing barrier or the loading ramp will remain mechanically locked in the open position Close the lever The loading ramp will close automatically The lever is automatically locked The limit switches will be released the safety circuit closed and the transport platform can now be either raised or lowered Ka fh M JESSJ GH k ite Fig 7 4 Landing barrier GTP 500 6495 002 7 5 OPERATION 7 6 Loading ramp at ground level Opening Release the locking mechanism of the loading ramp fig 7 5 A Open the loading ramp Closing Close the loading ramp The loading ramp will be locked automatically Check the locking of the loading ramp 7 7 Operation in an emergency situation In an emergency situation for example in the event of a power failure the platform can always be lowered Using the fault tracing table in chapter 10 attempt to solve the problem If the problem cannot be solved it is possible to make an emergency descent to the next landing down as follows 1 On the motor there is a lever fig 7 6 A which permits the motor brake to be released 2 If this lever is
7. 500 6495 002 1 3 TECHNICAL DETAILS 1 5 Transport platform loading N The payload must be equally distributed on the platform Fig 1 3 Payload distribution See the table for the maximum load and maximum number of persons 1 4 GTP 500 6495 002 TECHNICAL DETAILS 1 6 Anchor forces Tightening torque scaffold coupling 50 Nm The anchor forces depends on the region where the machine has to be placed The anchor forces in chapter 1 6 1 are given for the different wind regions in Europe In figure 1 4 the different wind regions in Europe are given Fig 1 4 European wind map GTP 500 6495 002 1 5 TECHNICAL DETAILS The mast is basically to be AA anchored to load bearing sections of the construction which can take the anchoring loads in a safe way In the case of any deviation from the anchoring pattern as indicated in the User s Manual or doubt on the supporting strength of the anchoring a static calculation must be carried out In the case that the transport platform is to be installed in front of a scaffold separate anchoring rods must be used to anchor the platform directly to the construction as indicated in the User s Manual 1 6 GTP 500 6495 002 x TECHNICAL DETAILS 1 6 1 Anchoring to the facade The anchor forces must be transferred to the facade according to static requirements The anchor forces in table 1 and 2 are valid for the following circumstances 45
8. Max mast height above last anchor m D 3 Mast type DRK400 Max number of persons 3 Platform speed m min 12 Loading capacity kg Distance between cable guides m Height of the first anchor for ground frame m 500 kg see chapter 1 4 Weight of basic machine Incl 2 Mast elements and 2 800 top masts kg Transport wheels type 5 00 8 Tyre pressure transport wheels bar 5 Maximum wind force during erection 12 5 m s 6 Beaufort Maximum wind force during use 15 7 m s 7 Beaufort GTP 500 6495 002 1 1 TECHNICAL DETAILS 1 2 Mast element Mast element length 1508 mm Mast element weight 50 kg 1 3 Dimensions GTP 500 Fig 1 2 Dimensions top 1 2 GTP 500 6495 002 HIJE5K TECHNICAL DETAILS 1 4 Electrical installation Rated power of work platform 3 3 kW Max starting current 70A Power consumption based on S3 40 S3 40 Power consumption 5 5 kVA 5 5 kVA Power consumption at start up 25 kVA Supply voltage 230 V Minimum supply voltage 360 V 205 V AE on the national conditions 50 or 60 Hz Control voltage frequency 50 60 Hz up to50 m sxammm 4x 10 mme up to 90 m lsx6mm 4 x 16 mm up to 50 m 4 x 4 mm2 0 51 kg m Power supply cable to machine Machine cable Weight up to 85 m 5 x 4 mm2 0 47 kg m 4 x 6 mm2 0 91 kg m up to 120 m 4 x 10 mm 1 27 kg m Single phase outlet 230 V 10 16A 230V 10 16A GTP
9. a qualified person UP fig 7 2 A When this push button is pressed the platform is raised When the push button is released the platform stops immediately hold to run DOWN fig 7 2 C When this push button is pressed the platform is lowered When the push button is released the platform stops immediately hold to run LANDING fig 7 2 B When the UP or DOWN button is pressed followed by the landing button the platform rises or descents to the next landing This button shall only pressed shortly EMERGENCY fig 7 2 D When this push button is pressed the machine is switched off Fig 7 2 Push buttons control box The machine is fitted with a 2 5 m stop this means that during lowering the platform stops at a height of 2 5 m Release the down button and push it once more During 3 seconds a warning signal will sound and a warning light will flash After these 3 seconds the platform will start descending the warning signal will stop and the warning light will go off 7 4 GTP 500 6495 002 OPERATION 7 5 Stepover to scaffolding or platform When approaching a stepover the 1 2 following must be carried out Opening Raise the platform to the required height Unlock the lever Open the upper 1 10 m lever fig 7 3 1 further travel is halted via a limit switch which interrupts the safety circuit The loading ramp fig 7 3 2 opens automatically The kickboard
10. been paid to all safety requirements FOREWORD The drive unit for example has been fitted with an motor brake An additional fail safe brake which operates by applying a pinion to the rack is fitted To simplify transport of the machine on the construction site the HEK GTP 500 can be equipped with transport wheels Thanks to the robust and solid construction of the transport platform only minimum maintenance is required This manual describes only the basic machine in the standard configuration supplied by HEK Manufacturing B V Read this manual carefully before using the transport platform Follow the safety precautions GTP 500 6495 002 V CONTENTS CONTENTS FOREWORD CONTENTS SURVEY OF ILLUSTRATIONS LIST OF STANDARDS MEANING OF THE SYMBOLS USED ECHNICAL DETAILS 1 General 2 Mast element 3 Dimensions GTP 500 4 Electrical installation 5 Transport platform loading 6 Anchor forces 1 6 1 T 1 1 1 1 1 1 Anchoring to the facade 2 COMPONENTS 2 1 General description 2 2 Protection at landing height 3 SAFETY 3 1 General 3 2 Safety prior to use 3 3 Safety in use 3 4 Safety after use 3 5 Built in and additional safety features 3 6 Personnel 4 TRANSPORT 4 1 Repositioning on the construction site 5 CONTROL COMPONENTS 5 1 Power supply socket for the drive unit 5 2 Main switch under 5 3 Control box on the platform 5 4 Single phase outlet 5 5 Remote control fail safe br
11. follows ls Remove the dummy plug at the underside of the switchbox Connect the fail safe brake control box Place the switch fig 9 4 4 in position I and raise the transport platform to a height of 3 meters using the up push button fig 9 4 1 Place the switch fig 9 4 4 in position Il Press the brake test button fig 9 4 5 The brake will be released and the transport platform will accelerate Fig 9 3 Plug socket to excess speed After approx 40 to 90 cm the machine should stop If the fail safe brake fails to operate the brake test button must immediately be released The fail safe brake control box is also equipped with an emergency stop push button fig 9 4 3 1 If the fail safe brake does not NG 3 operate warn the service KO department lS 3 O Following the fail safe brake test Ka the fail safe brake must be reset NG 4 see 9 4 2 5 Fig 9 4 Fail safe brake drop test box GTP 500 6495 002 9 9 MAINTENANCE 9 4 2 Resetting the fail safe brake See appendix 2 9 5 Testing the static overload device Now test the static overload device The machine must be on ground level or floor level 1 Load the platform to 500 kg The red warning lamp fig 9 5 3 on the lifting platform should not yet light up 2 Load the platform to 550 kg The warning lamp should light up If the warning lamp does not light up contact your dealer Fig 9 5 Control box
12. limit switch fails to operate and the transport platform continues to descend the LOWER emergency limit switch is activated if the TOP limit switch fails and the red top mast has not been fitted so that the transport platform continues to rise the drive unit will be caught on the safety hooks audiovisual warning system When descending the transport platform will stop at 2 5 m above the ground By pressing the down button once more a warning signal will sound and a warning light will flash for 3 seconds After three seconds the platform will continue descending the warning signal will stop and the warning light will go off electrical monitoring of loading ramp when the ramp is open the platform is locked static overload device locks the platform when it is overloaded SAFETY 3 6 Personnel The transport platform may only be assembled disassembled and controlled by persons who are over the age of 18 years are instructed about the assembly and disassembly of the transport platform are authorized by the owner to assemble disassemble control and maintain the machine The authorisation must be on paper are familiar with the emergency instructions and the contents of this user s manual are known The technical personnel must be in a position to deal with any difficulty encountered during assembly and disassembly The operating personnel must be familiar with all situations which c
13. loaded and unloaded from the transport vehicle using a crane mounted on the vehicle a crane on the building site or a forklift truck See figure 4 1 4 2 for the loading and unloading points Fig 4 1 Lifting point for lifting sling A Fig 4 2 Support points for forklift truck fork B Set the machine down carefully to avoid damage For transportation the machine must be tightly lashed down onto the truck flat bed Fig 4 2 Support points forklift truck GTP 500 6495 002 4 1 TRANSPORT 4 1 Repositioning on the construction site Before repositioning the platform ensure that no trees power lines etc can be affected During repositioning there may be no load or persons on the platform The wheel set may not remain fitted during the use assembly or disassembly of the machine gt gt gt When the wheel set is mounted while the machine is not being transported two wedges should be placed in front of the wheels On the construction site the transport platform can be moved in its lowest position using the optional transport set consisting of two side wheels and a tow bar On smooth solid and level ground the mast may be transported with a maximum mast height of 3 meters In less favourable conditions contact the supplier The transport set can be attached to a vehicle and towed The maximum speed during repositioning using another vehicle
14. mast can be more quickly disassembled As many as four mast elements can be removed together and lowered to the ground with the crane The mast elements can be further disassembled on the ground 8 Repeat this procedure until the mast with the platform in its lowest position has been completely disassembled 8 2 GTP 500 6495 002 DISASSEMBLY AND TRANSPORT Switch the main switch to the zero position 0 Disconnect the power supply cable Store all cables in a safe place Without transport set Lower the platform onto the buffer by releasing the motor brake With transport set optional Turn the jacks completely outward and mount the wheel set with the bolts two bolts on each side Turn the jacks inward until the wheels rest on the ground When the machine is not being transported two wedges should be placed in front of the wheels Mount the towing bar and secure it with the bolt GTP 500 6495 002 8 3 nO MAINTENANCE 9 MAINTENANCE 9 1 General The simple robust construction of the machine ensures that maintenance can be kept to a minimum Sensible use of the machine regular checks for correct functioning and regular cleaning will result in a minimum requirement for maintenance This will guarantee a long working life for the machine Maintenance on the transport platform may only be carried out by persons with adequate knowledge and qualifications to do so Preferably by quali
15. operated the platform will descend The lowering speed must not exceed the lowering speed during normal operation If lowering speed is too high the fail safe brake will be activated Fig 7 5 Locking sliding gate Fig 7 6 Brake release lever 7 6 GTP 500 6495 002 x OPERATION After a maximum descent of 5 AA meters stop the platform for at least 2 minutes in order to prevent overheating of the brake which will result in less efficient operation 7 8 Fail safe brake When the allowable descending speed of the platform is exceeded the fail safe brake will stop the platform Whenever the fail safe brake AA has been operated the origin of the fault must first be determined The fault must first be corrected before the fail safe brake may be returned to its normal position In event of uncertainty the service organisation must be informed For returning the fail safe brake in its original position see section 9 4 GTP 500 6495 002 7 7 OPERATION 7 9 Static overload device The transport platform is equipped with an overload safety device which measures the static overload of the platform If the load on the platform exceeds the permitted maximum load the static overload device is activated If the static overload device is active the red warning lamp fig 7 7 A on the platform illuminates and a signal tone is sounded The machine cannot be operated To correct this situation pa
16. 2 13 Mount the first anchor min 3 max 4m height See section 6 6 Close the mast guard and the assembly platform Mount the cable guides at the following intervals Cable guide Position 1st 1m above the cable drum 2nd 2 5 m above the cable drum 3rd 6 m above the ground following each 6 m Then raise the platform to the top of the mast element and repeat this working method until new mast elements are required from below Plan your work in such a way that when an anchor has to be installed maximum anchor distance the material load is minimal Ensure that anchors are fitted at the prescribed distances See chapter 1 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING Fig 6 10 Mounting device GTP 500 6495 002 6 9 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 17 20 21 6 10 Repeat this method until the mast has reached the required height The last element assembled must always be the red top element The maximum permitted mast height may not be exceeded see chapter 1 Mount the red top striker plate top and emergency stop to the mast end see figure 6 12 A The mast may not extend too far above the uppermost anchor max 3m In order to ensure that no person unintentionally walks under the machine and to protect persons against falling objects the machine must be surrounded with suitable fencing and or a marking wire The marking must be placed at a distance of at least 0 5 m from the m
17. 3 Fax 31 0 13 5148630 Remarks Inspection date Inspected by Machine type Machine number Year of manufacture Mast height Number of anchors Power supply cable type Electric circuit diagram no O O p 3 5 2 n User manual no GTP 8095 002A 1 APPENDICES e A esto owes Sid estas _ oaneas a ET PT TY CU KA aman Peewee Sid anang rr ote nsan aime kr lt aaa te Wong maana waaa Anchors Mounting mast side and wall side p ES Ga ae ke some anas Ta ari sna Jerse amg e loma a a sa sa EZ RM Ground support Quality drainage Machine path No obstacles in machine path Landing fittings Operation guards Not in order Remarks 2 GTP 500 6495 002 HJE5K APPENDICES Not i order em pes jem TE eo oma 7 EU Ys tom aa a 77 7 YU 3 non woseneemowowa EU ZA KRA CU FEI KA A aaa ano gana oma wane om isang ano arana oanese wane oon FE UU iY Mounting of the platform Securing GTP 8095 002A 3 APPENDICES CU Sd MOT EO gm ET OWY WW TY WA A ana opon era open ots owenton Sd omas opon CTTO A rog se opon pn I Lower limit switch limit switch Lower emergency limit Operation corrosion switch Upper limit switch Upper limit switch it switch Upper emergency limit PE e Operation corrosion switch oma jeee SY ET UN aang aro sich opero
18. 4 Fig 6 15 Fig 6 16 Fig 7 1 Fig 7 2 Fig 7 3 Fig 7 4 Fig 7 5 Fig 7 6 Fig 7 7 Fig 8 1 Fig 8 2 Fig 9 1 Fig 9 2 Fig 9 3 Fig 9 4 Fig 9 5 Fail safe brake Dimensions X Dimensions top 1 2 Payload distribution 1 4 European wind map 1 5 Anchoring to the facade 1 7 Anchoring to the facade 1 8 Basic set GTP 500 2 1 Landing barrier 2 2 Lifting point 4 1 Support points forklift truck 4 1 Drive unit power supply socket 5 1 Control box 5 2 Single phase outlet 5 3 Remote control fail safe brake 5 3 Positioning of the ground support 6 3 Distance to the facade 6 4 Jacks 6 5 Lower striker plate 6 5 Connection to cable drum 6 7 Control box 6 7 Assembly platform door 6 8 Assembly platform 6 8 Mast guard 6 8 Mounting device 6 9 Red top mast element 6 10 Top striker plate 6 10 Mast adapter 6 12 Anchoring to the facade 6 13 Landing striker plate 6 14 Landing barrier 6 14 Control box 7 2 Push buttons control box 7 4 Loading ramp 7 5 Landing barrier 7 5 Locking sliding gate 7 6 Brake release lever 7 6 Static overload device warning lamp 7 8 Assembly platform 8 1 Mast guard 8 2 Motor brake 9 5 Motor brake 9 6 Plug socket 9 9 Fail safe brake drop test box 9 9 Control box 9 10 Appendice 6 GTP 500 6495 002 CONTENTS VII LIST OF STANDARDS LIST OF STANDARDS The GTP 500 is a machine as intended in appendix IV of the machine directive figure 16 built according to the requirements of the EC Directive 89 392 EEC altere
19. RING 6 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING This chapter describes the assembling and anchoring of the transport platform when the work is restarted it is clear what stage had been reached when work was stopped For this reason always complete a part of the assembly for example connect tighten or secure all components for a connection complete a ground support or completely assemble an anchor before interrupting assembly 1 If assembly work must be interrupted it must be done in such a way that 500 transport platform so that no more than the lifting capacity is used The loading of the transport platform must be planned so that when during assembly the maximum mast height is reached above the last anchor max distance between anchors is reached the material load on the platform is at a minimum 1 Whilst the mast is being erected no more than 2 persons may be on the GTP Assembly must always be followed by a test run as described in section 7 3 AA Until the test has been performed the platform may not be used for any purpose other than transporting its own mast elements and anchoring components GTP 500 6495 002 6 1 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 6 1 Preparation for assembly Ensure that the site where the AA transport platform is to be assembled meets the locally applicable safety requirements and that permission for the assembly has been obtained from the relevant authorities Ensure that a suitable power supply
20. USERS MANUAL GTP 500 TRANSPORT PLATFORM TER Ira IH i OI LTR LLL PU STTADNALOS PATTI etter UN 6495 002 Issue 08 98 1998 Hek Manufacturing B V Middelbeers The Netherlands Nothing contained in this publication may be copied and or published by means of printing photocopying microfilm or any other method without prior written permission from Hek Manufacturing B V Drawings and photographs are illustrative only and do not necessarily show the design of the product on the market at any given point of time GTP 500 6495 002 HEK GTP 500 TRANSPORT PLATFORM Type number Machine number Year of manufacture Owner HEK Manufacturing B V Westelbeersedijk 18 P O Box 2 5091 SM Middelbeers 5090 AA Middelbeers The Netherlands The Netherlands Tel 31 0 13 51 48 653 Fax 31 0 13 51 48 630 GTP 500 6495 002 GTP 500 6495 002 FOREWORD The HEK GTP 500 is an extremely compact transport platform for lifting personnel and material This manual describes the installation operation and maintenance of the transport platform The mast consisting of separate elements can be adjusted in height to the height of the building The mast can be simply and safely erected from the platform The transport platform must be anchored The HEK GTP 500 offers a high level of safety In the construction of this transport platform particular attention has
21. a marking wire The marking must be placed at a distance of at least 0 5 m from the machine Transport on public roads must only be carried out by a truck intended for that purpose The transport platform must be placed in its bottom position and the main switch must be secured with a padlock to avoid unauthorised use 3 4 Safety after use 3 5 Built in and additional safety features The machine has been built to offer maximum safety both during assembly and use Therefore the following built in and additional safety features have been provided electrically monitored mast guard when the mast guard is open the platform is locked emergency stop button on the control box when this button is pressed the platform is locked mechanical safety device for the barrier on the transport platform buffer to catch the platform if all limit switches fail inthe event of power failure the motor brake on the motor brake drive is automatically activated electrically monitored mounting device when the mounting device is folded up the platform is locked inthe event of power failure by releasing the motor brakes an emergency descent can be carried out if the maximum speed during descent is exceeded the fail safe brake is activated if the TOP limit switch fails to operate and the transport platform continues to rise the TOP emergency limit switch is activated GTP 500 6495 002 if the LOWER
22. according to static requirements 1 Check that the mast is vertical with a spirit level at least one metre long Recheck as each anchor is secured 2 The mast must be anchored to the building at the distances specified in the table in section 1 1 3 Fixing the anchors 6 12 Only anchoring materials supplied by HEK Manufacturing b v are to be used Anchors must be carried out using bolt couplings nut and bolt fastenings and washers If conditions make it necessary use may be made of other approved attachment materials suitable for the forces occurring Consult your dealer Cemented in anchors must be fitted before assembly of the transport platform to give the cement enough time to dry The cement or concrete used must meet the specifications If chemical anchors or expansion bolts are used these must be tested and capable of withstanding the forces involved Specifications for these types of bolt are available from the supplier Permission to use these connection types must be obtained from the local authorities Fig 6 13 Mast adapter GTP 500 6495 002 An anchor consists of a mast adapter scaffold tubes wall anchor plates standard couplings twist couplings and screw couplings with bolts The scaffold pipes are available in various lengths The GTP500 has a special mast adapter fig 6 13 It is not allowed to use a mast adapter designed for any of other machines The mast anchor can be re
23. achine Assembly is now complete and a test run must be carried out as described in chapter 7 2 4 7 3 Also a fail safe brake test must be carried out Fig 6 12 Top striker plate GTP 500 6495 002 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 6 6 Anchoring the mast ZA ZA If work must be stopped always complete the current phase before stopping Tighten all the bolts for the latest fixture and secure the main switch so that the transport platform cannot be operated The loading of the transport platform must be planned in such a way that the material load on the platform is minimal when during mast assembly the maximum mast height above the last anchor maximum anchor distance has been reached The facade must be capable of absorbing all occurring anchor forces see section 1 6 These anchor forces must be approved by the owner person responsible for the building to which the anchor is to be attached Before starting anchoring work check once again using a spirit level with a length of at least 1 meter that the mast is actually vertical see also section 6 4 Repeat this process at every anchor The maximum reaction force for instance caused by tools of the platform in respect of the facade may not exceed 400 N While an anchor is being mounted the emergency stop must be active GTP 500 6495 002 6 11 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING The anchor forces must be transferred to the facade
24. ake VI VII VIII x J0BE RRLL mah ub mh mh wb mb wb mb 4 2 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 2 5 3 10 11 12 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 6 1 6 1 Preparation for assembly 6 2 6 2 Ground support 6 3 6 3 Distance to the facade 6 4 6 4 Assembly of the transport platform 6 5 6 5 Assembly of the mast 6 6 6 6 Anchoring the mast 6 11 6 7 Lightning protection 6 14 6 8 Landing barriers 6 14 OPERATION 7 1 7 1 General 7 1 7 2 Preparation 7 2 7 3 Testing 7 3 7 4 Operation from the platform 7 4 7 5 Stepover to scaffolding or platform 7 5 7 6 Loading ramp at ground level 7 6 7 7 Operation in an emergency situation 7 6 7 8 Fail safe brake 7 7 7 9 Static overload device 7 8 DISASSEMBLY AND TRANSPORT 8 1 MAINTENANCE 9 1 9 1 General 9 1 9 2 Maintenance intervals 9 1 9 3 Motor brake 9 4 9 3 1 General 9 4 9 3 2 Operating principle 9 4 9 3 3 Maintenance 9 5 9 4 Fail safe brake 9 8 9 4 1 Fail safe brake test 9 9 9 4 2 Resetting the fail safe brake 9 10 9 5 Testing the static overload device 9 10 MALFUNCTION ANALYSIS 10 1 MACHINE DISPOSAL 11 1 LIST OF KEYWORDS 12 1 PERIODIC INSPECTION APPENDICE 1 RESETTING THE FAIL SAFE BRAKE APPENDICE 5 VI GTP 500 6495 002 SURVEY OF ILLUSTRATIONS Fig 1 1 Fig 1 2 Fig 1 3 Fig 1 4 Fig 1 5 Fig 1 6 Fig 2 1 Fig 2 2 Fig 4 1 Fig 4 2 Fig 5 1 Fig 5 2 Fig 5 3 Fig 5 4 Fig 6 1 Fig 6 2 Fig 6 3 Fig 6 4 Fig 6 5 Fig 6 6 Fig 6 7 Fig 6 8 Fig 6 9 Fig 6 10 Fig 6 11 Fig 6 12 Fig 6 13 Fig 6 1
25. an occur during use lf operating or technical personnel note any faults or dangers or are not in agreement with the safety measures taken the owner or person responsible must be immediately informed Work on the electrical systems may only be carried out by a qualified electrician Personal protective equipment such as hard hat safety shoes and close fitting clothing must be used When entrusting the platform to a third party an introduction must be carried out according to the transfer protocol and fully naming the machine operator GTP 500 6495 002 3 3 a 4 TRANSPORT The machine may not be transported on the public road on the transport wheels National traffic regulations regarding sizes etc must be observed During transport no load must be present on the platform gt gt gt The basic unit of the machine has been dimensioned in such a way that it can be transported on a standard truck Ensure that during transport all securing devices are properly fitted and the machine is lowered onto the buffers For transport dimensions see chapter 1 Before transporting disassemble the Fig 4 1 Lifting point TRANSPORT machine as described in chapter 8 Before transportation all additionally mounted mast elements and connection cables must be disassembled and the jacks withdrawn The machine can be
26. aration Proximity switch Push button down Push button stop next landing Push button up GTP 500 6495 002 5 3 2 2 6 14 1 4 7 2 6 8 2 1 6 8 6 3 6 3 VII 5 2 6 5 7 3 7 4 7 2 4 1 6 14 6 1 7 5 III 5 2 9 1 9 1 10 1 6 6 8 2 9 4 7 1 5 3 Il 1 5 3 3 6 7 6 6 5 1 7 2 6 7 5 2 5 2 5 2 12 1 LIST OF KEYWORDS R Reaction force Red top element Red warning lamp Remote control fail safe brake Repositioning S Safety Safety after use Safety features Safety in use Safety prior to use Scaffold coupling Single phase outlet Sliding gate Spare parts Standards Static overload device Stepover Striker plate Symbols T Technical details Testing Transport Transport set Transport wheels Type number U Up Y Year of manufacture 12 2 6 11 7 1 6 10 7 8 5 3 4 2 3 1 3 2 3 2 3 1 3 1 1 5 5 3 7 2 7 6 9 1 VII 7 8 9 10 7 5 6 5 6 10 6 14 IX 1 1 4 1 8 1 V 4 2 8 3 2 1 II 7 4 GTP 500 6495 002 a APPENDICES gt PERIODIC INSPECTION The inspections described in these appendices should be carried out every time the machine is erected set up and during use at least once a year This inspection list does not replace the maintenance instructions provided in the user manual Westelbeersedijk 18 P O Box 2 5091 SM Middelbeers 5090 AA Middelbeers The Netherlands The Netherlands Tel 31 0 13 514865
27. assembly Lower machine phase S104 off u a u ol w O GTP 500 6495 002 10 1 MALFUNCTION ANALYSIS HQE Defective fuse in builing site supply Damaged cable Motor safety relay F102 switched off Main switch switched off No power supply Incorrect cable type Supply voltage too low Cable too long Motor does not run 42 Vac control voltage not present Automatic fuse F103 or F104 switched off Check safety circuit 42 Vac control voltage not switched emergency stop button pressed Voltage present but platform cannot be raised or lowered Relay K101 K102 or K103 and K106 are Motorbrake locked energized but platform does not move up or Adjust brake down Brake rectifier defective Braking distance too long Adjust brake Other malfunction Platform does not develop sufficient power Inform technical department or dealer In all cases not dealt with in the malfunction analysis tables consult the importer s service department or the nearest HEK branch 10 2 GTP 500 6495 002 x MACHINE DISPOSAL 11 MACHINE DISPOSAL General Following a number of years of reliable service the life of every machine inevitably comes to an end The machine must then be disposed of in the most environmentally friendly manner as possible Amongst others the following possibilities present themselves part exchange for a new machine disposal by a recycling fa
28. be carried out until this minimum requirement is fulfilled KAWAN ESS A 5 ma B B The ground support must be able to withstand a pressure of at least Fig 6 1 Positioning of the ground support 20 kg cm2 The ground support must measure at least A 1200 x 600 mm B 500 x 200 mm The ground support must be flat and centrally loaded fig 6 1 The ground support must be durable and of such a quality that the load can be transferred without plastic deformation For assembly on a concrete foundation or on a hardened road surface the installation must be provided with wooden packing to prevent slipping GTP 500 6495 002 6 3 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 6 3 Distance to the facade A fence height 1 10 m around all sides of the transport platform is compulsory The distance between the transport platform and the facade scaffold must be at least 0 5m e gt gt gt The wheels of the chassis may never be used for load bearing la either during assembly or use For the positioning of the transport Fig 62 bista cot the facade platform see fig 6 2 Landing barrier Platform Scaffolding section 2 5 m or landing Loading ramp 0 56 0 58 m measured at the lower tube of the ramp Max 0 15 metre Min 0 5 metre moO gt O m 6 4 GTP 500 6495 002 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 6 4 Assembly of the transport platform 1 Place the transport p
29. cility scrapping Discarding the machine Drain all oil from the reduction gearbox and dispose of the oil via an authorized facility Remove any usable parts Dispose of all remaining parts via a waste disposal facility GTP 500 6495 002 11 1 12 LIST OF KEYWORDS Symbolen 2 5 m stop A Air gap Anchor Anchor forces Anchoring Applications Assembly Assembly platform Basic machine Brake release lever Buffer Building site distributor C Cabinet lock Components Contents Control box Control components Control lamp D Dimensions Disassembly Disposal Distance to the facade Down E Electrical installation Electrical supply Emergency Emergency situation Emergency stop F Fail safe brake Fail safe brake drop test box Fail safe brake test Foreword Forklift truck Foundation 9 6 6 13 8 2 1 5 1 7 6 1 6 11 14 6 1 8 1 7 6 6 7 5 1 2 1 7 7 9 8 LIST OF KEYWORDS G Green warning lamp Ground pressure Ground support Illustrations Information panel J Jacks K Key switch L Landing Landing barriers Lifting point Lightning protection Loading Loading ramp Machine number Main switch Maintenance Maintenance intervals Malfunction analysis Mast Mast element Mast guard Motor brake Mounting device O Operation Overload warning lamp Owner P Payload distribution Personnel Phase rotation Power supply Power supply cable Prep
30. cognised by the pre installed couplings and adjusting device at the rear Pa SX Mount the mast adapter in the A mast element before installing the element 4 Attach the mast adapter fig 6 14 2 to the mast fig 6 14 1 5 Mount the adapter with the couplings to the mast 6 Remove the play from the adapter by turning the adjusting device at the rear 7 Fit the wall plates fig 6 14 4 to the facade For assembly to the facade first drill the holes required for the wall plates 8 Attach the horizontal anchor pipes fig 6 14 3 between the mast adapters and the wall plates 9 Using the adjusting device set the mast in a vertical position and parallel to the facade ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING Fig 6 14 Anchoring to the facade 10 Tighten the couplings for the horizontal anchor pipe to the specified torque Attach the anchor pipes fig 6 14 5 between the horizontal anchor pipes afb 6 14 3 Tighten the couplings to the specified torque GTP 500 6495 002 6 13 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 6 7 Lightning protection 1 Install the connection cable between ground frame and earth The mast must be earthed with a 25 mm cable to the lightning conductor or to another earthed point There is often also an earthed point in the box at the building site Have the on site expert determine the earthing point As standard a 25 mm cable with a length of 25 metres will be supplied
31. d in Directive 91 368 EEC and 93 44 EEC The following standards were also employed in the construction draft EN standard 12158 1 Material hoists EN standard 1495 Lifting platforms mast climbing work platforms EN standard 60204 1 Electrical equipment of machines EMV Directive 89 336 EEC VIII GTP 500 6495 002 SYMBOLS MEANING OF THE SYMBOLS USED gt b gt 4 9 oS A WARNING Failing to exactly comply with working or operating instructions may lead to serious injury fatal accident severe mechanical damage or operating losses During use no person may stand under the machine Danger high voltage Danger of falling objects Suggestion or advice to enease certain procedures GTP 500 6495 002 IX RH ad WAVAVANAVAVI NOAA na AR a IN A mL ae oll 3 NA ka im U X GTP 500 6495 002 x TECHNICAL DETAILS 1 TECHNICAL DETAILS Note The data in this chapter are based on standard applications for the GTP 500 transport platform In special situations it may be possible to deviate from these data This may only be done however with prior written approval of the supplier 1 1 General See also fig 1 1 Platform length m o il 1 6 Platform width m 1 25 Height of the platform fence m 1 1 2 0 Distance between the anchors m C 4 6 Max mast height freestanding m A 0 Max mast height anchored m A 120
32. fied persons from the manufacturer or the dealer Spare parts must comply with the technical specifications of HEK Manufacturing B V Use only original parts from HEK Manufacturing B V Before maintenance is carried out AA Switch off the main switch The main switch shall be secured with a padlock The main switch having been switched off there still remains voltage on the parts marked with A remove the power supply socket lower the platform onto the buffers When maintenance work is being carried out under the platform the platform must be mechanically blocked 9 2 Maintenance intervals The following maintenance activities are essential Daily maintenance Daily maintenance is described in chapter 7 2 GTP 500 6495 002 9 1 A MAINTENANCE nO Weekly maintenance Carry out the work described in the chapter daily maintenance Grease the rack and pinion If these are heavily contaminated with sand or grit they must first be cleaned Grease lubricant specification HEK rack and pinion grease Shell Rhodina 2 Clean the transport platform and the drive unit Pay particular attention to any encrustation of the motor cooling fins Visually check the rack and pinion pitting platform is subject to intensive use 1 The rack and pinion should be lubricated more regularly if the transport B Monthly maintenance C 9 2 First carry out all work described in A Check the guide ro
33. gap a is factory set to 0 3 mm and may under no circumstances exceed 0 7 mm The overall thickness of the rotor including friction material must not be less than 6 mm MAINTENANCE Vigan G WKS b KYP KS 77 R AISI WASZ AN ZNA Fig 9 1 Motor brake GTP 500 6495 002 9 5 MAINTENANCE Inspection 1 9 6 Switch off the transport platform at the main switch and secure the switch with the padlock Remove the brake release lever J with an open ended spanner Remove the fan cover from the motor Use a feeler gauge to measure the width of the air gap a close to the three hollow adjusting screws Remove the rubber dust protection ring and using a vernier caliper gauge measure the thickness of the rotor x If less than 6 mm thick replace the rotor The brake adjusting ring must once again be screwed as far as possible into the stator following assembly Adjust the width of the air gap a as follows Use an open ended spanner to screw the three hollow adjusting screws further into the stator Ensure that these screws are all screwed into the stator by the same amount Use a feeler gauge to measure the width of the air gap a close to each screw and screw further down as necessary until the air gap at each screw is 0 3 mm Retighten the three retaining screws p Fig 9 2 Motor brake GTP 500 6495 002 x MAINTENANCE
34. good lighting lifting equipment and tools are available Ensure that the building site is easily accessible to the vehicle which will deliver the transport platform Prepare the site with suitable support and anchoring facilities Ensure that the position where the transport platform is to be built has good drainage Plan the positioning of the transport platform against a facade in such a way that where anchoring is required it can be carried out using standard equipment The components of the transport platform should be placed as close as possible to the transport platform assembly site The electrical power supply connection for the transport platform must be placed as close as possible to the transport platform to reduce voltage drop In the event of excessive voltage drop the machine may not function correctly 6 2 GTP 500 6495 002 x ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 6 2 Ground support The machine must always have a support underneath the B A B ground frame EEE OS TT The ground support and the soil must meet the following requirements The ground surface must be flat and offer sufficient load bearing capacity m SSI Ensure an even distribution of forces i INI N ll d1 a over the largest possible surface area N Pe AI ARI The soil must be able to withstand ground pressure of at least 2 kg cm2 If this requirement is not met soil improvement measures must
35. htly clockwise until the threaded holes of the bush 8 are situated exactly opposite of the threaded holes of the adjusting nut 7 Fasten the bolts 33 with the washers again Operate for a short period the push button UP Check if the safety circuit is closed the ramp must be closed If this is not the case the fail safe brake switch must be adjusted This may only be done by the service department Install the cover Lock and seal the threaded bolts of the cover with sealing wire and a sealing Put the keyswitch in position normal and remove the key Reset the emergency push button by rotating it Now the transport platform is ready for normal use again GTP 8095 002A 5 APPENDICES 1 3 38 NI j gt YAS M IN A ce 10 j 6 15 27 28 WK Pa Ba ma m KAG KE RDA AN KR A D lea Fa AN ZZA HG YYW TL gl Ee x U A AN ts Kh h mil E N UM i 7 34 gs Er Us 33 43 NN Ha Se lui A EN 32 40 wa x i ANN LANN z Ady EFA WKM EH f TUDO 77773 TRY l SC DTI Fail safe brake GTP 500 6495 002
36. is 30 m min 4 2 GTP 500 6495 002 x CONTROL COMPONENTS 5 CONTROL COMPONENTS 5 1 Power supply socket for the drive unit The power supply cable for the electrical supply between the building site distributor and the transport platform is connected to the socket fig 5 1 1 on the cable drum 82 A EEC 400V socket or 63A 230V socket See chapter 1 for the cable specifications 5 2 Main switch under This switch fig 5 1 2 is used for activating power supply This switch may not be used for stopping the machine Fig 5 1 Drive unit power supply socket When shutting down the main switch shall be secured with a padlock to prevent unauthorized use of the platform GTP 500 6495 002 5 1 CONTROL COMPONENTS 5 3 Control box on the platform A control box for the transport platform fig 5 2 is mounted on the platform itself The following components for machine operation are mounted on the control box 1 Cabinet lock Locks the door of the control box 2 Information panel This information panel consists of a display on which error codes appear if an error is detected 3 Control light green operation This light will illuminate if both main switches are switched on the key switch is in position normal and the safety circuit is closed 4 Push button UP When this push button is pressed the lifting platform rises Fig 5 2 Control box 5 Push button STOP NEXT LANDING Whe
37. key switch reset positioning 2 Press the push button UP 3 Turn the key switch in the position normal Fig 6 6 Control box GTP 500 6495 002 6 7 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 6 8 Raise the transport platform by approximately 50 cm by pressing the UP button Once again lower the transport platform by pressing the DOWN button In this way you can test the operation of the bottom limit switch In addition an emergency stop push button is provided When this button is pressed the power of the motor will be shut off Place using a forklift truck or a crane mast elements and anchoring material on the platform Take note of the maximum load permitted during assembly Open the assembly platform door fig 6 7 and fold out the assembly platform fig 6 8 Open the mast guard fig 6 9 The mast elements can easily be mounted with the mounting device Place the mounting device Fig 6 10 in a mast element and lift the element onto the mast Attach the first mast element with 4 bolts spring washers and nuts When there is no crane available the mast elements must be placed by two persons Tighten with a torque wrench to the specified torque see chapter 1 If a crane is available on the construction site the mast can be assembled more rapidly In this case four mast elements can be assembled on the ground and positioned on the mast using the crane Fig 6 9 Mast guard GTP 500 6495 00
38. latform parallel to the facade as shown in chapter 6 3 and level using a spirit level 2 Place the ground support in position see section 6 2 for details beneath the transport platform and lower the transport platform 3 Check that the masts are vertical and that the transport platform is horizontal to the ground support If not correct the ground support Measurement must be carried out on two sides of the mast with a spirit level measuring at least 1 m in length 4 The jacks fig 6 3 A must be released simultaneously to cancel any bearing function Fig 6 3 Jacks 5 Check whether the lower striker plate fig 6 4 is fitted in the right position If not fit it now 6 Pull the rail of the 2 5 metre stop fully outwards The rail is mounted in the mast Fig 6 4 Lower striker plate GTP 500 6495 002 6 5 ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 6 5 Assembly of the mast If work has to be stopped always complete the phase being worked on Tighten all the bolts used for the last attachment and switch off and secure the main switch so that the machine cannot be operated gt As the assembly proceeds the anchor tubes anchors and cable guides must be installed as described in chapter 6 6 Ensure that the power supply of the building site is corresponding with the electric design of the machine The mast must always be assembled vertically At winds s
39. lls and guides visible inspection of security devices gaskets and bearings Check that all mast bolts are still in place and tighten to the specified torque use a torque wrench Check that all bolts are still in position and thoroughly tightened Check all locking bars and hinges Check all mast anchors and re secure any loose parts Lubricate the jacks and if fitted Check the operation of all limit switches Check the oil level in the reduction gear unit If necessary top up with the same type of oil TRIBOL 800 460 Iso Viscosity Class ISO VG 460 Quarterly maintenance First carry out all work described in B Check the motor brakes see chapter 9 3 3 Check play in the guide rollers and guides Carry out a fail safe brake test GTP 500 6495 002 nO MAINTENANCE D Annual maintenance E F First carry out all work described in C Carry out a general inspection of paintwork corrosion and welds Check the attachment bolts for the rack and pinion Check whether the bolts attaching the lower mast to the ground frame are corroded If corrosion is present replace the bolts and tighten to 100 Nm A professional inspection must be carried out every year Clean the sliding surfaces of the overload device and apply some teflon spray Check the functioning of the overload device Maintenance every three years First carry out all the work described in D Change the oil in the reduction gear units of
40. n ano seri wt opt res moi opon ya opon ore opon du PO a A etatem Emergency descent Operation corrosion corrosion Operation corrosion corrosion Operation Not in order Remarks Inspector s signature GTP 500 6495 002 APPENDICES B RESETTING THE FAIL SAFE BRAKE Operation of the fail safe brake see illustration on the following page When the speed of descent gets too high the centrifugal weight 5 will fly out and get caught by the stop bosses Now the brake drum 3 begins to rotate and will be slowed down by the brake pads in the housing until the platform has been brought to a halt The fail safe brake spanner is stored at the side of the drive unit and can be reached from the small work platform Use the rear section of the spanner to loosen the bolts of the cover panel Resetting the fail safe brake to its initial position Or OI I First the cause must be determined and remedied Put the key switch with the key into position reset Press the UP button so the platform goes up 50 cm Press the emergency push button Remove the cover that is situated in front of the fail safe brake Remove the cover 50 after the bolts 35 have been loosened Remove the two bolts 33 Now using the fail safe brake spanner turn the adjusting nut 7 anti clockwise until the adjusting nut is pressing against the washer 39 Turn the adjusting nut 7 slig
41. n mounted on the motor shaft in such a way that it can slide in an axial direction along the shaft Because the anchor disc presses against the rotor the rotor is forced against the end shield G The contact between the friction material on both sides of the anchor disc the armature and the end shield results in the required braking effect The stator has a built in braking coil H which produces a strong magnetic field when DC current is applied 9 4 GTP 500 6495 002 When the motor brake is to be released a current is passed through the braking coil The resulting magnetic field pulls the anchor disc against the stator thus releasing the brake It is also possible to release the brake manually using the release lever If the manual release lever is pushed in the direction indicated by the arrow on the cover the anchor disc is moved against the spring pressure towards the stator with the aid of two ball bolts thus releasing the brake 9 3 3Maintenance In normal use the motor brake is practically maintenance free Only following frequent raising and lowering of the transport platform it can be necessary to adjust the air gap between the anchor disc and the stator and possibly to replace the rotor In order to check the condition of the brake the width of the air gap a and the thickness of the friction material x on the rotor should be measured every three months See fig 9 1 The air
42. n this push button is pressed the transport platform stops at the next landing 6 Push button DOWN When this push button is depressed the lifting platform descends 7 Main switch platform This switch is used for activating power supply This switch may not be used for stopping the machine The main switch shall be secured with a padlock to prevent unauthorized use of the platform 5 2 GTP 500 6495 002 8 Emergency stop button If this push button is depressed the lifting platform is locked in position When the emergency stop button is pressed it is locked in position it then remains depressed Turn the button to release it Key switch normal off reset This switch is used to take the machine out of the buffers It also serves for retrieving the platform in case the fail safe brake has been operated During normal use the key must always be removed from the switch box Overload warning lamp red If the platform is overloaded this lamp will light up 5 4 Single phase outlet Beside the control box a single phase outlet fig 5 3 1 is mounted This outlet can be used for electrical tools lighting etc 5 5 Remote control fail safe brake A remote control Fig 5 4 to test the fail safe brake is supplied as an option with the machine CONTROL COMPONENTS 1 Fig 5 3 Single phase outlet Fig 5 4 Remote control fail safe brake GTP 500 6495 002 5 3 x ASSEMBLY AND ANCHO
43. on site the transport wheels can be used Shackles has been mounted on the platform for loading and unloading GTP 500 6495 002 2 1 COMPONENTS using a crane During machine assembly and use the platform can only be operated when the barrier is closed and locked in position The electrical system is mounted in the control box on the platform All electrical connections which must be disconnected for transport purposes are being made by means of connectors The power supply from the building site distribution box to the transport platform is via a supply cable with 32 A EEC plug Thanks to the simple construction system maintenance has been kept to a minimum The mast elements the chassis the transport platform the cable guides and various other components are protected from corrosion by means of galvanization or another appropriate surface treatment 2 2 Protection at landing height To protect against the risk of falling at loading and unloading points on the scaffold system or facade landing barriers must be mounted Fig 2 2 Landing barrier 2 2 GTP 500 6495 002 3 SAFETY SAFETY 3 1 General 3 3 Safety in use No changes or modifications may be made to the machine The ground surface must be stable to support the weight of the machine and the mast The mast must ALWAYS be anchored in accordance with the instructions gt gt Pa If during assembl
44. peeds above 12 5 m s 6 Beaufort the machine may not be assembled While a mast element is being mounted the emergency stop must be active gt gt gt gt gt During assembly of the mast the assembly platform is not to be used above the last installed anchor During the erection phase the small assembly platform can be used If the small assembly platform cannot be used during erection the separate large assembly platform option should be used 6 6 GTP 500 6495 002 x ASSEMBLY AND ANCHORING 1 Connect the machine to the power supply by connecting the power supply socket to the cable drum fig 6 5 1 Ensure that the cable is fully AA rolled off and in an undamaged condition 2 Switch the main switch fig 6 5 2 in position 1 3 Turn the switch key fig 6 6 C in the normal position 4 Set the main switch fig 6 6 A on the switchbox to position 1 the position depends on the direction of phase rotation of the power supply If the green lamp fig 6 6 B does Fig 6 5 Connection to cable drum not light up place the switch in position 2 If the green lamp still does not light up see the fault tracing table in chapter 10 5 Check that the proximity switch have been mounted 6 When the transport platform is delivered it is lowered into the buffer In order to remove the transport platform out of the buffer carry out the following procedure 1 Turn the
45. rt of the load must be removed from the platform 7 8 Fig 7 7 Static overload device warning lamp GTP 500 6495 002 a 8 DISASSEMBLY AND TRANSPORT gt gt gt gt Ensure that the maximum loading allowed during assembly is not exceeded At wind speeds above 12 5 m s 6 Beaufort the machine may not be disassembled Never remove any intermediate anchor Never remove an uppermost anchor unless the mast above the anchor is disassembled and the platform is unloaded Check all connections safety devices switches and safety measures Record any discrepancies No During the disassembly the assembly platform fig 8 1 can be used DISASSEMBLY AND TRANSPORT Fig 8 1 Assembly platform GTP 500 6495 002 8 1 DISASSEMBLY AND TRANSPORT 3 Open the mast guards fig 8 2 By means of the mounting device the mast elements can easily be disassembled 4 Disassemble the upper mast elements with a crane or with two persons above the uppermost anchor Before disassembling the uppermost anchor remove all material to keep the weight of the lifting platform as low as possible 5 Raise the platform to the uppermost anchor and disassemble the anchor 6 When disassembling the mast simultaneously remove the anchors on both removed mast elements Fig 8 2 Mast guard During disassembly other work on the facade may be continued 7 Ifa crane is available on the building site the
46. th a large surface area are used contact your supplier in connection with wind sensitivity 3 1 SAFETY When electrical storms are AN expected work on the platform must be stopped in time to avoid the danger of lightning strikes The power supply must be switched off and the connector withdrawn from the supply socket If the machine is to be used during the hours of darkness the area must be adequately lit so that the user has a good view in all conditions A minimum brightness of 50 lux at control box height is required The machine may only be used for the purpose for which it was designed namely the vertical transport of persons and materials to a maximum weight of 500 kg Loads materials persons etc must be distributed in accordance with the loading diagram Work on the transport platform may only be carried out once the contents of this user s manual are known Inspection and maintenance must be carried out as described in this instruction manual During assembly and maintenance the machine may not be used for other purposes Local safety laws and regulations must always be followed Fences must never be removed during normal use The platform must be kept free from obstacles building debris dirt snow etc In order to ensure that no person unintentionally walks under the machine and to protect persons against falling objects the machine must be surrounded with suitable fencing and or
47. the drive unit Lubricant specification for motor TRIBOL 800 460 Iso Viscosity Class ISOVG460 Maintenance during machine storage Carry out a general inspection of the machine Check all vital parts and if necessary replace any damaged machine parts Clean and grease the rack and pinion Inspect the mast elements with racks and check that all separate connection pieces are in order Check the lowest mast bolts for corrosion and if necessary replace them Cover the basic machine with a tarpaulin the control box and limit switches must at all times be covered The machine should be stored on the ground frame not on the wheels for any long periods For long term storage consult your dealer GTP 500 6495 002 9 3 MAINTENANCE 9 3 Motor brake 9 3 1 General The motor has a built in electromagnetic brake fig 9 1 This brake functions according to the normally ON principle in other words when the motor has no power supply the brake is active and the motor shaft will be braked n 0 rpm The braking effect is achieved by friction between the various discs The brake can only be used dry not greased 9 3 2 Operating principle The brake mechanism houses a metal rotor A coated on both sides with friction material Four pressure springs C in the stator G exert an axial force on the anchor disc E This anchor disc is pressed by the spring force against the rotor The rotor has bee
48. ve last anchor 0m ada 2 5 your dealer AREA 4 Anchor forces to the facade anchor distance 6 m a 46 60 PF Region A C Region E G F2 F1 F2 F1 Gd KN KN KN KN Mast height above last anchor 3m Mast Mast height above last anchor 3m above last anchor 3m 3 0 Consult Mast height above last anchor 0m 3 0 your dealer 1 8 GTP 500 6495 002 x COMPONENTS 2 COMPONENTS 2 1 General description The basic set of the rack and pinion transport platform consists of the following main parts fig 2 1 N N Tj NG U 1 drive unit 1 NA 1 mast 2 IN Platform with fences XI ps loading ramps 3 Ground frame 4 Control system 5 Red top mast element 6 Mounting device Transport wheels optional fH SCS The drive unit powered by one electrical motor is moved along the mast via a rack using one pinion The machine is fitted with a fail safe brake If the maximum speed of descent is exceeded the fail safe brake will stop the platform Much consideration has been given to 6 3 4 1 2 5 simple and safe assembly and Fig 2 1 Basic set GTP 500 disassembly During assembly of the anchors an assembly platform option can be used The ground frame is equipped with fork lifter base so that the machine can be easily loaded onto a truck using a forklift For transporting the machine on the constructi
49. y and disassembly the fences do not provide sufficient protection suitable safety harness must always be used at heights above 2 metres gt gt gt gt 3 2 Safety prior to use The transport platform may not be used freestanding The ground frame must be effectively supported The working area around the machine must be free from obstacles Anchors must be mounted at specified intervals Before use the switchbox must be checked if it is locked At wind speeds above 12 5 m s 6 Beaufort the machine must not be assembled disassembled The wheel set may not remain fitted during the use assembly or disassembly of the machine gt gt Bi gt gt GTP 500 6495 002 At wind speeds above 15 7 m s 7 Beaufort the machine must not be used and the platform must be set at the lowest position There must be no obstructions in the path of the work platform During use no person should stand under the machine Before a mast element or anchor is installed or maintenance work carried out the emergency stop button must be pressed Never climb in the mast Materials and or tools must never extend beyond the outer limits of the platform Items which may roll must be properly secured Materials must never be stacked against the fencing If work must be carried out close to high voltage cables a minimum safety distance of 10 meters must be maintained When materials and or tools wi

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