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1. We are the company who can help you find a solution to your problem Vetter GmbH A Unit of IDEX Corporation Sales Germany International sales Blatzheimer Str 10 12 Tel 49 0 22 52 30 08 50 Tel 49 0 22 52 30 08 60 D 53909 Z lpich Fax 49 0 22 52 30 08 70 Fax 49 0 22 52 30 08 71 Germany Mail vetter info idexcorp com Mail vetter info idexcorp com www vetter de Article No 9987015301 Vetter GmbH I 03 12 Changes and errors excepted Made in Germany2. b 8 bar inflation coupling Firmly press the hose resp bag nipple into the coupling until it latches in order to connect the inflation hose with the correspon ding controller resp with the Mini Lifting Bag The coupling slee ve must lay on the support ring without any gap 1 The nipple must be firmly pressed against the spring pressure in the coupling in order to release the connection only in pressure free condition At the same time the coupling sleeve must be pulled back The connection is then released Edge Zone Denn Je a Insertion size 25 mm Contact area 0 cm 2 4 Effectiveness Lifting bags with side wall e g Vetter Lifting Bag 1 0 bar achieve their maximum height by the expansion of the side wall material Mini Lifting Bags do not have a side wall and therefore achieve their lifting effect by a shape change i e both surfaces curve out wards In order to use maximum lift strength the whole effective area Le the complete area minus the edge zone must be completely under the load to be lifted and the maximum operating pressure applied A Mini Lifting Bag develops the maximum lifting po wer at the beginning of the lift path The bag develops a spherical shape as the lift height increases This is the reason why the contact area with the load decreases until at a max bag curvature this will be almost zero The largest lift height of the Mini Lifting Bag will only be re
3. in length and width than in height Danger of slippage During support construction never place metal on metal With slippery ground ice snow clay etc place stones branches similar objects underneath the bag in order to increase ground or grip Avoid pointed objects such as screws spikes etc Never place bags on sharp edges or objects which are hot Use suitable layers of lining and cover the complete positioning area of the bag Pro tect the bag from sparks coming from welding or cutting work Do not subject bags to heavy loads such as hydraulic stamps win ches or falling objects Do not stay underneath a load being lifted never hold or touch the load from underneath Remain at a safe distance from the load Avoid shearing effects by squeezing the bag during deflation Never stand in front of the load but always at the side of it because under unfavourable conditions it may swing out 3 Preparing the product for use 3 1 Preparations for operation Remove a set of lifting bags from the vehicle Ensure sufficient air supply Only perfectly operating and inspected Mini Lifting Bag systems are to be used The method and type of application is to be decided from case to case by the operation leader with his own area of responsibility as well as the operating instructions of the user 3 2 Application instructions Move the lifting bag to a suitable position so that at least 75 of the supportin
4. Missing or insufficient visual or acoustic warning devices Insufficient instructions for the user Falling loads Missing stability Uncontrolled sudden movements Uncontrolled unintended load movement Insufficient holding devices Insufficient solidity of parts Exceptional conditions during assembly testing use mainte nance The effects of loads on persons Dangers due to negligence of ergonomic principles load bumping Fire and explosion Control failure EC Conformity Declaration in accordance with Directive 2006 42 EC Manufacturer name and address Vetter GmbH A Unit of IDEX Corporation Blatzheimer Str 10 12 53909 Zulpich We hereby declare that the Mini Lifting Bags Steelcord and Aramide for lifting and lowering loads Type Serial No Model refer to equipment label to be entered by the customer meets the following relevant provisions Directive 2006 42 EC on Machinery Applied harmonised standards references to which have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union DIN EN ISO 12100 EN 13731 Applied national standards and technical specifications Authorised representative for the compilation of technical documents Vetter GmbH A Unit of IDEX Corporation Blatzheimer Str 10 12 53909 Zulpich This EC Conformity Declaration was issued Zulpich 16 03 12 Place Date Signature Identification of signatory Place your trust in emergency pneumatics
5. air supply to the inlet coupling Move the control lever to the front in order to inflate the Mini Lifting Bag In doing this observe the corresponding manometer and load Release the control lever thus ending the inflation process when the required operating required operating pressure for the lift power or lift height is reached The control lever automatically returns to the center position zero when released deadman switched The built in safety valve automatically activates when the bag is unintentionally over inflated above the maximum ope rating pressure of 8 bar or when there is an increase in pressure of 8 bar or when there is an increase in pressure in the bag due to a unforeseen loading of the bag The activation tolerance for opening and closing of the safety valve can be 10 Press the control lever in the opposite direction in order to deflate the bag or to reduce the load d Dual deadman controller 8 bar aluminium Press down the lower button 1 in order to inflate the bag Infla tion is stopped when the button is released and it returns back to the zero position The bag is released by pressing the upper button 2 e Single deadman controller 8 bar aluminium The single deadman controller on the left can be used when only one Mini Lifting Bag is to be used The single and dual controllers in the 8 bar fitting ver sion do not correspond to the requirements of the Fire Service sta
6. ructed in their use by the manufacturer s operating manual and operating instructions The operating instructions given here are to be regarded as part of the product and are to be kept for the complete life duration of the product In case the product should be passed on to a succes sive user then the operating instructions must also be included 2 Description of the product All Vetter Mini Lifting Bags 8 0 bar are produced by hand in a lay er structure and are made of high quality raw material so that a seamless bag is created as the finished product 2 1 Description of the set a Mini Lifting Bags Bag size selection is made according to the task There are 16 dif ferent sizes from 1 1 t to 67 7 tons with a choice of steel cord or aramide reinforcement There is no difference in performance bet ween Mini Lifting Bags having the same size with steelcord and those with Aramide Aramide bags are lighter than Lifting bags made of steel cord when comparing bags in the same size b Inflation hoses There are inflation hoses available 5 m and 10 m in length which enable the user to control the Mini Lifting Bags from a safe posi tion The colours of the hoses RED and YELLOW avoid any con fusion during control of the different sides inlets and outlets of mini Lifting Bags c Dual deadman controller 8 bar in plastic housing Connect the inflation hoses to the outlet coupling on the rear side of the controller Connect the
7. services using over aged Mini Lifting Bags must never be under estimated alone due to the consideration aspect Although at present there is no regulation about the time limit for the maximum period of use the respon sibility for this lies wholy and soly with the user resp the person who has been commissioned by him to carry out testing 4 4 Care and storage The lifting bag equipment is to be cleaned after each operation Cleaning is normally carried out with warm water and a deter gent Cleaning must never be carried out with a chemical cleaning agent and never with high pressure hot water devices Drying is made at normal room temperature DIN 7716 is to be observed with long storage periods 5 Trouble shooting for faults If the safety valve blows too early because of foreign body pe netration caught up inside then the blow off valve is to be fully opened on the head of safety valve by turning counter clockwise so that the compressed air can escape If due to this the foreign body is not removed then the upper part of the safety valve is to be unscrewed when the safety valve is disassembled To do this position the pipe wrench in the centre and unscrew by turning to the left Carefully take out the valve ball and remove foreign body Firmly screw on the upper part of the valve again assemble the safety valve and check operation The set pressure must not be chan ged Should the sealing or sealing plate o
8. 7 7 60 0 74 6 52 0 86x86 95x95 34x34 37x37 2 8 124 2 161 9 4 3 5 7 1 457 1 8 8 116 116 16 28 4 35 0 62 4 71 2 Art No Lift power max Lift height max Size Insertion height Nom content Air capacity Operating pressure Max Test pressure Weight to US tons cm inch inch cm inch cu ft cu ft 1314009300 1 0 1 1 7 3 0 14x13 5 5X5 1 29 0 98 0 30 0 01 2 7 0 1 8 116 14 203 0 5 1 1 1314009500 33 3 6 12 0 4 7 25 5x20 0 10x7 9 2 35 0 98 1 75 0 06 15 8 0 6 8 116 14 203 1 0 2 2 1314018200 5 7 6 3 14 5 5 7 28x28 11x11 2 5 0 98 3 16 0 11 28 4 1 0 8 116 14 203 1 4 3 1 1314009600 6 4 7 0 16 5 6 5 29 5x29 5 11 6x11 6 23 0 98 4 4 0 16 39 6 1 4 8 116 14 203 19 4 2 1314002200 9 6 10 6 20 3 8 0 37x37 15x15 2 5 0 98 9 2 0 30 82 8 29 8 116 14 203 3 3 7 3 1314002400 12 0 13 2 20 0 7 9 32x52 13x20 2 5 0 98 10 7 0 40 96 3 3 4 8 116 14 203 3 9 8 6 Art No Lift power max Lift height max Size Insertion height Nom content Air capacity Operating pressure Max Test pressure Weight to US tons cm inch cm inch cm inch cu ft cu ft bar 1314002500 17 7 19 5 27 0 10 6 47x52 19x20 2 5 0 98 21 7 0 7 195 3 6 9 8 116 14 203 5 7 12 6 1314003400 19 4 21 4 28 0 11 0 48x58 19x23 2 5 0
9. 98 24 9 0 9 224 1 720 8 116 14 203 6 2 13 7 1314002600 24 0 26 5 30 6 12 0 52x62 20x24 2 5 0 98 32 9 1 2 296 1 10 4 8 116 14 203 fid 15 9 1314002700 24 0 26 5 20 1 7 9 31x102 12x40 2 5 0 98 23 5 0 8 211 5 7 5 8 116 14 203 6 8 15 0 1314002800 31 4 34 6 37 0 14 6 65x69 26x27 25 0 98 Dia 2 0 517 5 18 0 8 116 14 203 10 1 22 3 1314018300 35 8 39 5 31 0 12 2 43x115 17x45 2 5 0 98 38 8 1 4 349 4 12 3 8 116 14 203 10 0 22 1 1314028300 1314003100 to 39 6 49 3 54 4 67 7 Lift power max US tons 43 7 54 3 60 0 74 6 cm 45 5 52 0 inch Pays 20 5 cm 78x69 82x82 86x86 95x95 ize inch 31x27 32x32 34x34 37x37 cm 2 8 2 8 inch 1 1 11 75 0 100 0 124 2 161 9 Nom content cu ft 3 5 4 3 5 7 900 0 1457 1 cu ft 31 8 51 4 Operating bar 8 8 8 pressure max psi 116 116 116 116 bar 14 14 psi 203 203 kg 12 2 14 4 17 3 20 7 Weight Ibs 26 9 31 8 38 1 45 6 All rights reserved for technical changes within the scope of product improve ment 8 Diagrams Force vs Stroke Force vs Stroke V 1 V6 s inch 0 04 08 12 1 6 20 24 28 1 35 39 AS 47 GA 33 5 9 70 gt j 7 7 pn 6 6 ai oe eel Sa 5 5 val V3 40 4 4 F KN F US tons Pg cee EN 3 3 20 4 N 2 2 10 Ll o 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 s mm uur s OOS SLp OSF Scr OOP SLE OSE SEE OOE S
10. Emergency Pneumatics Lifting Bags 8 0 bar Tal Operating Instructions VETTER M Article No 9987015301 Vetter GmbH 03 12 Changes and errors excepted Page 1 18 Vetter Mini Lifting Bags 8 0 bar Contents Important preliminary remarks Description of the product 2 1 DescriptionOtrtneSEE ssrunsersonersorwereden sedens nn 2 2 2 Additional accessories inert servinveanaternnttannternn te 4 2 3 The Vetter safety coupling system cece eee ee eee 4 24 Effectiveness vennen eeen eeen 5 2 5 Effective load movement marenae ate aen 5 2 6 Correct handling and usage 6 2 7 Safety IINGTUCHONS zaaatenantraautrbaanena utahana 6 Preparing the product for use 3 1 Preparations for operation 0 cee cece eee eee eee eee 7 3 2 Application instructions sss sce beaten been beeen benk dae 7 PO Perat nen SEEUCLION Sn 4 1 Operation with compressed air bottles 7 42 Operation with other compressed air supplies 8 4 3 Limit for the period of USC rs venve aenema ae 9 44 Gare ane storage rme rn renee dent pede ne ask 9 1 Important preliminary remarks Only knowledge and the exact observance of this operating ma nual guarantee correct and reliable operation achieve the best possible usage and ensure any claims made within the framework of the Vetter guarantee Only staff are to use Vetter mini lifting bags who have been inst
11. LC OSC SEC OOC SLI OST SET OOT SL OS Se O0 0 ud L li 0 mm TN SSS j on EN EE EN ee S SES fl LIDL e 2 ee ee EN ose suo Sn 4 inde ra NE ee SE NE ON oop 9 6p SS 00S 9 09 oss 99 009 jg A VSA Op A TSE A IE A IPT A PT A OTA SIA ZL A OL A tes TLL 00L LOL LEL LLT LOI LSI Sol Sel STI STI SOIL 86 68 EL 69 6S r GE OE OZ OT O yout s 89 A OT A JONAS SA dOIOH 9 A 1 1 1 tz 1 9 A 2 2 1 2 2 A 3 3 1 A4 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 A 5 5 1 A 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 A 7 l 7 5 7 8 79 7 10 7 11 7 12 7 13 7 14 7 15 7 16 7 17 7 18 7 19 7 20 7 21 7 22 List of possible dangers according to EN 12100 1 and EN 12100 2 Mechanical dangers Danger by squeezing 3 4 5 6 Danger by puncturing 4 Danger by catapulting out 3 4 5 6 Danger due to noise Injury to hearing Impairment of speech Material danger Explosion Danger due to negligence of ergonomic principles Positions which impair health Negligent use of personal protection devices Mental over and under demands stress etc Human error Unfavourable arrangement of visual indications Unintended movements Faults erroneous functions of the control elements Mechanical failure Failure of energy supplies Failure of the control device Loss of stability Additional dangers due to the control device Movements Negligent use Movement of parts from the stationary position
12. ached in the unloaded state 2 5 Effective load movement Load path diagram for the individual Mini Lifting Bags are given on request The lift power resulting from contacting surface and pressure is only available when the first bag curvature contacts the load The lower the space distance between load and Mini Lifting Bag the greater the lift power In order to fully use the strengths of the Mini Lifting Bag the distance between load and bag should be at a minimum The under support must be at least as large as the applied Mini Lifting Bag and must not be higher than the smallest side length In case the lift power produced by one Mini Lifting Bag is not suffi cient then a number of bags can be positioned next to each other when the load is slip free However a separate controller must be used for each bag If the lift power of only one Mini Lifting Bag is not sufficient then a maximum of two bags can be placed on top of each other when the load is slip free This configuration has an additive effect for the lift height of both Mini Lifting Bags The lift power only corre sponds to that of the smaller bag Never position 3 or more bags on top of each other A Mini Lifting Bag under load reacts the same as a spring under tension As soon as the Mini Lifting Bag is quickly relieved of the load e g slipping load breakage etc then the Mini Lifting Bag will be rapidly catapulted outwards Never stand in front of the Mini Lift
13. ck A visual check should be made for the following types of damage v Damage caused by separation Damage caused by cuts v Damage caused by puncture y Damage caused by heat and acids The bag must be immediately discarded if during inspection established that there is damage and that the support cord steel or ARAMIDE shows through Repair is not possible Danger of bursting 7 Technical Data Lift power max Nom content Operating pressure max Weight Lift power max Size Nom content Operating pressure max Weight 1310000600 1310001000 to 9 6 12 0 17 7 19 4 US tons 10 6 13 2 19 5 21 4 20 0 28 0 37x37 32x52 47x52 48x58 inch 15x15 13x20 19x20 19x23 cm 2 5 inch i 0 98 w 0 98 10 7 21 7 24 9 cu ft 0 7 0 9 96 3 224 1 bar 8 8 116 116 116 16 7 9 9 1 Ibs 9 9 11 9 17 4 20 1 13100008200 to 31 4 35 8 39 6 49 3 UStons 34 6 39 5 43 7 54 3 31 0 45 5 inch m me 12 2 eo 17 9 65x69 43x115 78x69 82x82 inch 26x27 17x45 31x27 32x32 cm 2 8 inch o 0 98 a sll 57 5 38 8 75 0 100 0 cu ft 2 6 3 5 349 4 900 0 cu ft a 123 AE 31 8 bar 8 psi 116 116 116 116 bar 16 kg 14 2 15 1 17 1 21 4 Ibs 31 3 33 3 37 7 47 2 1314002100 1310012400 1310001300 24 0 24 0 26 5 26 5 20 1 52x62 31x102 20x24 12x40 25 32 9 23 5 1 2 0 8 211 5 8 8 116 116 16 10 3 10 2 22 7 22 5 1310001700 54 4 6
14. g bag area is under the load Continually built up the under support for maintaining contact when the load is lifted during the lifting procedure Never stand in front of the bag during operation but to the side of the Mini Lifting Bag because it could be catapulted outwards under unfavourable conditions 4 Operating instructions 4 1 Operation with compressed air bottles Connect the pressure reducer to the compressed air bottle 200 or 300 bar using the T Screw 1 Close the valve of the reducer 2 Open the valve on the bottle 3 The manometer 4 indicates the pressure in the bottle Adjust the backpressure to approximately 10 bar using the regulator lever 5 indication of reduced pressu re on the backpressure manometer 6 Connect air hose of the pressure reducer to the controller Open the valve on the pressure reducer 2 4 2 Operation with other compressed air supplies Basically any air supply which is available can be used for opera tion of Mini Lifting Bags as long as the pressure does not exceed 10 bar and the air is free of oil Amongst others the set of transiti on pieces Art No 1600 0125 01 with the following adapters are available for operation with other air sources 1 Truck compressed air connection dual brake system For tapping air out of the trailer coupling head 2 Dummy coupling Seals off the control line of the brake system Remember Ensure that the truck does not roll use b
15. ing Bag Danger area 2 6 Correct handling and usage The Mini Lifting Bag is primarily a pneumatic normally with air rescue device used by the rescue services e g fire services with which trapped people can be freed access gained for rescue and many other tasks The Mini Lifting Bag can also be used as a wor king device in order to lift or move loads Mini Lifting Bags meet the requirements for fire services as specified in GUV G 9102 Ad ditional instructions are to be found in the user s own operating instructions 2 7 Safety instructions Only prespecified protective clothing is to be worn during ope ration The national regulations are to be observed in connection with lifting bag systems and their use Mini Lifting bags must only be used with compressed air It is imperative that no inflammable or aggressively acting gases be used Mini Lifting bags must only be inflated with original Vetter fittings due to the fact that these have been subjected to an acceptance test The lifting bag system is to be inspected before and after operation to see that it is in a correct and perfect condition Never place more than 2 Mini Lifting Bags over each other Ensure against slippage Continually prop up loads being lifted during the lifting procedure Always ensure that the substructure material is in a stable condition when constructing the support The support must at least cover the whole bag area and should be larger
16. n the upper part of the valve be removed then correct operation can no longer be guaranteed The safety valve is to be exchanged If operational faults occur on the pressure reducer or controller due to icing at high air humidity in connection with low tempera tures then a normal defrosting agent the same as in cars should be used 6 Repetitive tests Lifting bag systems are to be subjected to repetitive tests accor ding to DIN EN 13731 and national regulations e g GUV G 9102 Y Testing on acceptance Testing for completeness by the person people delegated by the user Visual check and operation test by a trained person accor ding to the operation manual v Visual check and operation test after each application use by a trained person This test is to be documented v The lifting bag system is to be subjected at least once every year to a visual check and operation test by a trained person according to the following check list This test is to be documented v The lifting bag system is to be given a pressure test by user or manufacturer according to DIN EN 13 731 and recommenda tion of the manufacturer every 5 years or if there is any doubt about the safety or reliability The user is responsible for the correct and professional execution of the repetitive tests Lifting bags or lifting bag systems are not subject to the requirements specified in EC Guidelines 97 123 EC Sec tion 3 15 Visual che
17. ndard DIN EN 13 731 f Dual controller 8 bar fitting Controller with inflation regulator using a ball valve without dead man switching To empty the bag open the head of the safety val ve 1 by turning to the left Close the safety valve by turning to the right after deflation g Single controller 8 bar fitting The same version as described in e but used for the control of only one Mini Lifting Bag Inventory of items An inventory and check of all items in the delivery package is to be made according to the delivery documentation when accep tance of the Mini Lifting Bag equipment is carried out A visual check and function check is also to be made as specified in the operating manual 2 2 Additional accessories 1 1600010500 Comp air bottle 10 I 200 bar 2 1600009100 Comp air bottle 6 I 300 bar 3 1600 0084 00 Dual connector 200 bar 4 1600 0091 00 Dual connector 300 bar Adapter for construction site compressor 5 1600 0120 00 6 1600014500 Pressure regulator 7 1600008700 Hand pump 7 8 1600 009400 Foot pump 8 2 3 TheVetter safety coupling system a Inlet coupling controller Connect the air supply hose resp Connection hose of the pressu re reducer to the plug nipple of the inlet coupling on the control ler In doing this firmly press the nipple into the the coupling until it latches in Turn the brass sleeve of the coupling opposite to the safety pin for additional safety
18. rake blocks 3 Truck tyre inflation device adapter For tapping off air from the so called tyre inflation bottle near the brake Remember The tyre inflation connection must be ensu red by a safety valve as a standard blow off pressure ap proximately 7 5 bar 4 Truck tyre valve Inflation with a normal hand or foot pump as well as other air supplies for tyre inflation 5 Truck tyre valve connection can be clamped For extracting air for the spare tyre 6 Adapter for the local air pressure network 7 Adapter Construction site compressor 8 Air supply hose 10 m green 9 Air supply hose 10 m green with blocking valve 10 Case red 4 3 Limit for the period of use Mini Lifting Bags are subject the same as other rubber products to natural aging The first sign of material aging is the loss of fle xibility this is especially seen in the formation of age cracks If these cracks propagate so far along the upper layer so that the supporting cord layer steel or Aramide is no longer fully insula ted then this can quickly limit the tear resistance of the bag wall This can cause wall tearing and thus lead of bursting The experiences over the past decade have clearly shown that the failure rate in general for rubber products considerably increases with application periods exceeding 15 years Therefore Mini Lif ting Bags should be replaced after 15 to 17 years of use at the latest The danger for operational
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