Geda Operating Instructions - Conveying & Hoisting Solutions
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1. 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 eons SOLUTIONS Geda Materials Hoist Operating Instructions Conveying amp Hoisting Solutions Pty Ltd ABN 78 163 105 744 Purpose of Equipment Geda Rack amp Pinion Hoists are temporarily erected hoist systems that are intended exclusively for transporting goods Materials Hoists are NOT intended for the carriage of humans or animals Safety Warnings The Hoist is constructed using sate of the art technology and is safe to operate However the nature of the operating procedures is such that the Hoist has areas and parts that cannot be protected without impairing the function and operating capability Therefore good personal safety practice is essential to protect personnel and the Hoist t e The Hoist can present dangers if it is used incorrectly by untrained personnel or 1f it is not used in accordance with regulations e Read and understand these instructions first before setting up or operating this equipment e Keep these instructions accessible near the Hoist e Before beginning work one should become familiar with the working environment e Nochanges additions or modifications may be made to the Hoist or associated equipment e Do not modify remove bypass or override the safety devices e Have the area around the Hoist barricaded off and post warning notices Fig 1 EMERGENCY e Observe National Plant Regulations and Occupational Health and STOP button Safety Regulations e2. 2 Fig 3 and Fig 5 e Automatic stop at the next landing is available in the UP mode only Operation in the DOWN mode will cause the platform to descend from a point to the ground e Automatic stop at the next landing will occur if e A Landing Stop has been fitted to the mast 10 in Fig 2 Fig 5 e The UP button is pressed slightly e Release the button to stop oo OL ee a Operator Maintenance Daily Perform an empty test run and check that Working Limit switches top and bottom are functioning Loading ramps lock correctly and the Hoist does not function if opened EMERGENCY OFF button is functioning and the Hoist does not move When electrically connected to the Hoist an open Landing Gate will not allow Hoist operation Fortnightly or after Adverse Weather Conditions e Brake test Load the platform with a load equal to the rated capacity and check that the platform does not move downward when the Hoist is not operated e Lubricate the toothed rack and driving pinions with general grease e Check the trailing cable mains supply and control leads for damage Shutdown Emergency Shutdown e Stop operation of the Hoist by either 1 Releasing the UP or DOWN buttons see Fig 3 2 Pressing the EMERGENCY OFF button 1 in Fig 3 3 Turning off the power supply 1 in Fig 4 e Remove the power supply from the Hoist Erect a sign stating DO NOT USE HOIST UNDER REPAIR and fix to the Hoist e Inform management or managemen
3. In situations that are dangerous or potentially dangerous to the operating personnel or to the hoist pressing the EMERGENCY STOP button can stop the Hoist Certification A Certificate of Competency is required to operate this Hoist The Operator must be familiar with the Operating Instructions possess adequate experience and be aware of the dangers involved with the Hoist Log Book A continuous working record i e logbook of the significant events concerning the safety and operation of the Hoist shall be kept and retained on the Hoist Refer to AS 2550 7 Section 9 6 for details Incident Notification The employer as defined by the Regulations referred to below who has management or control of the workplace must be aware that they may have an obligation to notify WorkCover of any incidents involving this equipment Refer to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Occupational Health amp Safety Incident Notification Regulation s applicable to your State Inspections Inspections as detailed in Chapter 6 Maintenance should be performed before Installation or Use of this equipment Form 0503 Issued 14th May 2013 Page 1 of 6 Geda Hoist Instructions 2 6 Hazard Assessment Please note that this checklist is indicative only Users must perform their own Risk Assessment subject to the intended siting and use of the equipment Crushing by the Hoist Moderate e Ensure that the load does not protrude from the platform and th
4. e collapsing tipping or Hoist is always observed during operation or the load may catch rolling leading to the Hoist toppling e Ensure that the Hoist has been assembled on firm level ground only e Check the area under the Hoist has not been cut bored eroded or otherwise become unstable Ensure the securing structure is of adequate strength Ensure that the Hoist is correctly attached with adequate bracing and fixtures Regularly check mast bolts bracing and fixings for soundness Do not remove bracings or fixings Check the Hoist mast is vertical in both elevations Do not overload the Hoist or allow loads to protrude Do not operate in extreme weather conditions Crushing or shearing Moderate Barricade a work space around the base of the Hoist to prevent personnel by trapping between standing underneath the Hoist the Hoist and fixed Ensure the base area is unobstructed before lowering the Hoist in the final structures or Hoist 2m zone Keep body parts clear of the Hoist and it s components while in motion Keep fingers and toes clear of the Loading Ramps Falling when Moderate Barricade area at height to prevent falls unloading a raised Ensure Landing gates or barriers remain closed except during parts platform loading unloading Do not step onto a raised platform Striking or crushing by materials falling Barricade a work space around the base of the Hoist to prevent personnel standing underneath the Hoist from t
5. e Hoist to rise continuously until the button is released or the Working Limit is reached e Landing Gates interlocks and signalling system connected to the Hoist operate on 48vAC and do not require additional insulation see AS 3000 Wiring Rules 4 2 General Arrangement hm dimensions 1 8 x 2 3m Fig 2 Hoist Components Hoist Base Overspeed Governor 11 Mast Section Cable Drum Motor Brake 12 Platform Hand Control Landing Stop 1 2 3 Switchbox Cable Guide 13 Loading Ramp 4 5 Trailing Cable Working Final Limit orm 050 ssued 14th May 20 Page 3 of 6 Geda Hoist Instructions 4 3 Controls Fig 3 Operator s Hand Control Fig 4 Switchbox at the Hoist base 1 Main key switch 2 Green Lamp 1 EMERGENCY Hoist run STOP 3 Red lamp Hoist ee T Interlock open 2 not used P ae 4 Cabine OO O Lock 0 3 UP button 5 Red Lamp O Hoist stopped 4 DOWN button Landing Gate open 6 EEE am Gate Link 5 Control Lead 48vAC 4 4 Travel Limit Switches e Normal operational up travel is limited by a Working Limit switch activated by a red plate fitted to the mast above the topmost landing point Fig 6 This limit switch will be reached if the UP button is completely pressed or the UP button is pressed in AUTOMATIC mode while the platform is at the uppermost landing Pressing the DOWN button in either mode will allow the platform to descend off t
6. he equipment Do not overload the Hoist Loose or suspect materials should be adequately secured before hoisting Do not carry protruding loads e Do not operate in a liquid environment e Do not operate near naked flames e Do not operate in an explosive environment Cutting stabbing or Ensure mesh on platform and Landing Gates is in good condition puncturing Do not carry protruding loads Do not place body parts against the Hoist when in operation Wear close fitting clothing Do not wear jewellery such as chains or rings Crushing or entanglement when inspecting or maintaining the Hoist 3 Specifications Model Maximum Load Capacity evenly distributed 500kg Supply Voltage 415v 114A Lifting Speed 25m min Maximum Lifting Height 100m Platform size 1600mm x 1750mm Platform Loading Ramp size 600mm x 1770mm Height to platform when completely lowered 300mm Ground Bearing Area 0 4m Base Mass 520kg Mast Mass Form 0503 Issued 14th May 2013 Page 2 of 6 Geda Hoist Instructions 4 Description 4 1 Outline e During operation the Hoist is controlled by means of the mobile Hand Control at the Switchbox on the cable bin An Overspeed Governor prevents a free fall from a drive or brake failure Floor Stops may be fitted to the Hoist to allow stops at a pre determined point Pressing the UP button slightly will cause the Hoist to stop automatically at the next Floor Stop fitted Pressing the UP button completely will cause th
7. his limit switch e Down travel is limited by a Working Limit switch activated by a plate fitted to the mast so the platform stops at ground level Pressing the UP button in either mode will allow the platform to move off this limit switch e An upper Final Limit switch is tripped by the red activating plate Fig 6 fitted to the mast above the topmost landing point The Final Limit switch will only be tripped by failure of the Working Limit switch It is not possible for the Operator to move the platform off this limit switch and Conveying and Hoisting Solutions Pty Ltd must be contacted for corrective action e A Proximity switch is also fitted to limit upper travel if the red Limit switch activating plate is removed or tampered with e Ifthe red Limit switch activating plate and Proximity switch are tampered with or removed the hoist design will ensure the drive sprocket will over run the mast but the platform will be retained on the mast by all keepers and guides e A lower Final Limit switch is tripped if the hoist over runs the lower Working Limit switch The Operator cannot move the hoist platform if this switch has been activated and Conveying and Hoisting Solutions Pty Ltd must be contacted for corrective action e Failure removal or tampering with the Working Limit and Final Limit switches in the down direction will result in the drive pinion causing a special section of rack to be torn off preventing any hoist operation until the Suppl
8. ier has been contacted for corrective action e Automatic Landing stop may be set by fixing a Landing Stop plate on the mast as shown in Fig 5 Fig 5 Landing Stop Fig 6 Working Final Limit im PLE SLE ao an LE Form 0503 Issued 14th May 2013 Geda Hoist Instructions 5 Operation 5 1 Pre Operation e Read the Warning notices in Chapter 2 and implement a Risk Assessment before starting work e Perform maintenance as described in Chapter 6 e Do not work beneath step over or into the Hoist e Always wear personal protective equipment 5 2 Prohibitions Do not hoist people or animals Do not exceed the loading specifications stated in Chapter 3 Do not operate with the load on one side of the platform only or a load protruding over platform edges Do not operate in wind speeds of more the 70km hr Do not operate if the Hoist or any of it s components are damaged Do not operate if required Maintenance has not been performed Do not use this Hoist if there is any damage or unusual performance Isolate the Hoist as described in Chapter 7 1 Emergency Shutdown Do not operate the Hoist if there is a risk of people being endangered by the load or platform Do not operate in poor conditions below 15 C or above 45 C fog ice naked flames etc Do not operate if upper and or lower Travel Limit switches have not been set Do not operate if any bracing or fixings have been loosened or removed 5 3 Beginning of Work Peri
9. od Start up Turn the Keyed Isolator Switch 1 in Fig 4 on the Switchbox to ON Check that the platform is unloaded Check that personnel and or animals are not near or on the platform Check all ramps and covers are closed firmly Turn the EMERGENCY STOP 1 in Fig 3 button clockwise to release Verify that the green lamp 2 in Fig 4 is lit See Chapter 5 5 if not lit Press and hold the black UP button 3 in Fig 3 to raise the platform 2 metres Release the button and check the Hoist stops instantly and the platform does not descend under it s own weight Press and hold the black DOWN button 4 in Fig 3 and lower the platform 1 metre Release the button and check the Hoist stops instantly and the platform does not descend under it s own weight Lower the platform to the ground and place a suitable load on the platform e Repeat the above lift test Check that the Trailing Cable 6 in Fig 1 winds and unwinds regularly from its container Fig 7 Prohibited loading 5 4 Loading or Unloading the Platform e Refer to Fig 7 e The load platform must always be loaded in such a way that there is free access for loading and unloading e The load must be evenly distributed on the platform e Bulky goods must not protrude laterally over the platform e The load must be positioned securely Materials that tend to slip or is higher than the platform or could fall over must be adequately secured e Consideration sho
10. t s agent of the situation End of Work Period End of Hire Shutdown e Unload the Hoist and lower the platform to the ground e Turn the keyed Main Isolator to OFF and withdraw the key 1 in Fig 4 e Remove the power supply and secure the key in a safe place e Clean any dirt or grease from the Hoist Installation and Removal Refer to Form 0504 for Installation and Removal Instructions Issued 14th May 2013 Page 6 of 6 Geda Hoist Instructions
11. uld be given to the effects of sudden wind gusts on the security of the load 5 5 Indicator Lamps e The green lamp 2 in Fig 4 is lit when all Hoist amp Landing Gate Interlocks are closed and all Emergency Stop switches have been released e The top red lamp 3 in Fig 4 is lit when a Hoist Interlock is open such as a Loading Ramp The Hoist will not run e Both red lamps 3 and 5 in Fig 4 are lit when a Landing Gate is open the Landing Gate connection to the Hoist is loose unplugging or removing the Landing Gate link or the Emergency Stop Button 1 in Fig 3 has been pressed on the Hand Control The Hoist will not run Form 0503 Issued 14th May 2013 Page 5 of 6 Geda Hoist Instructions 5 6 5 7 6 2 7 2 Form 0503 Regular Operation Refer to Fig 3 and Fig 4 in Chapter 4 Turn on the Main Key Switch 1 in Fig 4 Turn the EMERGENCY STOP Button 1 in Fig 3 clockwise to release Check the green lamp is lit 2 in Fig 4 Refer to Chapter 5 5 if not lit Firmly press and hold the UP 3 in Fig 3 button to cause the platform to rise Release the button to stop Firmly press and hold the DOWN 4 in Fig 3 button to cause the platform to lower Release the button to stop Up and down motions may be ceased at any time by releasing the motion button or by pressing the EMERGENCY STOP 1 in Fig 3 button 9 Up and down motions will be limited by a Limit Switch see Chapter 4 4 Floor Stop Operation Refer to Fig
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