EDER EPC 130, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...r Climber 270900_00 09 2021 Original 270900_00 09 2021 Operating instructions EDER Power Climber Climbing aid for ascending descending a rope Type EPC 130 Type EPC 240 Schweigerstraße 6 38302 Wolfenbüttel Germany ...

Page 2: ...rve 8 Safety instructions for the workplace 8 Behaviour in an emergency 8 Safety devices 9 Personal protective equipment 9 Design and function 10 Design EPC 130 10 Design EPC 240 12 Transport 14 Transport damage 14 Commissioning and operation 15 Inserting the rope 16 Assembly and use 17 Starting the engine 24 Operation 24 Cleaning and maintenance 27 Rope wear 28 Maintenance and faults 28 Decommiss...

Page 3: ... user must ensure a fully independent belay at all times Eder Maschinenbau GmbH excludes all liability for damage injury or death Warranty Attachments are covered by the statutory warranty period The seller must be notified immediately of any defects that can be proven to be due to material or assembly errors Proof of purchase of the attachment must be provided by presenting the invoice and receip...

Page 4: ...s which are subject to natural wear and tear Non compliance with the operating instructions and insufficient or incorrect care The consequences of improper maintenance and servicing Damage from improper handling and incorrect operation Presentation of the warning notes SIGNAL WORD Type and source of the danger Consequences Danger prevention The signal word indicates the severity of the danger The ...

Page 5: ...assets or the plant itself can be damaged if you do not avoid the danger Symbols used in this manual and on the device Symbol Meaning If this information is not observed this can lead to deterioration in the operating process Instruction for action Describes actions that must be carried out The operating instructions contain important information for safe operation Be sure to read them before oper...

Page 6: ...ally recognized rules of technology Nevertheless there is a risk of personal injury and damage to property if you do not observe the following basic safety instructions and the warnings preceding instructions in this manual Read this manual thoroughly and completely before operating the EDER Power Climber Keep the manual in a legible condition Make sure that the manual is always accessible to all ...

Page 7: ...rstood this manual in its entirety and in particular the chapter Safety instructions Improper use Any use not in accordance with the intended use is not permitted The following is considered improper use removing or modifying safety devices using the EDER Power Climber in any other way than described in the chapter Intended use performing cleaning maintenance and repair measures other than those l...

Page 8: ... with the engine switched off Operate the device exclusively with the protective equipment fitted or provided by the manufacturer If you have long hair wear a hairnet when working with the device Do not smoke while refuelling or while working with the device It is imperative that the instructions for use of all equipment used are followed Safety instructions for the workplace Do not use the EDER P...

Page 9: ...the protective and safety equipment e g cover provided for the intended use Protective and safety equipment must never be disabled and must be cleaned if necessary Personal protective equipment Always wear the following personal protective equipment when operating the machine Tight fitting clothing a hair net if necessary Helmet Hearing protection Mobile fall arrester Climbing harness with appropr...

Page 10: ...021 EDER Power Climber 10 EN Design and function Design EPC 130 30 cm Eyelet for carabiner or webbing sling Pulley disc inner outer Spark plug covered Rope guide Release Descent lever Handle Cover Ascent lever Handle ...

Page 11: ...11 EDER Power Climber 270900_00 09 2021 27 cm 36 cm Ascent lever ON OFF switch Air filter cover Choke Fuel filler cap Starter Strap tab Exhaust ...

Page 12: ...00_00 09 2021 EDER Power Climber 12 EN Design EPC 240 30 cm Pulley disc inner outer Spark plug covered Rope guide Release Descent lever Handle Cover Ascent lever Handle Eyelet for carabiner or webbing sling ...

Page 13: ...13 EDER Power Climber 270900_00 09 2021 39 cm 28 cm Descent lever ON OFF switch Petrol pump Air filter cover Choke Fuel filler cap Starter Strap tab Exhaust ...

Page 14: ...s on the device Be sure to make a note of the damage on the delivery note both on the copy you receive and on the one that you must sign Make sure that the deliverer driver countersigns If the deliverer refuses to confirm the transport damage you should refuse to accept the delivery and inform us immediately A claim in retrospect without a direct note on the delivery note will not be accepted eith...

Page 15: ...the EDER Power Climber make sure that the working conditions are safe Check that the ropes or other equipment do not show any damage or excessive wear otherwise replace the equipment accordingly the last maintenance of the EDER Power Climber took place less than one year ago the handles are clean and dry both the fuel tank and the device are located outside of flammable environments Note that clos...

Page 16: ...Rope wear However if the sheath is damaged the rope must be replaced immediately Before each use check the rope for possible damage Rope end knot Make sure that the rope has a suitable rope end knot so that you cannot go over the end of the rope when descending The rope end knot must be larger than the rope guide Ensure that the climbing rope is securely anchored Open the cover by pulling up the r...

Page 17: ...and health and legislation in your country The possible configurations for using the EDER Power Climber are shown below Before ascending or descending with the device familiarise yourself with the local situation and check whether it is possible to set it up and use it in accordance with the applicable safety standards ATTENTION The cover guides the rope around the rope sheave and prevents the rop...

Page 18: ...ith belay rope active Belay rope type A according to EN 1891 Observe the operating instructions of the mobile fall arrester and the maximum permissible weight for the energy absorber used Mobile fall arrester Belay rope Energy absorber Ascent rope Harness ...

Page 19: ...belay rope and additional load Belay rope type A according to EN 1891 Observe the operating instructions of the mobile fall arrester and the maximum permissible weight for the energy absorber used Mobile fall arrester Belay rope Energy absorber Ascent rope ...

Page 20: ...e A according to EN 1891 Observe the operating instructions of the mobile fall arrester and the maximum permissible weight for the energy absorber used Visual contact and communication must be possible at all times Mobile fall arrester Belay rope Energy absorber Ascent rope Harness Operator ...

Page 21: ...891 Observe the operating instructions of the mobile fall arrester and the maximum permissible weight for the energy absorber used Visual contact and communication must be possible at all times Ensure that a suitable pulley is used Mobile fall arrester Belay rope Energy absorber Ascent rope Harness Operator ...

Page 22: ...for model EPC 240 Belay rope type A according to EN 1891 Observe the operating instructions for the mobile fall arrester and the energy absorber as well as the maximum permissible weight Mobile fall arrester Belay rope Energy absorber Ascent rope Rescuer Operator Person to be rescued ...

Page 23: ...tive on Industrial Safety and Health BetrSichV e g tree climbing The maximum permissible load for the single rope system is 130kg Before use check whether the directive on industrial safety and health valid in your country or the applicable laws and regulations permit a single rope system Use of the Eder Power Climber without a belay rope is always at your own risk and Eder Maschinenbau GmbH accep...

Page 24: ...seconds if it slips and can be heavily damaged or even break Lifting operations When lifting loads follow the current work safety regulations in your country Basic safety rules when lifting are Staying under suspended loads is prohibited Keep your distance from the load Do not pull at an angle to the load Always keep an eye on the load Make sure that communication is ensured The maximum permissibl...

Page 25: ...ascent lever the engine is accelerated and the EDER Power Climber moves upwards on the rope To stop release the lever again Be careful not to accelerate too much To descend operate the descent lever and the EDER Power Climber moves downwards on the rope Make sure that the unloaded rope can run away downwards at any time Before each use check that the device can move up and down freely on the rope ...

Page 26: ...escend despite operating the descent lever it must not be used and must be sent in for inspection WARNING Rope slipping Should the rope slip and not be conveyed by the rope sheave stop accelerating Switch off the motor and stop the climbing process immediately Replace the rope The rope will wear out within a few seconds if it slips and can be heavily damaged or even break Burns During operation th...

Page 27: ... drive motor running This may result in injury Before maintenance and cleaning work switch off the drive motor and wait until it is no longer hot Check before each operation Sufficient fuel in the tank Clean air filter Smooth running levers Function of the off switch on the engine Visual inspection for dirt or damage To work safely you must clean the device after each use Remove possible rope abra...

Page 28: ...t be replaced Maintenance and faults The EDER Power Climber must be inspected annually by a certified workshop If the inspection sticker next to the name plate has expired the EDER Power Climber must not be used The device is tested for accident prevention ex works Enter the month of purchase of the device on the inspection sticker in accordance with the invoice In the event of a fault the device ...

Page 29: ...ossible Brake lever jammed Certified workshop Decommissioning and disposal If the EDER Power Climber is no longer fit for use and is to be scrapped you must deactivate and dismantle it i e you must bring the device into a state in which it can no longer be used for the purposes for which it was designed ...

Page 30: ...Engine oil SAE 10W 30 API SJ Alternative oil of the same higher quality Noise level 97 dBA Operating temperature 20 C 40 C EPC 240 Technical data Value Note Rope Eder climbing rope EN 1891 Type A 12 9mm Other ropes not permitted Type ECR Eder Climbing rope Weight 11 2 kg Without 2 stroke special fuel Max permissible load 240kg or max 2 persons 130kg or 1 person independent belay system Ascent spee...

Page 31: ...rial number EPC 130 01000 and following EPC 240 Serial number EPC 240 01000 and following The following standards were used to implement the safety and health requirements specified in the EC directives DIN EN ISO 12100 DIN EN 354 DIN EN 1496 DIN EN 1891 DIN EN 341 DIN EN 349 Internal measures have been taken to ensure that the serial production devices always meet the requirements of the current ...

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