FIPA TR01.250, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Operating instructions FIPA Spider vacuum traverse TR01 250 TR01 500 ...

Page 2: ...w fipa com declares under its own responsibility that the FIPA Spider vacuum traverse TR01 250 TR01 500 to which this declaration refers are manufactured in accordance with the following directives 2006 42 EC EC Machinery Directive DIN EN 13155 2014 2 Crane Safety Non fixed load lifting attachments DGUV 100 500 BGR 500 Operation of work equipment ...

Page 3: ... 1 INTRODUCTION 4 2 SAFETY 5 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 7 4 INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING 9 5 OPERATION 11 6 MAINTENANCE 13 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 8 SPECIFICATIONS 17 Symbols Warning Important information Commissioning Check ...

Page 4: ...jects for which it is designed in accordance with your enquiry and order confirmation If you intend to use the FIPA Spider vacuum traverse for other items please contact our Technical Team Peripheral systems installed alongside the FIPA Spider vacuum traverse are not described in these operating instructions Please take note of the separate individual descriptions for these system parts FIPA is co...

Page 5: ...ntration can lead to accidents Use the vacuum traverse only to lift loads which can support their dead weight and not come apart when lifted Do not place the vacuum cups on surfaces such as lables or raping which maybe come lose Do not place the vacuum cupson surfaces which are so slippery that the load could slide off the suction cups e g wet or oily surfaces slip effect Take particular care when...

Page 6: ...familiarise yourself with the system The vacuum traverse should only be operated with gentle manual force on the handle in order to avoid violent movements when lifting The device must be switched off for servicing and cleaning and must be secured against being switched back on again The main switch can be locked with a padlock for this purpose The vacuum pump must be handled with particular care ...

Page 7: ...ION a Main beam b Cross beam c Adjustable handle bracket d Manual slide valve with safety interlock e Vacuum unit f Fastening eye inner Ø 70 mm g Vacuum cup a Vacuum pressure gauge with red green indication b On Off switch for vacuum generation c Acoustic warning device ...

Page 8: ...FIPA Spider vacuum traverse 8 a a b a Adjustment of main beam b Adjustment of cross beam a Manual slide valve with safety interlock ...

Page 9: ...t by qualified personnel in compliance with the applicable electrical standards Check that the supply voltage conforms to the data stated on the motor rating plate of the vacuum pump The FIPA Spider vacuum traverse has a two pole and earthing pin plug on the rear for connecting The vacuum traverse can thereby be connected to the chain hoist with a spiral cable Please note that the vacuum traverse ...

Page 10: ...vacuum traverse is only lifted as high as is necessary The operating elements must still be able to be operated in the highest position Test operation and initial acceptance Lift a load with a surface that is fully impermeable to air Leave the load suspended on the crane and monitor the entire unit for hissing sounds to ensure that no vacuum leaks have occurred during installation Lift a load with...

Page 11: ...th shut off valves as an option When using shut off valves please note that they must be opened again immediately after use Forgetting to do this reduces the holding force which could cause the load to fall Vacuum generation can now be started with the on off switch An acoustic warning signal sounds until the requisite vacuum has been reached The vacuum traverse is not ready for use until the acou...

Page 12: ...nterlock The vacuum traverse and load can now be handled by means of a crane system with a chain hoist While doing so the manual slide valve and the on off switch must not be actuated Risk of accident After setting down the load on a suitable surface the manual safety slide valve is actuated This is done by pressing the locking button and moving the handle laterally to the left until it engages se...

Page 13: ... on again Only genuine FIPA spare parts are to be used for maintenance and repairs Genuine FIPA spare parts are matched to the necessary loads and forces of the vacuum traverse Using other spare parts can lead to serious defects and to the warranty being voided Maintenance of the vacuum pump General information Always disconnect the pump from the mains supply so that it is not switched on unintent...

Page 14: ...that the vacuum cups are not damaged Check that the filter is not choked or damaged Check that the spring levellers are not damaged Check that the screw connections fittings are not damaged Check that the vacuum hoses are not damaged Quarterly maintenance and inspection Check that the fastening suspension eye and the crane system to which the vacuum traverse is attached are in good condition Check...

Page 15: ...Is there any dirt in the vacuum cups Remove dirt from the vacuum cup 1 1 Are the vacuum hoses defective Replace the vacuum hose without fail 1 1 Is the load being lifted too heavy Check that the weight corresponds to the holding force of the supplied vacuum traverse If you cannot rectify the fault yourself please contact our Technical Team If the load is not lifted this can be due to the fact that...

Page 16: ...damaged Please contact our Technical Team 1 1 Motor bearing damaged Please contact our Technical Team 1 1 Exhaust outlet blocked Check the exhaust outlet connection 1 1 Protective cover of the motor impeller damaged Please contact our Technical Team Fault Insufficient vacuum is generated 1 1 Check the complete vacuum traverse for leaks 1 1 Check the filter for clogging and damage 1 1 Check the vac...

Page 17: ...17 FIPA Spider vacuum traverse 8 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions of the FIPALIFT Basic vacuum traverse 649 896 2025 Ø 70 ...

Page 18: ...ate _____________________ __________________________ Comments Name and company of the inspector The recurring inspection in accordance with the maintenance instructions has been performed No defects were identified see inspection findings report number ______________________ Date Signature The recurring inspection in accordance with the maintenance instructions has been performed No defects were i...

Page 19: ...nstructions has been performed No defects were identified see inspection findings report number ______________________ Datum Unterschrift The recurring inspection in accordance with the maintenance instructions has been performed No defects were identified see inspection findings report number ______________________ Datum Unterschrift The recurring inspection in accordance with the maintenance ins...

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