O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s
OKTOPUS
®
GLASS-Jack
GL-CC 1200
Technical Documentation
BA 000 257
Page 6 of 28
2.2 Safety instructions
(1) When selecting a crane, consider the influence of the dead-weight load and load ca-
pacity of the
OKTOPUS
®
GLASS-Jack GL-CC 1200
, the wind and acceleration loads,
the intended and unintended load eccentricities on the Working Load Limit and/or the
stability of the crane as well as resulting reductions of the carrying capacity diagrams of
the crane.
(2)
Never use a
damaged, not fully functional or not complete OKTOPUS
®
!
(3) Prior to initial startup
have an expert check and document
the combination crane/
OKTOPUS
®
!
(4) Only operate the crane with an
operating license
!
(5) Only operate OKTOPUS
®
and minicrane if you are familiar with
the control and dis-
play elements as well as the operating manuals
. You have to know how the func-
tions affect the entire installation!
(6)
Prior to using
OKTOPUS
®
and crane check the function of the
control and display
elements
as well as
the warning devices!
(7) Ensure that the crane operator is able to overview the assembly and installation site!
(8) Agree on
hand signals
with the rigger or installer for the necessary crane movements!
(9) It is absolutely necessary to observe the maximum Working Load Limit of the
OK-
TOPUS
®
GLASS-Jack GL-CC 1200
stipulated in section
2.3
Symbols and markings
!
These specifications only apply to a working height corresponding 400 m above sea
level!
(10) If the suction pads are covered by
protecting cowls
, these have to be
removed
be-
fore startup!
(11) Only work at wind speeds
less than 30 km/h
, otherwise you risk uncontrollable swing-
ing of the load!
(12)
Check the suction rubbers daily for damages
; if necessary replace the suction rub-
bers by new ones.
(13)
Clean the suction areas
of the glass panes.
Do not place
the suction pads on
pro-
tective film, releasing agents
or similar, but remove it at least at the contact areas of
the suction pads.
(14)
Never stand or walk under the suspended load
!
(15) Make sure that
nobody
climbs
the OKTOPUS
®
GLASS-Jack GL-CC 1200 or the sus-
pended load and
tries to ride along.
(16)
Stop working instantly if the alarm buzzer sounds and/or the red warning light is
illuminated!
In this case the system is severely damaged and there is the risk that the
sucked load might drop. Carefully lower the OKTOPUS
®
together with the sucked load
with the help of the crane until the load is securely placed. The cause of the alarm has
to be found and removed. In case of unrecoverable errors all operations with the OK-
TOPUS
®
have to be discontinued immediately. The OKTOPUS
®
has to be secured
against further use.
(17) In case of
incidents
and maintenance work turn off the OKTOPUS
®
. Therefore, turn
the main switch to position OFF!
(18) Never employ the OKTOPUS
®
in
explosive areas or in the area of aggressive me-
dia!
(19) Take into consideration that
low temperatures
and
high
humidity may cause freez-
ing of the vacuum system
!
(20)
Never
attempt to
lift damaged glass or façade elements!
(21)
Do not lift
the load
higher than necessary
!
