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The platform can be adjusted to the shape of the façade. provided with a rack and pinion drive. The MSHF mast climbing work platform has a control system which makes it The mast climbing work platform can be quickly moved and is easy to transport.
Repositioning with a crane The motor brake 9.4.1 Operation CONTROL COMPONENTS 9.4.2 Maintenance Power supply socket for the drive unit Power supply socket for the chassis MALFUNCTION ANALYSIS 10-1 Platform control box MACHINE DISPOSAL 11-1 LIST OF KEYWORDS 12-1 APPENDICES MSHF • 7295-026A...
Failing to (exactly) comply with the working or operating instructions may lead to serious injury, fatal accident, severe mechanical damage or operating losses. During use, no person may stand under the machine. Danger: High voltage. Danger of falling objects. MSHF • 7295-026A...
TECHNICAL DETAILS TECHNICAL DETAILS 1.1 General Description MSHF 1 mast MSHF 2 masts Platform length 2.9 - 10.3 m 9.5 - 33.8 ft 8.5 - 23.5 m 27.9 - 77.1 ft Platform width 1.5 - 2.5 m 4.9 - 8.2 ft 1.5 - 2.5 m...
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TECHNICAL DETAILS Fig.1-1 Mast element Fig.1-4 End fence Fig.1-2 Platform element Fig.1-5 Corner post Fig.1-3 Plug-in fence MSHF • 7295-026A...
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8.8 side 39.4 in. Max platform M20 x 3.5 in Platform element 150 59.1x62.2x31.5 extension façade qual. 8.8 side 39.4 in Plug-in fence 80 30.7x1.6x44.1 Plug-in fence 150 58.3x1.6x44.1 End fence 98.4x1.2x44.1 Corner post 6.7x2.4x51.2 MSHF • 7295-026A...
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TECHNICAL DETAILS Fig.1-6 Drive unit MSHF • 7295-026A...
TECHNICAL DETAILS 1.2 Electrical installation MSHF 1 mast MSHF 2 masts Number of motors Rated power mast climbing work platform 2 x 2.1 kW 4 x 2.1 kW Maximum starting current ± 80 A ± 160 A Power consumption (based on S3-25%) 2 x 2.9 kVA...
Dimension D 500 - 600 mm 19.7 - 23.6 in Dimension E 1100 mm 43.3 in Weight 182 kg 400 lb Height of the platfrom from the depending of lower striker depending of lower striker ground plate plate MSHF • 7295-026A...
33.8 ft 11.5 m 37.7 ft 11.1 m 36.4 ft 12.3 m 40.4 ft 11.8 m 38.7 ft 13.0 m 42.7 ft 12.6 m 41.3 ft 13.8 m 45.3 ft 13.3 m 43.6 ft 14.5 m 47.6 ft MSHF • 7295-026A...
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62.7 ft 67.3 ft 72.5 ft 77.1 ft The mast distance and thus the platform length can be enlarged (10cm / 3.94 in), by replacing one element 150 by two elements 80. These combinations are not allowed. MSHF • 7295-026A...
65.6 ft X -position back 20 m 65.6 ft ½K -position front 15 m 49.2 ft ½K -position back 15 m 49.2 ft K -position front 7.5 m 24.6 ft K -position back 7.5 m 24.6 ft 1-10 MSHF • 7295-026A...
1000 kg* 2200 lb* P15* 1500 kg 3300 lb 750 kg* 1650 lb* P13* If the maximum height is limited to 17.5 m / 57.4 ft, the payload and the EMOS setting of the anchored situation can be used. MSHF • 7295-026A 1-11...
3500 kg 7700 lb 11.1 m 36.4 ft 3000 kg 6600 lb 11.8 m 38.7 ft 2700 kg 5940 lb 12.6 m 41.3 ft 2300 kg 5060 lb 13.3 m 43.6 ft 2000 kg 4400 lb 1-12 MSHF • 7295-026A...
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4820 lb / P12 5280 lb / P15 5720 lb / P17 5940 lb / P19 5940 lb / P21 5500 lb / P20 Maximum free standing height in X-position 15 meter. These combinations are not allowed. MSHF • 7295-026A 1-13...
- Distance b (between the anchor points on the facade): min. 0.7 m / 27.6 in - Ratio a/b: 0.8 - 2.0 The anchorforces of the MSHF up to 100 meters are given in the undermentioned table. Ratio a/b 5.9 kN 7.0 kN...
The platform can be adjusted to suit the required working situation with the use of separate platform elements. The width of the platform can be adjusted by means of outriggers. Fig.2-1 Basic set MSHF chassis/ground frame MSHF • 7295-026A...
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The simple construction ensures that only a minimum of maintenance is required. The mast elements, the chassis, the drive unit, the cable guides and various other components are protected from corrosion by an appropriate surface treatment. MSHF • 7295-026A...
- If the LOWER limit switch fails to the path of the machine. operate, so that the mast climbing work platform continues to descend, an During use, no person should additional emergency LOWER limit stand under the machine. switch is operated. MSHF • 7295-026A...
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The power supply must be carried out as given in this instruction switched off and the connector manual. withdrawn from the supply socket. - During assembly and maintenance, the mast climbing work platform may not be used for other purposes. MSHF • 7295-026A...
3.5 Built-in and additional safety features The MSHF mast climbing work platform is provided with the following in-built and additional safety features: - Phase control relay in the control box. - "Emergency stop" push button on every control box.
Disassemble the machine before A Lifting point, for drive unit only! transporting it as described in chapter 8. B Support points for the fork of a fork-lift truck. For the transport dimensions, see chapter 1. Fig.4-1 Transport MSHF MSHF • 7295-026A...
The maximum speed at which the chassis may be towed behind a vehicle is 30 m/ min / 98.4 ft/min. Exceeding this speed can cause serious damage to the motor. Fig.4-3 Brake lever chassis MSHF • 7295-026A...
Fig.4-4 Switch box chassis pushing the emergency push-button. After the chassis has been repositioned, the red push-button must be pressed and the connectors for the power supply and controls withdrawn. Fig.4-5 Control box chassis MSHF • 7295-026A...
No. of plug-in fences 150 x 18 kg / 40 lb No. of head fences x 30 kg / 66 lb No. of corner posts x 6,5 kg / 14 lb Total transport weight kg / lb MSHF • 7295-026A...
5.2 Power supply socket for the chassis Fig.5-1 Power supply socket drive unit The power supply cable for the electrical supply between the building site connection and the chassis must be connected to the socket. Fig.5-2 Power supply socket chassis MSHF • 7295-026A...
The main switch can be secured with a padlock to prevent unauthorized use of the platform. The following components are mounted in the control box: -the main switch -the safety relay -the control relay -the transformer -the automatic fuses MSHF • 7295-026A...
The loading of the mast climbing work platform must be planned so that when, in the assembly situation, the maximum height of the mast above the last anchor is reached (the maximum distance between anchors), the material load on the platform is a minimum. MSHF • 7295-026A...
- The electrical power supply connection must be placed as close to the mast climbing work platform as possible so as to reduce the voltage drop to a minimum. If the voltage reduction is too great the machine may not function correctly. MSHF • 7295-026A...
Fig.6-2 Ground support chassis deformation. If the machine is installed on a concrete foundation or on a hard road surface, the installation must be provided with wooden packing to prevent slipping. Fig.6-3 Ground support ground frame MSHF • 7295-026A...
- single mast, freestanding (chassis mounted) Fig.6-4 Distance to the facade - single mast, anchored (chassis or ground frame mounted) - two masts, freestanding (chassis mounted) - two masts, anchored (chassis or ground frame mounted). MSHF • 7295-026A...
Fig.6-6 Autolevel locking pin Tighten the platform bolts until the specified torque is applied. The width of the platform can be adjusted to fit the form of the façade. See section 6.6. Fig.6-7 Lower striker plate MSHF • 7295-026A...
(with a length of at least 1 metre / 40 inch) placed against two adjacent sides of the mast. Place wooden packing under the machine to provide optimum load spreading and stability. Fig.6-10 Fence Fig.6-8 Lower striker plate Fig.6-11 Gate safety switch MSHF • 7295-026A...
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Mount the fencing and secure it with "hairpins". 10. Mount the gate and the cam for the gate safety switch. The roller must fall into the cam when the gate is closed. Fig.6-14 Fence Fig.6-12 Step Fig.6-15 Gate safety switch MSHF • 7295-026A...
1 meter / 40 inch. Fig.6-17 Autolevel locking pin Check that the autolevel locking pins and the lower striker plates are mounted on both chassis. Fig.6-18 Lower striker plate MSHF • 7295-026A...
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The width of the platform can be adjusted to fit the form of the façade. See section 6.6. 12. Mount the steps and secure them with locking pins. 13. Mount the fencing and secure it with "hairpins". Fig.6-20 Fence Fig.6-19 Step MSHF • 7295-026A...
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17. Connect the control cable and the electrical power supply cable. Secure the cables to the underside of the platform neatly so that they do not hang down. Fig.6-22 Autolevel locking pin Fig.6-23 Control cable dummy plug 6-10 MSHF • 7295-026A...
The platform may not exceed the maximum length. Tighten the platform bolts until the specified torque is applied. Assemble the second ground frame to the first by fixing the platform Fig.6-25 Lower striker plate elements together. MSHF • 7295-026A 6-11...
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11. Mount the fencing and secure it with "hairpins". 12. Mount the gate and the cam for the gate safety switch. The roller must fall into the cam when the gate is closed. Fig.6-27 Step Fig.6-26 Gate safety switch Fig.6-28 Fence 6-12 MSHF • 7295-026A...
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15. Connect the control cable and the electrical power supply cable. Secure the cables to the underside of the platform neatly so that they do not hang down. Fig.6-29 Autolevel locking pin Fig.6-30 Control cable dummy plug MSHF • 7295-026A 6-13...
02 and the phaselight on the phaseguard relay does not burn, set Fig.6-31 Power supply the main switch in the other position. The display must show code 00 and the phase light will be burning. Fig.6-32 Main switch 6-14 MSHF • 7295-026A...
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Stand on the platform and use the crane to place a mast element on the last element assembled. Secure the Fig.6-34 Proximity switch mast element with four bolts, washers and nuts. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque value. (See chapter 1) MSHF • 7295-026A 6-15...
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13. Assemble the mast cover panels from the platform and secure them. 14. The assembly is now complete. The assembly must now be tested as described in section 7.1 Fig.6-36 Mast cover 6-16 MSHF • 7295-026A...
Recheck as each anchor is secured. The mast must be anchored to the building at the distances specified in the table in chapter 1. The anchors are assembled from mast adapters, horizontal anchor tubes and a support tube. MSHF • 7295-026A 6-17...
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- Specifications for these types of bolts are available from the supplier. Permission to use them must be obtained from the local authorities. 6-18 MSHF • 7295-026A...
The planks used for adjusting the platform must in every case be secured in every direction. The platform widening and the mast anchors must not come into contact when the platform is raised and lowered. MSHF • 7295-026A 6-19...
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Cover the outriggers with planks. Fig.6-38 Outrigger platform extension Fix cross strips with a right-angle profile to the underside of the planking and secure them to the outriggers. Mount the anchor ramp to the outriggers. Fig.6-39 Anchor ramp 6-20 MSHF • 7295-026A...
(left or right). Fig.6-40 Machine setting left Set the switch on the control box in the required position (left or right). Fig.6-41 machine setting right Fig.6-42 switch left/right setting MSHF • 7295-026A 6-21...
If the lower striker plate does not touch the limit switch, adjust the position of the striker plate until it just touches the limit switch. Check the adjustment. Fig.6-43 Adjusting lower striker plate 6-22 MSHF • 7295-026A...
Operate the "UP" push-button on the platform. The lowest unit must now be Fig.6-44 Brake lever drive unit the first to rise. Repeat the previous steps for the other unit. If necessary, adjust the switches. Fig.6-45 Autolevel switches MSHF • 7295-026A 6-23...
DIN VDE 0185, part II, §5.2 The cable supplied (25 mm² / 0.0039 in² cross section, 25 m / 82 ft long) must be connected to the terminal box on the building site. Fig.6-47 Lightning protection 6-24 MSHF • 7295-026A...
(daily if it is used every day) for: - anchors and cable guides - presence of all security devices - connection between mast elements - position of the masts - any loose components MSHF • 7295-026A...
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Only single-mast. Eccentric overload Fig.7-2 Emergency push-button check: During a few seconds there will be sounding a buzzer and a light will flash on the control box. MSHF • 7295-026A...
Release the brake on one of the motors by pulling the lever on the motor. The platform may not descend. Release the brake lever. Release the other brake. The platform should not descend. Release the brake lever. Fig.7-3 Brake lever drive unit MSHF • 7295-026A...
- Using the malfunction analysis in chapter 10, try to solve the problem. If the problem can not be solved it is possible to make a emergency descent in the following way. MSHF • 7295-026A...
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If the platform becomes excessively inclined, the autolevel safety system will come into operation. In this event, external help will be required. MSHF • 7295-026A...
OPERATION 7.7 Eccentric overload device The MSHF mast climbing work platform is provided with an eccentric overload device. The eccentric overload device is only active in a single-mast construction. When the platform is eccentric overloaded to 90%, the light on top of the control box starts to burn.
Repeat this procedure until the mast, with the platform in its lowest position, has been completely disassembled. Release the brakes and allow the platform to descend onto the buffers. Fig.8-1 Drive unit brake release MSHF • 7295-026A...
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11. Disassemble the fences, the gates and the gate posts. 12. Disassemble the platform extensions. Slide in the outriggers Fig.8-3 Control cable dummy plug and secure them. Fig.8-4 Securing outrigger MSHF • 7295-026A...
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Support the platform if necessary. 14. The platform elements can be packed in bundles of five. 15. Slide in the outriggers of the chassis and secure them. Fig.8-5 Bundle platform elements Fig.8-6 Locking pin outrigger MSHF • 7295-026A...
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DISASSEMBLY AND TRANSPORT MSHF • 7295-026A...
This will guarantee a long working life for the mast climbing work platform. Parts must comply with to the technical specification of Hek Manufacturing b.v.! Use only original parts of Hek Manufacturing b.v.
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- Cover the basic machine with a tarpaulin; in every case, cover the control boxes and the limit switches. - Screw out the jack of the chassis so that it does not rest on its wheels. - For long-term storage, consult your dealer. MSHF • 7295-026A...
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(6). Remove the rubber dust ring and use a vernier calliper gauge to measure the thickness of the rotor. Replace the rotor if the thickness is 9.5 mm / 0.37 in or less. Fig.9-3 Motorbrake MSHF • 7295-026A...
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0.3 mm / 0.012 in wide. The adjustment of the hand release may not be changed, not even when air gap "a" is readjusted, as security can be adversely affected. Mount the rubber dustring, the fan cover and the brake lever. MSHF • 7295-026A...
- Switch defective electrician L/R malfunction - Fuse F104 deactivated - Set machines Left and Right, activate fuse F104 In all cases not covered by the above malfunction tables an electrician must be consulted. MSHF • 7295-026A 10-1...
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- Minimum mast distance too little erratically The platform does not - Inform your technical service or dealer develop sufficient power In all cases not covered by the above malfunction tables an electrician must be consulted. 10-2 MSHF • 7295-026A...
- Demolition. Discarding the machine - Drain the oil out of the reduction gearbox and dispose of this via an authorized facility. - Remove any usable parts. - Dispose of the remainder via waste disposal facility. MSHF • 7295-026A 11-1...
Push button DOWN Push button UP Fencing 6-4, 6-6, 6-7, 6-9, 6-12, 6-20 Foreword Reaction force Repositioning on the building site Repositioning with a crane Gate safety switch 6-6, 6-7, 6-10, 6-12 Ground pressure Ground support MSHF • 7295-026A 12-1...
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Safety Safety after use Safety in use Safety prior to use Scaffold coupling 1-14 Setting the machine left or right 6-21 Signal light Special situations Symbols Symmetrical platform construction Testing Top element 6-16 Transport Transport weight 12-2 MSHF • 7295-026A...
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