2 | Table of Contents Table of Contents General information About the operating manual Explanation of symbols Limitations of liability Copyright Warranty conditions Customer service Safety Intended use Responsibility of the customer Operating personnel Personal protective equipment Specific hazards Safety devices How to respond in the event of danger or accidents Signage Technical data...
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Table of Contents | 3 Possible applications Safety information Spreading Pulling Crushing Lifting Peeling Transport, packaging and storage Safety information Transport inspection Symbols on the packaging Disposal of packaging Storage Installation and commissioning Safety information Checking Installation Shutting down (end of work) Service Safety information Care and maintenance Maintenance schedule...
4 | General information 1 General information 1.1 About the operating manual This operating manual provides important information on using spreader devices. Proper compliance with all specified safety instructions and guidelines is a prerequisite for safe work. Furthermore, adhere to the local accident prevention guidelines and general safety regulations for the region in which the devices are used.
General information | 5 1.2 Explanation of symbols Warnings Warnings are marked by symbols in this operating manual. The individual instructions are introduced by signal words that express the severity of the hazard. It is essential to comply with the instructions in order to prevent accidents, injuries and damage to property.
6 | General information Tips and recommendations NOTE! ... highlights useful tips and recommendations, as well as i nformation for efficient, trouble-free operation. 1.3 Limitations of liability All information and instructions in this operating manual have been compiled in keeping with applicable standards and guidelines, the current state of technology, and our many years of knowledge and experience.
General information | 7 NOTE! Further information, images and drawings can be found on our website www.weber-rescue.com 1.5 Warranty conditions The warranty conditions can be found as a separate document in the sales documentation. 1.6 Customer service Our customer service is available to you for technical information. Germany Name: Ms.
The hydraulic spreaders are designed and tested exclusively for the appropriate designated purposes described here. All other activities are fundamentally prohibited. Spreaders (SP 35 AS, SP 43 XL, SP 49, SP 53 BS, SP 60, SP 80) • All of the spreaders are designed as one-man devices and may therefore be operated by one person only.
Safety | 9 2.2 Responsibility of the customer In addition to the health and safety instructions in this operating manual, one must adhere to the safety, accident prevention, and environmental protection guidelines for the region in which the equipment is used. Particularly applicable in this regard: •...
10 | Safety 2.3 Operating personnel The following qualifications are cited in the operating instructions for the various activity areas: • Trained individual is informed through training offered by the customer about the tasks assigned to him and the possible dangers of improper conduct. •...
Safety | 11 2.4 Personal protective equipment Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to minimise the risks to operating personnel when working with the hydraulic rescue devices. It is essential to wear the following protective clothing for all work: Protective work clothing Tight-fitting work clothing with tight sleeves and no protruding parts must be worn when working.
12 | Safety Specific hazards The hazards arising from the risk analysis are listed in the following section. Follow the safety instructions listed here and the warnings in the other sections of this manual to minimise potential health hazards and avoid dangerous situations. Electricity DANGER! Danger of fatal electric shock!
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Safety | 13 Noise WARNING! Noise can damage hearing! The noise occurring in the work area can cause severe hearing damage. Therefore: » You should also wear ear protectors when carrying out certain noise-producing tasks. » Do not stay in the hazardous area longer than necessary. Hydraulic power WARNING! Hydraulic power hazard!
14 | Safety Safety devices Safety valve for SKS couplings If the return line is not correctly coupled such that the oil cannot return then a safety valve integrated into the control handle actuates in order to protect the equipment and the operator.
Safety | 15 How to respond in the event of danger or accidents Preventive measures • Always be prepared for accidents • Keep first aid equipment (first aid kit, blankets, etc.) at hand • Familiarise personnel with accident alarms, first aid gear, and emergency equipment •...
16 | Safety Signage The equipment bears the following symbols and instructional signs. They refer to the immediate vicinity in which they are affixed. Comply with the operating manual Do not use the marked equipment until you have read the operating manual. Hand injury warning When working with the equipment, take care to avoid hand injuries through trapping or sharp edges.
18 | Technical data Operating conditions The permissible operating temperature range for the spreader lies between -20° C and +55° C. Reliable operation cannot be guaranteed outside of this range. Underwater operation The spreader can also be used under water. Do not exceed the maximum submersion depth of 40 metres with this.
Structure and function | 19 4 Structure and function 4.1 Overview Spreader tips Spreader arms Handle Pushbutton Coupling Protective cover Body Control handle Hoses Brief description Hydraulic spreaders are specially designed rescue equipment for spreading, squeezing and pulling. They are used for rescuing trapped or enclosed accident victims. Driven by a hydraulic power unit it is possible to open doors, lift vehicles and other moveable loads, push away and move vehicle parts and loads and crush tubes and pillars with the spreaders.
20 | Structure and function Hydraulic supply Power units and pumps Only WEBER-HYDRAULIK power units and hand pumps may be used to drive the spreader. Equipment from other manufacturers can only be used under certain conditions. Therefore always consult with us before operating a device with a power unit from another manufacturer! ATTENTION! Before using pumps and power units from other manufacturers always...
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Structure and function | 21 » Every three years, or in the event of doubts about the safety or reliability, carry out an additional functional and load test (as per DGUV Grundsatz 305-002 or specific national directive). » Replace hoses every 10 years! The date (code letters or quarter/year) is specified on the hose bonding.
22 | Structure and function Equipment connections SINGLE coupling Connecting: Remove the protective cap from the coupling male and the coupling female (Fig. 1). Conflate Single coupling male and female in the bayonet catch (Fig. 2). Hold coupling female on the black slew ring and turn clockwise until the coupling snaps in (Fig.
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Structure and function | 23 Plug-in coupling (SKS) Connecting: Remove the protective cap from the coupling male. Take hold of the coupling female by the knurled sleeve cover and pull out the protective plug. With one hand take hold of sleeve cover of the coupling female, with the other grasp the coupling male (black) by the hex nut, and press the sleeve cover slightly against the coupling male until the ball bearings engage.
24 | Structure and function NOTE ! The following section only pertains to the SINGLE coupling. When connecting SKS couplings first ensure that the control lever is in the „0“ position! Use of the control handle The spreader can be operated by the pushbutton on the control handle. The speed of movement of the spreading arms is controlled precisely by the greater or lesser degree of force applied to the pushbutton.
The spreader tips are secured in the spreader arms with removable collar studs (with the exception of the SP 35 AS and the SP 53 BS). In order to change, press out the studs secured by a spring-loaded ball. After changing the tips, push the collar studs back in again. When doing this ensure that the studs are correctly fitted (completely pressed in).
26 | Possible applications 5 Possible applications Safety information WARNING! Never reach between the spreader arms! WARNING! During all work with the spreaders, parts which are tensioned can break off or be blown off and thus endanger personnel. Therefore, personnel who are not directly involved must maintain a safe distance or only stay in the hazardous area as long as is strictly necessary.
Possible applications | 27 Pulling After the chain set (as explained in chapter 4.6) has been mounted on the spreader tips, the spreader device can be used for pulling. For this, the chains must be tightly tensioned and must be tensed only in the pulling direction. To tension the chain, only one lock can be pressed in, so that the chain can be pulled through the holder.
28 | Possible applications Chains must not be used if: » Deformations, cracks, signs of corrosion are present. » The wire diameter of the chain link has decreased by 10% of the nominal thickness. » An individual chain link has been permanently stretched. »...
Possible applications | 29 Lifting The spreaer can also be used for lifting vehicles or other movable loads. Care must be taken to secure the load against slipping away and to position the spreader tips far enough apart under the load to prevent slipping. The load being lifted must be constantly monitored (tipping, rolling away or changing position).
30 | Transport, packaging, and storage 6 Transport, packaging and storage Safety information CAUTION! Incorrect transport can cause damage! Improper transport can cause significant material damage. Therefore: » Proceed with caution when unloading the packages, and observe the symbols on the packaging. »...
Transport, packaging, and storage | 31 Symbols on the packaging Caution fragile! Handle the package carefully - do not drop, throw, strike or tie up. This way up! The package must be transported and stored strictly so that the arrows point upward. Do not roll or tilt. Disposal of packaging All packaging materials and disassembled parts (transportation protection) must be disposed of properly, in accordance with applicable...
32 | Installation and commissioning 7 Installation and commissioning Safety information WARNING! Danger of injury due to improper operation! Improper operation can cause serious injury or material damage. Therefore, make absolutely sure to: » All operating steps are executed in keeping with the information in this operating manual. » All covers and protective devices are installed and in proper working order prior to starting work.
Installation and commissioning | 33 Checking Check the spreader for damage. If the equipment should be found not to be in flawless condition then it must not be used! In this event, inform your supplier immediately. • Check the spreader arms and tips (damage) •...
34 | Installation and commissioning Shutting down (end of work) Once the work is complete the spreader arms must be driven together in order to relieve the hydraulic load on the spreader. The arms must never be fully closed as this will cause hydraulic stress to be built up in the equipment.
Service | 35 8 Service Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury due to improperly performed maintenance work! Improper maintenance of the equipment can cause serious injury or material damage. Therefore, make absolutely sure to: » Only let qualified personnel carry out maintenance work. »...
36 | Service ATTENTION! Prior to all maintenance work, the equipment must be cleaned of any dirt so that it does not get into the hydraulic system. The cleaning can be carried out using a conventional citrus cleaner. 8.3 Maintenance schedule A precise maintenance plan with testing intervals, regulations and results can be found in the DGUV Grundsatz 305-002 Point 18 (hydraulically operated rescue equipment).
Malfunctions | 37 9 Malfunctions Fault Possible cause Remedial measures Equipment fails to deliver full Control buttons not fully depressed Fully depress control buttons performance Equipment delivers no power or Pressure line (P) and return line Change round, repair by authorised moves in the opposite direction to that (T) were transposed when hoses or customer service commanded...
38 | Decommissioning / Recycling 10 Decommissioning / Recycling After the end of the normal service life, the equipment must be professionally disposed of. Individual parts can, however, certainly be used again. The hydraulic oil must be completely drained and collected. Make sure that the hydraulic oil is disposed of separately! For disposal of all device components and packaging materials, the disposal conditions of the specific location apply.
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