Vacuum-based lifting device for glass and facade elements (27 pages)
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Technical documentation BA 000 101 07/2016 The present technical documentation corresponds to the status as per the date of issue. WIRTH GMBH INSTALLATION SYSTEMS DIVISION Brehnaer Straße 1 D-06188 Landsberg Phone: +49 (0) 34 602 / 70 88 - 0 Fax +49 (0) 34 602 / 70 88 - 111 www.wirth-gmbh.com...
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-RN 400/600/800 ® Page Technical Documentation Table of Contents BA 000 101 General information regarding the OKTOPUS Manufacturer’s information Service workshop Scope of application...
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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-RN 400/600/800 Page ® Technical Documentation Table of Figures BA 000 101 Fig. 1: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400 with crane arm Fig.
1 General information regarding the OKTOPUS GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 1.1 Manufacturer’s information ® Manufacturer’s name and registered office: WIRTH GMBH Installation Systems Division Brehnaer Straße 1 D-06188 Landsberg Germany Device characteristics: Product description: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800...
These differ depending on the used hoist, the loads to be lifted, the necessary posi- tioning movements and the used controls. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us (www.wirth-gmbh.com). ® Specific safety requirements, which have been taken into account during construction, execu- ...
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-RN 400/600/800 2.2 Safety instructions ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Only employ cranes with a Working Load Limit that exceeds the live weight of the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 in all working positions by at least 90 kg! Never use a damaged, not fully functioning or incomplete OKTOPUS...
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-RN 400/600/800 ® (27) Always stick to the prescribed maintenance instructions: Technical Documentation BA 000 101 • daily visual and functional test (charge level of the battery, vacuum gauges, suction cups, warning light, signal light, acoustic alarm, manual control)! •...
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-RN 400/600/800 2.4 Design and application of the OKTOPUS ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 The OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 is a load lifting attachment of modular de- ®...
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-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Extension arm Fig. 2: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400 with crane arm and extensions ®...
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-RN 400/600/800 ® The load lifting attachment OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 is designed as an at- Technical Documentation BA 000 101 tachment and is mounted to the crane as per fig.
TOPUS on the one hand, on the other hand the OKTOPUS control system needs to be ad- justed. If you want to employ the OKTOPUS in heights above 400 m, please contact the Wirth ® Service Team beforehand. ® ®...
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-RN 400/600/800 2.6 Transport and storage ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 The OKTOPUS may be moved only by a suitable lifting device/means of transport of appropri- ate Working Load Limit.
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack 3 Instructions for use of the OKTOPUS GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 ® 3.1 Power supply The electrical power is provided by a battery 24 V / 7 Ah (two 12-V batteries in series connec- tion).
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-RN 400/600/800 3.2 Vacuum supply ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 The vacuum supply is provided by a vacuum pump, which is powered by electricity and supplied by the battery.
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-RN 400/600/800 3.3 Control panel/switch ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 The OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 is operated by a control panel according to fig.
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-RN 400/600/800 3.5 Handling of glass and cladding elements ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 First of all the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600 /800 has to be coupled to the crane as a load lifting attachment in order to get it ready for operation.
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-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 1 Crane eye 4 Glass element 2 Crane arm 5 Extension arm 3 Release „Swivelling“...
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-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Hexagon bolt M20 x 140, washer, lock nut 1 Eccentric lever guide ring 2 Show brake 3 Release „Rotation“...
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-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Fig. 13: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 with guide ring, with crane arm, and with crane arm and extension arms (6 or 8 suction pads respectively) ®...
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-RN 400/600/800 ® 3.5.6 OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 slung to the basic frame Technical Documentation BA 000 101 As for handling standing glass and cladding elements the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 may directly be slung to the basic frame (see fig.
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-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Please note that after the alteration works to the OKTOPUS any mounted parts are always secured entirely through fixing material licensed by the man- ufacturer!
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-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Make sure that the locking pins are always secured entirely by the clip pins supplied by the manufacturer! The dismounting of the extension arms is done in reversed order.
In order to maintain a high level of operational safety the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN ® 400/600/800 must be inspected by the service centre of Wirth GmbH or a specially qualified technician: at least every 12 months or at shorter time intervals, if required by national standards or ®...
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-RN 400/600/800 4.3 Vacuum system ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Vacuum components, which are subject to wear and relevant to safety, must be inspected on a regular basis.
The respective data of capacity you will find on the charger. In case you want to use a charger other than the one belonging to the OK- TOPUS scope of supply, it becomes essential to contact the Wirth Service Team in advance! The battery has to be charged as follows: ®...
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The yellow LED will flash at a fast rate during bulk charge and at a slower rate during ab- sorption charge. The yellow LED will be continuously on after the charging is complete. Please contact the Wirth service centre for maintenance and in the event of failure of the charger.
Der OKTOPUS shall be secured against further use. If there is no indication is given on the charge indicator when the OKTOPUS is switched on, always contact the Wirth GmbH service centre of immediately. ® 6 Disposal and Recycling ®...
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack Abridged operating instruction GL-RN 400/600/800 OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 Annex 1 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 ®...
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O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack Functional dimensions GL-RN 400/600/800 Annex 2 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 1890 mm 1450 mm 230 mm 1050 mm 860 mm 230 mm...
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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-RN 400/600/800 Annex 4 ® Technical Documentation Test badge for the BA 000 101 OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ®...
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack Electrical Circuit Diagram GL-RN 400/600/800 Annex 5 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101...
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