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OKTOPUS
This technical documentation corresponds to the status as per the issue date.
Original operating manual
Note proprietary notice as per ISO 16016
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l
vacuum-based lifting device
for glass and façade elements
GL-N 400/300
Serial No.: A 810 693
Technical Documentation
BA 000 180_OA
WIRTH GMBH
DIVISION VACUUM LIFTING TECHNOLOGY
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
GLASS-Jack
®
08/2016
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- Page 1 Serial No.: A 810 693 Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA 08/2016 This technical documentation corresponds to the status as per the issue date. WIRTH GMBH DIVISION VACUUM LIFTING TECHNOLOGY 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA Page Table of contents General Information on the OKTOPUS Manufacturer’s information ® Service workshop Scope of application Proper use of the OKTOPUS Functional principle and safety concept of the OKTOPUS system... - Page 3 O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA Page Table of figures Fig. 1: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 Fig. 2: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 with extension arms ®...
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Page 4: General Information On The Oktopus
GL-N 400/300 ® General Information on the OKTOPUS Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA ® 1.1 Manufacturer’s information Manufacturer’s name and registered office: WIRTH GMBH Division Vacuum Lifting Technology Brehnaer Straße 1 D-06188 Landsberg Device characteristics: Product description: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300... -
Page 5: Proper Use Of The Oktopus
® For further information please contact us or visit our website at www.wirth-gmbh.com. Specific safety requirements, which have been taken into account during construction, exe- cution, technical documentation and in drawing up the operating instructions, result from the function of the OKTOPUS being a load lifting attachment. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation 2.2 Safety instructions BA 000 180_OA Only employ cranes with a Working Load Limit that exceeds the live weight of the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 by at least 50 kg in all possible working posi- tions. -
Page 7: Symbols And Markings
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA (21) Never employ the OKTOPUS in explosive areas or in the area of aggressive me- dia! (22) Never attempt to lift damaged glass or façade elements! ®... -
Page 8: Structure And Use Of The Oktopus
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation 2.4 Structure and use of the OKTOPUS BA 000 180_OA ® The OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 is a vacuum-based load lifting attachment for large-sized glass and façade elements with sufficient inherent stability and a (at least) partial- ly smooth and airtight surface. -
Page 9: Operating Conditions And Restrictions
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA Extension arm Fig. 2: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 with extension arms ® The load lifting attachment OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 is designed as an at- tachment and is mounted to a crane according to fig. -
Page 10: Transport And Storage
OKTOPUS control system needs to be adjusted. If you want to employ the OKTOPUS in heights above 400 m, please contact the ® Wirth Service Team beforehand. ® ® ® When operating the OKTOPUS... -
Page 11: Instructions For Using The Oktopus
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Instructions for using the OKTOPUS Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA ® 3.1 Electrical power supply Power supply is effected by a 24 V / 4,5 Ah battery system (2 pcs 12 V batteries). The battery’s charge level is monitored through a charge indicator according to figure 4. -
Page 12: Vacuum Supply
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation 3.2 Vacuum supply BA 000 180_OA Vacuum supply is effected by an electrical operated vacuum pump that is powered by the battery. -
Page 13: Operating Switch
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation 3.3 Operating switch BA 000 180_OA The OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 is operated on the device according to fig. 6. ®... -
Page 14: Handling Of Lying Glass And Façade Elements
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA 3.5.1 Handling of lying glass and façade elements ⇒ Disengage unlocking “Tilt“ (see fig. 7) and move the crane with the attached OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 to the elements. -
Page 15: Handling Of Glass And Façade Elements Standing Upright
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA 1 Crane eye 2 Crane arm 3 Unlocking “Tilt“ 4 Glass element Fig. 7: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 with horizontal glass element ®... -
Page 16: Rotating A Vertically Hanging Load
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA 1 Crane eye 2 Crane arm 3 Unlocking “Tilt“ 4 Glass element 5 Unlocking “Rotate“ Fig. -
Page 17: Mounting The Extension Arms
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 180_OA ⇒ Release unlocking “Tilt” (see fig. 8) and position the load horizontally. Glass element Fig. 10: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 during tilting ®... -
Page 18: Service And Maintenance
® For maintaining a high level of operational safety the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 has to be inspected by the service workshop of Wirth GmbH or by an especially qualified person ® at least every 12 months or in shorter intervals, if required by national standards or regulations or after special incidents. -
Page 19: Vacuum System
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation 4.3 Vacuum system BA 000 180_OA Vacuum components, subjected to wear and being relevant to safety have to undergo in- spections on a regular basis. -
Page 20: Electrical And Electronic Components
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation 4.4 Electrical and electronic components BA 000 180_OA The OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 is powered by two maintenance-free lead- batteries with acid-gel as electrolyte. - Page 21 Red LED “Charge“ is not illuminated: Charging is completed, batteries are charged, trickle charging. If you want to use a charging unit other than that included in the delivery of ⇒ the OKTOPUS , it is absolutely necessary to contact the Wirth Service ⇒ Team beforehand! ⇒ ®...
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Page 22: Handling Incidents
® ® If the display of the charge indicator is not illuminated after turning on the OKTOPUS please immediately contact the service workshop of the Wirth GmbH. ® Disposal and Recycling For packaging the OKTOPUS materials such as wood, cardboard, paper and foil are used. -
Page 23: Oktopus Glass-Jack Gl-N 400/300
O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Abstract of operating manual Technical Documentation Annex 1 BA 000 180_OA OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Assembly (1) Attach OKTOPUS to the crane hook. - Page 24 O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Functional dimensions Technical Documentation Annex 2 BA 000 180 700 mm 190 mm 1290 mm 860 mm...
- Page 26 O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Technical Documentation Annex 4 BA 000 180 Inspection Tag of the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® according Directive 2006/42/EC 2017 Sign size: 80 x 40 mm Background:...
- Page 27 O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-N 400/300 ® Electrical Circuit Diagram Technical Documentation Annex 5 BA 000 180...
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