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AVANTI SERVICE LIFT Model: OCTOPUS XL120 Service Lift User manual Original instructions User Manual – Service Lift Model OCTOPUS XL120 AT00015389 Edition: July 2019 — Revision 1: 30/07/2019 English (EN)
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Avanti under this limited warranty, shall be, at the option of Avanti, a replacement of the Product (including incidental and freight charges paid by the Customer) with a similar new or reconditioned Product of equivalent value, or a refund of the purchase price if the Product is returned to Avanti, freight and insurance prepaid.
WARNING the Avanti service lift and who are in possession of a valid Potentially hazardous situation. Risk of injury if not (not expired) certificate for the task.
Definitions Person who has gone through the relevant training associated with the scheduled task Certified from Avanti or from a certified trainer and is in technician possession of a valid (non expired) certificate for the task. Person who has gone through the relevant...
The service lift is used primarily to transport technicians, Machinery Directive and the applicable harmonized their tools and spare parts from the bottom platform (or standards following Avanti recommendations. lowest accessible point) to the top platform (or highest accessible point).
/ or training specific to the integration of the service lift required for its safe and correct installation. Service lift OCTOPUS XL120 Full sliding door Main door type Main door interlock system Guard locking 18 m/min ±...
Related to the optional configuration of 2 sliding doors, 3.2 Cabin there would be 2 possible scenarios: 3.2.1 Service lift doors – A) The first door (D1) only could be opened 3.2.1.1 Main service lift door when Platform level detection switch (S18) + Bottom or Top obstruction device switch (S2 or S1) Two configurations are available for the main ingress are activated, while the second sliding door (D2)
3.3 Traction system 3.2.4 Anchor points 3.3.1 Traction hoist M608 The service lift features three anchor points inside the Avanti M608 traction hoist is installed on the top of the cabin. cabin. It is an electrical powered hoist that powers the...
3.5 Controls 3.5.1.1.1b Send/call configuration 3.5.1 Control boxes Internal controls are hold to run. 3.5.1.1 Cabin control boxes 3.5.1.1.1 Main control box 3.5.1.1.1a Automatic send configuration Internal controls are hold to run. Figure 10: Main control box, send / call Figure 9: Main control box, automatic configuration send configuration...
3.5.2.1.2 Send / call configuration 3.5.1.2 User control box See section 3.5.1.1.1 Main control box. The User All the controls are hold to run. control box is integrated into the Main control box. 3.5.2 Platform control boxes 3.5.2.1 Bottom platform control box There is a control box installed in the bottom platform.
3.5.2.3 Intermediate platform control boxes 3.5.3 Rescue pendant control Rescue pendant control is only mandatory if rescue 3.5.2.3.1 Send / call configuration route of service lift can be somehow blocked and in 3.5.2.3.1a Option 1 case of an external call control box is not installed at the bottom platform.
3.6 Safety devices 3.6.3 Bottom obstruction device The bottom full plate obstruction device is installed on the bottom of the service lift. 3.6.1 Top obstruction device The device fully covers bottom cabin face. The cover is The top obstruction device is installed on the top of the provided with a hatch in case of evacuation.
3.6.5 Warning light 3.9 Cable management An optional set of warning lights is mounted on the top and at the base of the lift. The flashes warn that the lift is 3.9.1 Travelling cable moving. Travelling cable is connected from power supply socket 3.6.6 Acoustic buzzer over mid tower´s height platform to service lift socket and it features a cable stocking on each end.
3.10.1.3 Electrical switch monitoring system optional system electrical switch monitoring system. This interlocking mechanism comprised of a mechanical locking unit and a switch unit. When the switch is opened, the power is removed so the service lift cannot move. This system allows users to evacuate to the ladder more easily, without having to jump over the fence.
4 Daily inspection and instructions for use 4.1 Daily inspection NOTICE The daily inspection must be recorded for future reference filling in the User Log Sheet Appendix. 4.1.1 Overall Operations Function/System Cabin and Cabin Visually check the cabin and its components are assembled correctly and these are free of cracks, dents and disparities. components •...
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Function/System Operations Open the service lift door. 2. Press the UP and DOWN buttons on the Main control box. The green light must be OFF and the service lift must not move UP or DOWN. Service lift door switch Close the service lift door and ascend the lift electrically a few centimeters at a height no corresponding to the platform.
4.1.2.2 External cabin control (Automatic Send) The Automatic send mode function is only available from the control buttons outside of the cabin. It must be checked as follows (one technician inside the cabin / one technician outside): Function/System Operations 1. Turn the main control box selector to (if installed).
Normal use Bottom hatches During normal use with the service lift connected to the The service lift has two bottom hatches, one on the floor electric grid, the sliding door is closed by pushing of the cabin and the other on the bottom full cover the actuator into the door guard locking switch.
4.3.5 Operation from inside the cabin (manual) 4.3.6 Operation from outside the cabin (automatic send configuration) When the fence doors feature a guard locking system: 1. Turn the main switch of the bottom platform control box to the ON position. 2.
CAUTION WARNING To prevent the lanyards from tangling with surrounding When the UP or DOWN button is pressed on the external control box in the cabin, the response of elements, keep them properly attached to your body the cabin is delayed. During this delay, an acoustic harness.
In case of power failure, a manual descent without power The service lift is provided with the ASL608 fall arrest can be performed. To do so: device which will be triggered in case of an overspeed condition. 1. Verify that the fall arrest device is unlocked. This device protects the service lift against traction wire 2.
4.5 Troubleshooting 1. All tests and repairs to the electronic components should be performed by certified technicians only. The wiring diagram is placed in the power cabinet. 2. Repairs to the traction hoist, the fall arrest device and to the system’s supporting components should be performed by certified technicians only.
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Cause Solution THE SERVICE LIFT DOES NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. A5 Power failure Switch is not activated. Turn the emergency stop button clockwise until it is released. Grid voltage interrupted. Find the cause and wait for the power to return. Test and if necessary repair the power cable, fuses, connections, Power supply between grid connection and control interrupted.
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Low release speed on fall arrest device. Replace the traction system and fall arrest device and return the defective fall arrest device to Avanti for testing. B3 Traction system Insert the brake lever into the traction system and lower the lift manually.
G Wire ropes If possible, immediately replace the traction system and return it to Wire ropes are dirty. Avanti for testing or repairing. NOTICE If these steps do not identify the cause and rectify the fault: Consult a certified technician or contact the manufacturer.
Changelog Version Date [mm/yyyy] Description 01.01 02/2018 Service Lift User manual Model Octopus XL120 01.02 04/2018 Added Traction hoist M608 and ASL608 EC Certificate updated 02.01 03/2019 Manufacturer updated to Avanti Wind Systems Technology, S.L. Certification manual 02.02 06/2019 Extend service lift travel path up to 160 m.
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