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INSTRUCTIONS
JIB CRANE
"Column" • series GBA
"Wall" • series GBP
ISTRUCTIONS
installation, use, maintenance

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE “Column” • series GBA “Wall” • series GBP ISTRUCTIONS installation, use, maintenance...
  • Page 2 KMAN05MG05 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP INSTRUCTIONS JIB Crane “Column” series GBA JIB Crane “Wall” series GBP KMAN05MG05 MAN05MG05...
  • Page 3 KMAN05MG05 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP INDEX 1. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION 1.1 Contents and use of the manual 1.2 Symbols: meaning and use 1.3 Co-operation with the user 1.4 Conformity with safety regulations 1.5 The manufacturer’s responsibility and the warranty 2.
  • Page 4 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP INDEX 5. FUNCTIONING AND USE OF THE JIB CRANE 5.1 Functions of the jib crane 5.1.1 Intended use - Foreseen use - Designated use 5.1.2 Permitted loads, loads not permitted 5.1.3 Lifting accessories 5.2 Operating conditions 5.2.1 Operating environment 5.2.2 Danger zones and people exposed to risk...

  • Page 5: Preliminary Information

    The manufacturer retains the material and intellectual rights of this publication and forbids the divulgation and duplication, even partial, without prior written permission. Copyright © 2012 by DONATI SOLLEVAMENTI S.r.l. 2018 Symbols: meaning and use In this manual certain symbols are used to focus the reader’s attention and underline some particularly important...
  • Page 6 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Co-operation with the user This manual reflects the configuration of the machine at the time the machine was put on the market. Any change to the manual, a copy of which will be sent to the customer by the manufacturer, shall be kept together with the manual.

  • Page 7: Certificate Of Warranty

    It is subject to the reporting by registered letter, within 8 days of the discovery of faults and the recognition of the existence of these by DONATI SOLLEVAMENTI S.r.l.
  • Page 8 The manually rotated jib crane 2.1.1 Intended use - Foreseen use - Designated use The jib cranes, manually rotated,in GBA series column-mounted model or GBP series wall-mounted model, are produced to move goods within the plant. The jib cranes have three functions: •...
  • Page 9 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Made of pressed steel bent in a tubular structure with a polygonal shape it allows a high rigidity and stability for the crane; it is fixed to the base using a base plate and a system of bolts or log bolts. In the upper part a couple of plates support the arm of the crane and allow it to rotate (fig.1).
  • Page 10 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP It is made up of a clutch system with asbestos-free material, which allows the regulating of the rotating strain of the arm and ensures its positioning stability (fig. 4). It is intended for the electrical input of the hoist and/or trolley (if electric) which slides along the arm of the crane (fig.
  • Page 11 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP • The manually rotated jib cranes in the GBA column-mounted version and the GBP wall-mounted version are designed according to the conception of the modular components which put together in relation to commercial needs, as well as the standard models always available from the warehouse, allow the rapid economical realisation of numerous normalised and special executions.
  • Page 12 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 2.2.5 Noise - Vibrations • The jib cranes, being manually rotated, do not create noise during the movement of the flexing of the arm. • The vibrations produced by the jib crane, during the manual rotation of the arm, are practically nil and in any case not dangerous for the health of the staff who operate them.
  • Page 13 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 2.2.7 Characteristics and technical data - Weights - Reactions on constraints GBP/GBA SERIES JIB CRANES – C VERSION – CHANNEL PROFILE VERSION Wall-mounted jib crane - Rotation 270° Column-mounted jib crane - Rotation 300°...
  • Page 14 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP GBP/GBA SERIES JIB CRANES – T VERSION – CANTILEVER VERSION Wall-mounted jib crane - Rotation 250° Column-mounted jib crane - Rotation 290° Wall-mounted jib crane - Rotation 250° Heights M* and N* for wall-mounted jib cranes. See corresponding heights relative to column-mounted jib cranes.
  • Page 15 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP GBP/GBA SERIES JIB CRANES – H VERSION – OVERBRACED VERSION Wall-mounted jib crane - Rotation 270° Column-mounted jib crane - Rotation 300° Heights M* and N* for wall-mounted jib cranes. See corresponding heights relative to column-mounted jib cranes.
  • Page 16 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP FIXING SYSTEMS FOR JIB CRANES Fixing systems for jib cranes Bracket and staybolt unit for GBP wall-mounted cranes Bracket and staybolts unit for Base plates, foundation frames Size of crane GBP/MBB/MBE series wall-mounted and plinths for GBA/CBB/CBE series Reactions 2.95...
  • Page 17 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Counterplates for fixing to the floor with chemical bolts of Counterplat es for fixing to the floor with chemical bolts of the GBA column-mounted cranes the GBA/CBB/CBE column-mounted cranes   ...

  • Page 18: Safety And Accident Prevention

    KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 3. - SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION The manually rotated jib cranes, series GBA column-mounted and wall-mounted series GBP and accessories have been designed and manufactured using the most modern technical knowledge and can be used safely. The dangers for persons working with them can be totally eliminated and/or notably reduced only if the jib crane is used by authorised staff who are appropriately trained and sufficiently prepared in accordance with the instructions in this documentation.

  • Page 19: Norme Generali Di Sicurezza

    KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Norme generali di sicurezza Before putting the jib crane into service it is necessary: • to read the technical documentation carefully; • to find out about the functioning and the positioning of the emergency stopping devices; •...
  • Page 20 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Warning about remaining risks Having carefully considered the possible dangers in all the operating phases of the jib crane, necessary measures have been taken to eliminate, as far as possible, risks to the operators and/or limit or reduce the risks derived from dangers not totally eliminable at source.
  • Page 21 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Safety measures and instructions 3.5.1 Control devices The manually rotated jib cranes, in the GBA column-mounted version and the GBP wall-mounted version can be controlled in the following ways: If fitted with an electric hoist and push-trolley the movements are activated: •...
  • Page 22 The labels must not be removed and it is absolutely forbidden to put other labels on the crane without previous authorization by DONATI SOLLEVAMENTI S.r.l.
  • Page 23 • The packing, if it is part of the supply, is in good condition, in one piece and free from damage. In case of damage or missing parts tell the courier, note it on the accompanying document and notify DONATI SOLLEVAMENTI S.r.l. within eight days of receiving the goods. INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE “Column”...
  • Page 24 • During the transportation phases we recommend that the pallet, or chests / cages are not tilted or overturned to avoid dangerous variations in their centre of gravity and, therefore, to ensure the best stability. DONATI SOLLEVAMENTI S.r.l. takes no responsibility in the case of transportation by the client or haulage contractors chosen by the client.
  • Page 25 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 4.2.3 Handling For the handling of jib cranes proceed as follows: • Allocate a limited, suitable area, with a level floor or surface, for the unloading operations and setting down on the ground of the separate parts of the steel structure and the components contained in the packing.
  • Page 26 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Installation of the jib crane 4.3.1 Duties and responsibilities of the installer • The installation of the jib crane, for the size of its operations, can pose, if not carried out correctly, serious risks to the safety of people exposed both at the assembly stage and at the successive stage of use of the crane.
  • Page 27 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 4.3.2 Preparing the place of installation To allow the installation of the jib crane, the following operations must be carried out: • Check that the declaration of suitability/adequacy of the support/fixing structures is present; •...
  • Page 28 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 4.3.3 Assembly of the column – For GBA column-mounted cranes • The fixing of the column to the ground can be done in the following ways: • using a foundation frame with log bolts sunk into a plinth made of reinforced concrete •...
  • Page 29 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Column assembling: 1. Once the solidification of the plinth has taken place, remove the protection from the threadings of the log bolts and check that the tall nuts can be unscrewed without being forced, remove them and the related washers. 2.
  • Page 30 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 4.3.4 Assembly of the bracket – For GBP wall-mounted cranes • The fixing of the bracket to the support structure can take place as follows: • using brackets with the related staybolts. •...
  • Page 31 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 4. Check the verticality of the rotation axis as follows: a. Remove the protective plastic plugs from the housing of the pivots. b. Insert provisionally the pivots 3 in their respective housing. (see 4.3.5 Assembly of the arm) c.
  • Page 32 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 4.3.5 Assembly of the arm –For GBA column-mounted cranes and GBP wall-mounted cranes For the assembly of the arm proceed as follows: 1. Sling the arm, using strips made of textile fibre arranged in a “loop”, corresponding to the handling points shown on the labelling and lift it with suitable means (overhead travelling crane, travelling crane, etc.).
  • Page 33 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 4.3.6 Assembly of the electric system with the connector block (For section 4.3.6.1 see page 59) For the assembly of the electric system proceed as follows: 1. Extract the cable, the sleds or slides and the other electrical components from any packing. 2.
  • Page 34 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 4.3.6.1 Assembly of the electric system with isolating switch for GBA column-mounted cranes For the assembly of the electric system proceed as follows: 1. Extract the cable trolleys or cable sliders and the other components from any packing. 2.
  • Page 35 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 4.3.7 Assembly of the trolley/hoist Assembly of the trolley/hoist on the crane with a section bar: See “instructions for use”, of the trolley/hoist, included in this publication. In the case of the lifting unit fitted with electric trolley, make sure the striker plates are fitted -1-, for the electric limit switches of the trolley, inside the blocks on the arm, fixing them with the related screws (fig.

  • Page 36: Putting The Machine Into Operation

    KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Putting the machine into operation 4.4.1 Preliminary operations - Adjustments and test runs Before putting the jib crane into use, carry out the following operations: • Check that the voltage and line frequency, shown on the respective motor plates, correspond to those designed for the functioning.
  • Page 37 (columns, brackets, arms, etc.). • DONATI SOLLEVAMENTI S.r.l. carries out its check of manufacture within the company “Quality system”, certified by ICIM with No.0114, according to standard UNI EN ISO 9001: 2008.
  • Page 38 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP • prepare adequate weights for the test runs with load equal to nominal lifting capacity x 1,1 and suitable equipment for the harnessing and lifting of the load. • harness the load, taking care to position the hook vertically to avoid skew rope falls. •...

  • Page 39: Out Of Service

    KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Out of service 4.5.1 Storage and conservation of parts If the jib crane and its component parts should be put in the warehouse and kept (storage), to avoid damage or deterioration proceed in the following way: •...
  • Page 40 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 5. - FUNCTIONING AND USE OF THE JIB CRANE Functions of the jib crane 5.1.1 Intended use - Foreseen use - Designated use The manually rotated jib cranes, in the GBA column-mounted version and the GBP wall-mounted version are produced for the manoeuvring of goods inside a building, in a yard or to serve operative positions.
  • Page 41 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 ININSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 5.1.2 Permitted loads, loads not permitted • Be of a form, dimensions, mass, balancing and temperature suitable to the characteristics of the place in which they will be handled and they must be compatible with the performance of the hoist. •...

  • Page 42: Operating Conditions

    KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Operating conditions 5.2.1 Operating environment • min. –10°C; max. +40°C, max. relative humidity 80%. • as the jib crane is not exposed to atmospheric conditions no particular precautions need be taken. •...
  • Page 43 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 5.2.3 Illumination of the work area The column-mounted – series GBA and wall-mounted – series GBP jib cranes do not have their own lighting system. Therefore, the work place of the crane operator must be adequately illuminated in order to guarantee maximum visibility.
  • Page 44 • The lifting, translation and rotation limit switches bound the maximum vertical and horizontal traveling of the load. They are emergency devices and are not suitable for turning off the machine or to begin new operations. • When the safety devices are not supplied by DONATI SOLLEVAMENTI S.r.l., they must be installed by the purchaser.
  • Page 45 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Setting up – Starting the jib crane To begin operational activities with the crane carry out the following operations: 1. Visually check the integrity of the crane and the structures on which if installed. Pay particular attention to the rope, hook and related safety latch.
  • Page 46 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP • check that the sliding track of the trolley is at a height which does not allow the operator to interfere with the hoist/trolley and/or its moving parts. If this isn’t possible arrange appropriate shelters or signs positioned in the danger zone (fig.

  • Page 47: Contraindications Of Use

    KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Contraindications of use • The use of the jib crane for manoeuvres which are not permitted, improper use and a lack of maintenance can carry risks of grave danger for the health and safety of the operator and of the people in the area, as well as risks of damage for the work environment and can compromise the functionality and intrinsic safety of the machine.
  • Page 48 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP • hit the supporting structures of the building, of machines and systems with the load or the arm (fig. 73). • use two cranes at the same time to lift the same load (fig. 74). •...

  • Page 49: Safety Precautions

    KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 6. - MAINTENANCE OF THE JIB CRANE Safety precautions The precautions to prevent accidents contained in this paragraph must always be strictly adhered to during maintenance work, with the aim of avoiding damage to staff and to the jib crane. •...
  • Page 50 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Pay attention to the following DANGER NOTES during maintenance work: When not required cut out the electricity supply of the crane before carrying out any maintenance work on it. Affix a sign reading: MACHINE UNDER MAINTENANCE – DO NOT INSERT ELECTRICITY SUPPLY NEVER exclude the safety and protection devices installed on the jib crane.
  • Page 51 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP The qualifications of maintenance staff To be capable to adequately carry out maintenance work of jib cranes maintenance staff must: • Know the laws in force related to accident prevention during work carried out on machines with motor transmissions and be able to apply them.
  • Page 52 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Electrical maintenance officer • intervention on the electrical equipment beginning from the electrical circuit diagrams • test of the execution of movements and electric adjustment of the safety devices • check of the wear of electrical components (contacts of the electrical equipment) •...
  • Page 53 “MAINTENANCE WORK IN PROGRESS”. For problems which may come about or to order spare parts contact the DONATI SOLLEVAMENTI S.r.l. Technical Assistance Service.

  • Page 54: Maintenance Plan

    KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Maintenance plan The maintenance plan includes ordinary types of work, such as inspections, checks and tests conducted by the operator and/or by qualified staff appointed for normal company maintenance and periodical maintenance, which includes replacement, adjustments and lubrication, carried out by technical staff trained for the job through specific courses and publications.
  • Page 55 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 6.3.2 Frequency and deadlines for maintenance work The periodicity of the following operations is for jib cranes used in normal working conditions and is valid up to the M5 group (ISO norm 4301/86) or 2 m (FEM rule 9.511). If the jib crane is used normally and correctly for a daily 8 hour shift, overhaul can take place after a period of about 10 years (FEM rule 9.755 –...
  • Page 56 Repair or substitute hinged parts where one finds: TECHNICIAN • deformation: lengthening, crushing, staining, bending • wear: point • breakage: • variation of a section 10%, or of the diameter or thickness 5% compared to initial values. DONATI SERVICE fig.79...
  • Page 57 • Check that the end stops are not deformed and that there are no signs of sagging in their fixing to the structures and that the buffer is intact and fixed well to its support. DONATI TECHNICIAN Replace the buffers when there are: • signs of breaking or permanent deformation, cuts, abrasion, incisions DONATI SERVICE fig.80 fig.81...
  • Page 58 • Any operation, outside normal maintenance, on the brake of the rotation arm of the crane can be done by the assistance service of DONATI SOLLEVAMENTI S.r.l. or by staff authorized by them. DONATI SERVICE Quarterly check of the efficiency of the electric power supply: •...
  • Page 59 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 6.3.4 Cleaning and lubrication of the jib crane • Cleaning can be carried out by staff who are not highly specialised. • It is necessary to keep clean the following elements at regular intervals: •...
  • Page 60 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Adjusting and regulating 6.4.1 Adjusting the rotation brake of the crane arm REMAINING RISKS ON THE CRANE DURING THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRAKE DANGER / RISK BAN / WARNING OBLIGATION / PREVENTION •...
  • Page 61 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP Breakdowns and solutions 6.5.1 Main types of failure or breakdowns and possible solutions In the columns of the table that follows the main conditions of bad functioning are shown, which can be reasonably foreseen and the type of problem, the potential cause of the breakdown and possible solutions.

  • Page 62: Spare Parts

    Tel. +39 0331 14811 - Fax +39 0331 1481880 E-mail: info@donaticranes.com - www.donaticranes.com E-mail: info@donati-europe.com - www.donati-europe.com The use of non-origianl spare parts, as well as cancelling the warranty, can threaten the good functionings of the jib crane and/or related trolleys.
  • Page 63 KMAN05MG05 MAN05MGO5 INSTRUCTIONS JIB CRANE SERIES GBA - GBP 8. - WEIGHTS OF BRACKETS – ARMS - COLUMNS Code Code Code Code Code Code type type type type type type H35T40 C01A20 C30R20 T01A20 T30R20 H02C40 H35U40 C01B20 C30S20 T01B20 T30S20 H02D40 C02C20...
  • Page 64 Via Quasimodo, 17 - 20025 Legnano (Milano) - Italy - Tel. +39 0331 14811 - Fax +39 0331 1481880 Unit 40 - Farriers Way Ind. Est. - NETHERTON - LIVERPOOL L30 4XL - U.K. E-mail: info@donaticranes.com - www.donaticranes.com tel. +44 (0)151 530 1139 - fax +44 (0)151 525 6613 - E-mail: sales@donati.co.uk ISO 9001 Cert. n. 0114...

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