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Pneumatic lifting device
for prefabricated glass and facade elements
®
OKTOPUS
GL-K800
Serial number: _______________
Technical documentation
1 19 900 002 a
04/2011
This technical documentation corresponds to the state 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
Original instructions
Protected according to ISO 16016
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- Page 1 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a 04/2011 This technical documentation corresponds to the state 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a Page Table of contents ® General information regarding OKTOPUS Manufacturer information Service workshop Scope of application ® Proper use of OKTOPUS GL-K800 ® Basic principle and safety concept for the OKTOPUS system Safety instructions ®... - Page 3 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a Page List of illustrations ® Fig. 1 OKTOPUS GL-K800 ® Fig. 2 OKTOPUS GL-K800 with extension arms ® Fig. 3 Load carrying device OKTOPUS GL-K800 Fig.
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Page 4: General Information Regarding Oktopus
OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a ® General information regarding OKTOPUS 1.1 Manufacturer information Manufacturer's Headquarters: WIRTH GMBH Installation Systems Division Brehnaer Strasse 1 D-06188 Landsberg Machine designation: ® Product denomination: OKTOPUS GL-K800 ®... -
Page 5: Proper Use Of Oktopus
These differ depending on the used hoist, the lifting loads, the nec- essary positioning movements and the used controls. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us (www.wirth-gmbh.com). ® The special function of the OKTOPUS system as a “load carrying attachment“... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a 2.2 Safety instructions Only use cranes with a CE mark and a load bearing capacity exceeding the live ® load of the OKTOPUS GL-K800 in all working positions by at least 150 kg! ®... - Page 7 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a ® (22) After use protect the suction cups of the OKTOPUS against damage by using protec- tion hoods! (23) Do not lift the load higher than necessary. (24) Never leave a lifted load unsupervised.
- Page 8 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a (General notice) Test card in accordance with Annex 4 (Beware of suspended (Beware of batteries) (Test card) load) Page 8 of 25...
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Page 9: Design And Use Of The Oktopus
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a ® 2.3 Design and use of the OKTOPUS GL-K800 ® The OKTOPUS GL-K800 is a load carrying attachment of modular design for large, suffi- ciently stable glass and facade elements with a surface which is at least on one side partially smooth and airtight. - Page 10 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a 1 Crane eye 2 Crane arm 3 Swivel joint 4 Release “Swivelling“ 5 Release “Rotating“ 6 Extension arm with suction ® Fig. 2: OKTOPUS GL-K800 with extension arms ®...
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Page 11: Conditions And Restrictions For The Use Of The System
® the sea level. If the OKTOPUS is to be used in larger heights, then please contact first the Wirth service team. Page 11 of 25... -
Page 12: Transport And Storage
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a 2.5 Transport and storage ® The OKTOPUS must only be moved with a suitable crane or elevator means of transport having a sufficient load-bearing capacity. ATTENTION ®... -
Page 13: Instructions For The Use Of The Oktopus
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a ® Instructions for use of the OKTOPUS GL-K800 3.1 Electricity supply The supply of electricity is provided by a 24 V / 12 Ah battery (2 items of 12 V batteries con- nected in series). -
Page 14: Vacuum Supply
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a Vacuum supply ® The OKTOPUS GL-K800 is developed as a dual circuit system. That means, all vacuum modules, like vacuum pump, non-return valve, vacuum reservoir, vacuum limit switch, vac- uum gauge and suction cups are two times present (2 vacuum circles). -
Page 15: Control Panel/Switch
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a 3.3 Control panel/switch ® The OKTOPUS GL-K800 is operated with a control panel in accordance with Fig. 7. Switch SUCTION / RELEASE Fig. 7: Control panel 3.4 Start-Up ®... -
Page 16: Handling Of Glass And Facade Elements
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a Handling of glass and facade elements ® In order to get the OKTOPUS GL-K800 ready for operation, first of all it has to be coupled to the crane as a load carrying device. -
Page 17: Handling Of Glass And Facade Elements In Vertical Positions
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a 1 Crane eye 1 Crane eye 2 Crane arm 2 Crane arm 3 Release “Swivelling“ 3 Release “Swivelling“ 4 Glass element 4 Glass element 5 Extension arm ®... -
Page 18: Turning A Load Hanging In A Vertical Position With The Oktopus
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a ATTENTION ® Due to the dead weight of the OKTOPUS a remainder vacuum is present also after ventilating the suction cups by the evacuated system. Jerky rais- ®... -
Page 19: Swivelling A Load Hanging In A Vertical Position With The Oktopus Gl-K800
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a ® 3.5.4 Swivelling a load hanging in a vertical position with the OKTOPUS GL-K800 Suck the element as described in 3.5.2! ⇒ ATTENTION Never attempt to unlock release “Swivelling“ (see Fig. 10) if it carries a load. -
Page 20: Assembly And Disassembly Of The Extension Arms
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a ® Fig. 13: OKTOPUS GL-K800 without crane arm The assembly of the crane arm takes place in reverse order. ATTENTION ® If the OKTOPUS GL-K800 is used without crane arm, rotating and swivel- ling of the load is not possible! Assembly and disassembly of the extension arms The extension arms are installed as follows:... -
Page 21: Maintenance And Servicing
In order to maintain a high level of operational safety the OKTOPUS GL-K800 must be in- spected by the service centre of Wirth GmbH or a specially qualified technician ⇒ at least every 12 months or in shorter time intervals, if required by national standards or regulations or after any special occurrences. -
Page 22: Vacuum System
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a 4.3 Vacuum system Vacuum components which are subject to carry and which are relevant to safety must be in- spected regularly. To this purpose Check the components for the correct fit and for mechanical damages daily, especially ⇒... -
Page 23: Electrical And Electronic Components
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a Electrical and electronic components The OKTOPUS GL-K800 is running with a maintenance-free lead-gel-battery (acidic). The battery casing is hermetically sealed. Maintenance work is reduced to: daily inspection of the external electrical function and alarm devices: ⇒... - Page 24 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical documentation 1 19 900 002 a LED indication The green LED will be on when the charger is connected to an AC source. ⇒ The yellow LED will blink at a fast rate during bulk charge and at a slower rate during ⇒...
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Page 25: Conduct In The Event Of Faults
The battery has to be charged. ® If no indication is given on the charge indicator when the OKTOPUS is switched on, always contact the service centre of Wirth GmbH immediately. Page 25 of 25... - Page 26 O p e r a t i n g M a n u e l OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical Documentation 1 19 900 002 a Annex 1 Abridged instructions OKTOPUS GL-K800 Coupling to the crane ...
- Page 27 O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical Documentation 1 19 900 002 a Annex 2 Abridged Version of Safety Notes:...
- Page 28 1 19 900 002 a Annex 3 EC Declaration of Conformity according to EC directive 2006/42/EC on machinery (Annex II A) Manufacturer: WIRTH GMBH Installation Systems Division Brehnaer Straße 1 D-06188 Landsberg Herewith we declare, that the machinery described below: ®...
- Page 29 O p e r a t i n g M a n u a l OKTOPUS GL-K800 Technical Documentation 1 19 900 002 a Annex 4 Test card for the OKTOPUS GL-K800 in compliance with directive 2006/42/EC 2012 Size of plate: 80 x 40 mm...
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