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Pneumatic lifting device
for prefabricated glass and facade elements
®
OKTOPUS
GL-R600
Serial number: _______________
Technical documentation
1 98 900 002 a
08/2010
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 98 900 002 a 08/2010 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-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a Page Table of contents ® General information regarding OKTOPUS Manufacturer information Service workshop Scope of application ® Proper use of OKTOPUS GL-R600 ® Basic principle and safety concept for the OKTOPUS system Safety instructions ®... - Page 3 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a Page List of illustrations ® Fig. 1 OKTOPUS GL-R600 with crane arm ® Fig. 2 OKTOPUS GL-R600 with crane arm and extension arms ® Fig. 3 OKTOPUS GL-R600 with guide ring ®...
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Page 4: General Information Regarding Oktopus
OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a ® General information regarding OKTOPUS 1.1 Manufacturer information Manufacturer’s name and registered office: WIRTH GMBH Installation Systems Division Brehnaer Straße 1 D-06188 Landsberg Device characteristics: ® Product denomination: OKTOPUS GL-R600 ®... -
Page 5: Proper Use Of Oktopus ® Gl-R600
These differ depending on the used hoist, the lifting loads, the neces- sary 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-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 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-R600 in all working positions by at least 100 kg! ®... - Page 7 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a (23) Do not lift the load higher than necessary. (24) Never leave a lifted load unsupervised. (25) In each case wear suitable protection clothes, helmets, gloves and industrial safety shoes! (26) Lift never more than one glass or facade element at the same time.
- Page 8 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a (General notice) Test card in accordance with Annex 4 (Beware of suspended (Beware of batteries) (Test card) load) Page 8 of 26...
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Page 9: Design And Use Of The Oktopus ® Gl-R600
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a ® 2.3 Design and use of the OKTOPUS GL-R600 ® The OKTOPUS GL-R600 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-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a 1 Crane eye 2 Crane arm 3 Release “Swivelling“ 4 Swivel joint 5 Release “Rotating“ 6 Extension arm with suc- tion cup ® Fig. 2: OKTOPUS GL-R600 with crane arm and extension arms 1 Crane eye 2 Guide ring 3 Brake...
- Page 11 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a ® The load carrying attachment OKTOPUS GL-R600 has been designed as an attachment device and is mounted to the crane in accordance with Fig. 4 and Fig. 5. lifting tackle lifting tackle Crane arm...
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Page 12: 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 the Wirth service team first. 2.5 Transport and storage ®... -
Page 13: Instructions For The Use Of The Oktopus ® Gl-R600
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a ® Instructions for use of the OKTOPUS GL-R600 3.1 Electricity supply The supply of electricity is provided by a 24 V / 7 Ah battery (2 items of 12 V batteries con- nected in series). -
Page 14: Vacuum Supply
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a Vacuum supply The vacuum supply is provided by an electrically operated vacuum pump, which is supplied ® by the battery. Starting from the vacuum pump the OKTOPUS GL-R600 is developed as a dual circuit system. -
Page 15: Control Panel/Switch
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a 3.3 Control panel/switch ® The OKTOPUS GL-R600 is operated with a control panel in accordance with Fig. 8. Switch SUCTION / RELEASE Fig. 8: Control panel 3.4 Start-Up ®... -
Page 16: Handling Of Glass And Facade Elements
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a 3.5 Handling of glass and facade elements ® In order to get the OKTOPUS GL-R600 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-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 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: Gl-R600
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 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- ® ing of the OKTOPUS strengthens this effect. -
Page 19: Swivelling A Load Hanging In A Vertical Position With The Oktopus ® Gl-R600
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a ® Fig. 12: OKTOPUS GL-R600 guide ring, with crane arm, with crane arm and extensions ® 3.5.5 Swivelling a load hanging in a vertical position with the OKTOPUS GL-R600 with crane arm ⇒... -
Page 20: Converting The Oktopus ® Gl-R600 Into The Different Versions
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a ® Converting the OKTOPUS GL-R600 into the different versions 3.6.1 Assembly of the guide ring ® ⇒ Place the OKTOPUS GL-R600 in a flat position on a clean and even surface (suction cups pointing down). - Page 21 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a ATTENTION Connect only vacuum hoses respectively vacuum hose couplings of the same color! ATTENTION Make sure that all locking bolts are always completely located by the clip pins certified of the manufacturer! The disassembly of the extension arms takes place in reverse order.
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Page 22: Maintenance And Servicing
In order to maintain a high level of operational safety the OKTOPUS GL-R600 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 ⇒... -
Page 23: Vacuum System
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 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 24: Electrical And Electronic Components
Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 a Electrical and electronic components The OKTOPUS GL-R600 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 25 Operating Instructions OKTOPUS GL-R600 Technical documentation 1 98 900 002 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 absorption charge.
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Page 26: 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 26 of 26...
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