Contents Table of Contents 1 Introduction .......................... 6 About these Safety and Operating Instructions.................... 6 2 Safety instructions........................ 7 Signal words................................ 7 Qualification ................................ 8 Intended use ................................ 8 2.3.1 Generator system .............................. 9 Use other than intended ............................. 9 Protective equipment............................ 10 Carrier, precautions ............................ 10 Transport, precautions ............................. 10 Magnetic field, precautions.......................... 11 Electrical shock, precautions .......................... 11 2.10 Explosion and fire, precautions........................ 12...
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Contents 5.4.2 First installation.............................. 24 5.4.3 Install separate leakage oil line ........................ 25 5.4.4 Making the hydraulic connections ........................ 25 5.4.5 Optional equipment ............................ 26 Removing the hydraulic attachment from the carrier.................. 28 5.5.1 Dismantling the hydraulic connections ...................... 28 5.5.2 Mechanical disassembly.......................... 28 Removing the adapter plate .......................... 28 6 Operation .......................... 29 Making operational readiness.......................... 30...
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Contents LEDs 4, 5 and 6 flash simultaneously: Insulation fault detected .............. 42 8.10 LED 4, 5, 6 light up and 100 % flash: Pre-alarm over temperature of the control electronics.... 43 8.11 LED 4, 5, 6 and 100 % flash: Over temperature control electronics............. 43 9 Repair ............................ 44 Sending in the hydraulic attachment for repairs ................... 44 10 Storage............................ 45...
1.1 About these Safety and 1 Introduction Operating Instructions Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, in- frastructure and natural resources industries. With cut- The aim of these Instructions is to familiarise you with ting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces in-...
Safety and operating instructions 2.1 Signal words 2 Safety instructions The signal words Danger, Warning, Caution, and Notice This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert are used as follows in these Safety and operating in- you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey structions: all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Safety and operating instructions 2.2 Qualification 2.3 Intended use Transporting the hydraulic attachment is only permitted You may only use the Hydro Magnet for collecting and if carried out by people who: separating ferro-magnetic materials. • are authorised to operate a crane or a forklift truck Only attach the Hydro Magnet to a hydraulic carrier of a according to the applicable national provisions, suitable load−bearing capacity.
Safety and operating instructions 2.3.1 Generator system 2.4 Use other than intended The generator system described in this manual is a mod- Incorrect, inappropriate use and lack of maintenance can ular energy-generating system for Hydro Magnets. The cause dangerous situations. Injury or damage may re- generator system is intended for use as fixed mounted sult.
Safety and operating instructions 2.5 Protective equipment 2.7 Transport, precautions Personal protective equipment must comply with the ap- WARNING Risk of death due to suspended loads plicable health and safety regulations. When lifting loads these can swivel and fall off. This can Always wear the following personal protective equip- result in serious injuries or even death.
Safety and operating instructions 2.8 Magnetic field, precautions 2.9 Electrical shock, precautions WARNING Risk of magnetic field DANGER Danger to life through electrical voltage The electromagnetic field can cause interference and During operation, dangerous voltages may occur. This damage to electronic devices (such as cardiac pacemak- can lead to serious injury or even death.
Safety and operating instructions 2.10 Explosion and fire, 2.11 Hydraulic installation, precautions precautions DANGER Explosion and fire WARNING Hydraulic pressure too high Operating the Hydro Magnet may ignite highly If the hydraulic pressure is too high, the parts of the hy- flammable gases.
Hydraulic oil and grease can cause rashes (or even u Consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your eczema) if they come into contact with the skin. area. u Avoid all skin contact with hydraulic oil and grease.
Never carry out any changes to the hydraulic attach- ment or the adapter plate. u Only use original parts or accessories approved by Epiroc. u Modifications that entail new hazards may require a new procedure for assessing conformity. 2.16 Environmental pollution,...
Safety and operating instructions Display 3 Overview 3.1 Equipment description The picture gives an overview of the main parts and components of the hydraulic attachment. Actual details may differ. Version F HM Version M Electric power available Magnet plate on „Lift load“ Fast demagnetization activated „Drop load“...
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Note: For error localization error blink netization. code can be read for generator systems. LED goes out when the quick demag- Consult the Epiroc Customer Center / netization is complete. dealer in your area. LED also goes out when the quick de- magnetization is cancelled.
Safety and operating instructions 3.2 Function LED 4 LEDs 4, 5 and 6 flash simultaneously Insulation fault detected The operation of a Hydro Magnet is described in a If an insulation fault is detected, a restart greatly simplified version below: is automatically blocked.
Safety and operating instructions Conventional demagnetization functions at a similarly D. Weight of hydraulic attachment slow rate as the magnetization without impulse excita- E. Serial number tion. Due to the long-lasting residual magnetism of the Name and address of manufacturer magnet plate, it requires a relatively long time to drop all G.
Check that the delivery is complete. n Check the delivery for visual damage. n If any defects are found, consult the Epiroc Customer Center / dealer in your area. 3.6 Scope of delivery The Hydro Magnet is delivered complete with: •...
Safety and operating instructions 4.1 Transport using a crane 4 Transport n Insert the four adjustable eyebolts from above into WARNING Hoist tipping over / hydraulic attach- the four holes (see figure) in the top plate. ment falling n Slide one washer on each screw thread and screw The hydraulic attachment is heavy.
Safety and operating instructions 4.2 Transport using a forklift 4.3 Transport using a truck truck WARNING Hydraulic attachment tipping over / slipping WARNING Hydraulic attachment tipping over The hydraulic attachment slipping or tipping over and The hydraulic attachment tipping off the fork of the forklift falling from the loading area of a lorry may cause serious truck or the pallet may cause serious injury.
Dispose of it in accordance with the applicable envi- Our hydraulic attachments are basically designed for use ronmental regulations. with mineral oils. Consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area before using other hydraulic oils ap- 5.1 Media/consumables proved by the carrier manufacturer.
Safety and operating instructions 5.2 Manufacturing the adapter WARNING Hands and fingers being cut off or hurt Bores and surfaces can act like a pair of scissors and plate cut off or hurt parts of your body. Construction Tools GmbH also supplies base plates to u Never use your fingers to check bores or fitting sur- manufacture adapter plates alternatively to the adapter faces.
The adapter plate must not be stopped by the mechani- cut off or hurt parts of your body. cal stops in either position. Consult the Epiroc Customer u Never use your fingers to check bores or fitting sur- Center / Dealer in your area if the adapter plate is faces.
Safety and operating instructions n Attach the leakage oil line to the pre-installed connec- NOTICE Damage due to incorrect oil pressure setting tion on the hydraulic oil tank and tighten with the re- Incorrect oil pressure setting can result in severe dam- quired tightening torque.
Safety and operating instructions n Check that the connections on the Hydro Magnet and on the hoses are not damaged. n Change any damaged connections. n Connect the carrier's pressure line »P« in a torsion- free manner to port »G«. n Connect the carrier's tank line »T«...
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Usually you do not change the factory setting of the ra- dio channel. If it is necessary to change the radio chan- nel please consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer n Unplug the connections (K) and (L) and remove the in your area.
Safety and operating instructions 5.5 Removing the hydraulic WARNING Injury by impacts A sudden movement of the carrier may cause your as- attachment from the carrier sistant to be hit and injured by the boom or the hydraulic n Place the hydraulic attachment on timber support attachment.
When lifting loads these can swivel and fall off. This can moving the ignition key and keeping it safe). result in serious injuries or even death. u Contact the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your u Shut off the danger zone in a radius of 20 m around area.
If you have any questions about electric / hydraulic com- mands, consult the carrier manufacturer and/or the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area. n Switch the hydraulic attachment on and off, as de- scribed in the carrier‘s operating instructions.
Safety and operating instructions n Consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your Emergency stop function area if LED 6 lights up. In an emergency, the Hydro Magnet can be safely shut down by switching off the carrier. n Briefly press the control button again, if no defects in functioning occur.
Safety and operating instructions 6.4.2 Drop load 6.4 Correct operation n Move the magnet plate with the suspended load into position for dropping the load. 6.4.1 Lift load n Briefly press the control button. n Place the magnet plate on the load to be lifted. LED 2 goes out and LED 3 lights up for the duration n Briefly press the control button.
Safety and operating instructions 6.5.3 Use over the chain 6.5 Prohibited operation WARNING Danger of tipping 6.5.1 Unsafe base The carrier can topple over and cause injuries and dam- age. WARNING Danger of tipping u Never work with full delivery sideways in the direction The carrier can topple over and cause injuries and dam- of movement.
Safety and operating instructions 6.5.5 Impacting/chopping 6.5.7 Cylinder end positions n Do not use the hydraulic attachment to impact or n Reposition the carrier to avoid working with the cylin- chop to destroy material. der in its end positions. This would seriously damage the hydraulic attach- Avoid operating the hydraulic attachment when the ment.
Only use the Hydro Magnet again after all damage and defects have been repaired. Repairs may only be carried WARNING Hot parts out by authorized and trained personnel from Epiroc. Parts of the Hydro Magnet, hoses, pipes and fittings be- DANGER Danger of electric shock come very hot during operation.
The hydraulic attachment can only be depressurized us- ing the hydraulic system of the carrier, by allowing hy- n Consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your draulic oil to drain to the tank via the return connection. area if the wear limit "a" of 10 mm is reached.
Let a worn chain or hook be replaced. Consult the n Rework or replace worn bolts. Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area. 7.11 Checking hydraulic lines 7.7 Checking the connecting...
Safety and operating instructions 7.13 Bolt connections / Tightening torques The bolt connections of Hydro Magnets are subjected to very high loads. Tighten any loose connections without exceeding the recommended tightening torques. Connection point Interval Type of spanner / size Tightening torque Adapter plate* A daily...
Epiroc Customer If the error persists after the reset:Turn off the carrier. control center stops responding. Center / Dealer in Contact the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area. your area 8.4 LED 5 lights up: Overload Cause Remedy...
8.5 LED 5 flashes: System failure Cause Remedy A safety critical error has oc- Turn off the carrier and secure it against being switched Workshop or Epiroc curred. on again (for example, by removing the ignition key and Customer Center / keeping it safe).
Clean the cooling air openings with a damp cloth if necessary. If overtemperature occurs repeatedly contact the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area. Let be checked if there is dirt on the cooling air openings Epiroc Customer on the generator back.
Repair is only permitted if carried out by profession- als trained by Construction Tools GmbH. These pro- fessionals must follow all safety instructions and guidelines for repair. u Consult the Epiroc Customer Center / Dealer in your area. 9.1 Sending in the hydraulic attachment for repairs...
Safety and operating instructions 11 Disposal NOTICE Environmental damage due to consumables Hydraulic oil and cutter grease are environmentally harmful and must not penetrate the ground or enter the water table or water supplies. u Collect any such consumables which may escape. u Dispose of them in accordance with the applicable environmental regulations.
Hole pattern (group) Weight apply to standard carriers only. Any variations must be agreed with Epiroc and / or the carrier manufacturer. Hydro Magnet including adapter plate of medium size Please note that the working weight can be considerably higher, depending on the adapter plate.
Safety and operating instructions 13 EC Declaration of Conformity (EC Directive 2006/42/EC) We, Construction Tools GmbH, hereby declare that the machines listed below conform to the provisions of EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive), 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), and the harmonised standards mentioned below. Hydro Magnet HM 1500 F HM 1500 M...
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