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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL GERMAN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COMPACT CONDUCTOR SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL SYSTEM MANUAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL EN-V 1.01...
GENERAL About these instructions These operating instructions enable the safe and efficient handling of our VAHLE products. This document is an integral part of the installation and must be kept accessible to operating and maintenance personnel in the immediate vicinity. The basic requirement for safe working is compliance with all specified safety instructions and instructions.
GENERAL Symbols Safety instructions in this manual are identified by symbols. Each safety instruction begins with signal word that indicates the severity of the hazard. The various types of warnings and safety instructions and their struc- ture are explained below. DANGER! The source of the hazard is described here.
GENERAL NOTICE! This indicates a reference to another place in this text or another document. This combination of a symbol and a signal word indicates a reference to another place in this text or in a different document. ► The places in the text or references to other documents are identified here. TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS! ►...
• If the operator independently performs repairs during the warranty period or has repairs performed by third parties. • If the product has been handled or maintained inappropriately. • If parts are used that are not original parts approved by Vahle. • If the information in this documentation is not observed. ...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety This section gives an overview of all important safety aspects relating to the protection of personnel as well as the safe use and fault-free operation. Other, task-specific safety instructions can be found in the sections on the individual phases of the product's life.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General risks The following section describes residual risks that arise even if the product is used as intended. Observe the safety instructions listed here in the other sections of these instructions to reduce the risk of injuries or dam- age to property and equipment and to avoid dangerous situations.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cover adjacent, live parts or isolate them Before starting work, check whether it is appropriate to make adjacent parts voltage-free. DANGER! Danger of life due to electrical current! Contact with live parts can result in life-threating injuries. ► Make sure that the components are not live or in tension unauthorized approxima- tion.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personnel requirements 2.5.1 Qualifications The tasks described in this manual present various requirements to the qualifications of the persons perform- ing them. WARNING! Hazard in case of insufficient qualification of personnel! Insufficiently qualified persons are unable to judge the risks when working on the sys- tem, which puts them and others at risk if severe or fatal injuries.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment Every person who is instructed to work on the system or in the vicinity of the system (support personnel) must wear personal protective clothing/equipment for the suitable type of their work. Personal protective equipment has the purpose of protecting personnel against hazards to their health and safety at work. The owner is re- sponsible to ensure that protective equipment is worn.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety devices WARNING! Danger from non-functional safety devices! Non-functional or disabled safety devices cause a risk of severe injuries or even death. ► Before beginning any work, verify that all safety devices are functional and in- stalled properly. ►...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Signage The following symbols and instruction signs are located in the work area. They relate to the immediate envi- ronment in which they are installed. DANGER! Danger of life due to electrical current! Contact with live parts can result in life-threating injuries. ►...
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION LAYOUT AND FUNCTION System description VCL2/VCL3 The compact wiper line VCL was developed especially for various applications in intralogistics. With its com- pact dimensions and durability, the VCL possesses the ideal properties for potential shuttle applications in au- tomated small parts stores or for other transfer carriages.
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LAYOUT AND FUNCTION Feed terminals The infeed can be realized as an end feed via the transfer guides or on the line as a line feed. Transfer guides Transfer guides are the contact-protected ends of the conductor rails at the end of the lines and mechanical line interruptions (switches, lifting stations, etc.).
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION System overview VCL2/VCL3 System overview VCL2 (2-pin) End segment Conductor system Transfer guide with/without fixpoint Hanger Connector material ...
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LAYOUT AND FUNCTION System overview VCL3 (3-pin) End segment Conductor system Transfer guide with/without fixpoint Hanger Connector material ...
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION 4.2.1 Arrangement examples Arrangement example 1 - hangers / connectors Connector Hanger Hanger Connector Hanger Hanger Connector * only applies if the connector cap can be supported. For exposed connectors strictly adhere to the spacing of 150 mm Arrangement example 2 - Fixed end segment / sliding end segment Fixed end segment...
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION 4.3.8 Fixpoint terminal Fixpoint terminal FK-AH-VCL2 0281527/00 Weight [kg] 0,020 NOTICE! ► Permissible for voltages up to 48 V. 4.3.9 Collector Current collector DEAS SA-DEAS-2/30-2-SS-2,5-0/2-2- 2823983/00-0 PA (for control current) SA_DEAS-2-30-2-HS-2,5-0/2-2- 2823998/00-0 PA (for main power with PE) Weight [kg] 0,4 Number of poles...
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LAYOUT AND FUNCTION Current collector EASL SA-EASL-20-2-SS-0-2-PA-V.E. 2823982/00-0 (for control current) SA-EASL-20-2-HS-0-2-2-PA-V.E. 2823997/00-0 (for main current with PE) Weight [kg] 0,098 Number of poles Phase spacing [mm] 15 Max. current [A] 20 Tolerance X-direction [mm] ± 15 Tolerance Y-direction [mm] ±...
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION 4.3.10 Connecting cables for collector Connecting cables for DEAS current collector FLA - type Color Cable cross Outer diam- ID no. ID no. section [mm eter Ø [mm] AL-FLA2,5PH...-6,3 Phase Black 2809171/00 2809173/00 AL-FLA2,5PE...-6,3 Green/ 2809175/00 2809177/00 yellow AL-FLA4PH...-6,3...
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION 4.3.11 Connecting cables Connecting cable for transfer guides, double insulated, flexible M5 RKLA for M5 - type Color Cable cross Outer diam- ID no. ID no. section [mm eter Ø [mm] Al-RKLA2,5PH...-M5 Phase Black 2808971/00 2808971/00-5 Al-RKLA2,5PE...-M5 Green/ 2808958/00...
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LAYOUT AND FUNCTION Connecting cable, for line feeds, double insulated, flexible, M6 RKLA for M6 - type Color Cable cross Outer diam- ID no. ID no. section [mm eter Ø [mm] Al-RKLA2,5PH...-M6 Phase Black 2808979/00 2808979/00-5 Al-RKLA2,5PE...-M6 Green/ 2808978/00 2808978/00-5 yellow Al-RKLA4PH...-M6-HL...
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION 4.3.12 Equipotential bonding Equipotential bonding at transfer guide or line feed Equipotential bonding cable VSPA-VMT-600-VCL 0171817/00 Weight [kg] 0,142 Delivery without profile Equipotential bonding from VCL profile to VMT pro- file Equipotential bonding at rail section Rail section with PE grounding VCL2/40F-1000HSCP 0281547/00...
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION 4.4.8 Fixpoint terminal Fixpoint terminal FK-AH-VCL2 0281527/00 Weight [kg] 0,020 NOTICE! ► Permissible for voltages up to 48 V. 4.4.9 Collector Current collector DEAS SA-DEAS-2/30-2-SS-3,5-0/2-2- 0281610/00 PA (for controller) SA_DEAS-2-30-2-HS-3,5-0/2-2- 0281615/00 PA (for main power with PE) Weight [kg] 0,4 Number of poles...
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LAYOUT AND FUNCTION Current collector EASL SA-EASL-20-3-SS-0-2-PA-V.E. 0281616/00 (for control current) SA-EASL-20-3-HS-0-2-2-PA-V.E. 0281617/00 (for main current with PE) Weight [kg] 0,12 Number of poles Phase spacing [mm] 15 Max. current [A] 20 Tolerance X-direction [mm] ± 15 Tolerance Y-direction [mm] ±...
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LAYOUT AND FUNCTION Current collector for 3- to 6-pin application PASK current collector Ident-No. SA-PASK-50-3L-HS/3-4 0281633/00 SA-PASK-50-3R-HS/3-4 0281634/00 SA-PASK-50-4L-HS/4-4 0281624/00 SA-PASK-50-4R-HS/4-4 0281627/00 SA-PASK-50-5L-HS/5-6 0281625/00 SA-PASK-50-5R-HS/5-6 0281628/00 SA-PASK-50-6L-HS/6-6 0281626/00 SA-PASK-50-6R-HS/6-6 0281629/00 The letter (in bold) indicates the design of the current collector. The illustration shows the right version. E.G.
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION 4.4.10 Connecting cables for collector Connecting cables for DEAS current collector FLA - type Color Cable cross Outer diam- ID no. ID no. section [mm eter Ø [mm] AL-FLA2,5PH...-6,3 Phase Black 2809171/00 2809173/00 AL-FLA2,5PE...-6,3 Green/ 2809175/00 2809177/00 yellow AL-FLA4PH...-6,3...
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION Connecting cable for PASK current collector RKLA for M4 - type Color Cable cross Outer diam- ID no. ID no. section [mm eter Ø [mm] AL-RKLA6PH...-M4 Phase Black 2808737/00 2808737/00-3 AL-RKLA6PE...-M4 Green/ 2808738/00 2808738/00-3 yellow 4.4.11 Connecting cables Connecting cable for transfer guides, double insulated, flexible M5 RKLA for M5 - type...
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LAYOUT AND FUNCTION Connecting cable, for line feeds, double insulated, flexible, M6 RKLA for M6 - type Color Cable cross Outer diam- ID no. ID no. section [mm eter Ø [mm] Al-RKLA2,5PH...-M6 Phase Black 2808979/00 2808979/00-5 Al-RKLA2,5PE...-M6 Green/ 2808978/00 2808978/00-5 yellow Al-RKLA4PH...-M6-HL...
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION 4.4.12 Equipotential bonding Equipotential bonding at transfer guide or line feed Equipotential bonding cable VSPA-VMT-600-VCL 0171817/00 Weight [kg] 0,142 Delivery without profile Equipotential bonding from VCL profile to VMT pro- file Equipotential bonding at rail section Rail section with PE grounding VCL3/40F-1000HSCP 0281638/00...
100 amperes. With the new VAHLE multi-bearer, VAHLE has developed a product that is specially tailored to the many require- ments of floor-guided storage and conveyor systems, such as storage and retrieval systems and transfer car- riages.
COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING Safety instructions for commissioning WARNING! Risk of injury in case of improper operation! Improper operation may result in serious injury or property damage. ► Observe the safety instructions from chapter “2 Safety instructions.” ► Are all acceptance reports available? (initial startup) ►...
COMMISSIONING CAUTION! Danger of crushing between the individual components! During assembly there is a risk of crushing of the extremities between the individual components. ► Take care of your extremities. ► Wear personal protective equipment. (see Chapter: 2 ) NOTICE! The conductor rail material is susceptible to corrosion.
COMMISSIONING Installation VCL2 / VCL3 5.3.1 Assembly preparation NOTICE! The following installation steps only show illustrations of the VCL2. Unless explicit ref- erence is made in the individual descriptions, the descriptions always apply to the VCL2 and VCL 3 system. Tools and Measuring equipment The following devices, tools and measuring equipment are necessary for assembly of the conductor rails with accessories.
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COMMISSIONING Drill out mounting holes for fixpoint M4 screw (mounting) Mounting plate Fixpoint / Transfer guide Assembly instructions Requirements: Clean and tidy workplace. Required tools: ⚒ Drill 4.5 mm Assembly instructions: 1. Determine position for the bore hole and fix in position. 2.
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COMMISSIONING End segment with fixpoint Conductor system * only applies if the connecting cap can be supported. For exposed connectors adhere to the spacing of 150 End segment without fixpoint Assembly instructions Requirements: Clean and tidy workplace. Required tools: ⚒...
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COMMISSIONING 5.3.1.1 Installation aids Drilling template for fixpoint terminal Ident-No. VCL2 0281525 Ident-No. VCL3 0281608 Weight [kg] 0,050 Drilling template for VCL in VMT Ident-No. 0171840/00 Weight [kg] 0,109 Assembly safety device Ident-No. 0281526 Weight [kg] 0,050 Mounting handle for feed terminal VCL MZ-MH-ES-VCL 10027863 Weight...
COMMISSIONING Screw driver PH1 Ident-No. 2812963 Weight [kg] 0,014 File FSF Ident-No. 2812964 Weight [kg] 0,085 5.3.2 Determining the system lengths The conductor rail joints of the conductor system are manufactured with an air gap of 0.7mm +1mm. The pre- cise system length can therefore only be roughly calculated.
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COMMISSIONING Possible system lengths with 0.7 mm air gap at joint Standard lengths Number of end seg- Number of straight Number of connectors [mm] ments sections 70012.60 74013.30 78014.00 82014.70 86015.40 90016.10 94016.80 98017.50 102018.20 106018.90 110019.60 114020.30 118021.00 122021.70 126022.40 130023.10...
COMMISSIONING 5.3.3 End segment with feed terminal (fixpoint) Step 1 Prerequisites: Clean and tidy workplace. Required tools: ⚒ ¼" reversible ratchet SW 7 Assembly instructions: 1. Mount the transfer guide to the carrier using the included screws with a tightening torque of 3 Nm. Step 2 Required tools: ⚒...
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COMMISSIONING Step 5 Assembly instructions: 1. Push the profile into the holder as illustrated 2. Check for firm seating. NOTICE! ► Make sure that the holders have properly snapped in place. CAUTION! Danger of crushing between the individual compo- nents! During assembly there is a risk of crushing of the ex- tremities between the individual components.
COMMISSIONING Step 7 Required tools: ⚒ Assembly safety device Assembly instructions: 1. Attach the assembly safety device to the transfer guide using a screw clamp (to relieve the fixpoint during connector installation). 5.3.4 Transfer guides NOTICE! ► One of the two transfer guides must be mounted as a fixpoint. ►...
COMMISSIONING 5.3.5 Line material Step 1 Prerequisites: Clean and tidy workplace. Required tools: ⚒ Mounting handle Assembly instructions: 1. Push the conductor rail connector into the open- ing of the mounting handle. Step 2 Required tools: ⚒ Mounting handle ⚒...
COMMISSIONING Step 4 Assembly instructions: 1. Mount the next conductor system in the intended hanger as described in Chapter: "5.3.3 ". Step 5 Required tools: ⚒ Plastic hammer Assembly instructions: 1. Hammer the conductor system up to the stop us- ing the plastic hammer.
COMMISSIONING 5.3.7 End segment with end cap (sliding) Assembly instructions Requirements: Clean and tidy workplace. Required tools: ⚒ Screw driver PH1 Assembly steps: 1. Mount the connectors and connecting cap on the last section. 2. Clip the end segment into the hanger and connect the section. 3.
COMMISSIONING 5.3.8 Straight sections NOTICE! ► To reach the desired system length, normally only the last 1-2 profiles are adapted! It is not recommended to shorten profiles within the system! CAUTION! ► To ensure smooth and impairment-free running of the current collectors/carbon brushes, the cut surfaces must always be carefully deburred.
COMMISSIONING 5.3.9 Collector Single current collector assembly - EASL Assembly instructions Prerequisites: Clean and tidy workplace. Assembly steps: 1. Align the current collector with the conductor sys- tem (phase center off). NOTICE! ► Installation dimensions: 55 mm ► Suitable for funnel ►...
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COMMISSIONING Installing current collector - PASK Assembly instructions Prerequisites: Clean and tidy workplace. Assembly steps: 1. Align the current collector with the conductor sys- tem (phase center off). NOTICE! ► Installation dimension: 80 mm ► Number of poles: 3-6 ►...
CAUTION! ► This type of fixpoint may only be used for systems with up to 48V AC/DC. ► For systems with higher voltages please contact Vahle in advance! Recess for fixpoint ...
COMMISSIONING Assembly instructions Requirements: Clean and tidy workplace. Required tools: ⚒ Tape measure ⚒ Drill Assembly steps: 1. Position the drilling device on the point of the conductor line where you intend to mount the fixpoint. NOTICE! ► Do not drill through the contact surface of the conductor rail! ►...
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COMMISSIONING Assembly instructions Requirements: Clean and tidy workplace. Assembly steps: 1. Before installing the expansion joint in the line, press the mounting clip into the expansion gap. 2. Mount the expansion joint in the intended line section as described in chapter: „5.3.8 “.
COMMISSIONING 5.3.12 Line feed DANGER! Danger of life due to electrical current! Contact with live parts can result in life-threating injuries. ► Make sure that the components are not live or in tension unauthorized approxima- tion. CAUTION! Danger of crushing between the individual components! During assembly there is a risk of crushing of the extremities between the individual components.
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COMMISSIONING Step 1 Prerequisites: Clean and tidy workplace. Required tools: ⚒ Hexagon socket Assembly instructions: 1. Loosen the screws at the joint connector using a hexagon socket wrench Step 2 Assembly instructions: 1. Pull the two conductor system parts apart and re- move the connection terminals.
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COMMISSIONING Step 5 Required tools: ⚒ Mounting handle (Siehe 5.3.1.1 Installation aids) Assembly instructions: 1. Place the mounting handle on the butt connector from behind over a joint connector . 2. Now screw the hexagon socket screws to the cor- responding connection terminal with 7 Nm.
COMMISSIONING 5.4.2 Arrangement VCL in VMT KH-VCL5-VMT KH-VCL6-VMT KH-VCL4-VMT 5.4.3 Installation VMT profile Position Type Description Tightening torque Clamping Weight Ident-No. [Nm] area [mm] [kg] VMT-HS-S Screw console (for 0,882 0171839/00 auxiliary support HSE) VMT-SPW Clamping console 1,062 0171539/00 (for auxiliary sup- port HST) VMT-S...
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COMMISSIONING CAUTION! When the VMT is hanging, i.e. the opening is facing downwards, the following restric- tions apply: ► Hanging spacing: max. 3 meters ► The VMT hangers are installed in staggered arrangement. This means that the clamping springs are arranged alternately on the left or right ►...
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COMMISSIONING Step 1 Prerequisites: Upright must be installed correctly and straight. Required tools: ⚒ Wrench/ reversible ratchet Assembly instructions: NOTICE! The installation of the clamping console AH-VMT-SPW is shown as an example. Except for the AV-VMT-BS console, all consoles are installed similarly as shown. ►...
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COMMISSIONING CAUTION! Danger of crushing between the individual compo- nents! During assembly there is a risk of crushing of the ex- tremities between the individual components. ► Take care of your extremities. ► Wear personal protective equipment. (see Chap- ter: 2 ) Step 4 Assembly instructions:...
COMMISSIONING NOTICE! This interlocking (approx. 30° downwards) prevents unintentional shifting of the connector onto the VMT profile. 5.4.4 Creating VMT shorter lengths Step 6 Required tools: ⚒ Sawing device SV-VMT Assembly instructions: 1. If required, you can create shorter lengths on the construction side using the SV-VMT sawing de- vice.
COMMISSIONING 5.4.5 Equipotential bonding at section with VMT Equipotential bonding installation at section CAUTION! To guarantee the protective measures, a low imped- ance connection including protective-/equipotential bonding conductor is essential! See IEC 60364-4-41. Step 1 Required tools: ⚒ Wrench Assembly instructions: 1.
COMMISSIONING 5.4.6 Feed terminal installation with VMT Feed terminal installation DANGER! Danger of life due to electrical current! Contact with live parts can result in life-threating injuries. ► Make sure that the components are not live or in tension unauthorized approximation.
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COMMISSIONING Step 3 Required tools: ⚒ Hexagon socket Assembly instructions: 1. Tighten the screws with a torque of 5.5 Nm (50A feed) or 9.5 Nm (100A feed). Step 4 Required tools: ⚒ Sheet punch set / pot drill / hole saw Assembly instructions: 1.
COMMISSIONING 5.4.7 Installation of VCL profile in the VMT Step 1 Required tools: ⚒ None Assembly instructions: 1. Turn the holders into the corresponding bore- holes (as in illustration). (Grid dimension 100 mm). NOTICE! Observe the hanger distances from the supplied sys- tem or installation plan! Step 2 Required tools:...
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COMMISSIONING Step 3 Assembly instructions: 1. Click the remaining conductor rails into the pro- files. Make sure that the lugs of the holders are properly snapped in place (see figure below). 2. For other transfer guides, proceed as described in step 2.
COMMISSIONING Condition after the installation DANGER! An adequate grounding as per IEC 60204-1/ 60204-32 must be ensured after the in- stallation of the profile! WARNING! The responsible assembly manager must check the system for the following parts or situations after assembly and issue and sign an acceptance certificate! ►...
MALFUNCTIONS MALFUNCTIONS Safety information about malfunctions WARNING! Risk of injury in case of improper troubleshooting! Improper troubleshooting may cause serious injuries or property damage. ► Ensure sufficient installation space before beginning any work. ► Switch off power supply, verify that the system is free of voltage, and secure against switching back on.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE This chapter primarily serves to maintain the system’s target condition and operational capability. By avoiding disturbances and unplanned shutdowns, regular maintenance can increase the efficiency. Prerequisite is an efficient planning of the maintenance work and material. In order to carry out safe maintenance by suitably trained personnel, the following instructions must be observed: DANGER! Danger of life due to electrical current!
MAINTENANCE Safety information about repairs DANGER! Before beginning any work, ensure that the system is free of voltage and remains so for the duration of the work. Observe the safety instructions from chapter “Safety”! WARNING! Risk of injury due to improperly performed maintenance work! Improper maintenance can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
MAINTENANCE Wear parts Wear parts for current collector for DEAS for DEAS front replacement head back replacement head for PASK for EASL Type Description X=residual height Weight [kg] Ident-No. [mm] SK-EK-DEAS-2/30-PH-36-6.3-H Rear replacement 0,016 2808580/00 head SK-EK-DEAS-2/30-PE-36-6.3-H Rear replacement 0,016 2808581/00 head...
MAINTENANCE Conductor system maintenance On transfer guides for track switches, the lifting station etc., the max. vertical and lateral offset of 3 mm must not be exceeded. The maximum air gap between the opposing transfer guides is 5 mm. Interval Service/monitoring tasks Personnel...
MAINTENANCE Current collector maintenance Interval Service/monitoring tasks Personnel Daily • Check safety equipment and operating Operator behavior of the system. Monthly Mechanical checks Technician/elec- trically qualified • Check mobility of joints, bearings, and person hinge pins. Inspection for mechanical damage of any type.
Cleaning After having been de-energized, the profiles can be cleaned with an industrial vacuum cleaner to remove loose dust or graphite deposits. Please consult VAHLE for information and intervals for intensive cleaning or wet cleaning. CAUTION! For maintenance and cleaning work where graphite contact dust may get into the am- bient air, breathing protection must be used: ►...
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE TRANSPORT AND STORAGE Safety instructions for transport and storage NOTICE! Damage due to improper transport or storage. Improper transport or storage may cause significant property damage! ► Storage temperature: 0 °C to +45 °C ► Storage location: Indoors, dry, no exposure to chemicals. ►...
All accessories must be checked for wear. Only defect-free parts may be reused. ► Use only genuine VAHLE spare parts. Disposal When the system reaches the end of its useful life, the system must be dismantled and disposed of in an en- vironmentally sound manner in accordance with the valid local regulations and laws.
C E R T I F I C A T E O F C O M P L I A N C E E48031 Certificate Number E48031-20190301 Report Reference 2020-FEBRUARY-19 Issue Date Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG Issued to: Postfach 1720 59172 Kamen GERMANY CRANE AND HOIST ELECTRIFICATION SYSTEMS This certificate confirms that representative samples of...
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The safety hints mentioned in the product documentation must be followed. Kamen, 09.11.2020 Michael Heitmann Manager Testing & Services Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG · Postfach 1720 · D-59172 Kamen · Tel. 02307/704-0 · Fax 02307/704-444 · eMail: info@vahle.de ...
INDEX INDEX Activate 8 Application 18 Arrangement examples 22 Connectors 18 Current collectors 19 Determine absence of voltage 8 Disposal 89 Electrically qualified person 10 Expansions 18 Feed terminals 19 Grounding and short-circuiting 8 Hangers 18 Information to the instructions 3 Isolation 9 measuring equipment 48 Operating company 9...