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1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Attention: All users must read these operating
instructions carefully prior to the initial operation. These
instructions are intended to acquaint the user with the
Temperature range
hoist controller and enable him/her to use it to the full
The units can be operated in ambient temperatures between -10°C and
extent of its intended capabilities.
+40° C. Consult the manufacturer in case of extreme working conditions.
The operating instructions contain important information
on how to handle the hoist controller in a safe, correct and
Attention: At ambient temperatures below 0°C check the brake is not
economic way. Acting in accordance with these
frozen, by lifting and lowering with a small load three times.
instructions helps to avoid dangers, reduce repair costs
and downtime and to increase the reliability and lifetime of
the hoist controller.
Protection against rain and humidity
Anyone involved in doing any of the following work with
The hoist can be used in humid conditions but not in heavy rain. It is highly
the hoist controller must read the operating instructions
recommended to cover the hoists if they need to stay in rainy conditions.
and act accordingly:
Suitable rain covers can be ordered from Prolyte.
• Operation, including preparation, trouble shooting and
cleaning
The cabinet of the chain guide is, due to its position, gathering water when
• Maintenance, inspection, repair
the hoist is used in the rain. The bottom of the cabinet is equipped with
• Transport
drain holes. Drain holes must be checked regularly to avoid them from being
blocked by dirt.
Apart from the operating instructions and the accident
prevention act valid for the respective country and area
Apart from direct water, the hoists need to be protected against high humidity
where the hoist controller is used, also the commonly
levels. Often caused by temperature changes when hoists are moved from
accepted regulations for safe and professional work must
high humidity/temperature environments (indoor event area's) to environments
be adhered to.
The user is responsible for the proper and professional
with a much lower temperature (trucks after a load out). We strongly
instruction of the operating personnel.
recommend to dry the hoists after these condition changes, either by air
or with a dry cloth. Flight cases or other type of transport boxes should be
opened or equipped with ventilation holes.
Suitable for entertainment use
The PROLYFT AETOS hoist controllers are specially
Maintenance/Repair
designed for use in the Entertainment industry. They must
In order to ensure correct operation, not only the operating instructions, but
only control electric chain hoists that are suitable for use
also the conditions for inspection and maintenance must be complied with.
in the Entertainment industry.
Combining the hoist controller with different type of
If defects are found or abnormal noise is to be heard stop using the hoist
electric chain hoists might lead to unwanted, unexpected
immediately.
or dangerous situations.
The PROLYFT AETOS hoist controllers are not designed
Attention: Before starting to work on electrical components the power
to control hoists suspending or lifting loads above people.
supply is to be cut off.
Read the manual of the electric chain hoists before
these condition change, either by air or with a cotton
these condition change, either by air or with a cotton
starting to operate them with the hoist controller.
cloth. Flight cases or other type of transport boxes should
cloth. Flight cases or other type of transport boxes should
Regulations
be opened or equipped with ventilation holes.
be opened or equipped with ventilation holes.
The accident prevention act and/or safety regulations of
the respective country for using manual and electric chain
Theoretical service life
Theoretical service life
hoists must be strictly adhered:
The electric chain hoist is classified to group 1Am
The electric chain hoist is classified to group 1Am
• Europe:
according to F E M 9.511. Basic principles for the
according to F E M 9.511. Basic principles for the
• Machine Directive 2006/42/EG
• Safety of Machinery NEN 12100:2010
calculation of the theoretical remaining service life are
calculation of the theoretical remaining service life are
CING THE PROLYFT AETOS RANGE
CING THE PROLYFT AETOS RANGE
• Germany: BGV D6, BGV D8
given in BGV D8. When the theoretical remaining service
given in BGV D8. When the theoretical remaining service
life has been reached, the electric chain hoist should be
life has been reached, the electric chain hoist should be
Additional regulations are in effect for lifting or suspending
subjected to a general overhaul (also refer to chapter 8.
subjected to a general overhaul (also refer to chapter 8.
city in Motion is the ultimate goal, there's always a next level to
city in Motion is the ultimate goal, there's always a next level to
loads over people.
Germany: SQ P2
Service and Maintenance).
Service and Maintenance).
t invites you to take that level further with a product range that is fit
t invites you to take that level further with a product range that is fit
The Netherlands: NPR8020-10
future
future
United
Kingdom: BS7950-1
Regulations
Regulations
The accident prevention act and/or safety regulations of
The accident prevention act and/or safety regulations of
or the Next Level
or the Next Level
Maintenance/Repair
the respective country for using manual and electric chain
the respective country for using manual and electric chain
In order to ensure correct operation, not only the
OS is the brand new ProLyft hoist range. The AETOS range is fully
OS is the brand new ProLyft hoist range. The AETOS range is fully
operating instructions, but also the conditions for
hoists must be strictly adhered:
hoists must be strictly adhered:
meet future demands in lifting equipment and offers clever features
meet future demands in lifting equipment and offers clever features
inspection and maintenance must be complied with. If
• Europe:
• Europe:
y engineered product attributes. The AETOS range comprises of a
y engineered product attributes. The AETOS range comprises of a
defects are found or abnormal noise is to be heard stop
• Machine Directive 2006/42/EG
• Machine Directive 2006/42/EG
0kg and 1000kg hoist and will be expanded in the near future.
0kg and 1000kg hoist and will be expanded in the near future.
• Safety of Machinery NEN 12100:2010
• Safety of Machinery NEN 12100:2010
• Germany: BGV D6, BGV D8
• Germany: BGV D6, BGV D8
ProLyft Program
ProLyft Program
ains a unique service programme on its complete hoist range,
ains a unique service programme on its complete hoist range,
Standard Features of the AETOS Range:
inspection and maintenance must be complie
• Available in a 500kg and a 1000kg hoist body
defects are found or abnormal noise is to b
• Fixed speed of 4m/min
using the hoist immediately.
• Red CEE form plug 16Amp 4pin and cable with strain relief
Attention: Before starting t o work on elec
components the power-supply is to be cut o
for power connection
• Yellow CEE form plug 16Amp 4pin and cable with strain relief
using the hoist controller immediately.
for low voltage control (optional)
Attention: Before starting t o work on electrical
3.
INCORRECT OPERATION
• Equipped with limit switches on all hoists
components the power-supply is to be cut off.
• End limit switches are activated by chain stop for 100% repeata
• Do not exceed the rated capacity of the h
3. INCORRECT OPERATION
2.
INCORRECT OPERATION
and easy of use
• Do not lift stuck or jammed loads.
• Do not exceed the rated power capacity per controlled
• External limit switches can be used for hoists used above a grid
• Do not shortly and frequently actuate the c
•
Do not exceed the rated capacity of the hoist.
channel.
• Do not lift stuck or jammed loads.
•
Do not lift stuck or jammed loads.
• Do not use the hoist without additional me
• Multiple voltage motor
• Do not shortly and frequently actuate the up/down
•
Do not shortly and frequently actuate the control switch.
transportation of people, see chapter 10(Fi
• Chain bags for 30mtr up to 80mtr available
switch.
Do not use the hoist without additional measures for the
•
• Do not control hoists if the movement of the load is not
transportation of people, see chapter 10 (Fig. 3).
• Do not weld on hook and load chain.
• 5-pocket load wheel
visible from the operating position.
•
Do not weld on hook and load chain.
• Do not control hoists if you are skilled for lifting loads
• Do not use the load chain as a ground con
• Zinc-plated load chain
•
Do not use the load chain as a ground connection during
• Do not use cables with damaged strain reliefs and/or
welding (Fig. 4).
during welding (Fig. 4).
isolation.
• 100% sealed aluminium transmission house without oil plugs
• Do not use any input- or output cables that are not
• Standard swivel hook on hoist body and hoist chain
suitable for the supplied voltage and / or current.
• Do not use the Thuja data connection (link in, link out)
• IP 55 protection
with other network devices unless these devices are
specified to be suitable for use in the Thuja data
network.
Easily Adaptable:
• Do not connect the controller to a mains connection that
is not properly fused.
• Covers 180 degree rotatable for motor-up use
• Do not use the controller without proper grounding.
• Do not connect more then one hoist on a single
• Easy mounting of optional second brake
channel.
• Brake shaft and electronics prepared for second brake
ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS
3.
All electric connections must be used with respect for the
• Output shaft prepared for rotary limit switch or encoder connect
specified voltages and maximum power consumption.
• All hoists can be double reeved
• Do not allow any lateral load on either hou
Power input:
• Swivelling chain bag bracket for motor-down and motor-up use
The power input connector is a 5pin CEEform connector
Do not allow any lateral load on either housing or bottom block (Fig. 5).
•
bottom block (Fig. 5).
suitable for 3 phase 32Amp / 400Volt. 3 Phases, neutral
Do not lift when the load chain is not in a straight line between
•
• Multiple voltage motor
and ground.
• Do not lift when the load chain is not in a str
suspension bracket and hook.
•
Do not use the load chain for lashing purposes (sling chain) (Fig. 6).
between suspension bracket and hook.
Depending on the type of controller it can be plugged in to
either a 3 phase 400V or a 3 phase 230V mains
• Do not use the load chain for lashing pur
connections.
chain) (Fig. 6).
Make sure the mains connection is fused at maximum
• Do not knot or shorten the load chain by
32Amps per phase. It is advised to use circuit breakers
with a C or D characteristic.
screws, screw drivers or other devices (Fi
Make sure the mains connection is properly grounded.
Improper grousing might lead to dangerous with the risk
of electric shock.
Maximum power consumption per hoist.
Each hoist channel is capable of switching an electric
chain hoist with maximum power consumption of 1,5kW.
Power output to the hoists
For each 4 hoist channels there is a Harting 16 output
connector.
Fig 5:
Fig 5:
Make sure the cables (and each individual wire of the
cable) connected to the output connector are suitable for
• Do not repair chains installed in the hoist.
• Do not repair chains installed in the hoist.
minimum 10Amps at 400V per wire.
• Do not remove the safety latch from the load hook (Fig.
• Do not remove the safety latch from the load hook (Fig.
To avoid voltage drops longer cables should have bigger
8).
8).
wire diameters.
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AETOS Range
AETOS Range
Fig 4:
Fig. 4
AETOS Range
AETOS Range
Fig. 5
Fig 6:
Fig 6:
Fig. 6
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