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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
Do not knot or shorten the load chain by using bolts, screws, screw
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hoist controller and enable him/her to use it to the full
drivers or other devices (Fig. 7).
extent of its intended capabilities.
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Do not repair chains installed in the hoist.
The operating instructions contain important information
• Do not repair chains installed in the hoist.
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Do not remove the safety latch from the load hook ( Fig. 8).
on how to handle the hoist controller in a safe, correct and
• Do not remove the safety latch from the load hook (Fig.
economic way. Acting in accordance with these
8).
instructions helps to avoid dangers, reduce repair costs
and downtime and to increase the reliability and lifetime of
the hoist controller.
Anyone involved in doing any of the following work with
the hoist controller must read the operating instructions
and act accordingly:
• Operation, including preparation, trouble shooting and
cleaning
• Maintenance, inspection, repair
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• Transport
Apart from the operating instructions and the accident
• Do not use the chain end stop as an
prevention act valid for the respective country and area
operational limit device.
where the hoist controller is used, also the commonly
• Do not throw the hoist down. Always place it properly on
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Do not use the chain end stop as an operational limit device.
accepted regulations for safe and professional work must
the ground or in a flight-case.
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Do not throw the hoist down. Always place it properly in a flightcase.
be adhered to.
• Do not operate the hoist in a potentially explosive
Do not operate the hoist in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The user is responsible for the proper and professional
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atmospheres.
instruction of the operating personnel.
Do not modify the hoist except for modifications available through
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• Do not modify the hoist except for modifications
ProLyft.
available through PROLYFT.
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Do not drop any load into the loose chain. Risk of chain break!
Suitable for entertainment use
• Do not drop any load into the loose chain. Risk of chain
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Do not attach the load to the tip of the hook (Fig. 14). The load must
The PROLYFT AETOS hoist controllers are specially
break!
always be seated in the saddle of the hook. This also applies to the
designed for use in the Entertainment industry. They must
• Do not attach the load to the tip of the hook (Fig. 14).
suspension hook.
only control electric chain hoists that are suitable for use
Do not attach more than one load lifting attachment to the load hook of
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The load must always be seated in the saddle of the
in the Entertainment industry.
Combining the hoist controller with different type of
the hoist.
hook. This also applies to the suspension hook.
electric chain hoists might lead to unwanted, unexpected
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The bottom blocks are provided with swivel hooks supported by axial
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Do not attach more then one load lifting
or dangerous situations.
bearings. When turning a lifted load the load chain must not rotate in
the load hook of the hoist.
The PROLYFT AETOS hoist controllers are not designed
any circumstances.
• The bottom blocks are provided with swivel hooks
to control hoists suspending or lifting loads above people.
supported by axial bearings. When turning a lifted load
4. ASSEMBLY
the load chain must not rotate in any circumstances.
Read the manual of the electric chain hoists before
starting to operate them with the hoist controller.
Regulations
4.1. INSPECTION BEFORE ASSEMBLY
The accident prevention act and/or safety regulations of
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Check for transport damage.
the respective country for using manual and electric chain
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Check for completeness.
4.
ASSEMBLY
hoists must be strictly adhered:
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Check that the capacity indication on hoist and hook block match.
• Europe:
4.1. INSPECTION BEFORE ASSEMBLY
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Check the proper power supply voltage setting
• Machine Directive 2006/42/EG
• Safety of Machinery NEN 12100:2010
• Check for transport damage.
4.2. ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST WITH SWIVELING HOOK (Standard version)
• Germany: BGV D6, BGV D8
• Check for completeness.
The standard version of the ProLyft electric chain hoist, AETOS series, is
• Check that the capacity indication on hoist and hook
Additional regulations are in effect for lifting or suspending
provided with a swiveling hook assembly. The swiveling hook assembly is
block match.
loads over people.
connected with the housing of the chain hoist by means of two pins. Make
Germany: SQ P2
• Check the proper power supply voltage setting
sure that the load hook, irrespective of the reeving, is always positioned
The Netherlands: NPR8020-10
vertically under the swiveling hook suspension (see Fig. 9).
United
Kingdom: BS7950-1
4.2. ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST WITH SWIVELING HOOK
On single strand units, the swiveling hook assembly is installed with the long
(Standard version)
side to the right, on dual strand units with the long side to the left (see Fig. 9).
Maintenance/Repair
The standard version of the PROLYFT electric chain
In order to ensure correct operation, not only the
hoist, AETOS series, is provided with a swiveling hook
operating instructions, but also the conditions for
Attention: Always fit the lock washers after installation of the swiveling
assembly. The swiveling hook assembly is connected
inspection and maintenance must be complied with. If
hook assembly. Replace the lock washers after every removal.
defects are found or abnormal noise is to be heard stop
with the housing of the chain hoist by means of two
pins. Make sure that the load hook, irrespective of the
reeving, is always positioned vertically under the
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swiveling hook suspension (see Fig. 9).
On single strand units, the swiveling hook assembly is
installed with the long side to the right, on dual strand
swiveling hook suspension (see Fig. 9).
units with the long side to the left (see Fig. 9).
Attention: Always fit the lock washers after installation
On single strand units, the swiveling hook assembly is
of the swiveling hook assembly. Replace the lock washers
installed with the long side to the right, on dual strand
after every removal.
units with the long side to the left (see Fig. 9).
Attention: Always fit the lock washers after installation
INTRODUCING THE PROLYFT AETOS RANGE
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of the swiveling hook assembly. Replace the lock washers
using the hoist controller immediately.
after every removal.
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Attention: Before starting t o work on electrical
When Simplicity in Motion is the ultimate goal, there's always a next level to
components the power-supply is to be cut off.
INTRODUCING THE PROLYFT AETOS RANGE
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meet. ProLyft invites you to take that level further with a product range that is fit
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to meet the future
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INCORRECT OPERATION
When Simplicity in Motion is the ultimate goal, there's always a next level to
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meet. ProLyft invites you to take that level further with a product range that is fit
• Do not exceed the rated power capacity per controlled
Get Ready for the Next Level
channel.
to meet the future
ProLyft AETOS is the brand new ProLyft hoist range. The AETOS range is fully
• Do not lift stuck or jammed loads.
equipped to meet future demands in lifting equipment and offers clever features
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• Do not shortly and frequently actuate the up/down
Get Ready for the Next Level
and carefully engineered product attributes. The AETOS range comprises of a
switch.
ProLyft AETOS is the brand new ProLyft hoist range. The AETOS range is fully
standard 500kg and 1000kg hoist and will be expanded in the near future.
• Do not control hoists if the movement of the load is not
equipped to meet future demands in lifting equipment and offers clever features
visible from the operating position.
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• Do not control hoists if you are skilled for lifting loads
and carefully engineered product attributes. The AETOS range comprises of a
The Unique ProLyft Program
• Do not use cables with damaged strain reliefs and/or
standard 500kg and 1000kg hoist and will be expanded in the near future.
ProLyft sustains a unique service programme on its complete hoist range,
isolation.
developed to offer maximum service and support for all hoist owners.
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• Do not use any input- or output cables that are not
The Unique ProLyft Program
This program encompasses:
suitable for the supplied voltage and / or current.
ProLyft sustains a unique service programme on its complete hoist range,
• Installed network of trained and certified Service Points
• Do not use the Thuja data connection (link in, link out)
4.2. ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST WITH SUSPENSION
with other network devices unless these devices are
developed to offer maximum service and support for all hoist owners.
• Lifetime warranty
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BRACKET (Optional)
specified to be suitable for use in the Thuja data
This program encompasses:
• Individual identification - easy web-enabled track and trace functions
Optional the PROLYFT electric chain hoist, AETOS
network.
• Installed network of trained and certified Service Points
• ProLyft Service database – automatic reminders for re-certification
series, can be equipped with a suspension bracket. The
4.2. ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST WITH SUSPENSION
• Do not connect the controller to a mains connection that
• Lifetime warranty
4.2.1 ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST WITH SUSPENSION BRACKET (Optional)
• Test certificates worldwide available for owners of every hoist
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suspension bracket is connected with the housing of the
BRACKET (Optional)
is not properly fused.
• Individual identification - easy web-enabled track and trace functions
Optional the ProLyft electric chain hoist, AETOS series, can be equipped with
chain hoist by means of two bolts. Make sure that the
Optional the PROLYFT electric chain hoist, AETOS
• Do not use the controller without proper grounding.
a suspension bracket. The suspension bracket is connected with the housing
• ProLyft Service database – automatic reminders for re-certification
• Do not connect more then one hoist on a single
Standard Features of the AETOS Range:
series, can be equipped with a suspension bracket. The
load hook, irrespective of the reeving, is always
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of the chain hoist by means of two bolts. Make sure that the load hook,
channel.
• Test certificates worldwide available for owners of every hoist
positioned vertically under the suspension bracket (see
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suspension bracket is connected with the housing of the
• Available in a 500kg and a 1000kg hoist body
irrespective of the reeving, is always positioned vertically under the suspension
chain hoist by means of two bolts. Make sure that the
Fig. 10).
• Fixed speed of 4m/min
ELECTRIC CONNECTIONS
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bracket (see Fig. 10).
On single strand units, the suspension bracket is installed
load hook, irrespective of the reeving, is always
Standard Features of the AETOS Range:
• Red CEE form plug 16Amp 4pin and cable with strain relief
All electric connections must be used with respect for the
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On single strand units, the suspension bracket is installed with the long side to
with the long side to the right, on dual strand units with
positioned vertically under the suspension bracket (see
• Available in a 500kg and a 1000kg hoist body
specified voltages and maximum power consumption.
for power connection
the right, on dual strand units with the long side to the left (see Fig. 10).
the long side to the left (see Fig. 10).
Fig. 10).
• Fixed speed of 4m/min
• Yellow CEE form plug 16Amp 4pin and cable with strain relief
Power input:
On single strand units, the suspension bracket is installed
Attention: Always fit the lock washers after installation
• Red CEE form plug 16Amp 4pin and cable with strain relief
for low voltage control (optional)
Attention: Always fit the lock washers after installation of the suspension
The power input connector is a 5pin CEEform connector
of the suspension bracket. Replace the lock washers after
with the long side to the right, on dual strand units with
for power connection
• Equipped with limit switches on all hoists
suitable for 3 phase 32Amp / 400Volt. 3 Phases, neutral
bracket. Replace the lock washers after every removal.
every removal.
the long side to the left (see Fig. 10).
• Yellow CEE form plug 16Amp 4pin and cable with strain relief
• End limit switches are activated by chain stop for 100% repeatable accuracy
and ground.
Attention: Always fit the lock washers after installation
for low voltage control (optional)
and easy of use
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of the suspension bracket. Replace the lock washers after
Depending on the type of controller it can be plugged in to
• Equipped with limit switches on all hoists
• External limit switches can be used for hoists used above a grid or false ceiling
every removal.
either a 3 phase 400V or a 3 phase 230V mains
Fig. 10
• End limit switches are activated by chain stop for 100% repeatable accuracy
• Multiple voltage motor
connections.
and easy of use
• Chain bags for 30mtr up to 80mtr available
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• External limit switches can be used for hoists used above a grid or false ceiling
• 5-pocket load wheel
Make sure the mains connection is fused at maximum
Fig. 10
• Multiple voltage motor
• Zinc-plated load chain
32Amps per phase. It is advised to use circuit breakers
• Chain bags for 30mtr up to 80mtr available
with a C or D characteristic.
• 100% sealed aluminium transmission house without oil plugs
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• 5-pocket load wheel
• Standard swivel hook on hoist body and hoist chain
Make sure the mains connection is properly grounded.
• Zinc-plated load chain
• IP 55 protection
Improper grousing might lead to dangerous with the risk
• 100% sealed aluminium transmission house without oil plugs
of electric shock.
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• Standard swivel hook on hoist body and hoist chain
Easily Adaptable:
• IP 55 protection
Maximum power consumption per hoist.
• Covers 180 degree rotatable for motor-up use
Each hoist channel is capable of switching an electric
• Easy mounting of optional second brake
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chain hoist with maximum power consumption of 1,5kW.
Easily Adaptable:
• Brake shaft and electronics prepared for second brake
• Covers 180 degree rotatable for motor-up use
• Output shaft prepared for rotary limit switch or encoder connection
Power output to the hoists
• Easy mounting of optional second brake
• All hoists can be double reeved
For each 4 hoist channels there is a Harting 16 output
• Brake shaft and electronics prepared for second brake
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• Swivelling chain bag bracket for motor-down and motor-up use
connector.
4.3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
• Output shaft prepared for rotary limit switch or encoder connection
• Multiple voltage motor
4.3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Make sure the cables (and each individual wire of the
• All hoists can be double reeved
Attention!
cable) connected to the output connector are suitable for
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• Swivelling chain bag bracket for motor-down and motor-up use
Attention!
Work at electrical installations may be carried out by
minimum 10Amps at 400V per wire.
4.3. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
• Multiple voltage motor
Work at electrical installations may be carried out by electrical experts
electrical experts only. The local regulations have to
only. The local regulations have to be strictly observed, e.g. EN 60204-
To avoid voltage drops longer cables should have bigger
Attention!
be strictly observed, e.g. EN 60204-32/VDE 0113.
wire diameters.
32/VDE 0113.
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Work at electrical installations may be carried out by
electrical experts only. The local regulations have to
be strictly observed, e.g. EN 60204-32/VDE 0113.
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