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Edited by ZEABRON SHIP MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE PTE LTD.
(Document Reference Skyclimber User Manual Version 2.0)

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  • Page 1 User Manual Edited by ZEABRON SHIP MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE PTE LTD. (Document Reference Skyclimber User Manual Version 2.0)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section 1 - SAFETY : Introduction……………………………………………………………………………. 6 Operator………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Safety equipment………………………………………………………………………. 6 General………………………………………………………………………………….7 System support………………………………………………………………………… 7 Steel wire rope…………………………………………………………………………. 7 Power Circuit…………………………………………………………………………… 8 1.6.1 General…………………………………………………………………………… 8 1.6.2 Electric Powered Hoist…………………………………………………………. 8 1.6.3 Air Powered Hoist………………………………………………………………. 9 Controls………………………………………………………………………………….
  • Page 3 4.2 Handling / Use / Storage ..................23 4.2.1 General ...................... 23 4.3 Inspection / Replacement Criteria ................ 24 4.3.1 Fittings ....................... 25 4.4 Sky Climber Wire-Winder ..................26 Section 5 - INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE : 5.0 General Information .................... 27 5.1 Types of Inspection ..................... 27 5.1.1 Factory Inspection ..................
  • Page 4 The typical first reaction of the experienced operator to an instruction manual is “Why should I read it? I’ve had enough experience with Sky Climber hoists to write the Manual !” You may be right, but before you put this Manual aside, please hear us out.
  • Page 5 Every effort has been taken to make this Manual as complete and accurate as possible at the time of publication. Sky Climber Europe, however, reserves the right to continually improve its products. For this reason, changes may have been made to the Sky Climber hoist or its accessories which are not detailed in this Manual.

  • Page 6: Section 1 - Safety

    Manual. 1.3.2 Training in the use of Sky Climber equipment is important and must be carried out prior use. 1.3.3 Safety Helmets shall be worn at all times when servicing, erecting, disassembling, or using this equipment.

  • Page 7: System Support

    1.3.14 All suspended access equipment must be handled with care. Impose loads on the platform gently. Do not drop the hoists on the platform when handling. 1.3.15 Use only Sky Climber genuine spare parts for your Sky Climber equipment. Do not alter any Sky Climber Hoists or accessories.

  • Page 8: Power Circuit

    Rig from top of structure allowing approximately 3 meter of extra steel wire rope at the bottom to reeve hoist. Sky Climber strongly recommends that all rope drops be of sufficient length to reach a safe surface level when reeved.

  • Page 9: Air Powered Hoist

    Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES 1.6.3 Air Powered Hoists 1.6.3.1 Before using air powered hoists, check the pressure setting of the pressure regulator. The pressure setting should be equal to the working pressure indicated on the air motor data plate. 1.6.3.2 Use only approved connector plugs and air hoses with strain relief, correctly assembled from hoist to air distribution yoke.

  • Page 10: Environmental Hazards

    Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES 1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS WARNING: Touching live powerlines may result in Death or serious injury. 1.9.1 Refer to company procedures when working in the vicinity of electrical overhead powerlines. Consult the local power company for safe operating procedures before rigging.

  • Page 11: Corrosive Atmosphere

    1.11 CORROSIVE ATMOSPHERE When Sky Climber hoists are being used in corrosive work-associated atmospheres such as acid washing, the hoist and its supporting steel wire rope shall be protected from direct contact with the corrosive solutions and agents.

  • Page 12: Section 2 - Introduction / Description

    2.1 GENERAL FEATURES Sky Climber hoists are is rated for man lifting, of the traction sheave type, and portable hoist. The hoist is certified by CE, Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and the Canadian Standards Association.

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    9.7 m/min 8.5 m/min 9.7 m/min 8.5 m/min Sky Lock III (9mm) III (9mm) III (9mm) III (9mm) III (9mm) Alpha 800 Motor 50Hz / 1~ 60Hz / 1~ 50Hz / 3~ 60Hz / 3~ Voltage / Press. 220-240V 220-240V 380-415V...

  • Page 14: Controls

    A crank handle is supplied with every hoist for raising the hoist and its load when there is a power failure and upward travel of the Sky Climber hoist is required. Most of the time the distance over which the hoist is to be raised is very limited : the main goal is to get the load back on the primary suspension steel wire rope in order to un-load and re-set the Sky Lock.

  • Page 15: Sky Lock Overspeed Sensitive Fall Arrest Device

    Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES 2.3 SKY LOCK OVERSPEED SENSITIVE FALL ARREST DEVICE The Sky Lock overspeed brake provides additional backup to the safety devices built into the Sky Climber hoist. The Sky Lock is a device which senses the dynamic speed of the wire rope as it passes through the Sky Lock mechanism.

  • Page 16: Section 3 - Operation / Installation & Reeving

    3.1.1 Installation The Sky Lock brake is installed above and attached to the Sky Climber hoist with a coupling link. The Sky Lock brake may also be attached to platforms as part of a secondary wire rope installation, or to other equipment which may require the use of a dynamic braking device.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Should the SKY LOCK brake engage due to an overspeed condition, do not attempt to release or reset it. Instead, remove men from suspended equipment, and lower it to ground or raise it to top by means other than the hoist. Then contact your nearest Sky Climber representative. SKY LOCK brakes may also be engaged by: ...

  • Page 18: Ascent - Optional Hand Crank

    Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES 3.2.1 Ascent - Optional Hand Crank If power fails and you desire to raise suspended equipment:  Disconnect power supply.  Remove protective cover and insert the hand crank  While tightly holding crank with one hand, pull Controlled Lowering Lever as far as it will go with the other hand (thus brake), and begin cranking in a counter-clockwise direction.

  • Page 19: Electric Powered Hoist

    3.3.1 General For typical installation on a scaffold and for reeving instructions, see Section 3.5 WARNING: An electric powered Sky Climber hoist shall NOT be used in an explosive atmosphere. An explosive atmosphere is one in which flammable gases or vapors or small particles are or may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce an explosive or ignitable mixture.

  • Page 20: Thermal Overload

    Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES 3.3.5 Thermal Overload When the motor is overheated because of excessive current draw or prolonged use in hot weather, a thermal overload switch will cut power to the motor windings. Determine the cause of overheating and make necessary corrections.
  • Page 21 Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES STEP 2: Lay out swing stage and assemble stirrups. Be sure to install end rails if stirrups are located more than 45cm or more in from end of platform. Install guard-rails, toeboards and screening as required by governing safety codes.

  • Page 22: Section 4 - Steel Wire Rope

    4.1 SPECIFICATIONS and PREPARATION : 4.1.1 Specifications Use only wire rope obtained from Sky Climber. Use of other wire rope may impair the safety of personnel and Hoist performance. WARNING: Use of wire rope obtained from sources other than Sky Climber could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

  • Page 23: Preparation

    Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES 4.1.2 Preparation Prepare wire rope ends as shown in Figure 4.1, by brazing both ends to aid in reeving and to avoid unlaying. Figure 4.1 4.2 HANDLING / USE / STORAGE 4.2.1 General Wire rope shall be stored in a coil as shown in Figure 4.2 or on a drum. Stored wire rope shall be protected from physical abuse, inclement weather and corrosive materials.

  • Page 24: Inspection / Replacement Criteria

    Use of a secured loop in bitter end reduces the likelihood of inadvertently “running off the bitter end.” In the event the tail line must be restrained, consult your local Sky Climber Europe Office. Galvanised wire rope supplied by Sky Climber is lubricated when it leaves the factory. Under normal conditions, further lubrication is not required.
  • Page 25 Evidence of core failure (a lengthening of rope lay and a reduction in rope diameter suggests core failure). h) 5% reduction of wire rope diameter (when measured under load). WARNING: Replacement rope shall be to Sky Climber’s specifications. Wire rope is measured across its largest dimensions on the outer limits of the strands. See Figure 4.5 Figure 4.5...

  • Page 26: Fittings

    Braze both ends of wire rope. See Figure 4.1 WARNING: Always check rigging and wire rope clamps before each work shift. 4.5 SKY CLIMBER WIRE-WINDER The single or dual drum motorised Wire-Winder is available as an accessory item. The Wire-Winder is intended for special applications where the tail line cannot hang free.

  • Page 27: Section 5 - Inspection And Maintenance

    Every item listed in Table I is important. The “X” in a column refers to the inspection requirement noted by its column heading. Failure to comply with the schedule in Table I will void the Sky Climber Warranty. It is the operator’s responsibility to see that inspection an maintenance are performed at the required intervals.
  • Page 28 Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES FACTORY AUTHORISED ITEM FIELD SERVICE CENTRE WHEN EACH WORK Every Every 3 Months 12 Months REEVED SHIFT SAFETY EQUIPMENT ROPE CONDITION OVER-/UNDERLOAD DEVICE Note (2) Note (1) & (4) SKY LOCK Note (3) Note (3) - Coupling nuts & Bolts HOIST UNIT - Coupling nuts &...

  • Page 29: Operators Safety Equipment Inspection

    5.3 OPERATORS SAFETY EQUIPMENT INSPECTION 5.3.1 Check that each person has a separate lifeline (Figure 5.1), and is adequately tied off to a robust securing structure structure, but not to the same device used to support the Sky Climber hoist suspension rope.

  • Page 30: Sky Lock Overspeed Brake Inspection/Functional Checks

    Lock brake. Recommended minimum precautions for equipment protection are: 1) Cover the wire support cable above and below the Sky Climber Hoist for a distance of +/- 1.5m in each direction. A length of rubber hose taped in place is adequate to serve this function. If a wire winder is used, the guide tube will substitute for the rubber hose below the Sky Climber hoist.

  • Page 31: Group 3 - Freezing

    Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES 5.4.1.3 GROUP 3 - FREEZING (0° C and below day/nigh t) Temperature of 0° C and below without the presence of moisture do not adversely affect the Sky Lock brake. However, if the work environment of either Group 1 or 2 changes to include freezing temperature and sufficient moisture to form ice inside the Sky Lock brake, there is a possibility that the unit will fail to function as intended, with resultant potential danger to the user.
  • Page 32 1) Make certain Sky Lock brake is properly set (See Figure 5.3) Figure 5.3 2) Disengage the Sky Lock brake from the Sky Climber hoist or other platform attachment point by removing the attaching bolt from the lower Sky Lock fitting.

  • Page 33: Over- Underload Calibration And Inspection

    2) Engage (trip) the Sky Lock brake onto the wire rope by activating the manual trip lever on the brake. 3) Operate the Sky Climber hoist in the “DOWN” direction. The system should not descend, because the Sky Lock brake will be locked onto the wire rope and supporting the system.
  • Page 34 Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES The rope housing drain holes at the bottom of the hoist must be kept open to prevent accumulation of moisture and other contaminants. Check upon reeving, and at the beginning of each work shift. (See Figure 5.5) Figure 5.5...

  • Page 35: Section 6 - Troubleshooting

    This section provides a list of problems and a systematic approach to their solution. Mechanical portions of the Sky Climber hoist cannot and must not be repaired in the field. Perform only those electrical repairs for which you are trained.
  • Page 36 Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION HOIST RUNS IN “ONE” Defective contactor Return the hoist to an authorized Service DIRECTION ONLY Centre. MOTOR DOES Lost POWER Restore POWER NOTHING Thermal Overload Tripped After 20 minutes cooldown period, try again.

  • Page 37: Section 7 - Platform Transfer Instructions

    3) After paying out sufficient rope, move the platform and top rigging to new work location. Reinstall the rigging (and any guy ropes), tieback and counterweights, etc. as required to provide safe rigging. 4) Actuate Sky Climber hoists to take up slack rope until platform is just fully supported by suspension ropes.

  • Page 38: Section 8 - Safety Checklists

    Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES SECTION 8 SAFETY CHECKLISTS 1. DAILY CHECKLIST FORM: DAILY CHECKLIST for USE of SUSPENDED WORKING PLATFORM Checklist based on below recommended check items must be prepared, duly filled by responsible officer every day before commencement of work on the suspended platform.

  • Page 39: Set-Up Checklist Form

    Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES 2. SET-UP CHECKLIST FORM: FIRST SET-UP SAFETY CHECKLIST for USE of SUSPENDED WORKING PLATFORM Before setting up and using the working platform, the following checklist should be followed to ensure that all requirements are met. SAFETY EQUIPMENT...
  • Page 40 Sky Climber ZEABORN GUIDELINES TEST PROCEDURE 1. Ensure POWER ON. 2. Ensure overload devices are working properly. 3. Inspect all bolts and pins for security. 4. Inspect all top connections and general condition. 5. “Snap” SKYLOCK rope through Skylock and ensure unit trips.

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