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Operating Instructions
Vakuflex 280
Attention!
Please read the instructions carefully before use.
Please keep the manual.
Starke Arvid AB
Tel: +46 522 - 22 000
Fax: +46 522 - 22 344
Lyckåsvägen 3
www.starkearvid.se
office@starkearvid.se
SE-459 30 Ljungskile

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Vakuflex 280 Attention! Please read the instructions carefully before use. Please keep the manual. Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3 www.starkearvid.se office@starkearvid.se SE-459 30 Ljungskile...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The vacuum lines .......................... 23 Leak check ............................ 24 TECHNICAL DATA ........................25 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TEST REPORT Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3 www.starkearvid.se office@starkearvid.seSe SE-459 30 Ljungskile...
  • Page 3: Foreword

    These operating instructions contain important instructions about operating the Vakuflex 280 safely, effectively, and economically. Observing them helps to avoid repair costs and down time and to increase the reliability and working life of the Vakuflex 280. These operating instructions must be supplemented by additional instructions due to exist- ing national accident prevention regulations.
  • Page 4: Technical Description

    Technical Description Vakuflex 280 is a network-independent vacuum device, made for using with a crane or other lifting facilities. Due to its different configuration possibilities, the Vakuflex 280 can be used in several transport requirements. Some examples as follows: The transport element can be turned by 360° and swivelled by 90°.
  • Page 5: Mode Of Operation

    To release the suckers from the load, set the two manual valves to RELEASE. Attention! The suction unit must NEVER be commissioned when there is only one functioning vac- uum circuit. Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3 www.starkearvid.se office@starkearvid.seSe...
  • Page 6: Basic Safety Information

    Authorised use The Vakuflex 280 has been constructed in accordance with the state of the art safety reg- ulations. Nevertheless, its use may result in danger to life and limb of the operator or third parties and impairment of the machine or other property may occur.
  • Page 7: Organisational Measures

    Compulsory deadlines or those specified in the instructions for recurring tests / inspections should be complied with Appropriate workshop equipment is absolutely necessary for performing the maintenance measures. Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3 www.starkearvid.se...
  • Page 8: Personnel Selection And Qualification

    The switching on and off procedures should be complied with, and the inspection displays should correspond to the operating instructions. Always stop work if it becomes dark or if visibility is poor! Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3...
  • Page 9: Special Work

    Oils, greases, and other chemical substances Observe the safety regulations applicable for the product when using oils, greases, and other chemical substances! Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3 www.starkearvid.se...
  • Page 10: Commissioning

    Do not place the device in water. Do not convey loads over persons or machines. Cordon off the area under hang- ing transported goods with wide clearance. Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3...
  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    (plug connection) with the necessary data for the vacuum pumps. If they do not correspond, the machine may not be operated. Connect the Vakuflex 280 to the supply network (9) using an extension cable. The charging procedure can be checked in voltage display (12).
  • Page 12: The Manual Valve (Suction/Release Valve)

    2 vacuum circuit 1 vacuum circuit 1 vacuum circuit 1 Figure A Figure B Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3 www.starkearvid.se office@starkearvid.seSe SE-459 30 Ljungskile Sida 12 av 25...
  • Page 13: Before Transporting

    Turn on the device with the button "On/Off" (3). The light is green now. The pumps must start up if the vacuum is insufficient. The Pump indicator light (4.1 / 4.2) indicates that the pumps are active. If this is not the case, working with the Vakuflex 280 is not permitted (see Troubleshooting).
  • Page 14 (5.1 / 5.2) and compare it with a reading taken about 15 minutes later. If there is no discrepancy, the Vakuflex 280 is leak-tight and safe to operate. If a discrepancy of more than 5% occurs, the Vakuflex 280 must be checked to find the leak (see Trouble- shooting).
  • Page 15: Operation

    Do not place the device in water. Do not convey loads over persons or machines. Cordon off the area under hang- ing transported goods with wide clearance. Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3...
  • Page 16: Switching On

    As long as no transported goods are sucked on or the suction pads, it is not possible to check the vacuum from the two inspection vacuum meters (5.1 / 5.2). Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3...
  • Page 17: Working Cycle

    Always order the suctions symmetrically in order to hold the device in balance. Some examples as follows: Position the KS Vakuflex 280 on the goods to be transported. Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3...
  • Page 18 An uneven (A) load distribution is not permitted during rotation! Ensure an even (B) load distribution during rotation. The surface must be absolutely free of dust, rust particles, water and similar substances. Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3 www.starkearvid.se...
  • Page 19 If this is not done, a vacuum cannot build up and the Vakuflex 280 can therefore not lift the mate- rial. Set both manual valves successively to the suction.
  • Page 20: Switching Off

    The battery is charged after a maximum of 12 hours. Remove the extension cable from the mains power supply. This completes the charging. Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3 www.starkearvid.se...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    -0.7 bar vacuum is reached - Vacuum monitor defect - Replace No warning signals - Signal buzzer defect - Replace Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3 www.starkearvid.se office@starkearvid.seSe...
  • Page 22: Leak Check

    1 and vacuum circuit 2 are connected in every suction row see (A). The suction pads must never be attached in such a way that only one vacuum circuit is connected in suction row (B). Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    13155:1998). If you do not have a suitable staff member, we offer a maintenance contract for our vacuum lifting devices which includes annual maintenance including testing and certification. Please contact us for details. Starke Arvid AB The suckers The suckers must be cleaned occasionally with a clean cloth. Please do not use a solvent (such as gasoline or similar substances).
  • Page 24: Leak Check

    Always check the operational safety of the pump and the other elements before starting work / commissioning. Caution! - The device must NEVER be commissioned if only one of the vacuum circuits is functioning. Starke Arvid AB Tel: +46 522 - 22 000 Fax: +46 522 - 22 344 Lyckåsvägen 3 www.starkearvid.se office@starkearvid.seSe...
  • Page 25: Technical Data

    Technical data Manufacturer: K. Schulten GmbH & Co. KG Designation: Vacuum lift Type: Vakuflex 280 K. Schulten GmbH & Co. KG Manufacturer´s address: Industriestraße 3 – 7 D-48488 Emsbüren +49 5903 9390 – 0 Tel.: +49 5903 9390 – 93...

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