FIPA TR01.250 Operating Instructions Manual

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FIPA Spider vacuum traverse

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Page 1 Operating instructions TR01.250 TR01.500 FIPA Spider vacuum traverse...
Page 2 The company: FIPA GmbH Freisinger Str. 30 85737 Ismaning Germany www.fipa.com declares under its own responsibility, that the FIPA Spider vacuum traverse: TR01.250 TR01.500 to which this declaration refers, are manufactured in accordance with the following directives: 2006/42/EC (EC Machinery Directive)
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2. SAFETY 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 4. INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING 5. OPERATION 6. MAINTENANCE 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 8. SPECIFICATIONS Symbols Warning  Important information Commissioning Check...
Page 4: Introduction
FIPA Spider vacuum traverse 1. INTRODUCTION The FIPA Spider vacuum traverse is a load handling device whose holding force is based on vacuum. The device can be adapted to a variety of applications. Consequently, it is possible to lift large surface-area objects, such as sheet metal plates, wooden panels, glass panels, doors and windows.
Page 5: Safety
Other conditions such as circulatory problems or dizziness are criteria that disqualify persons from operating this system. > The FIPA Spider vacuum traverse must only be used for the approved carrying capacity. Check the weight of the goods to be lifted.
Page 6 FIPA Spider vacuum traverse Observe the rules and regulations of your national authorities and institutions for occupational safety and operation of lifting equipment.  Important information > It is important to read the entire manual thoroughly before installing and commissioning the system and to familiarise yourself with the system.
Page 7: Product Description
FIPA Spider vacuum traverse 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Main beam Cross beam Adjustable handle / bracket Manual slide valve with safety interlock Vacuum unit Fastening eye, inner Ø 70 mm Vacuum cup Vacuum pressure gauge with red / green indication On/Off switch for vacuum generation...
Page 8 FIPA Spider vacuum traverse Adjustment of main beam Adjustment of cross beam Manual slide valve with safety interlock...
Page 9: Installation And Commissioning
> The employee responsible for installation of the FIPA Spider vacuum traverse must ensure that the suspension structure (e.g. the FIPA crane system or the FIPA jib crane or similar) is of sufficient size to hold the dead weight of the vacuum traverse including maximum load plus an adequate safety factor.
Page 10 FIPA Spider vacuum traverse  Important information You will find more detailed information about the use of the vacuum pump in the separate enclosed operating instructions for oil-free vacuum pumps. Installation of the vacuum traverse > The vacuum traverse is attached to the suspension or fastening eye. Esure that the fastening elements are of sufficient size and adequately secured if necessary.
Page 11: Operation
FIPA Spider vacuum traverse 5. OPERATION Device settings The vacuum traverse must be centrally attached to the goods being handled by means of a crane system with a chain hoist. All vacuum cupsmust be attached to the material being handled. If the size of panels changes frequently, the vacuum cups can be provided with shut-off valves as an option.
Page 12 FIPA Spider vacuum traverse Actuate the manual safety slide valve to handle the material by means of vacuum. This is done by moving the handle laterally to the right until it is positively engaged. Manual slide valve with safety interlock The vacuum traverse and load can now be handled by means of a crane system with a chain hoist.
Page 13: Maintenance
> The device must be switched off during servicing and secured against being switched back on again. > Only genuine FIPA spare parts are to be used for maintenance and repairs. Genuine FIPA spare parts are matched to the necessary loads and forces of the vacuum traverse. Using other spare parts can lead to serious defects and to the warranty being voided.
Page 14 > The maintenance intervals can vary depending on the type of use and the environment in which the vacuum traverse is used. Only use genuine FIPA spare parts. > The pump and the fan vane cover must be cleaned every 1000 operating hours. Dirt on the pump and the fan vane cover must be removed with a blast of compressed air or a dry cloth.
Page 15: Troubleshooting
FIPA Spider vacuum traverse 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Fault: The load is not lifted  Is the air filter choked?  Shake out the filter and clean with the vacuum cleaner. Replace the filter if it is damaged.  Is the filter unit's end cap correctly installed? ...
Page 16 FIPA Spider vacuum traverse Fault: The vacuum pump doesn't start.  Has the thermo-switch switched off?  Check what has caused the switch to actuate.  Is the room temperature too low?  Raise the room temperature to a value within the prescribed range (0° - 40°).
Page 17: Specifications
FIPA Spider vacuum traverse 8. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions of the FIPALIFT Basic vacuum traverse Ø 70 2025...
Page 18 FIPA Spider vacuum traverse Inspection and maintenance documents FIPA GmbH Company: Freisinger Straße 30 D-85737 Ismaning Tel.: +49 89 962489-0 Fax: +49 89 962489-11 Date: _________________________ Serial Number: ________________________ Initial testing passed ⃝ Yes ⃝ No Signature of Inspector Date: _____________________...
Page 19 FIPA Spider vacuum traverse Comments Name and company of the inspector The recurring inspection in accordance with the maintenance instructions has been performed. - No - defects were identified (see inspection findings report number ______________________) Datum/Unterschrift The recurring inspection in accordance with the maintenance instructions has been performed.
Page 20 Headquarters: FIPA GmbH Freisinger Strasse 30 85737 Ismaning / Germany Telephone +49 89 962489-0 +49 89 962489-11 info@fipa.com | www.fipa.com FIPA Inc. FIPA Ltd. 1855 Evans Road The Trendy Plaza, 10/30 1A Floor Cary, NC 27513 / USA Sukhumvit 13 Klong Toey Nua, Wattana...

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