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X 1020 series T 1000 ® With TIRAK wire ropes of different lengths on winders ® TIRAK series This instruction manual must be available X 3050 for the user at all times. Additional copies may be obtained on request. www.tractel.com...
The copyright of these assembly and operating Phone: +49 / 22 02 / 10 04-0 instructions shall remain with the manufacturer. Fax: +49 / 22 02 / 10 04-50 or -70 e-Mail: info@greifzug.de For addresses of other TRACTEL Group Companies see page 28.
® Notes for manufacturers of an installation with built-in TIRAK Important! Merely enclosing these instructions does not The manufacturer of an installation for lifting/ ® satisfy the requirements of the EC Machinery pulling/driving loads in which a TIRAK hoist is built in must indicate all instructions for the safe Directive or the applicable standards! use of this installation at the corresponding points...
GREIFZUG Hebezeugbau GmbH, an other wire rope under load is vertically entering the company of the TRACTEL Group or by a hoist hoist. workshop. k) Use only the recommended TIRAK ®...
2. Exclusion of non-intended use ® Use of standard TIRAK hoists and other equipment for materials handling under the following conditions is prohibited: – at temperatures below -10 C or above +50 for X 1030 to 2050 P series below -15 C or above +80 (for advice regarding gearbox oils for lower/higher temperatures see chapter 8.3);...
3.5 Main components and operating controls Fig. 2a Fig. 2b ® TIRAK ® TIRAK series series X 300 T 1000 X 400 X 500 X 700 X 800 X 1020 Fig. 2d Fig. 2c TIRAK ® series X 3050 1. Wire rope drive mechanism 2.
3.6 Technical Data Design according to DIN 15 020, transmission group 1 B resp. 1 C Technical modifications reserved. ® Type TIRAK Dead Rope Rated Dimensions Hoist Capacity Output rope weight speed current drive Ø approx. TIRAK ® Model m/min –...
Press UP button – the hoist must stop immedi- Action following switching off: ately. Press DOWN button, Following each stopping of the hoist during – until the load has settled and reduce the load this setting procedure, press the DOWN button until there is no longer any overload or shortly so that the upward travel is again possi- –...
3.10 Residual risks CAUTION! ® On TIRAK hoists with load limiting device: The following risks are not constructively ® covered for the TIRAK hoist : c) The load limiting device is set to the maximum carrying capacity of the respective hoist. Should a lower value be necessary e.g.
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Anchoring devices Fig. 10 – Series X 300/400/500/700/800 and X 1020 when screwing the housing to the points (A): M10x… screws, at least grade 8.8 with self-locking nuts; – series X 300/400/500/700/800 and X 1020 when anchoring by means of the adapter (Fig. 11): M12x…...
Anchoring the hoist 4.2.2 TIRAK ® Wire rope Fig. 14 under load Attention ALWAYS anchor the TIRAK ® hoist in such way that the wire rope enters the hoist per- 90 pendicularly, when under load (Fig. 14) ® TIRAK -series X 300 / 400 / 500 / 700 / 800 / 1020 (Fig.
® C) TIRAK series T 1000 Fig. 16 (Fig. 16) – If the load is to be pulled by the hook (C) in 90 the direction of wire rope entry (A1), the TIRAK ® must be anchored at point (B1). Attention: On the screw connection (a) only tighten the securing nut to such an extent that approx.
4.4 Electrical Connections DANGER! Max. The electrical connection for TIRAK® hoists 1 TIRAK 2 TIRAK ® TIRAK wire rope series must conform to EN 60204-1. 3 phase 1 Ph 3 Phase 1 Ph speed m/min 400V 230V 230V~ 400V 230V 230V~ The lead must be protected by fuse by the X 300...
4.5 Electrical Controls Push button control for UP and DOWN. Fig. 22 Control for On TIRAK ® with two speed motor: speed speeds half-depressed = low speed fully depressed = high speed. DOWN EMERGENCY-STOP button: EMERGENCY Button depressed = mains supply interrupted.
4.6.2 Wire rope installation Fig. 27 ® A) TIRAK series X 300 /400 // 500 / 700 / 800 1020 / 3050 a) Feed the wire rope as far as possible into the wire rope entry guide at the motor side only (Fig.
5. Operation 5.1 Checks before starting Control for Fig. 30 a) Check correct anchoring of TIRAK ® hoist, pulleys and load. speed speeds b) Check correct function of push buttons for UP and DOWN as well as EMERGENCY STOP (Fig. 30). DOWN c) Make sure, that no person is immediately below the suspended load.
5.4 Securing moving loads Fig. 34 CAUTION! Danger zone under moving loads must be cordoned off. 5.5 Manual operation 5.5.1 Emergency Descent In case of power failure you can manually open the brake: a) Take the control lever (1) from the carrying han- 5.5.2 Manual lifting dle, insert it through the motor cover into the brake release point, and raise it (Fig.
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Breakdown Cause Remedy A3 Power failure The hoist a) Control switched off. a) turn the EMERGENCY-STOP doesn’t move at all. button clockwise until it releases. b) Interrupted power supply. b) Check reason and wait, until power returns. On 3-phase motors: two phases c) Turn phase inverter of changed in the supply, the the central control...
Should these steps not explain the cause and provide a remedy, contact GREIFZUG Hebezeugbau GmbH, an other company of the TRACTEL Group, or a hoist workshop. 7. Out of Operation 7.1 Temporary stoppage 7.2 End of Operation...
8. Maintenance Deadline Details Test item Regulations (Performer) on page Each working day: Anchoring parts UVV “Hoists” VBG 8 (Supervisor) TIRAK ® hoists Each working week: Wire ropes ISO 4309 (Supervisor) Electric cables Manufacturer‘s advice ® Annually, at the latest however TIRAK hoists UVV “Hoists”...
8.2 Checks Fig. 37 8.2.1 Essential checks a) General “Pig-tail” curl Prior to every operation in wire rope during operation make sure, that – the TIRAK ® hoist, – and all other used equipment (anchoring de- vices, pulleys etc.) are properly installed without visible damage Attention! Kinked wire rope...
® 2. The TIRAK should be thoroughly examined at 8.2.2 Safety Inspection the latest after 500 running hours but for hoists Checks by a competent person: with 18 m/min. and hoists of the series X 3050 with 12 m/min. speed after 250 running hours. 1.
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Fig. 40 ® Motorized tirak traction machine 1. SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Anchor the machine. Connect to electric/air supply (see motor name plate). Feed in the wire rope. Start the motor. Push wire rope inside,until it reeves itself automatically. Do not obstruct the wire rope outlet! For details consult Operating Manual.
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Suitable accessories Details on request Wire rope guiding spring Wire rope storage devices – to divert the slack wire rope end – automatic rope reeler for wire rope lenths up to 80 m (see fig.) – driven wire rope drums for wire rope lenths up to 500 m Limit switch –...
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® TIRAK as “Mobile Winch” ® TIRAK with rope storage for rope lengths from 60 to 500 m – The ideal hoist for frequently changing places of use. 300 kg hoist with 60 m rope reeler – Quick, simple, versatile: –...
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Access solutions from the TRACTEL Group Suspended platforms, working cage & seat These new, mobile platforms and seats Aluminum platforms with unlimited travel height for assembly, + strong TIRAK ® inspection and repairs offer you = high capacity the comfort of a lift combined with a working platform.
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The TRACTEL Group safety package ® TRAVSAFE – horizontal travelling lifeline system ® TRAVSAFE is a patented horizontal running protection system for working at heights in which there is a risk of falling. Areas of use: buildings and roofs, aircraft hangars,...
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