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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL GERMAN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY CHARGING CONTACTS INSTALLATION MANUAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL SYSTEM MANUAL EN-V 1.01...
GENERAL GENERAL About these instructions Symbols Safety instructions in this manual are identified by symbols. Each safety instruction begins with a signal word that indicates the severity of the hazard. The various types of warnings and safety instructions and their struc- ture are explained below.
GENERAL NOTICE! This indicates a reference to another place in this text or another document. This combination of a symbol and a signal word indicates a reference to another place in this text or in a different document. ► The places in the text or references to other documents are identified here. TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS! ►...
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If the operator independently performs repairs during the warranty period or has repairs performed by third parties. If the product has been handled or maintained inappropriately. • If parts are used that are not original parts approved by Vahle. • • If the information in this documentation is not observed.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety This section gives an overview of all important safety aspects relating to the protection of personnel as well as the safe use and fault-free operation. Other, task-specific safety instructions can be found in the sections on the individual phases of the product's life.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General risks The following section describes residual risks that arise even if the product is used as intended. Observe the safety instructions listed here in the other sections of these instructions to reduce the risk of injuries or dam- age to property and equipment and to avoid dangerous situations.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.3.1 Danger from electrical energy Perform the following safety work according to VDE 0105-100 (this work must be carried out by a qualified elec- trician, see chapter: "2 security"). Activate The required separation distances must be established. Secure against restart During work, a prohibition sign must be attached reliably on switching handles or drives of switches, control units, pressure and sensing devices, safety parts, circuit breakers that have been used to unlock a system part...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Responsibilities of the operating company Definition of the operating company The owner is listed in the order confirmation and has the following owner obligations: Owner obligations The system is put to commercial use. The owner of the system is therefore subject to laws and regulations on workplace health and safety.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personnel requirements 2.5.1 Qualifications The tasks described in this manual present various requirements to the qualifications of the persons perform- ing them. WARNING! Hazard in case of insufficient qualification of personnel! Insufficiently qualified persons are unable to judge the risks when working on the sys- tem, which puts them and others at risk of severe or fatal injuries.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal protective equipment Every person who is instructed to work on the system or in the vicinity of the system (support personnel) must wear personal protective clothing/equipment for the suitable type of their work. Personal protective equipment has the purpose of protecting personnel against hazards to their health and safety at work.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety devices WARNING! Danger from non-functional safety devices! Non-functional or disabled safety devices cause a risk of severe injuries or even death. ► Before beginning any work, verify that all safety devices are functional and in- stalled properly. ►...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Signage The following symbols and instruction signs are located in the work area. They relate to the immediate envi- ronment in which they are installed. DANGER! Danger of death due to electrical current! Contact with live parts can result in life-threating injuries. ►...
TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Single power supply, 2 pin [V DC] 48 Charging current [A] 100 (140 peak) [%] 100 (50) Max. speed [m/s] 4 Operating temperature [° C] - 30 to + 55 Application area Indoor facilities ...
LAYOUT AND FUNCTION Brief system description The SLS system is distinguished by its compact construction which makes it ideal for installation in the guide rail. The system continues to offer the following properties: • Compact design (15 mm x 34 mm) •...
COMMISSIONING COMMISSIONING Safety instructions for commissioning WARNING! Risk of injury in case of improper operation! Improper operation may result in serious injury or property damage. ► Observe the safety instructions from section “2 Safety instructions.” ► Are all acceptance reports available? (initial startup) ►...
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COMMISSIONING Feed terminal Required tools: ⚒ Drill D=10.5 mm Assembly steps: 1. Prepare the holes for mounting the system with D=10.5 mm. For the positions, refer to the sys- tem sketch or the figures. Access ramp 265 mm for 4 m/s Access ramp 100 mm for 2 m/s Hanger For hole spacing of ≥...
COMMISSIONING 5.2.2 Preassembling the system Attaching access ramp Assembly steps: 1. Put a ramp on the beginning of the charging con- tact. Push feed onto contact rails Assembly steps: 1. Slide the rails to the desired position. 2. Tighten the screws on the back of the feeder. The customer connection must be made to the MS threaded bolt, see also 5.2.6 Connection Feed terminal.
COMMISSIONING 5.2.4 Mounting more rails Installation steps: 1. For system lengths > 4 m, connect the next rail with the connectors. No gap should remain in the process. 2. Repeat the steps until the desired number of con- tact bars and feed terminals has been reached. 5.2.5 Finalize assembly system Attaching access ramp...
COMMISSIONING 5.2.7 Installing current collector Prerequisites: The support component for the current collector has been prepared. Observe the installation di- mension of the current collector (see page 17) Customer-side cabling Required tools: ⚒ Screwdriver Assembly steps: 1. Attach the current collector to the support com- ponent.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE The main aim of this section is to maintain the system’s target condition and operational capability. By avoiding malfunctions and unplanned downtimes, regular maintenance can increase the utilization rate. Efficient plan- ning of maintenance work and material is a prerequisite. In order to carry out safe maintenance by appropri- ately trained personnel, the following instructions must be observed: DANGER! Danger of death due to electrical current!
► Breathing protection mask acc. to EN 149, min. protection level FFP3. Vahle product ID: 10017880 ► Never blow out the mask with compressed air. ► Use suction with filter class H (retrofitting of HEPA filter required).
MAINTENANCE Rail maintenance Interval Service/monitoring tasks Personnel Daily • Check safety equipment and operating Operator behavior of the system. Monthly • Visual inspection of general condition. Technician/elec- Also take note of expansion of the con- trically qualified ductor rails and of burn marks. Replace person damaged burnt parts.
MAINTENANCE Current collector maintenance Interval Service/monitoring tasks Personnel Daily • Check safety equipment and operating Operator behavior of the system. Monthly Mechanical checks Technician/elec- trician Check the mobility of the carbon brush- • es and the spring return. Inspectionsfor mechanical damage of any type.
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MAINTENANCE Replacing the current collector Prerequisites: The system is switched off and the power supply is disconnected. Work steps: 1. Pull out the connecting cable. 2. Remove the current collector. 3. Mount the new current collector. 4. Install the connecting cable. 5.
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE TRANSPORT AND STORAGE Safety instructions for transport and storage NOTICE! Damage due to improper transport or storage. Improper transport or storage may cause significant property damage! ► Storage temperature: 0 °C to +45 °C ► Storage location: Indoors, dry, no exposure to chemicals. ►...
All accessories must be checked for wear. Only parts in a perfect condition may be used again. ► Only genuine VAHLE replacement parts may be used. During replacement it is essential to observe the instructions in chapter 2.3.1 . •...
DISASSEMBLY AND DISPOSAL Disposal When the system reaches the end of its useful life, the system must be dismantled and disposed of in an en- vironmentally sound manner in accordance with the valid local regulations and laws. NOTICE! Electronic scrap is hazardous waste. For its disposal, please observe the locally appli- cable regulations and relevant laws in the respective country.
DISASSEMBLY AND DISPOSAL INDEX Activate 8 Current collector connection 24 Determine absence of voltage 8 Disposal 32 Electrically qualified person 10 Grounding and short-circuiting 8 Installation 8 Operating company 9 Owner obligations 9 Qualifications 10 Requirements of personnel 10 safety aspects 6 Safety information 3 Storage temperature 30...