Adapter ..........................24 3.3.2 Pivot arm mounting for MINI 60 S ..................24 3.3.3 Pivot arm mounting / universal pivot arm for MAXI 120 S / 150 S ........25 3.3.4 Shackle lock ........................26 3.3.5 Transportation frame ......................26 3.3.6...
Use with pivot arm mounting ...................... 50 5.3.2.3 Universal pivot arm for the GEDA MAXI 120 S/150 S..............51 5.3.2.4 Pivot arm 300 kg [660 lb] for the GEDA MAXI 150 S ..............52 5.3.3 Electrical connection of the winch ..................54 5.3.4 Assembling the wire rope ....................
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S General Information General Information Information about the instruction manual This operating manual is an essential aid to operating the machine successfully and hazard-free. This operating manual contains important instructions on how to oper- ate the machine safely, correctly and efficiently.
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® General Information GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S The structural elements in this operating manual appear as follows and have the following meaning: Health and safety symbol This symbol is found next to all safety instructions where there is a risk of injury or a fatality.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S General Information Abbreviations The following abbreviations may be used in the manual. max. maximum Newton metre min. minimum km/h kilometres per hour mins. minutes miles per hour etc.
® General Information GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Name and address of the manufacturer GEDA Dechentreiter GmbH & Co. KG Mertinger Strasse 60 86663 Asbach-Bäumenheim Tel.: +49 906 9809-0 Fax: +49 906 9809-50 E-Mail: info@geda.de...
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S General Information Instructions for the operating company This operating manual is an essential component of the machine. The operating company must ensure that operating personnel are informed about these guidelines.
MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Intended use The scaffolding lift GEDA MINI 60 S and GEDA MAXI 120 S/150 S is a temporary hoist installation erected and • which is intended exclusively for putting up scaffolding and for trans- porting items and materials during construction work.
− 1.7.3 Improper use • The GEDA MINI 60 S and GEDA MAXI 120 S/150 S is not designed for permanent assembly. • Persons who have not been instructed about the machine and are not familiar with the operating manual, or children, must not operate the GEDA MINI 60 S and GEDA MAXI 120 S/150 S.
® General safety information GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S General safety information The machine has been designed and built according to the latest standards of technology and recognised safety-related rules. Nevertheless, hazards for personnel or third parties and/or damage to machinery and other tangible assets can occur during use, e.g.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S General safety information Safety instructions for operating personnel The operating manual must be within reach at all times at the location where the machine is used. The machine may only be used in a technically fault-free condition, as...
® General safety information GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Safety instructions for transport Immediately report transport damage and/or missing parts to the supplier. During transport work, wear a safety helmet, safety shoes and safety...
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S General safety information Safety instructions for operation Only operate the machine, under consideration of the operating manual, when it is fully serviceable and in a safety and hazard conscious manner.
® General safety information GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Safety instructions for servicing, maintenance and trou- bleshooting Operating personnel must be informed about how to carry out special work and maintenance work before they start.
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® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S General safety information Before starting servicing/repair tasks clean the machine, in particular connections and screw connections, from oil, operating fluids, contami- nation and maintenance products. Abrasive cleaning agents must not be used.
® General safety information GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Safety whilst working on the electrics In the event of malfunctions of the electrical installations on the ma- chine, immediately stop it by disconnecting the mains plug!
Technical description Description of function The scaffolding lifts GEDA MINI 60 S and GEDA MAXI 120 S/150 S have two levels of speed, whereas the slow level is provided mainly for commencing the lifting or sinking movement without jolts. For the most part the equipment should be operated in the fast level.
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MINI 60 S with pivot arm assembled on the protruding pipe of the vertical frame. CAUTION The rope winches GEDA MINI 60 S, MAXI 120 S/150 S must only be used with a pivot arm using the rope winches! Assembly and Operating Manual 20 / 90...
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical description Machine equipment 3.2.1 GEDA MINI 60 S 8 = Pivot arm 10 = Non-twisting device with load hook 11 = Vertical frame (scaffolding) 1 = Winch MINI 60 S...
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 3.2.2 GEDA MAXI 120 S / 150 S 8 = Pivot arm 9 = Pivot arm mounting MAXI 120 S 10 = Non-twisting device with load...
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical description 3.2.3 Ground control (manual control) 1 = EMERGENCY STOP button 2 = UP button 3 = DOWN button 4 = Hanging bracket The two-stage manual control is available with three lengths of line.
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Equipment as accessories 3.3.1 Adapter For adapting the pivot arm to a vertical frame (scaffolding) without pro- truding crossbar studs. Item No. 01409 Weight: 0.6 kg [1.3 lb]...
MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical description 3.3.3 Pivot arm mounting / universal pivot arm for MAXI 120 S / 150 S The pivot arm mounting serves for fastening the pivot arm between scaffolding levels.
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 3.3.4 Shackle lock Is used to secure the winch on the vertical frame (scaffolding). Item No. 01429 Weight: 1.1 kg [2.4 lb] Guide the open shackle through the holes on the triangular frame and vertical frame (scaffolding).
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® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical description Assembly The machine must be moved by two per- sons to insert the machine in the transpor- tation frame. The holding positions are on the handle and triangular frame.
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 3.3.6 Fall protection “ECO S” / “Simple” Protect against persons falling from heights of more than 2 m [6.5 ft]. (Refer to national provisions) Landing-level safety gate “ECO S”...
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical description 3.3.7 Small on-site main cabinet Construction lifts must be operated via a building site mains distributor. (Refer to national provisions) Assembly Drive the earthing rod (5) into the ground.
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Load carrying equipment Slinging equipment Slinging equipment is not part of the equipment included in the lifting gear which establishes a connection between the suspension equip- ment and load or suspension equipment and load carrying equipment.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical description 3.4.3 Hook carrier For 5 load hooks. Item No. 01827 Load capacity: max. 150 kg [330 lb] Weight: 2.3 kg [5 lb] Delivery without load hook Suitable for all scaffolding lifts 3.4.4...
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 3.4.6 Bucket support for 2 buckets For 2 round or oval buckets or 1 large oval bucket Item No. 01810 Load capacity: max. 75 kg [165 lb] Weight: 4.4 kg [10 lb]...
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 3.4.11 Hoisting cage with wooden palette Item No. 01820 Load capacity: max. 150 kg [330 lb] Weight: 38 kg [84 lb] Internal dimensions: 0.95 m × 0.60 m [3.1 ft × 2 ft] Height: 0.45 m [1.5 ft]...
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical description 3.4.13 Chain suspension for wheel barrows Item No. 01817 Load capacity: max. 150 kg [330 lb] Weight: 4 kg [8 lb] Suitable for MAXI 120 S / 150 S ...
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical Data 3.5.1 Operating and environmental conditions The machine must only be operated when the following operating and environmental conditions are adhered to: −20 °C [−4 °F]...
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical description 3.5.2 Data for MINI 60 S Electrical connected loads Mains voltage 230 V/50 Hz / 1 Ph+N+PE Capacity 1. Speed 0.25 kW at 900 min 2.
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 3.5.3 Data for MAXI 120 S Electrical connected loads Mains voltage 230 V/50 Hz / 1 Ph+N+PE Capacity 1. Speed 0.45 kW at 900 min 2.
GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical description 3.5.1 Data for MAXI 120 S / 110 V and MAXI / 120 V Electrical connected loads Mains voltage 110 V/50 Hz / 1 Ph+N+PE 120 V/60 Hz / 1 Ph+N+PE Capacity 1.
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 3.5.2 Data for MAXI 150 S Electrical connected loads Mains voltage 230 V/50 Hz / 1 Ph+N+PE Capacity 1. Speed 0.45 kW at 900 min 2.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Technical description 3.5.3 Wire rope ∅ / Type / standard 4.5 mm / FEC-PP -zn [k-1770 zS] / EN 12385-4:2008-06 [0.2 in] Rope length 51 m or 81 m...
® Technical description GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 3.5.5 Pivot arm Only the pivot arm with reinforcement (1) (welded gusset plate) is designed for a bearing capacity of 150 kg (see also imprint (2) on the pivot arm).
By using the pivot arm 300 kg [660 lb] and hook block 300 kg [660 lb], the load capacity of the scaffolding lift GEDA Maxi 150 S can be dou- bled (pulley block principle). Operation of the hoist is not changed by using the parts.
® Transport GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Transport WARNING Risk of injury Have the scaffolding lift transported by experienced and competent persons. Inspection on receiving the scaffolding lift • Check the shipment for transport damage and for completeness ac- cording to the purchase order.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Transport 4.2.2 Transportation using lifting equipment WARNING Danger to life Raised load! Do not stand under suspended loads. Do not stand on a suspended load. Only lift loads at the suspension points.
® Assembly GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Assembly The scaffolding lift must be installed according to the assembly and operating manual under supervision by a qualified person, specifically appointed by the operating company! Assembly personnel, refer to Chapter 1.7.1...
The pivot arm is suspended on the upper end of the same vertical pipe as the winch. 5.3.1 Installing the winch The scaffolding lifts GEDA MINI 60 S, as well as GEDA MAXI 120 S and GEDA MAXI 150 S are specifically designed for 1½″ pipe scaffold- ing. ...
Installing the pivot arms The pivot arm for the scaffolding lifts GEDA MINI 60 S and GEDA MAXI 120 S / 150 S are the same, but have different pivot arm mountings, which must be used correctly for static purposes.
® Assembly GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 5.3.2.2 Use with pivot arm mounting The pivot arm mounting serves for fastening the pivot arm between scaffolding levels. Attach the pivot arm mounting (5)
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Assembly 5.3.2.3 Universal pivot arm for the GEDA MAXI 120 S/150 S Universal pivot arm comprising of Pivot arm with reinforcing Item No. 05711 and Pivot arm mounting for load capacity 150 kg Item No. 29197...
® Assembly GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 5.3.2.4 Pivot arm 300 kg [660 lb] for the GEDA MAXI 150 S The hook block 300 kg [660 lb] Item No. 01273 is installed on the pivot arm 300 kg [660 lb] Item No.
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® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Assembly Assembling the hook block Assembling the wire rope, refer to Chapter 5.3.4 Hook the non-twisting device with load hook (8) of the wire rope into the eye (7b) of the pivot arm.
® Assembly GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S The pivot arm 300 kg (7) must only be op- erated when it is in the swung out position! 5.3.3 Electrical connection of the winch...
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Assembly 5.3.4 Assembling the wire rope Tension the wire rope (10) verti- cally upwards and, simultaneous- ly, press the DOWN button on the manual control. In this position, the flexible drum guard (11) deactivates the slack rope switch.
® Assembly GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Securing loading and unloading points To prevent persons falling, fall protection must be installed at all loading and unloading points where there is a risk of falling from a height of more than 2 m [6.5 ft].
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® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Assembly “Simple” loading point protection rails Item No. 01206 Width: 1.4 m [4.6 ft] Weight: 29 kg [64 lb] 5 = Safety gate Assembly Installation of the safety gate “Simple” to be carried out is de- scribed in its own instructions supplied.
® Assembly GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Check after assembly and before each operation • Check to ensure that o The specified maintenance work and inspection procedures have been carried out. o The supply cable has an adequate cross section.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Operation Operation The scaffolding lift must only be operated by a qualified person appointed by the operating company. This person must be familiar with the operating manual, have sufficient experience and be in- formed about the risks involved in handling the hoisting equip- ment.
® Operation GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 6.1.1 Checks before starting work Check at least once a day for externally recognisable damage and de- fects. - Report any changes or malfunctions detected immediately to the company management or its authorised representative.
Operation Operating the Scaffolding Lift The scaffolding lifts GEDA MINI 60 S and GEDA MAXI 120 S/150 S have two levels of speed, whereas the slow level is provided mainly for commencing the lifting or sinking movement without jolts. For the most part the equipment should be operated in the fast level.
® Dismantling (disassembly) GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Emergency shutdown In situations that present a risk to operating personnel or the scaffolding lift, movement can be shut down by pressing an EMERGENCY STOP button.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning WARNING The entire manual and operating manual must be read for all mainte- nance / servicing tasks.
® Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 8.1.1 Documenting the results The operating company must document the results of the checks. The documentation must be kept for a reasonable period of time – however at least for the entire lifetime of the machine.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning 8.1.5 Checks after extreme weather conditions Special test after temperatures of −30 °C [−22 °F] NOTE: If it is unclear if the temperature was less than −30 °C [−22 °F], follow procedures as if this temperature had been reached when starting up the machine again.
® Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Maintenance schedule The inspections to be carried out on a daily basis before the start of op- eration are not included in the maintenance schedule. These are de- scribed in the operating manual as these checks are usually carried out by the operating personnel.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning Wear and Function Checks 8.3.1 Motor / Motor brake Carry out the maintenance and servicing tasks as follows. Motor: • Cleaning • Check the ball bearing, replace as necessary (if conspicuous noises when operating) •...
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® Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Coil 30 W / 105 V / approx.368 Ω Air gap (X) min. (adjusted) 0.2 mm Air gap (X) max. (wear) 0.5 mm Lining thickness min.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning 8.3.2 Gearboxes Minimum every three months Check for operating noises for possible damage to bearings Visual inspection for leakage from the seals...
® Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 8.3.3 Checking / replacing the wire rope Check the rope for signs of damage and wear (e.g. wire breaks, pinched points, looping of wires) and corrosion (refer to DIN 15020 Part 2), if necessary replace the rope.
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® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning CAUTION Measure sufficient rope length, as the last two rope windings must al- ways remain on the cable drum. Replacing the rope weight ...
® Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 8.3.4 Non-twisting device with load hook Check the non-twisting device with load hook for completeness, signs of cracks, deformation and corrosion. • The load hook (9) must rotate easily.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning 8.3.5 Rope pulleys Calculating wear Wear is calculated using a calibrated vernier calliper. Rope pulley Item No. 08176 Wear limit Normal dimension...
® Maintenance - Checking - Cleaning GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 8.3.6 Check the support elements and attachment devices Check the supporting elements, such as the tilting arm, triangular frame, pivot arm and pivot arm bracket for corrosion, cracks and dam- age.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Malfunctions - Diagnosis – Repair Malfunctions - Diagnosis – Repair WARNING Troubleshooting and fault rectification only to be carried out by persons specially trained and authorized for this.
® Malfunctions - Diagnosis – Repair GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Fault table In the following table you will find potential faults and the appropriate remedial action. Fault Cause Remedial action Winch does not...
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Malfunctions - Diagnosis – Repair Fault rectification 9.2.1 Motor is not producing full output Voltage drop of more than 10 % of the rated voltage. − Select supply cable with larger cross-section.
® Malfunctions - Diagnosis – Repair GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S 9.2.3 Slack rope switch operated Cause The flexible drum guard prevents the wire rope becoming loose on the rope drum when placing the load on the ground.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Malfunctions - Diagnosis – Repair 9.2.4 Wire rope winds on one side The rope must uniformly wind on the rope drum (each position of the rope). If the rope does not satisfactorily wind on, check to make sure that the vertical frame (scaffolding) is vertical and the inclination of the rope drum.
® Malfunctions - Diagnosis – Repair GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Repair Repair tasks must only be carried out by trained and competent persons because they require special expert knowledge and skills. Neither is communicated in this operating manual.
® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Disposal of the machine Disposal of the machine Dismantle the equipment properly at the end of its service life and dis- pose of according to national provisions.
® Documenting the checks GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Documenting the checks Documentation for regular check in accordance with the maintenance schedule unplanned check after unusual events Name: Serial number: Year of construction: Works number: The machine was checked on______________.
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® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Documenting the checks Documentation for regular check in accordance with the maintenance schedule unplanned check after unusual events Name: Serial number: Year of construction: Works number: The machine was checked on______________.
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® Documenting the checks GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Documentation for regular check in accordance with the maintenance schedule unplanned check after unusual events Name: Serial number: Year of construction: Works number: The machine was checked on______________.
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® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Documenting the checks Documentation for regular check in accordance with the maintenance schedule unplanned check after unusual events Name: Serial number: Year of construction: Works number: The machine was checked on______________.
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® Documenting the checks GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Documentation for regular check in accordance with the maintenance schedule unplanned check after unusual events Name: Serial number: Year of construction: Works number: The machine was checked on______________.
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® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Documenting the checks Documentation for regular check in accordance with the maintenance schedule unplanned check after unusual events Name: Serial number: Year of construction: Works number: The machine was checked on______________.
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® Documenting the checks GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Documentation for regular check in accordance with the maintenance schedule unplanned check after unusual events Name: Serial number: Year of construction: Works number: The machine was checked on______________.
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® GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Documenting the checks Space for notices Notice entered Name: / Date Position BL068 GB Edition 03/2015 89 / 90 Assembly and Operating Manual...
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® Documenting the checks GEDA MINI 60 S / MAXI 120 S / MAXI 150 S Space for notices Notice entered Name: / Date Position Assembly and Operating Manual 90 / 90 BL068 GB Edition 03/2015...
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