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X 400 P X 500 P X 720 P X 820 P X 1030 P This instruction manual must be available for the ® TIRAK user at all times series Additional copies may be obtained on request. X 2050 P 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 36.
EC Machinery Directive or of the applicable stand- ards! Users of “Suspended access equipment” from GREIFZUG GmbH or from another company of the TRACTEL Group shall receive the complete instructions for the corresponding installation. Explanation of symbols used Safety advice...
SAE. by GREIFZUG Hebezeugbau GmbH, other com- The manufacturer of the SAE is respon- pany of the TRACTEL Group or a hoist workshop. sible for the installation of the limit s) GREIFZUG Hebezeugbau GmbH or an other com-...
2. Exclusion of non-intended use ® Use of standard TIRAK hoists and other equipment for man-riding 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 P T 1020 P X 400 P X 500 P X 720 P X 820 P X 1030 P Fig. 2d Fig. 2c ®...
3.6 Technical Data Design according to DIN 15 020, transmission group 1 B or1 C Technical modifications reserved. 3.6.1 TIRAK ® Hoists Type TIRAK ® Dead- Rope Rated- Dimensions Hoist Capacity Output rope weight speed Current drive Ø approx. ® TIRAK Model m/min...
3.8 Safety devices Fig. 5 Control for 3.8.1Primary brake Electromagnetic brake wich closes automatically Speed Speed – if the UP/DOWN-button is released – in case of power supply failure. DOWN 3.8.2 Emergency Stop EMERGENCY Pushing the red EMERGENCY STOP button in case STOP of emergency completely switches off the hoist con- trol.
B.2 Setting the rated load 3.8.6 Fall arrest devices Attach rated load (e. g. 500 kg) and lift the Suspended access equipment must be equipped with nominal load from ground. a fall arrest device which secures the load against falling using a safety rope. Turn lower regulator to the left as far as the stop.
Fig. 9 Platform in safety rope slack excessively loaded lifting rope inclined lifting rope position Cases Case d) a) to c) Fig. 10 Closed OPEN STOP EMERGENCY STOP Window 3.8.7 Upper limit switch 3.9 Residual risks ® For each TIRAK hoist a limit switch must be assem- CAUTION! bled at the upper end of the support frame/support...
4. Setting up 4.1 General The manufacturer of the suspended access equip- ment is responsible for ensuring that the device, including the suspension construction, conforms to the applicable standards. Required equipment d) Electric supply cable of correct type and required a) TIRAK ®...
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Fig. 12 Fig. 13 Ø i Ø d Ø d Series Series X 300/400 P X 500/720/820/1030 P Ø q Fig. 14 Adapter (optional) for Series X 300/400/500/720/820/1030 P Fig. 15 Fig. 16 Ø i Ø i Series T 1020 P Series X 2050 P...
® Anchoring the TIRAK hoist 4.3.2 Fig. 17 wire rope Attention: under load ALWAYS anchor the TIRAK ® hoist in such way that the wire rope enters the hoist per- 90 pendicularly, when under load (Fig. 17 to 19). ® TIRAK -Series X 300 / 400 / 7500 / 720 / 820 / 1030 P...
® All TIRAK -Hoists! Fig. 20 Attention When using an anchor bolt with safety pin: Check the correct position of the safety pin according to Fig. 20 Installation of the fall arrest device Safety pin 4.4.1 Evidence of carrying capacity The construction for hanging the safety rope as ®...
4.4.3 Anchoring the fall arrest device Fig. 24 BLOCSTOP ® BSA … ® – Anchor the BLOCSTOP Device to both anchor points (A) in such a manner (fig. 24) that there is 10 cm interval (S) BSA 15/20… or Applies 20 cm interval (S) BSA 35-305 between safety rope and lifting rope to all BSA...
Fig. 27 ® BLOCSTOP BSO 2050 90 90 (Installation dimensions on page 18) a) The interval between safety and lifting rope is not laid down; however it should be kept as small as possible. b) The anchoring component must be provided for at an appropriate interval to the hoist on the Fig.
4.6 Electrical Connections The manufacturer of the suspended access equip- Max. 1 TIRAK 2 TIRAK TIRAK ® ment is responsible for the connection of the TIRAK ® wire rope Series 3 phase 1 Ph 3 Phase 1 Ph speed hoists taking into consideration the wiring diagrams m/min 400V 230V...
4.7 Electrical Controls 4.7.1 Function / Starting the hoist Fig. 34 Push button control for UP/DOWN. Control for On TIRAK ® with two speed motor: Speed Speeds half depressed = low speed fully depressed = high speed. DOWN EMERGENCY-STOP button: Button depressed mains supply interrupted.
e) Attention! ® Never use the TIRAK wire rope for fixing a Fig. 38 safety catch load! Never let the wire rope rub over sharp edges! ferrule Always ensure a clear rope exit! Always keep it lightly lubricated! thimble Use normally commercially available multi-pur- pose grease;...
4.8.3 Safety rope installation Fig. 43 a) The safety rope must hang free alongside the lifting rope. b) Open BLOCSTOP ® (Abb. 43 + 44): Safety rope Lifting rope BLOCSTOP ® BSA … – push sensor arm (A) upwards by hand if it is not already raised by the tensioned lifting rope.
5.3 Weekly checks of wire rope and Fig. 49 cable Control for DANGER! Speed Speed STOP Damaged wire ropes endanger operational safety! Therefore examine lifting and safety ropes in ac- cordance with section 8.2.1 on page 30 for damage DOWN which requires replacement.
5.6 Action in the event of 5.5 Manual operation operation of the fall arrest device 5.5.1 Emergency Descent In case of power failure you can manually open the A) DANGER! brake: In the event of rupture of the lifting – Take the control lever (1) from the carrying han- STOP rope or failure of the hoist, evacuate...
6. Troubleshooting STOP WARNING! Avoid injuries: 1. Checks and repairs of the electrical equipment 2. Any other repairs should only be carried out by must only be carried out by qualified electri- the manufacturer (or Group company) or by a cians! Wiring diagrams are shown in the qualified person, and only original spare parts control box of the motor.
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Breakdown Cause Remedy Platform moves down DANGER! but not up. Thoughtless behaviour STOP endangers the safety of the installation! B1 The platform has become Move the platform carefully downwards caught on an obstacle. and remove the obstacle. Check platform parts affected for their operational safety.
Should these steps not explain the cause and provide a remedy please contact GREIFZUG Hebezeugbau GmbH, other TRACTEL Group company, or a hoist workshop. 7. Out of operation a) Amchoring the platform: b) Disconnect the power supply to prevent any unauthorised operation: –...
8. Maintenance Deadline Details Test item Regulations (Performer) on page Each working day: Anchoring parts Safety requirements on ® (Supervisor) TIRAK hoists suspended access ® BLOCSTOP equipment fall arrest devices EN 1808 Each working week: Wire ropes ISO 4309 (Supervisor) Electrical cables Manufacturer’s advice Annually:...
8.2 Checks Fig. 55 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...
8.2.2 Safety inspection ® ® Checking the TIRAK hoists and the BLOCSTOP fall arrest device by a qualified person: 1. The TIRAK ® should be thoroughly examined every twelve months or more regularly (see 2 below) depending on the working practice and current safety regulations in force.
9. Spare Parts 9.1 Hoist Fig. 57 As well as the spare part number and description please always quote – TIRAK ® model – wire rope diameter, and – serial number. 9.2 Motor and brake As well as the spare part number and description A) TIRAK ®...
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Fig. 58 Notablaß ® Motorized tirak Bremslüfterhebel traction machine im Handgriff 1. SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Emergency Descent Anchor the machine. Connect to electric/air supply (see motor name plate). Feed in the Brake release lever wire rope. Start the motor. Push wire rope in TIRAK handle inside,until it reeves itself automatically.
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® TIRAK hoist for silo inspection Series XS 300 P These devices conform to the special safety requirements applicable for inspecting silos: – Hand operation, – hanging limit switch for manual operation when passing through the silo opening. The device illustrated is equipped with an automatic rope reeler for a 40 m rope.
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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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