Tractel tirak XE 301 P Operating Manual

Tractel tirak XE 301 P Operating Manual

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MANRIDING SCAFFOLD HOIST
OPERATING MANUAL
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  • Page 1 MANRIDING SCAFFOLD HOIST OPERATING MANUAL www.tractel.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES FOR ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS ........63 Specification of “manufacturer” and "supplier" referred to in this manual: "Manufacturer" definition: “Supplier” definition regarding contact advice in this manual: Tractel Greifzug GmbH CANADA Postfach 20 04 40 ® ® TRACTEL Inc.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT This manual contains information describing inspection and repair procedures for the equipment described herein and is made available for trained personnel only. To ensure proper safety, all persons involved in operation of this equipment must be properly trained and thoroughly familiar with the correct inspection and repair procedures.
  • Page 4: General Warning

    ® (7) Inspection by persons authorized by Tractel is to be carried out once every year or every (3) Every time the hoist is to be rigged or used, 250 hours. A signed and dated inspection check that the hoist, wire rope and other record should be maintained.
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions YOUR DUTY TO TRAIN AND CONTROL PEOPLE be exclusively utilized. No substitutions are (1) An operator must not be assigned to a allowed. suspended job or to rigging for a suspended job, or to de-rigging after the job, if that (3) Never let the tirak®...
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions (4) Never operate the tirak® hoist and its support (ground or any other level), it is imperative not to release, remove, alter or accessories, especially electric ones, in a obstruct any part of the equipment under potentially explosive atmosphere. load.
  • Page 7: Description

    Operating Instructions DESCRIPTION MOTOR AND PRIMARY BRAKE The main advantages of tirak® hoists are: tirak® hoists are driven by a single phase motor  PowerfuI, fast, and lightweight. three phase motor, totally enclosed fan cooled Simple, rugged, and reliable.  (TEFC) type with an electromagnetic brake.
  • Page 8: Wire Rope Driving Mechanism

    Operating Instructions WIRE ROPE DRIVING WIRE ROPE MECHANISM WARNING! The wire rope enters the hoist from the top, is led through by the patented driving system, and Incorrect wire rope! exits opposite its entry. As the wire rope is not Risk of falling and severe injuries! stored inside the hoist, its length (i.
  • Page 9: Assemblies

    Operating Instructions ASSEMBLIES Fig. 1: Main assemblies G1108.3 - 03/2021 US-9...
  • Page 10 Operating Instructions Wire rope driving mechanism Centrifugal brake a1 Stirrup adapter (X-/L-Series) A centrifugal brake on the motor shaft of the Gearbox hoist ensures that the load is not lowered too Electric motor with primary brake and fast when the spring-applied brake on the hoist’s electric controls motor is released manually.
  • Page 11: Technical Data

    Operating Instructions TECHNICAL DATA Fig. 2: Dimensions G1108.3 - 03/2021 US-11...
  • Page 12 Operating Instructions Fig. 3: Dimensions Motor specifications: 1~ 110V (or 220V)/60 Hz Hoist model Rated lifting speed weight Dimensions over all Wire rope Motor load (with BSO) diameter Canada ft/min m/min lbs type Secondary brake: blocstop® BSO 500 XE 301 P 28.9 11.8 12.8...
  • Page 13 Operating Instructions Motor specifications: 3~ 208V/60 Hz Hoist model Rated lifting speed weight Dimensions over all Wire rope Motor load (with BSO) diameter Canada ft/min m/min lbs type Secondary brake: blocstop® BSO 500 XE 500 P+ 1000 31.8 13.3 14.1 5/16 G90L4/7,5-4F LE 502 P...
  • Page 14 Operating Instructions Motor specifications: 3~ 400V/60 Hz Hoist model Rated lifting speed weight Dimensions over all Wire rope Motor load (with BSO) diameter Canada ft/min m/min lbs type Secondary brake: blocstop® BSO 500 LE 500 P 1000 29.3 12.3 13.5 5/16 UC80/8-4F LE 502 P 1000...
  • Page 15: Rigging Instructions

    Operating Instructions RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1.2 SCOPE Instructions and advice in this manual exclusively refer to the following items:  tirak® scaffold hoist with blocstop® BSO Any rigging arrangement other than described secondary brake or blocstop® BS/BSO in this manual is entirely under the rigger’s secondary brake (instructions and advice for responsibility.
  • Page 16 Operating Instructions Fig. 5: Relevant items (principle sketch) Fig. 6: Typical suspended scaffold installation with a single primary rope suspension system Power supply cord Power supply cord Hoist to platform connection Barricade tirak® Suspended platform system Special tirak® wire rope tirak®...
  • Page 17: Power Supply And Hoist Control

    Operating Instructions POWER SUPPLY AND HOIST 3.2.2 FUSES / CIRCUIT BREAKERS CONTROL In case of difficulties have an electrician or qualified person read voltage at motor terminal 3.2.1 GENERAL during lifting operation. Especially for high lifting operations, which require long cords, it is essential to use power cords of sufficient size WARNING! (see par.
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions Type Voltage Amps Length XE 501 P 110 V 19.5 157 ft 48 m XE 301 P 110 V 10.5 295 ft 90 m LE 501 P 10.5 XE 501 P+ 208 V 820 ft 250 m XE 701 P 220 V 518 ft 158 m...
  • Page 19: Hoist Mounting

    Operating Instructions 3.2.4 HOIST CONTROL WARNING! Control (Fig. 9) is by  push-buttons, which automatically return into Danger of severe injuries caused by STOP-position, when not activated, and an incorrect anchoring! – Use 1/2 inch diameter grade 5 or better ...
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions See Fig. 11 to 13. Fig. 13: Hoist mounting (L-series) Stirrup adapter Stirrup Fig. 11 Hoist mounting: Anchoring pin locations (X-series) Fig. 12 Hoist mounting: Dimensions of anchoring holes (X-series) US-20 G1108.3 - 03/2021...
  • Page 21 Operating Instructions 3.3.1 TIRAK® X- AND L-SERIES 3.3.2 TIRAK® X 2000 SERIES (1) Bolt the hoist to the platform stirrup using (1) Fix the hoist using for example a shackle stirrup adapter, which also holds the hoist in (see Fig. 15). Make sure that the hoist is its upright position (see Fig.
  • Page 22: Wire Rope

    Operating Instructions WIRE ROPE NEW wire rope diameter: Maximum allowed tolerances: 5/16 in. 0.319 to 0.331 in. WIRE ROPE SPECIFICATION 8 mm 8.1 to 8.4 mm Use only wire ropes specified by the 3/8 in. 0.362 to 0.374 in. manufacturer: 9 mm 9.2 to 9.5 mm (1) Classification/Construction:...
  • Page 23: Wire Rope Rigging Instructions

    Operating Instructions WIRE ROPE RIGGING See Fig. 18. INSTRUCTIONS Check the rope condition for damage:  proper connections (thimble, ferrule); WARNING!  on wire ropes with hook: hook is not bent, latch is in place; Incorrect wire rope!  the wire rope has no visible damage along Risk of falling and severe injuries! its total length.
  • Page 24 Operating Instructions Be sure to use compatible connecting devices, e. g. a 1/2 in. anchor shackle or WARNING! similar with adequate strength and safety factor. Secure it. Improper spacing of anchoring points! Improper spacing is dangerous and could Distance (a) between the wire ropes: approx cause failure of the support system.
  • Page 25: Wire Rope Installation

    Operating Instructions 4.2.1 INSTALLING A HEAVY DUTY THIMBLE WARNING! If the wire rope is not equipped with a swaged Reduced diameter of wire rope! fitting as shown in Fig. 18, proceed as follows: In use, wire ropes will stretch and reduce in diameter.
  • Page 26 Operating Instructions See Fig. 25 and 26. If exit (C) on the hoist is blocked, the wire rope may jam and be damaged or cause damage to hoist. – Check that wire rope exit (C) is not blocked in any manner. –...
  • Page 27: Rigging

    Operating Instructions DE-RIGGING (1) Lower the platform to a safe and stable support until each tirak® hoist is unloaded. (2) Remove the loop at the free wire rope end. (3) Press DOWN button to let the wire rope run out. Fig.
  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Check I: See Fig. 29. GENERAL (1) At ground level first close the BSO BE FAMILIAR with the equipment and its secondary brake by pushing EMERGENCY proper care. STOP button (2). (1) DO NOT operate hoist, if adjustment or Then push control on the hoist in DOWN- repairs are necessary, position and make the wire rope form a loop...
  • Page 29 Operating Instructions Fig. 30: BSO secondary brake Check III: See Fig. 30. (1) During operation regularly check through the window (3) that the centrifugal weights are turning at all times. (2) Do not operate the hoist if the centrifugal Fig. 31: Typical hoist control weights are not turning.
  • Page 30: Normal Operation

    Operating Instructions NORMAL OPERATION Special Operating Notes for Welding or Arc scarfing See OSHA 1926.451 (f) (17) and provincial WARNING! legislations for requirements. Danger of severe accidents! (1) ALWAYS PROTECT your equipment and – DO NOT fix pushbuttons in running yourself from the danger of arcing.
  • Page 31: Bso Secondary Brake Action

    Operating Instructions (2) To STOP just release the lever. WARNING! (3) After use: restore brake release lever (A) into its storage position. In a loss of electric power! (4) Send the hoist to the supplier for testing or Risk of falling and severe injuries! repair or send it to a repair shop agreed by If during emergency descent the BSO him.
  • Page 32: Trouble Shooting

    – Any other repair should only be carried ® out by the supplier (TRACTEL Company) or by a qualified person, and only original spare parts shall be used. WIRE ROPE DRIVING MECHANISM TROUBLE Problem...
  • Page 33: Primary Brake Trouble

    (200 degrees F. max.) on the brake area. DO NOT USE OPEN FLAME! Centrifugal weights do not turn or do not Dirty, corroded, or worn parts. Do not use if operating improperly. Return turn smoothly during operation. unit to TRACTEL. G1108.3 - 03/2021 US-33...
  • Page 34: Inspections And Maintenance

    (1) Primary brake function: “click” noise, when Tractel disclaims liability for any claims of starting/stopping the hoist. damages, whether warranty, property (2) Secondary brake function.
  • Page 35 Operating Instructions (1) Replace if: Check II: (1) kinks, cuts, broken wires, bird-cages, heat See Fig. 34 and 35. damage, contamination etc. is noticed. (1) Lift platform 3 ft. (1 m) above ground or safe (2) wire rope connections (thimble, ferrule) are surface, and push EMERGENCY STOP damaged, and if provided: hook is bent, button (2) of the BSO secondary brake.
  • Page 36 Operating Instructions 7.1.3 MONTHLY INSPECTIONS (1) All items under daily inspection. (2) Wire Rope Inspection All wire rope should be inspected once a month, and a signed and dated inspection record maintained. CAUTION! Risk of injury through stabs and cuts! Broken wires in the wire rope can result in protruding wires! Protruding wires can cut or stab through...
  • Page 37 BSO tirak® hoists and blocstop® BSO secondary secondary brake device. brake shall be returned to an Authorized Tractel If a gearbox oil change is necessary, take one of Repair Center for periodic maintenance after the below specified oils according to the...
  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Operating Instructions (1) Apply the grease gun to the lubrication nipple (1), see Fig. 39. (2) Lubricate the lubrication nipple with 3–5 pumps (approx. 5 cm (3) Let the hoist run for approximately two seconds in the UPWARD and DOWNWARD directions.
  • Page 39: Mechanical Load Limiting Device

    – The load limiting device may only be adjusted by personnel authorized by TRACTEL Greifzug GmbH. Each hoisting machine fitted with a mechanical load limiter shall be capable of raising or lowering a maximum of 125 % of the rated load of the hoist.
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions US-40 G1108.3 - 03/2021...
  • Page 41 FOR TIRAK® HOISTS WITH 2 WIRE ROPE SYSTEMS The following pages 42 to 58 of this manual only contain instructions referring to the 2 wire rope system. For all other instructions refer to pages 4 to 39 and 59 to the last page. www.tractel.com...
  • Page 42 Operating Instructions CONTENTS General warning ......43 Description........43 A2.1 Two wire rope system ......43 A2.2 Secondary brake ....... 43 A2.3 Wire rope ........... 43 A2.4 Assemblies ........44 A2.5 Technical data ........45 Rigging instructions for hoists with BS/BSO ........47 A3.1 General ..........
  • Page 43: A1 General Warning

    Operating Instructions A1 GENERAL WARNING See pages 4 to 6. A2.3 Wire rope A2 DESCRIPTION A2.1 Two wire rope system WARNING! tirak® hoists (A) with blocstop® BS/BSO Incorrect wire rope! overspeed and slack wire rope locking device Risk of falling and severe injuries! (E) –...
  • Page 44: A2.4 Assemblies

    Operating Instructions A2.4 Assemblies Fig. 40: Main assemblies, 2 wire rope system tirak® hoist blocstop® BS/BSO secondary brake e1 Control lever e2 EMERGENCY STOP on the blocstop e3 Release lever for slack wire rope locking device Primary wire rope Secondary wire rope s1 Tensioning weight for secondary wire rope For more details see Fig.
  • Page 45: A2.5 Technical Data

    Operating Instructions A2.5 Technical data Fig. 41: Dimensions, 2 wire rope system Motor specifications: 1~ 110V (or 220V)/60 Hz Hoist model Rated lifting speed weight Dimensions over all Wire rope Motor load (with BSO) diameter Canada ft/min m/min lbs type Secondary brake: blocstop®...
  • Page 46 Operating Instructions Motor specifications: 3~ 208V/60 Hz Hoist model Rated lifting speed weight Dimensions over all Wire rope Motor load (with BSO) diameter Canada ft/min m/min lbs type Secondary brake: blocstop® BS/BSO 500 XE 500 P+ 1000 33.5 13.3 15.4 5/16 G90L4/7,5-4F LE 502 P 1000...
  • Page 47: Rigging Instructions For Hoists With Bs/Bso

    Operating Instructions Use only wire ropes specified by the A3.1.2 Checks before rigging manufacturer: See Chapter 4 on page 22. This information is NOT to be considered as A2.5.1 Application area a complete checklist for your specific installation. It is only a sample list of some The hoists are suitable for use under the general components, which make part of a following operating conditions:...
  • Page 48: A3.2 Power Supply And Hoist Control

    Operating Instructions Fig. 42: Relevant items (principle sketch) Fig. 43: Typical suspended scaffold installation with a dual suspension system (Primary and Secondary) Power supply cord Power supply cord Tensioning weight for secondary tirak® wire rope Barricade Connecting hoist and platform system Suspended platform system tirak®...
  • Page 49: A4.2 Wire Rope Rigging Instructions

    Operating Instructions A4.2 Wire rope rigging instructions Check the rope condition for damage:  proper connections (thimble, ferrule);  on wire ropes with hook: hook is not bent, WARNING! latch is in place; Wire rope other than specified may cause the wire rope has no visible damage along ...
  • Page 50: A4.3 Wire Rope Installation

    Operating Instructions A4.2.1 Installing a heavy duty thimble A4.3 Wire rope installation If the wire rope is not equipped with a swaged A4.3.1 Primary wire rope P fitting as shown in Fig. 18, proceed as follows: Ensure both wire ropes hang parallel from the suspension point.
  • Page 51 Operating Instructions Fig. 46: Primary wire rope installation Fig. 47: Secondary wire rope installation (1) Let the primary wire rope run through until it A4.3.3 Primary Wire Rope End is tensioned. After reeving through the hoist, be sure to loop A4.3.2 Secondary wire rope (S) and clamp the free end of the wire rope, to prevent the rope from inadvertently unreeving...
  • Page 52: A4.4 De-Rigging

    Operating Instructions A5 OPERATING WARNING! INSTRUCTIONS Wire rope not long enough! A5.1 General Risk of falling and severe injuries! BE FAMILIAR with the equipment and its – AT EVERY SET-UP OR RE-RIGGING proper care. check the wire rope length to ensure that it reaches the ground or other safe level (1) DO NOT operate hoist, if adjustment or with about five feet (1.5 m) extra for...
  • Page 53: A5.2 Normal Operation

    Operating Instructions (2) Lower the platform to check that the BS/BSO secondary brake holds the load. A loop should form as shown in (Fig. 50), which means the BS/BSO is supporting the load. (3) Raise platform until the hoist supports the load.
  • Page 54: A5.3 Emergency Descent

    Operating Instructions (1) Take the brake release lever (A) from its A5.3 Emergency descent storage compartment, and insert it through the motor fan cover hole into the brake WARNING! release bow. Lift in direction of arrow. Malfunction of the hoist due to damaged See Fig.
  • Page 55: A5.4 Bs/Bso Secondary Brake Action

    When the hoist supports the load, reset the – Any other repair should only be carried ® BS/BSO secondary brake as described above. out by the supplier (TRACTEL Company) or by a qualified person, and  CASE (B): only original spare parts shall be used.
  • Page 56: A6.1 Bs/Bso Secondary Brake Trouble

    Operating Instructions A6.1 BS/BSO Secondary brake trouble Problem Cause Remedy Hoist goes up but not down BS/BSO secondary brake is closed: a) Observe WARNING: STOP DOWNWARD TRAVEL! Proceed a) Primary wire rope has run out or has according paragraph A5.4 (3), page 54 failed.
  • Page 57: A7 Inspections And Maintenance

    Operating Instructions A7 INSPECTIONS AND wire rope in arrow direction (Fig. 55) – the BS/BSO secondary brake should close MAINTENANCE immediately. Reset BSO secondary brake by pushing down the control lever until it locks A7.1 Inspections in the open position (4) (Fig. 56). Regular inspections should be followed for the life of the hoist and written inspection records kept as specified.
  • Page 58 AND TESTING speed if the hoist begins to lower without motor. tirak® hoists and blocstop® BS/BSO secondary brake shall be returned to an Authorized Tractel Repair Center for periodic maintenance after every job and at least after 250 hours of operation.
  • Page 59: Nameplates And Labels

    Operating Instructions NAMEPLATES AND LABELS If any nameplate or label is missing or obscured, contact the supplier for replacement nameplates/labels. NAMEPLATES Item Name tirak® nameplate Motor nameplate Primary brake nameplate blocstop® BS/BSO secondary brake nameplate 4a Advice label (additional secondary brake check) Wire rope diameter label Warning label (wire rope jam)
  • Page 60 Operating Instructions Fig. 57: Nameplates US-60 G1108.3 - 03/2021...
  • Page 61 Operating Instructions Fig. 58: Labels G1108.3 - 03/2021 US-61...
  • Page 62: Warranty Information

    (1) damage or loss caused by transportation INFORMATION (2) damage or loss caused by misconduct, (1) Tractel® warrants its equipment to be free misapplication or accident from defects in material and workmanship (3) damage or loss caused by the negligence of under normal use and service.
  • Page 63: Additional Sources And Training

    Operating Instructions ADDITIONAL SOURCES AND TRAINING The Scaffold and Access Industry Association, Inc. offers a certificated training course for sus- pended scaffold users. Information may be obtained from Scaffold and Access Industry Association, Inc. 400 Admiral Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64106 Phone: (816) 595-4860 Fax: (816) 472-7765 www.saiaonline.org...
  • Page 64 Operating Instructions (12) ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD (5) OUTRIGGER BEAMS THAT DO NOT SYSTEMS are to be installed and used in USE COUNTERWEIGHTS must be accordance with the manufacturer’s installed and secured to the roof structure recommended procedures. with bolts or other direct connections. Direct connections shall be evaluated by a (13) ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED competent person.
  • Page 65 Operating Instructions (8) USE THIMBLES AT ALL WIRE ROPE (6) INSTALL VERTICAL LIFELINES SO SUSPENSION TERMINATIONS. THEY HANG FREELY. (9) USE J-BOLT WIRE ROPE CLAMPS OR (7) USE LIFELINES that are compatible with SWEDGE FITTINGS. DO NOT USE U- the rope grab. BOLT CLAMPS.
  • Page 66 Operating Instructions (10) WHEN RIGGING FOR ANOTHER DROP assure sufficient wire rope is available before moving the suspended platform horizontally to the next location. F. WELDING FROM SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS REQUIRES SPECIAL TRAINING: (1) ASSURE PLATFORM IS GROUNDED TO THE STRUCTURE using a grounding conductor.
  • Page 67 Operating Instructions G1108.3 - 03/2021 US-67...

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