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Load capacity inclined 250 kg Year of manufacture:...... Serial number:........Mertinger Straße 60 • D-86663 Asbach-Bäumenheim Telephone + 49 (0)9 06 / 98 09-0 Telex + 49 (0)9 06 / 98 09-50 Email: email@geda.de WWW: http://www.geda.de B 071 D Ausgabe 03.2000...
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Vertical and inclined hoist serial no.. designation approx. weight (kg) 2350 for use as a inclined and vertical hoist Load capacity for vertical use 200 kg Load capacity inclined use 250 kg Lifting speed 25 m/min Base unit consisting of: −...
Vertical and inclined hoist Contents: chapter page FOREWORD.................................6 RATING..................................7 PROPER USE AND AREA OF APPLICATION ......................8 SAFETY..................................9 ........................9 XPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND NOTES 4.1.1 Operational safety symbol ..........................9 4.1.2 Attention................................9 4.1.3 Note...................................9 ................................9 ENERAL SAFETY ..............................10 PERATIONAL AFETY 4.3.1 Inspection................................11 4.3.2 Safety instructions for assembly, operation and transport ................11 4.3.3...
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GUARANTEE ................................47 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................48 APPENDIX FOR ENTRY OF ANNUAL INSPECTION..................49 Table of illustrations: fig. 01 name plate GEDA-Combilift 250 Z ....................7 fig. 02 main switch..........................10 fig. 03 EMERGENCY-OFF button ......................10 fig. 04 safety instruction..........................11 fig. 05 COMBILIFT 250 Z vertical ......................15 fig.
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Vertical and inclined hoist fig. 13 enclosure for vertical use......................20 fig. 14 anchoring in front of a scaffold ....................21 fig. 15 wall tie ............................21 fig. 16 rail tie............................22 fig. 17 anchoring to the base unit......................22 fig. 18 raising the trolley for the installation of the load platform............23 fig.
Vertical and inclined hoist Foreword Who are these assembly and operating instructions intended for? − Personnel responsible for the assembly and maintenance of the hoist − Personnel responsible for servicing the hoist (cleaning/maintenance) What do the assembly and operating instructions contain? These assembly and operating instructions provide information on −...
- Operating voltage - Quantity required The nameplate is located on the hoist trolley. NOTE Spare parts must meet the manufacturer's technical requirements! Only genuine GEDA spare parts may be used. Assembly and operating instructions page 7 of 52 B 071 U edition 03.2000...
The risk is borne solely by the user. • The GEDA hoist may only be used as an assembly hoist for the installation of scaffolds as well as for the transport of loads (goods) during construction work.
General safety The GEDA Combilift 250Z, hereafter referred to as hoist, has been designed according to state-of-the- art technology and is safe for operation. However, the nature of the operating procedures is such that the hoist has areas and parts that cannot be protected without impairing the function and operating capability.
Vertical and inclined hoist Consequences of non-compliance with the safety instructions Non-compliance with safety instructions can result in danger to people, the environment and to the hoist. Non-compliance can also result in the lapsing of any damage compensation claims. Requirements for operating personnel See chapter operation Operational Safety •...
Machinists, Specially trained technical personnel, GEDA customer service installation engineers. Experts are people who, due to their specialist training and experience, have sufficient knowledge in the field of this equipment and are so familiar with the relevant government health and safety standards, accident prevention regulations, guidelines and generally acknowledged technical standards (e.
Vertical and inclined hoist • Spare parts must meet the manufacturer's technical requirements. We recommend to use only genuine GEDA spare parts. The idea behind job safety instructions Job safety instructions are rules provided by the employer for safe operation. These are binding instructions, which the employer issues within the scope of his management role.
Vertical and inclined hoist Technical Data Weight of the base unit: 104 kg Length of the base unit (extension option): 2,1 m Lifting speed: 25 m/min. Trigger speed of the safety device: ca. 30 m/min. Drive torque: 350 kg Length of one ladder section: 1m / 2m Weight of one ladder section (2m): 22 kg...
Vertical and inclined hoist Description The GEDA-COMBILIFT 250 Z is a vertical and inclined hoist for scaffold constructors and construction workers. It can be used vertically or inclined. • The hoist can be vertically erected up to a height of 32m.
Vertical and inclined hoist Components and operating elements fig. 05 COMBILIFT 250 Z vertical 1 base unit with base section 5 door 9 wall tie 2 transport axle 6 access ramp 10 landing level safety gate 3 spring cable reel...
Vertical and inclined hoist fig. 06 COMBILIFT 250 Z inclined 1 base unit with base section 5 ladder section 2 transport axle 6 ladder lock 3 spring cable reel 7 angle track section 4 load carrying device Assembly and operating instructions page 16 of 52 B 071 U edition 03.2000...
Vertical and inclined hoist 1 Main switch 2 Socket (5 pin) for control 3 Trolley 4 Mains supply with plug 5 Wheels for transport 6 Plug-in control fig. 07 components of the base unit 1 EMERGENCY OFF button 2 UP button 3 DOWN button 4 Control section 5 Plug, 5-pin.
Vertical and inclined hoist Requirements for the place of erection Ground conditions • Horizontal, load-bearing ground. • If this is not available use load-distributing support parts. Foundation pressure Useful load of the hoist 200 kg Weight of one ladder 22 kg Length of one ladder 2,0 m Height of the base unit...
Vertical and inclined hoist Transport • Check whether the consignment has suffered damages during transportation and that it complies fully with your order. • Should damages occur during transport, the haulier and the dealer should be notified at once! • The hoist can be dismantled into components form for convenient transport around the building site.
Vertical and inclined hoist 9.1.1 Special safety instructions for inclined use • Block off the danger area of the hoist. • Do not exceed the maximum hoist assembly length of 19 metres between ground level and eaves height! – When supported on the roof, the hoist can be extended to a ladder length of up to 32 m.
Vertical and inclined hoist 9.2.1 Anchoring in front of a scaffold When the hoist is erected in front of a scaffold, it must be anchored to the building. NOTE Anchoring can also be directly to the scaffold if the additional load can be accommodated (see anchoring forces).
Vertical and inclined hoist 9.2.3 Erecting and aligning the base unit The base unit must be aligned vertically to the building or to the scaffold respectively (see also space requirement and anchoring forces). • Prop the base unit vertically against the anchoring tubes of the first anchoring and screw (establish the distance to the wall or to the scaffold respectively and align vertically).
Vertical and inclined hoist 9.2.4 Installing the load platform • The trolley (1) has to be raised for about 55 cm. 55cm fig. 18 raising the trolley for the installation of the load platform • Open the four spring catches (1) on the trolley and lock in place.
Vertical and inclined hoist • The fitter travels up on the platform. Control is carried out via the manual control. Press the UP button and keep it pressed until the upper guiding latch of the trolley has reached a distance of approximately 20 cm to the end of the ladder. ATTENTION The top locking lever of the ladder must always be open.
Vertical and inclined hoist • During assembly, the projecting mast may only be travelled a maximum of 3.5m beyond the last mast anchoring (from the upper edge of the trolley to the mast anchoring above (=highest mast anchoring) During assembly, the upper edge of the trolley may only travel 3.5m above the last installed ladder tie.
Vertical and inclined hoist 9.2.6 Anchoring forces and space requirement fig. 23 erection plan Assembly and operating instructions page 26 of 52 B 071 U edition 03.2000...
Vertical and inclined hoist The anchoring forces apply for all wind regions in Europe. More extreme situations may require additional anchoring. Maße in Meter fig. 24 anchoring to the wall The anchoring forces can be taken from the table below. If the ladder track ends at the uppermost anchor, then the values of the four right hand columns (other anchors) also apply for the top anchor.
Vertical and inclined hoist Measurements in metres Measurements in metres fig. 25 anchoring to the scaffold NOTE The dimensions marked with * are decreased by 0.15m if no landing level safety gate is fitted. Anchoring to the scaffold with 2.5 m wide sections A = B The values in the table apply for each anchoring point Anchoring forces (kN) at maximum mast projection...
Safety devices must be fitted at all loading and unloading points where there is the danger of falling from more than 2 m in height, which prevent people from falling. Only GEDA landing level safety gates may be fitted. These safety devices are checked and, in conjunction with the hoist load ramp, provide safe transition.
Vertical and inclined hoist • The second installation engineer is on the scaffold and must first fit 2 scaffold couplings (approximately 1.1 m above the scaffold board on the outside of the scaffold frame, unfold the 1" clamps downwards). • The installation engineer on the scaffold pulls one side of the landing level safety gate towards him and fastens it into one of the already fitted, open scaffold clamps.
Vertical and inclined hoist 9.3.2 Securing the landing level safety gate to the wall If the hoist is erected directly in front of a wall (without scaffold) the landing level safety gate can also be anchored to the walling with a batch of wall fixing devices (1). •...
Vertical and inclined hoist ATTENTION Erect the hoist on hard and even ground If this is not possible you will have to use load-distributing bases. Observe the foundation pressure. All locking levers must be closed (be positioned vertically downwards), except for the top one (last), which must remain open.
Vertical and inclined hoist 9.4.2 Using the ladder props The GEDA–COMBILIFT 250 Z, when used as an inclined hoist, can be operated with or without ladder props. The respective load bearing capacity can be taken from the sticker on the base unit or from the following figure fig.
Vertical and inclined hoist variant with single ladder prop • Latch in the ladder prop at the ladder rung in the centre of the ladder from above. – The securing device engages automatically. It can be released again by pulling the cord. fig.
Vertical and inclined hoist The ladder should not be allowed to be put under too much stress by the ladder prop. The natural deflexion of the ladder may only be reduced by up to roughly half by the ladder props. Ensure that the ladder prop is correctly inclined. ATTENTION The base unit and ladder props must be located on firm ground and secured.
Vertical and inclined hoist 9.5.1 General purpose platform NOTE For packaging reasons, the hinged side safety panels are not fitted. The general purpose platform has an outside width of 80 cm. • Fit side safety panels (1). • Fit the general purpose platform (3) into the closed lower spring catches and secure at the two upper open spring catches on the trolley.
Vertical and inclined hoist • With wider parts, the side guard (2) can be pulled in the direction of the arrow and opened out horizontally. • Carry out a test without load. ATTENTION On principle, the load should always be secured. – Consider the effect of sudden winds.
Vertical and inclined hoist • In order to make possible an automatic switch-off of descent with a sheet carrier, a limit switch activating plate can be installed below the trolley at a distance of at least 1.5m from the ladder track. The limit switch activating plate (serial no.
Vertical and inclined hoist 10 Operation 10.1 Safety indications Only a skilled worker appointed by the concerned firm is allowed to operate the hoist. This skilled worker must be familiar with the assembly and operating instructions, possess adequate experience and be aware of the dangers involved in handling the equipment.
Vertical and inclined hoist • The load must be evenly distributed on the load platform. • Do not transport bulky goods laterally protruding the load platform. • Place the load in a safe way on the platform. Materials that tend to slip, that are higher than the platform or that might fall have to be secured.
(1). fig. 53 manual control HINWEIS The GEDA-COMBILIFT 250 Z hoist has a maximum lifting speed of 25 m/min. 10.5 Loading and unloading in vertical use • Loading and unloading the load platform at landing level height To unload, place the load platform in front of the landing level safety gate.
Vertical and inclined hoist 10.7 Emergency shut-down • In situations where there is danger to the operating personnel or the hoist, the hoist can be shut down by pressing the EMERGENCY OFF button. The EMERGENCY OFF button is found on the hand control. NOTE EMERGENCY-OFF push-buttons are equipped with a catch mechanism.
Vertical and inclined hoist 12 Causes and elimination of faults Faults may only be removed by professionals! Before fault finding, always lower the load platform (load carrying device) and unload or secure the load if possible! Before working on the electrical system of the hoist, turn off the main switch and remove the mains plug.
Vertical and inclined hoist • Release the motor brake from the ground using the traction cable, by carefully pulling (to the left) on the manual brake release lever (1). – The platform will glide downwards. ATTENTION If the brake is released too sharply, the load platform will gather excess speed and the overspeed safety device will activate! If this occurs, please see Chapter 12.2.
(the trolley or load platform must not contact the buffers). Check the rack and driving pinions for wear and apply lubricant. Recommended lubricant GEDA special spray serial no.2524 • Check the trailing cable, mains supply line and control lines for damage. Rewind the trailing cable if necessary.
Vertical and inclined hoist 15 Disposal of the hoist At the end of its service life the hoist should be professionally dismantled and disposed of according to the appropriate national regulations. • Observe the following when disposing of the components of the hoist: discharge oil/grease and dispose of in an environmentally sound manner return metal parts for recycling return plastic parts for recycling...
This declaration will be rendered invalid by any change made to the machine without our consent. Designation of building hoist: Inclined/vertical hoist with rack and pinion drive Machine model: GEDA Combilift 250 Z Serial number: ........Relevant EC guidelines: EC machinery directive (98/37/ECC)
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