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Balancer range User manual www.plymovent.com...
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TaBle OF cOnTenTS PREFACE ........................2 INTRODUCTION ......................2 1.1 Identification of the product ..................2 1.2 General description ....................2 1.3 Technical specifications ................... 2 1.4 Ambient conditions ....................2 1.5 Scope of supply ..................... 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ....................2 2.1 Components ......................2 2.2 Operation ......................3 SAFETY .........................
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English 1.3.2 Balancers with ratchet lock PreFace Balancer-300/l Balancer Balancer-350/l -300/l 7-14 5-14 7-17 Using this manual Article no. 90105-1011 90106-1011 90115-1011 This manual is intended to be used as a work of reference for Wire length 3,5 m professional, well trained and authorised users to be able to Spring tension 7-14 kg 7-17 kg 5-14 kg safely install, use, maintain and repair the product mentioned on the cover of this document. Angle from max. 30° max. 30° max. 30° plump line Pictograms and symbols The following pictograms and symbols are used in this manual: Refer to the available product data sheet for detailed product specifications.
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Using the product for other purposes is considered contrary to its intended use. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage or injury resulting from such use. The product has been built in accordance with state-of-the-art standards and recognised safety regulations. Only use this product when in technically perfect condition in accordance with its intended use and the instructions explained in the user manual. Modifications Modification of (parts of) the product is not allowed. Product combinations If the product is used in combination with other products or machines, the safety instructions in the documentation of these products also apply. Refer to user manual of SBT or STR system. Installation - Use sufficient climbing gear and safety guards when working on a higher level than 2 meter (local restrictions may apply). - Inspect the product and check it for damage. Verify the functioning of the safety features. - Protect the product against water and humidity. Service, maintenance and repairs Fig. 2.1 Main components and elements. Showing Balancer-300 with optional balancer locking cable - Observe the maintenance intervals given in this manual. Overdue maintenance can lead to high costs for repair and revisions and can render the guarantee null and void. Operation - During service, maintenance and repair jobs, always use The balancer is used in a vehicle exhaust extraction system to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to avoid injury. This keep the exhaust hose from the ground, thereby minimising also applies for persons who enter the work area.
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Fig. 4.1 • Prepare the locking cable to the appropriate length. • Mount the balancer to the mounting device in question. A = total length. • If desired, attach the safety chain to the wall or ceiling construction. WarnIng! Make sure the safety chain connection is strong enough to hold the weight of the entire configuration. Functioning and setting The balancer is factory-wise delivered at a pre-tension of 3 revolutions. It needs to be adjusted to its final tension when the entire installation is ready. Depending on the installation, there are two possibilities: - pre-tension is OK - spring tension needs to be increased Fig. 4.1 Assembly of locking cable • Check if the balancer is capable of holding and lifting the 4.2.1 Mounting to trolley of SBT system connected hose. If not, increase the spring tension as follows. Fig. 4.2 • Mount the balancer.
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The maintenance activities in the table below can be carried out by the user. component action Frequency: every 6 months Housing Check for cracks and loose screws. Wire Check wire for visible damage, e.g. broken threads. Replace if necessary. Refer to section 6.1. TrOUBleSHOOTIng If the product does not function (correctly), consult the checklist below to see if you can remedy the error yourself. Should this not be possible, contact your supplier. WarnIng! Fig. 6.1 Replacement of the wire Always fully unwind the spring tension by turning the casing cap clockwise until the wire gets loose, before carrying out the activities below. Symptom Problem Possible cause Solution Wire is not retracted when Extraction hose is not lifted Spring tension too low. Increase spring tension by nozzle is disconnected. from the floor. max. 0,5 revolution. Refer to section 4.3 (Functioning and setting). Spring is broken. Replace spring.
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DeclaraTIOn CE declaration of conformity for machinery We, Plymovent, Kopparbergsgatan 2 SE-214 44 Malmö, Sweden, herewith declare, on our own responsibility, that the product(s): - Balancer which this declaration refers to, is/are in accordance with the conditions of the following Directive: - 2006/42/EC and is/are in conformity with the following harmonized standard(s) and/or other such normative documents + amendments, if any: - DIN 15112 Malmö, Sweden, November 1, 2010 C.J.M. Knijn Chief Operations Officer 0000000000/300112/A Balancer...
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