WIRTH OKTOPUS GL KN 400 Operator's Manual

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OKTOPUS GL KN 400/600/800

Northern (Head Offi ce)

Tel: +44 (0)1482 227333

DISCLAIMER - ALL INSTRUCTIONS ARE SUPPLIED FROM MANUFACTURER AND WHERE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINT

www.hird.co.uk

OPERATOR MANUAL

WIRTH GMBH

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Tel: +44 (0)1302 341659

Western

Tel: +44 (0)1384 900388

Southern

Tel: +44 (0)203 174 0658

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Page 1 OPERATOR MANUAL WIRTH GMBH OKTOPUS GL KN 400/600/800 Northern (Head Offi ce) Central Western Southern Tel: +44 (0)1482 227333 Tel: +44 (0)1302 341659 Tel: +44 (0)1384 900388 Tel: +44 (0)203 174 0658 DISCLAIMER - ALL INSTRUCTIONS ARE SUPPLIED FROM MANUFACTURER AND WHERE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINT...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Page Table of Contents General information regarding the OKTOPUS Manufacturer’s information ®...
Page 3 O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Page Table of Figures Fig. 1: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400 with crane arm Fig.
Page 4: General Information Regarding The Oktopus
GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 1 General information regarding the OKTOPUS ® 1.1 Manufacturer’s information Manufacturer’s name and registered office: WIRTH GMBH Installation Systems Division Brehnaer Straße 1 D-06188 Landsberg Germany Device characteristics: Product description: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800...
Page 5: Proper Use Of The Oktopus
® tioning movements and the used controls. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us (www.wirth-gmbh.com). Specific safety requirements, which have been taken into account during construction, execu- tion, technical documentation and in drawing up the operating instructions for the OKTOPUS system, arise due to the special function of the OKTOPUS system as a “load lifting attachment”.
Page 6: Safety Instructions
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 2.2 Safety instructions Only employ cranes with a Working Load Limit that exceeds the live weight of the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 in all working positions by at least 90 kg! Never use a damaged, not fully functioning or incomplete OKTOPUS...
Page 7: Symbols And Markings
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 (27) Always stick to the prescribed maintenance instructions: • daily visual and functional test (charge level of the battery, vacuum gauges, suction cups, warning light, signal light, acoustic alarm, manual control)! •...
Page 8: Design And Application Of The Oktopus
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 2.4 Design and application of the OKTOPUS ® The OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 is a load lifting attachment of modular de- sign for large glass and cladding elements of sufficient inherent stability with a surface that is, at ®...
Page 9 O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Extension arm Fig. 2: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400 with crane arm and extensions ®...
Page 10 O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 The load lifting attachment OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 is designed as an at- tachment and is mounted to the crane as per fig.
Page 11: Conditions And Restrictions Of Application
OKTOPUS control system needs to be ad- ® justed. If you want to employ the OKTOPUS in heights above 400 m, please contact the Wirth ® ® Service Team beforehand. ®...
Page 12: Transport And Storage
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 2.6 Transport and storage The OKTOPUS may be moved only by a suitable lifting device/means of transport of appropri- ate Working Load Limit.
Page 13: Instructions For Use Of The Oktopus
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 3 Instructions for use of the OKTOPUS ® 3.1 Power supply The electrical power is provided by a battery 24 V / 7 Ah (two 12-V batteries in series connec- tion).
Page 14: Vacuum Supply
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 3.2 Vacuum supply The vacuum supply is provided by a vacuum pump, which is powered by electricity and supplied by the battery.
Page 15: Control Panel/Switch
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 3.3 Control panel/switch The OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 is operated by a control panel according to fig.
Page 16: Handling Of Glass And Cladding Elements
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 3.5 Handling of glass and cladding elements First of all the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600 /800 has to be coupled to the crane as a load lifting attachment in order to get it ready for operation.
Page 17: Handling Of Glass And Cladding Elements Standing Upright
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 1 Crane eye 4 Glass element 2 Crane arm 5 Extension arm 3 Release „Swivelling“...
Page 18: Rotating A Load Hanging In A Vertical Position With The Oktopus Glass-Jack Gl-Rn 400/600/800 With A Crane Arm
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Hexagon bolt M20 x 140, washer, lock nut 1 Eccentric lever guide ring 2 Show brake 3 Release „Rotation“...
Page 19: Swivelling A Load Hanging In A Vertical Position With ® The Oktopus Glass-Jack Gl-Rn 400/600/800 With Crane Arm
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Fig. 13: OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 with guide ring, with crane arm, and with crane arm and extension arms (6 or 8 suction pads respectively) ®...
Page 20: Oktopus Glass-Jack Gl-Rn 400/600/800 Slung To The Basic Frame
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 3.5.6 OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 slung to the basic frame ®...
Page 21: Mounting Of The Crane Arm
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Please note that after the alteration works to the OKTOPUS any mounted parts are always secured entirely through fixing material licensed by the man- ®...
Page 22: Mounting Of The Extension Arms (6 Resp. 8 Suction Pads)
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Make sure that the locking pins are always secured entirely by the clip pins supplied by the manufacturer! The dismounting of the extension arms is done in reversed order.
Page 23: Servicing And Maintenance
For this reason, servicing and maintenance are of prime importance. In order to maintain a high level of operational safety the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 must be inspected by the service centre of Wirth GmbH or a specially qualified ® technician:...
Page 24: Vacuum System
O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 4.3 Vacuum system Vacuum components, which are subject to wear and relevant to safety, must be inspected on a regular basis.
Page 25: Electrics And Electrical Components
The respective data of capacity you will find on the charger. In case you want to use a charger other than the one belonging to the OK- TOPUS scope of supply, it becomes essential to contact the Wirth Service Team in advance! ®...
Page 26 The yellow LED will flash at a fast rate during bulk charge and at a slower rate during ab- sorption charge. The yellow LED will be continuously on after the charging is complete. ⇒ Please contact the Wirth service centre for maintenance and in the event of failure of the ⇒ charger.
Page 27: Conduct In The Event Of Hazardous Incidents
® ® If there is no indication is given on the charge indicator when the OKTOPUS is switched on, always contact the Wirth GmbH service centre of immediately. ® 6 Disposal and Recycling For the packaging of the OKTOPUS , materials like wood, cardboard, paper and film are used.
Page 28 O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Annex 1 Abridged operating instruction OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ®...
Page 29 O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Annex 2 Functional dimensions 1890 mm 1450 mm 230 mm 1050 mm 860 mm 230 mm...
Page 30 BA 000 101 Annex 3 Declaration of Conformity Pursuant to Appendix II A of the EU machinery directive 2006/42/EC Manufacturer: WIRTH GMBH Vacuum lifting technology division Brehnaer Straße 1 D-06188 Landsberg Germany Herewith we declare that the machine hereinafter described is in conformity with any...
Page 31 O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Annex 4 Test badge for the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 ®...
Page 32 O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN-F 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Annex 5 Electrical Circuit Diagram...
Page 33 O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN-F 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Annex 5...
Page 34 O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN-F 400/600/800 ® Technical Documentation BA 000 101 Annex 5...
Page 35 ® The radio remote control of the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN-F 400/600/800 is programmed for the European Community (EC)! Please contact the Wirth Service Team, if you want to ® employ the GLASS-Jack GL-RN-F 400/600/800 outside of the European Community. Transport by plane On the back of the transmitter of the radio remote control the flight mode/panic switch is located (see point B (Radio remote control)).
Page 36 Energy supply transmitter The transmitter is supplied ex works including 3 pieces AAA/LR03 alkaline batteries. If only ca. 10% of the battery capacity remain, the middle light-emitting diode lights up red. In this case, the batteries have to be replaced immediately. Therefor proceed as follows: Remove the back cover of the transmitter by loosening the five screws.
Page 37 - Vacuum is built up to -0,73 bar, the red warning light turns off, the green signal light turns Handling glass and façade elements Handling glass and façade elements is performed as described in the operating manual of the OKTOPUS GLASS-Jack GL-RN 400/600/800 section 3.5 “Handling glass and façade elements”.
Page 38 Daily Pre-Use Checklist Northern Tel: +44 (0)1482 227333 (Head Office) Central Tel: +44 (0)1302 341659 Vacuum Lifter Western Tel: +44 (0)1384 900388 Southern Tel: +44 (0)203 174 0658 www.hird.co.uk Oktopus 400 Machine Model: Site Name: Date Week Commencing: Fleet No: Address: Inspected by: Daily Pre-use Checks...
Page 39 Daily Pre-Use Checklist Northern Tel: +44 (0)1482 227333 (Head Office) Central Tel: +44 (0)1302 341659 Vacuum Lifter Western Tel: +44 (0)1384 900388 Southern Tel: +44 (0)203 174 0658 www.hird.co.uk Oktopus 600 / 800 Machine Model: Site Name: Date Week Commencing: Fleet No: Address: Inspected by:...

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