Hohner CHM Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

CHM-xxx Series Geolograph / Air Line Retriever (Chameleon)
WARNING
In order to maximize the life cycle of our Geolograph, please follow the
recommended instructions for maintenance, operation and safety.
Thank you for purchasing the Geolograph / Air Line Retriever
General Product Use Criteria:
- Ensure the unit is either bolted or welded to a flat surface
and that the product is fully earthed.
- Ensure orientation of telescoping head is in line with the
direction of desired steel cable output
- Functionally rated at temperatures from -20C to + 60C
- Certified for use from +1C to +40C
- Use ONLY compressed air to drive device
- Ensure exposure to drilling fluids is minimized
- Cable is rated to 522 kilos breaking load
- If the cable does snap or break, an internal limiter is set to
minimise the speed.
- Ensure compliance with the ATEX directive and Zoning
requirements if used in a hazardous area
- Encoder certification varies upon model purchased, please
check the encoder certification separately.
- Lifetime of motor is about 20,000 hours (continuous use) at
200rpm.
Operation and Maintenance Manual
Please read this manual completely before installing and
using this device. Keep the manual in a safe location for
future reference. The Geolograph is a passive device used for
feedback. Not for positional safety.
This device conforms to the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
and the ATEX directive (EN13463-1:2009 and EN13463-5:2011)
Zone 1, II 2 G c, Ex IIB T3/T4 Gb (Tamb = +1C to +40C)
Hohner Automation Ltd. (UK)
Hohner Corporation (Canada)
Complete the following checklist prior to starting
installation in a hazardous area. All actions must
be completed in accordance with ATEX 100a.
- Read device label to ensure device is appropriately labelled
for intended zone use area
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Check site environment for potentially explosive substances
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Check ambient temperature of the site to make sure it's
within the limits of the device operation
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Ensure the cable path outside the unit minimizes tangling
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Check that the cable paid out from device does not rub on
any surfaces outside the unit (minimize sparks)
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Check that internal parts are moving freely
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Check that the encoder certification and connections are
appropriate for the intended zone of use
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Keep electric equipment away from device as it uses strong
Nb magnets for the brake mechanism