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FTZ-UNI-15
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GB
Operating Instructions
53100256
V10
Translation of original operating instructions

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  • Page 1 FTZ-UNI-15 Operating Instructions 53100256 Translation of original operating instructions...
  • Page 2 Bitte beachten Sie, dass das Produkt ohne vorliegende Betriebsanleitung in Landessprache nicht eingesetzt / in Betrieb gesetzt werden darf. Sollten Sie mit der Lieferung des Produkts keine Betriebsanleitung in Ihrer Landessprache erhalten haben, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. In Länder der EU / EFTA senden wir Ihnen diese kostenlos nach. Für Länder außerhalb der EU / EFTA erstellen wir Ihnen gerne ein Angebot für eine Betriebsanleitung in Landessprache, falls die Übersetzung nicht durch den Händler/Importeur organisiert werden kann.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety procedures .......................... 20 Hints to the type plate ........................21 Hints to the renting/leasing of PROBST devices ................21 Disposal / recycling of devices and machines .................. 21 We hereby reserve the right to make changes to the information and illustrations in the operating instructions.
  • Page 4: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity / Ukca-Declaration Of Conformity

    Address: Probst GmbH; Gottlieb-Daimler-Straße 6; 71729 Erdmannhausen, Germany Authorized person for UK-documentation: Name: Nigel Hughes Address: Probst Ltd ; Unit 2 Fletcher House; Stafford Park 17; Telford Shropshire TF3 3DG, United Kingdom Signature, information to the subscriber: Erdmannhausen, 15.05.2023................(Eric Wilhelm, Managing director)
  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Safety Safety symbols Danger to life! Identifies imminent hazard. If you do not avoid the hazard, death or severe injury will result. Hazardous situation! Identifies a potentially hazardous situation. If you do not avoid the situation, injury or damage to property can result.
  • Page 6: Safety Marking

    Safety Safety Marking PROHIBITION SIGN Symbol Meaning Order-No. Size 29040210 Ø 30 mm It is not allowed to stand under hanging loads. Danger to life! 29040209 Ø 50 mm 29040204 Ø 80 mm 29040213 Ø 30 mm The transportation of non-rectangular goods is not allowed! 29040212 Ø...
  • Page 7: Personal Safety Requirements

    Safety OPTIONAL Be sure that the fork sleeves are mechanically fixed (with locking 29040223 Ø 50 mm screw and safety chain or rope) to the lifting device. 29040222 Ø 80 mm Personal safety requirements Each operator must have read and understood the operating instructions (and all safety instructions). Only qualified, authorized personal is allowed to operate the device and all devices which are connected (lifting device/carrier).
  • Page 8: Safety Procedures

    Safety Safety procedures 2.9.1 General • The use of the device is only permitted in proximity to the ground. Do not swing it over people heads. • The stay under lifted load is forbidden. Danger to Life! • The manual guiding of the device is only allowed at the handles. •...
  • Page 9: General

    General Authorized use The device (FTZ-UNI-15) is universal usable for gripping and moving customary prefabricated concrete products, with clean gripping surface; like steps, kerbs (also natural kerbs), as well as “Kassler Bord” (Bus- and Train-profil- stones) and so on. Connected with lifting equipment e.g. a excavator or a crane.
  • Page 10 General • The device is only designed for the use specified in this documentation. • Every other use is not authorized and is forbidden! • All relevant safety regulations, corresponding legal regulations, especially regulations of the declaration of conformity, and additional local health and safety regulations must be observed. Prior to every operation the user must ensure that: •...
  • Page 11: Survey And Construction

    Automatic release to adjust Bolt for eyelet fullautomatically gripping and opening Upper part Telescope-tube Handle to control the FTZ-UNI-15 Handle to control the FTZ-UNI-15 Gripping arm Spring bolt to adjust the gripping range Fixingholes for vertically adjustable rubberplate (special accessories)
  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Installation Mechanical connection Use only original accessories, in case of doubt consult the manufacturer. Take care that the carrying capacity / working load limit (WLL) of the lifting device/carrier is not exceeded, through the load of the device, the optional attaching devices (turning device, fork sleeves, crane boom etc.) and the additional load of the gripping goods! Gripping devices always have to be gimballed, so they can swing freely in any position.
  • Page 13: Fork Sleeves (Optional)

    Installation 4.1.4 Fork sleeves (optional) In order to connect the forklift truck and the fork sleeve (3), the forklift truck forks (1) are inserted into the fork sleeve (3). The forks (1) are locked either by using the locking screws (2), which are inserted through a hole in the forks (1), or by using a chain or rope, which must be placed through the eyelet on the fork sleeve (3) and around the fork carrier ().
  • Page 14: Adjustments

    Adjustments Adjustments Adjustment of the gripping range Before the product can be lifted and transported, the gripping range has to be adjusted to the dimensions of the product. Otherwise it is not guaranteed, that the clamping force is high enough to grip the gripping good safely and the gripping good could slip off! •...
  • Page 15: Adjustment Of The Threaded Rod

    Adjustments Adjustment of the threaded rod The gripping range has always to be adjusted in the right way (see adjustment of the gripping range). Otherwise it cannot be guaranteed that the tension force is sufficient for a safe gripping and there is a danger that the load could fall down.
  • Page 16: Gripping Ranges

    Adjustments Gripping ranges Adjustment of the gripping area through the Possible gripping areas for gripping goods positions of the adjustable holes (symmetrical): (product dimension): Pos.1 + Pos.1 from ~ 80 (right) (left) Pos.2 + Pos.2 from ~ 80 ~ 160 mm (right) (left) Pos.3...
  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Operation Operating for devices with automatic release • The device is connected to the lifting equipment/carrier (e.g. excavator). • Before lifting the device, the gripping range has to be adjusted. • The device is placed over the product, set down, the device closes round the product and it can be lifted.
  • Page 18: Picture Of The Automatic Release

    Operation Picture of the automatic release The device is equipped with an automatic release, that means the OPENING and CLOSING of the gripping arms results through the set down and lifting of the device. Pictures of the positions of the automatic release: •...
  • Page 19: Maintenance And Care

    Maintenance and care Maintenance and care Maintenance To ensure the correct function, safety and service life of the device the following points must be executed in the maintenance interval. Used only original spare parts, otherwise the warranty expires. All operations may only be made in closed state of the device! For all operations you have to make sure, that the device will not close unintended.
  • Page 20: Trouble Shooting

    Maintenance and care Trouble shooting ERROR CAUSE REPAIR The clamping-power is not big enough, the load is slipping out (optional) The grippers are worn Replace the grippers (optional) The maximum load is exceed Reduce the weight of. the load (Adjustment of the gripping range) The actual opening width is not Adjust the gripping range according (optional)
  • Page 21: Safety Procedures

    • The corresponding legal regulations and the regulations of the declaration of conformity must be observed! • The expert inspection can also be done by the manufacturer Probst GmbH. Contact us at: service@probst-handling.de • We recommend affixing the inspection sticker "„Sachkundigenprüfung / Expert inspection" in a clearly visible place (order no.: 2904.0056+Tüv sticker with year number) after the inspection has...
  • Page 22: Hints To The Type Plate

    Example: Hints to the renting/leasing of PROBST devices With every renting/leasing of PROBST devices the original operating instructions must be included unconditionally (in deviation of the user´s country's language, the respective translations of the original operating instructions must be delivered additionally)!
  • Page 23 After each completed performance of a maintenance interval the included form must be fill out, stamped, signed and send back to us immediately. via e-mail to service@probst-handling.de / via fax or post Operator: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

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