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LIFTS

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lifte_BA_en_B0550077 ✓(2025/02/12)

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Page 1 Operation Manual LIFTS Serial No.: lifte_BA_en_B0550077 ✓(2025/02/12)
Page 2: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
EC declaration of conformity in accordance with Annex II, No. 1 A of Machine Directive 2006 / 42 / EC, as amended by 2009 / 127 / EC The company WIWA Wilhelm Wagner GmbH & Co. KG 35633 Lahnau Gewerbestraße 1–3 Germany...
Page 3: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
EU declaration of conformity in accordance with ATEX Directives The company WIWA Wilhelm Wagner GmbH & Co. KG 35633 Lahnau Gewerbestraße 1–3 Germany hereby declares that the LIFTS machine type with serial no. conforms with the provisions of Directive 2014 / 34 / EU.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents 1 Foreword 2 Safety 2.1 Explanation of symbols ....2.2 Safety notes ......2.2.1 Risks during the lifting movement .
Page 6 Contents 4 Transport, installation, and assembly 4.1 Transport ......4.2 Installation site ..... . 4.3 Assembly .
Page 7: Foreword
If questions should arise, we would be happy to assist you. We wish you excellent working results with your machine WIWA Wilhelm Wagner GmbH & Co. KG Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09 lifte_BA_en_B0550077...
Page 8 Copyright © 2025 WIWA The copyright to this operation manual belongs to WIWA Wilhelm Wagner GmbH & Co. KG Gewerbestraße 1–3 • 35633 Lahnau • Germany Phone: +49 (0)6441 609-0 • Fax: +49 (0)6441 609-2450 Email: info@wiwa.de • Website: www.wiwa.de This operation manual is intended exclusively for the preparation, operating and maintenance personnel.
Page 9: Safety
We recommend that the machine owner have this confirmed in writing. 2.1 Explanation of symbols Safety notes warn of potential accident risks and describe the mea- sures required for accident prevention. In the WIWA operation manu- als, safety notes are highlighted and labeled as follows: DANGER...
Page 10 Safety CAUTION Signals a risk of accidents that may result in injuries, if the safety note is not observed! Signals important information for proper handling of the machine. A failure to observe this may result in damage to the machine or its environment.
Page 11 Safety Risk of burning due to hot surfaces Risk of freezing due to cold surfaces The first line of the safety instructions indicates the personal protective equipment that must be worn. This is also highlighted and labeled as follows: Wear protective clothing Signals an instruction to wear the prescribed protective clothing, in order to prevent skin injuries due to the processing material or gases.
Page 12: Safety Notes
Safety Wear safety shoes Signals an instruction to wear safety shoes, in order to prevent foot injuries due to falling, toppling or rolling objects, as well as slipping on slippery floors. Signals references to directives, work instructions and operation manuals that contain very important information and must be ob- served.
Page 13: Risks During The Lifting Movement
Safety 2.2.1 Risks during the lifting movement WARNING During the stroke movement of the lifts, fingers, hands or other body parts may be crushed by moving parts. Do not reach between the clamping piece and cylinder cover of the pneumatic cylinder or between the drum cover and material drum.
Page 14: Risks Due To Electrostatic Charge
Keep the machine clean. Always perform the cleaning work outside of EX zones. 2.2.3 Explosion protection The following short designations are used in the instructions of WIWA: Ex protection: Explosion protection Ex area: potentially explosive or non-explosion protected area Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09...
Page 15 Safety Non-Ex area: non-explosive or explosion protected area Ex zone: Explosion protection zone according to ATEX Directive ATEX knowledge: Knowledge of explosion protection according to ATEX Directive Machines and accessories that are not explosion-protected may not be used in operating facilities that fall under the explosion protection ordinance! Explosion-protected machines can be identified by the corresponding mark on the type plate and/or the ATEX declaration of conformity...
Page 16: Safety Signs
Safety 2.3 Safety signs The safety signs attached to the machine, such as for example the warning about the risk of crushing (see Fig. 1), indicate possi- ble hazard points and must be observed. The symbolism on the safety signs corre- sponds to the labeling of the safety notes described in section 2.1 on page 3.
Page 17: Compressed Air Shut-Off Valve
Safety After all set-up work, After all cleaning, maintenance, and repair work. Checklist: Compressed air shut-off valve moves freely? Ground cable (if present) externally free of damage? Does the agitator shutoff function? Connections of the ground cable to the machine and to the con- ductor OK? When checking additional safety features, observe the operation manuals for the optional accessories.
Page 18: Ground Cable
The single-column lift for large contain- Fig. 6: Ground cable ers and all twin post lifts are equipped with a grounding point. Grounding at the grounding point is to be carried out by the owner.
Page 19: Pneumatic Agitator Shutoff
Safety 2.4.3 Pneumatic agitator shutoff The pneumatic agitator shutoff switches off the agitator as soon as the lift with drum cover is moved upward and the contact plate of the pneumatic valve no longer touches the edge of the material container. Fig.
Page 20: Self-Resetting Control Lever
Safety 2.4.5 Self-resetting control lever The lift is moved up or down in inching mode using the control lever. As soon as the lever is released, it jumps back to the “STOP” position. The lift stops. Fig. 9: Control lever 2.5 Operating and maintenance personnel 2.5.1 Obligations of the owner The owner:...
Page 21: Personnel Qualifications
Safety 2.5.2 Personnel qualifications Differentiation is made between two groups of personnel, depending on their qualifications: Instructed operators have received verified instruction from the machine owner regarding the tasks entrusted to him and the pos- sible risks if the correct procedure is not followed. Trained personnel have received instruction provided by the ma- chine manufacturer and are capable of carrying out maintenance and repair work on the machine, independently recognizing possi-...
Page 22: Warranty And Liability
Safety Use Eye Protection Wear protective goggles in order to prevent eye injuries due to mate- rial spray, gases, vapors or dust. Use Ear Defenders Suitable noise protection equipment must be made available to the operating personnel. The machine owner is responsible for compliance with the accident prevention regulation “Noise”...
Page 23: Spare Parts
WIWA must be used. If spare parts are used that have not been produced or supplied by WIWA, the warranty is void and all liability shall be excluded. 2.6.2 Accessories If you use original WIWA accessories, their suitability for use in our machines is guaranteed.
Page 24: Description
Description 3 Description Lifts are used, supported by compressed air, to lift pumps and other attachments out of material drums or lower them into material drums. Optionally available drum covers for different container sizes enable the simultaneous use of several attachments in one material drum, such as e.g.
Page 25: Contruction
Description the machine is operated outside of the operating limits according to the type plate. 3.3 Contruction 3.3.1 Single-column lift for small containers Fig. 10: Front view of a single-column lift on stand frame or cart Designation Holder with handle Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09 lifte_BA_en_B0550077...
Page 26 Description Designation Compressed air connection for pneumatically operated attachments Compressed air shut-off valve Compressed air connection Guide rail for fastening drum covers, pumps, etc. Cart Drum stops Castors with locking brake In combination with an air motor ≥ 200, the compressed air con- nection and compressed air shut-off valve for the lift are located at the compressed air connection of the air motor (see section 4.3.2 on page 34)
Page 27 Description Fig. 11: Rear view of a single-column lift on cart or stand frame Designation Pneumatic cylinder Control lever Ground cable Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09 lifte_BA_en_B0550077...
Page 28: Single-Column Lift For Large Containers
Description 3.3.2 Single-column lift for large containers Designation Control lever Compressed air shut-off valve Compressed air connection Guide rail for fastening drum covers, pumps, etc. Pneumatic cylinder Grounding point (behind the column) Fig. 12: Single- column lift for large containers Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09 lifte_BA_en_B0550077...
Page 29: Twin Post Lift For Small Containers
Description 3.3.3 Twin post lift for small containers Fig. 13: Twin post lift for small contain- Fig. 14: Twin post lift for small contain- ers (front view) ers (rear view) Designation Control lever Compressed air shut-off valve Compressed air connection for additional consumers Base plate Grounding point Pneumatic cylinder...
Page 30: Twin Post Lift For Large Containers
Description 3.3.4 Twin post lift for large containers Fig. 15: Twin post lift for large contain- Fig. 16: Twin post lift for large contain- ers (front view) ers (rear view) Designation Traverse beam Pressure rods Pneumatic cylinder Control lever Compressed air shut-off valve Compressed air connection for additional consumers Drum cover for accommodating additional attachments, such as e.g.
Page 31: Control Lever
Description 3.3.5 Control lever The lift is moved up or down in inching mode using the control lever. As soon as the lever is released, it jumps back to the STOP position. UP: The lift moves up STOP: The lift stops DOWN: The lift moves down Fig.
Page 32: Optional Expansions And Accessories
The following list contains just some of the most common accessories and expansions. The detailed accessory catalog can be found at www.wiwa.de. For further information and order numbers, contact a dealer or the WIWA service department. Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09...
Page 33: Level Monitoring
Description CAUTION Exceeding the permissible lifting weight can result in damage to the lift. The total weight of all attachments must be less than the maxi- mum lifting power of the lift. Exact information can be found on the machine card or the type plate.
Page 34: Drum Stops
Description Description Electronic level moni- toring via sensor Level monitoring via float (pneumatic, only for large containers) Level monitoring via radar (electrical, only for large containers) Fig. 19: Level monitoring Observe and adhere to the separate operation manual. 3.4.2 Drum stops The drum stops facilitate the positioning of the material drums.
Page 35: Throttle Check Valves For Speed Regulation
Description Fig. 20: Drum stops (example) The drum stops can be adjusted to the container size as follows: 1. Loosen the screw connection of the drum stops. 2. Slide the drum stops all the way back. 3. Place the container on the cart and align it. 4.
Page 36 Description Description Throttle check valve Cylinder Base plate Fig. 21: Throttle valve on the single- column lift Throttle check valve on the twin post lift The travel speed of the pistons in the cylinders for the upstroke and downstroke can be set with these valves. The throttle check valves are located on the back of the regulator cluster.
Page 37: Transport, Installation, And Assembly
Transport, installation, and assembly 4 Transport, installation, and assembly The machine left the factory in faultless condition, packaged correctly for transport. Check the machine at the time of receipt for any transport damage and for completeness. 4.1 Transport When transporting the machine, observe the following information: When loading the machine, ensure sufficient load-bearing capacity of the lifting gear and lifting accessories.
Page 38: Installation Site
Keep the working area clean, espe- cially all walking and standing areas. Fig. 23: Pressing down the Remove any spilled material and wheel brake for mobile lifts cleaning agents immediately. Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09 lifte_BA_en_B0550077...
Page 39: Assembly
Transport, installation, and assembly In order to ensure a safe operation, the lifts must be securely bolted to the ground on stand frames. The base plate for the single-column lift as well as the base plate for the twin post lift are each provided with four holes (⌀...
Page 40: Grounding The Machine
Transport, installation, and assembly 4.3.1 Grounding the machine WARNING The stroke movements and the operation of the attachments can result in an electrostatic charge. Static discharges can result in fire and explosions. Connect the ground cable of the machine to an electrically con- ductive object outside of Ex zones.
Page 41 Transport, installation, and assembly 2. Connect the compressed air line to the compressed air connection on the machine. The compressed air connection is located on the regulator cluster of the lift (Fig. 25 and Fig. 26). An exception is the use of the lift in combination with an air motor ≥ 200. Here, the compressed air is connected, enabled and blocked at the air inlet of the air motor (Fig.
Page 42 Transport, installation, and assembly Description Compressed air line from the lift to the air motor Compressed air regulation unit for the air motor Compressed air shut-off valve for the air motor Compressed air shut-off valve for the lift Compressed air line for connection of the compressed air regulation units Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09 lifte_BA_en_B0550077...
Page 43: Operation
Operation 5 Operation Only put the machine into operation if you are equipped with the prescribed personal protective equipment. Details on this can be found in section 2.5.4 on page 15. Prerequisites: The machine must be correctly installed and connected to the compressed air supply.
Page 44: Changing The Material Drum
Operation WARNING During the stroke movement of the lifts, fingers, hands or other body parts may be crushed by moving parts. Do not reach between the clamping piece and cylinder drum of the pneumatic cylinder or between the drum cover and material drum.
Page 45: Decommissioning
Operation WARNING During the stroke movement of the lifts, fingers, hands or other body parts may be crushed by moving parts. Do not reach between the clamping piece and cylinder drum of the pneumatic cylinder or between the drum cover and material drum.
Page 46: Disposal
Operation protected against direct sunlight. Storage temperature: minimum: 0 °C or 32 °F maximum: 40 °C or 104 °F 5.6 Disposal Residues of processing material, flushing agents, oils, greases and other chemical substances must be collected according to the legal regulations for recycling or disposal.
Page 47: Eliminating Operational Faults
Eliminating operational faults 6 Eliminating operational faults fault possible cause remedy Lift does not complete Air connection is not Connect machine to a the stroke movement established suitable compressed air supply Control lever is in the Set control lever to “STOP”...
Page 48: Technical Data
Technical data 7 Technical data You can find the technical data for your machine on the machine card enclosed, on the type plate or in the documentation for the individual components. 7.1 Machine card The machine card contains all important and safety-relevant data and information for the machine.
Page 49 Technical data Please ensure that the data on the type plate matches the information on the machine card. In case of errors or a missing type plate, please inform us immediately. Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09 lifte_BA_en_B0550077...
Page 50 Technical data Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09 lifte_BA_en_B0550077...
Page 51 Technical data Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09 lifte_BA_en_B0550077...
Page 52 Technical data Original Operation Manual ✓(2025/02/12), Status: 2025/01/09 lifte_BA_en_B0550077...
Page 53 Headquarter and production WIWA Wilhelm Wagner GmbH & Co. Gewerbestraße 1–3 35633 Lahnau Germany Phone: +49 (0)6441 609-0 Fax: +49 (0)6441 609-2450 Email: info@wiwa.de Website: www.wiwa.de WIWA subsidiary USA WIWA LLC – USA, Kanada, Lateinamerika 107 N. Main St. P.O. Box 398, Alger, OH 45812...