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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Construction hoist For transporting material and persons Original Operating Manual...

  • Page 3: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    This EU conformity declaration becomes null and void if any changes are made to the aforementioned machine that have not been authorised by the manufacturer. The authorised representative for technical documentation is the signatory. For address refer to manufacturer. Asbach-Bäumenheim Johann Sailer Date 12/12/2019 CEO GEDA-Dechentreiter GmbH & Co. KG...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    MULTILIFT P18 General information Table of contents General information Information on the operating manual Abbreviations Identification data Manufacturer's name and address Information about the author and industrial property rights Patents Instructions for the operating company Intended use 1.8.1 Assembly, service/maintenance specialist 1.8.2...
  • Page 6 General information MULTILIFT P18 4.3.4.4 “VARIO LITE” landing level safety gate 4.3.4.5 “VARIO +” landing level safety gate 4.3.4.6 Landing level double doors 4.3.5 Ground control 4.3.6 Landing level modules 4.3.6.1 Landing level module with stop 4.3.6.2 Landing level module with call control 4.3.7...
  • Page 7 Fig. 6: Startup Fig. 7: Touch display finger scanner Fig. 8: Touch display finger scanner Fig. 9: Multilift P18 overview Fig. 10: Base enclosure Fig. 11: Double doors on the base enclosure Fig. 12: Emergency release for the double doors Fig.
  • Page 8 General information MULTILIFT P18 Fig. 48: Assembly plank, left Fig. 49: Assembly plank, right Fig. 50: Car lighting Fig. 51: Car control lighting Fig. 52: Document box Fig. 53: Operating hours counter Fig. 54: Cold package Fig. 55: Wind sensor Fig.

  • Page 9: General Information

    MULTILIFT P18 General information General information Information on the operating manual This operating manual is an essential aid to operating the machine successfully and hazard-free (refer to chapter 2.1 Residual risks). This operating manual contains important instructions on how to operate the machine safely, correctly and efficiently.
  • Page 10 General information MULTILIFT P18 You will come across a series of illustrations and symbols while reading this manual. These are intended to help you navigate and understand this manual. The different meanings are explained below. Text format Meaning Bold type...

  • Page 11: Safe Working

    MULTILIFT P18 General information DANGER Type and source of the hazard: Danger to life Consequence: Death/serious injury Probability: imminent  Measure for preventing the hazard WARNING Type and source: Risk of injury Consequence: Serious injury Probability: possible  Measure for avoiding...

  • Page 12: Abbreviations

    General information MULTILIFT P18 Abbreviations The following abbreviations may be used in the manual. Abbreviation: Abbreviation: Max. maximum Fig. figure min. minimum Newton metre Min. minutes km/h kilometres per hour etc. et cetera miles per hour incl. including e.g. for example Millilitre i.e.

  • Page 13: Identification Data

    MULTILIFT P18 General information Identification data Machine type: GEDA MULTILIFT P18 Factory number: M180... Year of manufacture: refer to name plate Documentation version: 2019-11 BL191 GB 2019-11...

  • Page 14: Manufacturer's Name And Address

    General information MULTILIFT P18 Manufacturer's name and address GEDA-Dechentreiter GmbH & Co. KG Mertinger Strasse 60 86663 Asbach-Bäumenheim Tel.: +49 (0)9 06 / 98 09-0 Fax: +49 (0)9 06 / 98 09-50 E-Mail: info@geda.de Web: www.geda.de Representatives of the manufacturer...

  • Page 15: Information About The Author And Industrial Property Rights

    Violations are an offence and incur an obligation to pay compensation. All rights to exercise industrial property rights are reserved by GEDA. Patents Some components in our machines are protected by patent rights. To find out how to request information about these, refer to http://www.geda.de/...
  • Page 16 Any replacement and wearing parts that are used must correspond to the technical requirements stipulated by GEDA. This is ensured with original replacement parts. Only employ qualified and/or trained personnel for the tasks described in this manual.

  • Page 17: Intended Use

    MULTILIFT P18 General information Intended use The MULTILIFT P18 is a rack and pinion hoist for temporary use on construction sites • that may only be operated by instructed and authorised site personnel • that is designed for the transport of material and persons who can...

  • Page 18: Assembly, Service/Maintenance Specialist

    • observe national regulations. 1.8.3 Improper use The MULTILIFT P18 • is not designed for permanent installation • must not be set up to be free-standing (without anchoring) • must not be operated by persons without instruction on the machine or by children The persons must be familiar with the operating manual.

  • Page 19: General Safety Information

    MULTILIFT P18 General safety information General safety information The machine has been designed and built according to the state of the art and recognised safety rules. Nevertheless, hazards for personnel or third parties and/or damage to machinery and other tangible assets can occur during use, e.g. if the machine: •...

  • Page 20: Safety Instructions For Operating Personnel

    General safety information MULTILIFT P18 Safety instructions for operating personnel The operating manual must be kept within reach at all times at the location where the machine is used. The machine may only be used in a technically flawless condition, in...

  • Page 21: Safety Instructions For Transport

    MULTILIFT P18 General safety information Safety instructions for transport Immediately report transport damage and/or missing parts to the supplier. During transport tasks, wear a safety helmet, safety shoes and protective gloves! Never walk below suspended loads! Only use appropriate, standardised and tested lifting devices (forklifts, cranes) and load attachment gear (lifting beam, round slings, lifting straps, rope slings, chains) for transport at the assembly site.

  • Page 22: Safety Instructions For Operation

    General safety information MULTILIFT P18 Safety instructions for operation Only operate the machine in accordance with the operating manual, when it is in full working order, and in a safety and hazard- conscious manner. If work is interrupted, switch the machine off at the main switch and secure it with a padlock against being switched on again.

  • Page 23: Safety Instructions For Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    MULTILIFT P18 General safety information Safety instructions for maintenance and troubleshooting Operating personnel must be informed about how to carry out special work and repair work before starting. Deadlines that are stipulated or stated in the maintenance manual for recurring tests/inspections must be adhered to.
  • Page 24 General safety information MULTILIFT P18 If it is necessary to dismantle safety devices during maintenance and repair work, the safety devices must be installed and checked immediately after completion of the maintenance and repair tasks! Do not make any changes, additions or modifications to the machine.

  • Page 25: Safety When Working On The Electric System

    MULTILIFT P18 General safety information Safety when working on the electric system If there are faults on the electrical system of the machine, it must be shut down immediately using the main switch and secured with a padlock or the mains plug must be disconnected!

  • Page 26: Technical Data

    Technical data MULTILIFT P18 Technical data Operating and environmental conditions The machine may only be operated when the following operating and environmental conditions are adhered to: • Storage in dry rooms, in order to prevent corrosion. • No jolts or vibrations.

  • Page 27: Emissions

    MULTILIFT P18 Technical data Atmosphere at the location of use during material transport When transporting material, this must not lead to a concentration of abrasive/corrosive substances and of explosive fine dusts. If this cannot be safely excluded, the corrosion protection and/or the functional reliability of the electrical components must be checked at regular intervals and they should, if necessary, be replaced.

  • Page 28: Tightening Torques

    Technical data MULTILIFT P18 Tightening torques Special mechanical screw connections with torque control Mast - elements to one another Tightening torque 150 Nm 110 lbf ft Width across flats (AF) 24 mm Couplings Tightening torque 50 Nm 37 lbf ft Couplings 1 ½"...

  • Page 29: Electrical Connected Loads

    MULTILIFT P18 Technical data Electrical connected loads A construction site distribution cabinet (in accordance with IEC 60439- 4:2005) with a - min. 3 x 63 A fuse protection of the supply point and a - residual current device (RCD) are required...

  • Page 30: Speeds

    Technical data MULTILIFT P18 Speeds Lifting speed Operation max. 40 m/min. Assembly max. 30m/min. Premium Package option Operation with 32 A mains max. 28 m/min. connection Assembly max. 20 m/min. Safety gear FV45 Triggering speed max. 55 m/min. Gravitational acceleration in the <...

  • Page 31: Mast

    MULTILIFT P18 Technical data Mast UNI-X-MAST Only original GEDA mast sections may be used! UNI-X-MAST Uni-Mast (item no. 03350) (item no. 01150) Fig. 1: UNI-X-MAST Fig. 2: UNI-Mast If UNI-X-Mast parts UNI-Mast parts are installed together, only the anchoring spacings and anchoring forces for the Uni-Mast apply! Length 1.5 m...

  • Page 32: Fig. 3: Anchoring Diagram

    Technical data MULTILIFT P18 Projecting mast length [during operation and assembly] max. loading height above last anchoring Installed height Vertical distance of the mast ties Vertical distance to first mast tie Fig. 3: Anchoring diagram Max. Min. Operation: Car D (3.2 m) 8.0 m...
  • Page 33 MULTILIFT P18 Technical data Inclination of mast max. installation height (H) for vertical installation in X and Y direction Example 1 Example 2 Installed height = 50 m Installed height = 100 m 50 m = 0.1 m 100 m = 0.2 m Check inclination during and following assembly using appropriate means.

  • Page 34: Load Capacity, Dimensions And Weights

    Technical data MULTILIFT P18 Load capacity, dimensions and weights Assembly plank Load capacity 200 kg Lifting beam Load capacity 4000 kg Weight approx. 37 kg Floor coverings (option) Floor covering made of aluminium Weight 35 kg Floor covering made of steel...

  • Page 35: Car D

    MULTILIFT P18 Technical data 3.8.1 Car D Fig. 4: Dimensions for platform D MULTILIFT P18 Without cable trolley 3.46 2.36 2.48 4.03 2.82 2.10 3.27 1.37 With cable trolley 3.46 2.36 2.48 4.03 3.12 2.10 3.27 1.37 Dimensions in m...
  • Page 36 Technical data MULTILIFT P18 Weight Base unit with platform 2845 kg Load capacity Operation max. 2200 kg/ 21 persons 2120 kg + 1 2040 kg + 2 1960 kg + 3 1880 kg + 4 1800 kg + 5 1720 kg + 6...

  • Page 37: Car E

    MULTILIFT P18 Technical data 3.8.2 Car E Fig. 5: Dimensions for platform E MULTILIFT P18 Without cable trolley 3.96 2.36 2.48 4.53 2.82 2.10 3.77 1.37 With cable trolley 3.96 2.36 2.48 4.53 3.12 2.10 3.77 1.37 Dimensions in m...
  • Page 38 Technical data MULTILIFT P18 Weight Base unit with platform 3165 kg Load capacity Operation max. 2000 kg/ 25 persons 1920 kg + 1 1840 kg + 2 1760 kg + 3 1680 kg + 4 1600 kg + 5 1520 kg + 6...

  • Page 39: Operation

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation Operation Operating personnel – see chapter “Operating personnel” Safety during operation Safety instructions in chapter 2 General safety information also have to be observed. The Construction hoist is equipped with an overload detection device that switches off travel movement in both directions when the load capacity is exceeded and a status message is shown on the touch display.
  • Page 40 Operation MULTILIFT P18 • Operation must cease under the following conditions: - at temperatures below -20°C and above +40 °C. - in case of damage or other malfunctions. - A recurring inspection/intermediate inspection has been missed (refer to the maintenance manual).

  • Page 41: Commissioning

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation Commissioning Fig. 6: Startup  Turn the main switch(11) to the “I” [ON] position. The double doors on the enclosure and the sliding door on the car have to be closed. BL191 GB 2019-11...

  • Page 42: Finger Scanner (Optional)

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.2.1 Finger scanner (optional) The car operator has to activate the control in the car using their fingerprint. Fingerprint scanning is described in a separate operating manual for the finger scanner. A request to activate the control using the finger scanner is shown on the car control touch display.

  • Page 43: Safety Check Before Starting Work

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.2.2 Safety check before starting work Carry out a test run with an empty car and check to see whether • the complete travel path is clear • the door locks function correctly (refer to chapter 4.3.4 and 4.3.3) The car must be immediately stopped if •...

  • Page 44: Operation/Function

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 Operation/function Fig. 9: Multilift P18 overview Mast section Base enclosure Mast tie Cable bin Sliding door with ramp (option) Double doors on base enclosure Landing level safety gate (option) Foot section with base mast Assembly plank Cable trolley (option)

  • Page 45: Functional Description

    EMERGENCY STOP buttons remain functional. The MULTILIFT P18 can be assembled with or without clearance to the wall, depending on which design of sliding door (with or without ramp) is installed on the landing level side of the car. This car door also dictates which landing level safety gate (low [1.1 m] or high [approx.

  • Page 46: Base Enclosure

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.3.2 Base enclosure The bottom stop position (ground station) is fitted with a 2.50 m high base enclosure. This base enclosure (1) protects against entry into the lower hazard area. DANGER Danger to life from lowering car ...

  • Page 47: Fig. 11: Double Doors On The Base Enclosure

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation Opening/closing the double doors The double doors of the base enclosure and the sliding door on the car must be opened individually to enter the car. The enclosure double doors can only be opened when the car is at the ground station.

  • Page 48: Fig. 12: Emergency Release For The Double Doors

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 Emergency release The emergency release for the base enclosure double doors (1) can only be operated from the outside.  For emergency release, insert the triangular key through the hole on the outside of the base enclosure.

  • Page 49: Car Access Points

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.3.3 Car access points Car doors protect people in the car from falling out of the car during transport. 4.3.3.1 Vertical sliding door Car access at ground station/option for building car access Opening  Use the handle bar (2A) to...

  • Page 50: Vertical Sliding Door With Ramp

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.3.3.2 Vertical sliding door with ramp Option for building car access Opening from the outside  Pull hard on the grab bar (3A) until the ramp (3D) is fully open.  The sliding door (3) is automatically pushed up.

  • Page 51: Fig. 15: Vertical Sliding Door From Inside

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation Opening from the inside  Use the handle bar (3B) to push the sliding door (3) up to the stop.  The ramp (3D) lowers automatically with the sliding door (3). Closing from the inside  Use the door frame (3C) to pull down the sliding door (3) until it is fully closed.

  • Page 52: Car Door Emergency Release

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.3.3.3 Car door emergency release The emergency release for the sliding doors can only be operated from the inside and outside. In the car  For the emergency release, insert the triangular key (3) into the door lock.

  • Page 53: Securing Loading And Unloading Points

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.3.4 Securing loading and unloading points To prevent persons falling, fall protection must be installed at all loading and unloading points where there is a risk of falling from a height of more than 2 m. Landing level safety gates protect persons from falling at the stop position when the car is not at the stop position.

  • Page 54: Fig. 19: "Standard" Landing Level Safety Gate Closed (Tarpaulin)

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 “Standard" landing level safety gate closed (tarpaulin) (Option as per EN 16719) The retrofit kit article no. 1130276 can be used to retrofit the “Standard” landing level safety gate with a tarpaulin. These landing level safety gates can only be opened once the loading ramp has been completely opened.

  • Page 55: Fig. 21: Opening/Closing The "Standard" Landing Level Safety Gate

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation Opening  Press the lever (1A) in the direction of the arrow and push open the sliding door (1). Closing  Close the sliding door (1) until the lever (1A) engages downwards. Fig. 21: Opening/closing the “Standard”...

  • Page 56: Comfort" Landing Level Safety Gate

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.3.4.2 "Comfort" landing level safety gate Used for vertical sliding door with ramp It is only possible to open this landing level safety gate when the unfolded unloading ramp is in contact with the sill of the landing level safety gate.

  • Page 57: Fig. 24: "Comfort" Landing Level Safety Gate Closed (Filler Plate)

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation “Comfort” landing level safety gate closed (filler plate) (Option as per EN 16719) Fig. 24: “Comfort” landing level safety gate closed (filler plate) Opening  Press the lever (2A) in the direction of the arrow and push open the sliding door (2).

  • Page 58: Vario" Landing Level Safety Gate

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.3.4.3 “VARIO" landing level safety gate Used for vertical sliding door with ramp (Option as per EN 16719) This landing level safety gate can only be opened if the ramp interlock of the platform loading ramp or the car was actuated.

  • Page 59: Fig. 28: Emergency Unlocking Of The Landing Level Door

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation Emergency release  Insert the triangular key (4) into the lock.  Turn the key (4) to the right.  Carefully open the door leaf (3).  Remove the key (4). Fig. 28: Emergency unlocking of the landing level...

  • Page 60: Vario Lite" Landing Level Safety Gate

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.3.4.4 “VARIO LITE” landing level safety gate Used for vertical sliding door with ramp (Option as per EN 16719) The VARIO LITE landing level safety gate is identical to the VARIO landing level safety gate with the exception of the door locking device.

  • Page 61: Vario +" Landing Level Safety Gate

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.3.4.5 “VARIO +” landing level safety gate Used for vertical sliding door without ramp The “VARIO” landing level safety gate can be upgraded into the high “VARIO +” landing level safety gate by installing the push-on frame .

  • Page 62: Landing Level Double Doors

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.3.4.6 Landing level double doors It is only possible to open the landing level double doors when the interlock cam on the car releases the lock. Fig. 31: Landing level double doors Operation and emergency release are identical to the “VARIO”...

  • Page 63: Fig. 32: Emergency Release On The Landing Level Double Doors

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation Emergency release The landing level double doors are also equipped with an emergency release for rescue and recovery.  Insert the triangular key into the lock (5).  Turn the key to the right (clockwise).  Open the double doors (4) with some force.

  • Page 64: Ground Control

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.3.5 Ground control The car can be called from the ground control. The car stops exactly at the ground station. EMERGENCY stop button Main switch CALL button Code display Fig. 33: Ground control Calling the car  Press the Call button (13).

  • Page 65: Landing Level Modules

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.3.6 Landing level modules 4.3.6.1 Landing level module with stop The UP or DOWN direction can be selected from the electric modules at the landing levels. The exact stop at the next landing level is activated by pressing the LANDING LEVEL button.

  • Page 66: Landing Level Module With Call Control

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.3.6.2 Landing level module with call control The car can be called from the electric modules on the landing levels. The landing level stops at the landing level from which the car was called. Calling the car ...

  • Page 67: Car Controls

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.3.7 Car controls 4.3.7.1 G-SAC car control with rotary switch [Single Automatic Control] The landing level can be directly pre-selected on the car control. Fig. 36: Car control with rotary switch EMERGENCY stop button LC 100 rotary switch...
  • Page 68 Operation MULTILIFT P18 Moving to a landing level  Turn the rotary switch (2) until the desired landing level has been set. → While turning, the rotary switch (2) is backlit in blue.  The selected landing level is shown in the display (10).

  • Page 69: Car Control G-Sac Keypad

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.3.7.2 Car control G-SAC keypad [Single Automatic Control] The landing level can be directly pre-selected on the car control. Fig. 37: Car control with keypad EMERGENCY stop button Keypad 0 - 9 = Landing level selection ► = START button...
  • Page 70 Operation MULTILIFT P18 Moving to a landing level  Enter the desired landing level on the keypad (2) → The selected landing level is shown in the display (10). For example: 0 → Ground floor 1 → Landing level 1 10 →...

  • Page 71: Control For Special Operation (Assembly/Drop Test)

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.3.8 Control for special operation (assembly/drop test) These controls must be kept locked by the operating company! The cover plate (8) has to be removed for inserting the control for special operation from the car.  Use the triangular key to open the triangular bolt (8A) and remove the cover plate (8).

  • Page 72: Fig. 39: Inserting Control For Special Operation

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 The drop test control and assembly control are connected at the plug connection on the outside of the car, below the car control switch box.  Disconnect the dummy plug (7) and connect the appropriate control. Socket 230 V/50 Hz for...

  • Page 73: Drop Test Control

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.3.8.1 Drop test control The drop test control is used for checking the safety gear by means of a drop test. The drop test control may only be operated by a technically competent person! EMERGENCY stop button...

  • Page 74: Emergency Shutdown

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.3.9 Emergency shutdown In situations that present a risk to operating personnel or the transport platform, the platform can be shut down by pressing an EMERGENCY STOP button. An EMERGENCY STOP button is located at - the car control - the ground control Fig.

  • Page 75: Interrupting Work - End Of Work

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation Interrupting work – end of work Switch off and secure the hoist when interrupting work and at the end of work.  Move the car down to the ground station until it stops automatically. If there is a risk of frost, move the platform up a little so that the DOWN limit switch is clear.

  • Page 76: Equipment

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 Equipment 4.5.1 Emergency call system The emergency intercom system consists of an intercom module at the ground control and one at the car control. If persons are locked in the car, they can contact ground personnel using the intercom system.

  • Page 77: Alarm Signal

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.5.1.1 Alarm signal If help is needed from outside, the ALARM (15) button can be used to trigger an acoustic signal.  Press the ALARM button (15).  While the ALARM button (15) is pressed, a signal tone will sound at the ground station.

  • Page 78: Assembly Planks

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.5.2 Assembly planks An assembly plank is a folding platform which helps with anchoring the mast sections exclusively from the car (can also be used in front of a façade, without frontal scaffolding). Assembly planks may only be used during assembly, maintenance or emergency rescue.

  • Page 79: Lighting

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.5.3 Lighting Car lighting The car lighting is always on as long as the main switch is turned on. Fig. 50: Car lighting WARNING Glare  Do not look directly into the LED lighting for a prolonged period.

  • Page 80: Document And Tool Box

    Operation MULTILIFT P18 4.5.4 Document and tool box The documents and tool box contains: • 1 x triangular key - for unlocking the car sliding doors - for opening the left assembly plan - for opening the cover plate (insert...

  • Page 81: Operating Hours Counter

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.5.5 Operating hours counter An operating hours counter (1) is installed in the car switch box to record the operating hours (motor operating time). Fig. 53: Operating hours counter The switch box must be opened to read the counter. The switch...

  • Page 82: Accessories

    Accessories 4.6.1 Cold package The MULTILIFT P18 can be used down to a temperature of -20 °C. In countries where work is also carried out at lower temperatures, installation of a cold package is recommended. A thermostat in the switch box of the platform switches off upward travel at temperatures below -20 °C.

  • Page 83: Lifting Beam

    MULTILIFT P18 Operation 4.6.3 Lifting beam The lifting beam is used for lifting the base unit with a crane. Fig. 56: Lifting beam Load capacity = max. 4000 kg BL191 GB 2019-11...

  • Page 84: Malfunctions - Diagnosis - Repair

    Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair MULTILIFT P18 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair WARNING Risk of injury from incorrect troubleshooting and fault elimination  Troubleshooting and fault elimination may only be carried out by persons specially trained and authorized for this purpose.

  • Page 85: Fig. 58: Touch Display - Maintenance

    MULTILIFT P18 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair Code messages with a yellow background indicate service or maintenance information. CODE no. Status symbol Explanation Fig. 58: Touch display – maintenance Only the possible status messages and CODE numbers which are relevant for your machine are displayed! Code messages with a red background indicate information about a malfunction.

  • Page 86: Malfunctions Without Status Message

    Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair MULTILIFT P18 Actions for CODE display:  Identify the CODE displayed and change/rectify the status.  Wait until the control is automatically enabled. The operation and description of the touch display are described in a separate operating manual. This manual is part of the machine documentation.

  • Page 87: Rectify Fault

    MULTILIFT P18 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair Rectify fault 5.2.1 Motor is not delivering full power • Voltage drop of more than 10% of the rated voltage. • Select cable with larger cross-section. • If the motor is overloaded, the built-in thermal switch will switch off and the frequency converter goes into error mode.

  • Page 88: Car Has Moved Too High

    Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair MULTILIFT P18 5.2.3 Car has moved too high The car travels too high, i.e. the EMERGENCY limit switch reaches the UP-END stop bar. Possible causes: • the UP limit switch is defective • there is a malfunction in the electrical system...

  • Page 89: Car Has Moved Too Low

    MULTILIFT P18 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair 5.2.4 Car has moved too low The car travels too low, i.e. the EMERGENCY limit switch reaches the EMERGENCY-END stop bar. Possible causes: • the brake clearance is too large • the DOWN limit switch is defective •...

  • Page 90: Overload Indication

    Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair MULTILIFT P18 CAUTION Damage to the foot section and car The UP button (3) must be pressed because this control bypasses the EMERGENCY limit switch. If the red drop test control buttons (2) are pressed inadvertently, the motor brake will release and the car can drop down hard onto the foot section.

  • Page 91: Safety Gear Has Triggered

    MULTILIFT P18 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair 5.2.6 Safety gear has triggered The hoist is equipped with safety gear that brakes if the speed of the car becomes excessive. If the safety gear was triggered, further travel is not possible.

  • Page 92: Rescue After Malfunction

    Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair MULTILIFT P18 Rescue after malfunction Rescue may become necessary in the event that, e.g. • there is no mains voltage. • the electrical system malfunctions. • the drive fails. • the safety gear has triggered.

  • Page 93: Initial Rescue Measures

    MULTILIFT P18 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair 5.3.2 Initial rescue measures 5.3.2.1 Recovery using the recall function The recall function can be activated from the ground control or from the car control. The recall function can only be executed with a functioning...

  • Page 94: Rescue In The Event Of A Status Display

    Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair MULTILIFT P18 5.3.2.2 Rescue in the event of a status display CODE messages indicate malfunctions in the hoist system or switching statuses of the limit switches.  Identify the CODE message (refer to the touch display or the touch display manual).

  • Page 95: Self-Rescue Using Emergency Lowering Device

    MULTILIFT P18 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair 5.3.2.3 Self-rescue using EMERGENCY lowering device In an emergency, the next lower landing level can be reached by releasing the motor brakes. Persons trapped may be able to evacuate in this way. Moving the car downwards by releasing the motor brake is not possible if, e.g.

  • Page 96: Fig. 68: Mount For Brake Release Levers

    Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair MULTILIFT P18  Remove both levers (1) from the mount. Fig. 68: Mount for brake release levers  Release the triangular bolt (2A) on both sides.  Move the cover plate (2) aside and attach.

  • Page 97: Fig. 71: Emergency Release For The Car

    MULTILIFT P18 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair  Release the motor brake by carefully metered simultaneous pulling (towards the centre of the car) on both levers (1).  The car will glide downwards. Fig. 71: Emergency release for the car...
  • Page 98 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair MULTILIFT P18 If no fault is displayed on the car control, the passengers can exit the car as normal. Otherwise the doors have to be unlocked. Emergency release of the car door, refer to chapter 4.3.3.3 Emergency release of the landing level double doors, refer to chapter 4.3.4.6...

  • Page 99: Exiting The Car

    MULTILIFT P18 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair 5.3.2.4 Exiting the car If the car is not stopped at a landing level and the motor brake cannot be released, any trapped passengers have to be evacuated across the left assembly plank.

  • Page 100: Fig. 73: Assembly Plank Open

    Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair MULTILIFT P18  As soon as the base pan is horizontal it can be stepped on in order to press the end wall outwards.  The assembly plank is ready for emergency rescue. Fig. 73: Assembly plank open When the safety lock (1D) is open and the assembly plank is folded out, the control is interrupted.

  • Page 101: Recovery In Accordance With Emergency Plan

    MULTILIFT P18 Malfunctions – diagnosis – repair Opening the assembly plank from the outside For emergency recovery, the assembly plank can also be unlocked from outside.  Turn the safety lock (1D) downwards anticlockwise. Fig. 74: Unlocking the assembly plank from outside ...

  • Page 102: Repair

    • Quantity required The name plate is located on the trolley of the base unit. Spare parts must conform to the manufacturer’s technical specifications! Only use original spare parts from GEDA. For service or repair work, please contact our customer service department: For the sales and customer service address, see chapter 1.4...

  • Page 103: Disposal

    MULTILIFT P18 Disposal Disposal At the end of its useful life, the machine may need to be inspected for operational safety in accordance with national regulations, disassembled correctly and scrapped in an environmentally friendly way according to national provisions. It is prohibited to use parts from a machine that is being scrapped in other machines or to assemble such parts to produce a new machine.
  • Page 106 GEDA-Dechentreiter GmbH & Co. KG Mertinger Strasse 60 86663 Asbach-Bäumenheim Tel.: +49 (0)9 06 / 98 09-0 Fax: +49 (0)9 06 / 98 09-50 E-Mail: info@geda.de Web: www.geda.de BL191 GB 2019-11...

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