Rack and pinion hoist
Assembly and Operating Instructions
6 / 100 BL108 GB Edition 03.2018 Rev. 02
6.3.1 Loading gate ..................................................................................................................... 57
6.3.2 Turning lever ..................................................................................................................... 57
6.3.3 “ECO” landing level safety gate ........................................................................................ 58
6.4 Operating the hoist .................................................................................................................... 59
6.5 Emergency shutdown ................................................................................................................ 60
6.6 Interrupting work – end of work ................................................................................................. 60
7 Dismantling (disassembly) ............................................................................................................. 61
8 Maintenance and cleaning .............................................................................................................. 62
8.1 Maintenance schedule .............................................................................................................. 63
8.2 Checks....................................................................................................................................... 64
8.2.1 Documenting the results ................................................................................................... 64
8.2.2 Checks before initial commissioning ................................................................................ 65
8.2.3 Checks after assembly / daily before starting operation................................................... 65
8.2.4 Recurring checks .............................................................................................................. 65
8.2.5 Checks after extreme weather conditions ........................................................................ 66
8.3 Replenishment and Inspection Tasks ....................................................................................... 67
8.3.1 Lubrication of the gear rack / drive pinion ........................................................................ 67
8.3.2 Trailing cable / cable guide profile .................................................................................... 67
8.3.3 Check/replace gearbox oil ................................................................................................ 67
8.3.4 Check the ladder interlocks and bolted connections ........................................................ 68
8.4 Checking for wear ..................................................................................................................... 69
8.4.1 Drive pinion ....................................................................................................................... 69
8.4.2 Rack .................................................................................................................................. 69
8.4.3 Tracks rollers .................................................................................................................... 70
8.4.4 Motor brake ....................................................................................................................... 72
8.5 Function checks ........................................................................................................................ 74
8.5.1 Check the overload triggering ........................................................................................... 74
8.5.2 Test the safety gear .......................................................................................................... 75
8.5.3 Safety gear replacement .................................................................................................. 78
9 Malfunctions - Diagnosis – Repair ................................................................................................. 82
9.1 Fault table .................................................................................................................................. 83
9.1.1 Motor is not producing full output ..................................................................................... 84
9.1.2 Load platform moved too high .......................................................................................... 84
9.1.3 Platform has descended too low ...................................................................................... 84
9.1.4 Overload warning device has triggered ............................................................................ 85
9.2 Retrieving the platform .............................................................................................................. 86
9.2.1 Basic conduct in the event of a rescue/malfunction ......................................................... 86
9.2.2 Rescue action plan ........................................................................................................... 87
9.3 Repair ........................................................................................................................................ 89
10 Disposal of the machine .................................................................................................................. 89
11 Appendix A Summary of instruction notices ................................................................................ 90
12 Appendix B Test Documentation ................................................................................................... 91