ArboTeam ATD Manual

ATD
ArboTeamDevice
Copyright Arboteam® 2016
WINCH/CYLINDER BRAKE INSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL USED FOR CONTROLLED TREE FELLING

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CONTENTS
1.GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Purpose of the ATD manual
1.2. Applie irectives an technical stan ar s
1.3. Glossary an terminology
2. WHAT IS THE ATD
2.1 Description of the ATD
2.2 Technical ata
2.2.1. Components
2.2.2. Technical features
3. ATD APPLICATION AREAS
3.1. Combining with rigging ropes
3.2. Combining ropes an winch
3.3. Combining ropes an aluminium cylin er brake
4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Har installation
4.2 Soft installation

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5. USING THE ATD
5.1. Before each use
5.2. Using the winch
5.3. Using the aluminium cylin er brake
5.4. Combine use of winch an alumiun cylin er brake
6. NAMEPLATE DATA
. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
7.1. General safety rules
7.2. Behaviour for the operator's safety
8. INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE, CARE AND TRANSPORTATION
9. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Purpose of the manual
This manual provi es the technical features, performances an necessary information for the safe
use an han ling of the ARBOTEAM S.r.l ATD, inclu ing its maintenance, repairs an isassembling.
This information must be rea carefully an the instructions enforce strictly. Failure to observe this
information coul cause risks to the health an the safety of persons as well as economic ammage.
This information was provi e originally by the manufacturer in its own language (Italian) but can
be ma e available in other languages in or er to comply with legislative an /or commercial
requirements. This ocumentation must be store by a person responsible for the purpose an
in an appropriate place, so as to be always accessible an in the best state of preservation
for all the personnel in charge of ATD operations or maintenance.
It is un erstoo that it is not permitte , except as a result of a specific written approval of
ARBOTEAM S.r.l , transmission to thir parties of all or part of this user's manual, as regar s
the text, the illustrations an the attache iagrams. The manufacturer, however, reserves
the right to mo ify, supplement or improve the manual without notice an without entailing
any reason to believe the present publication ina equate. Any mo ification, a ition or
eletion of elements, components, or functions etc, not previously agree with ARBOTEAM
S.r.l relieves the manufacturer of any liability.
In case of loss or amage, replacement ocumentation must be requeste irectly from the
Manufacturer, quoting the co e of this manual. This manual reflects the state of the art
when the ATD was place on the market.
This manual is for the ATD users (operators an maintenance) with the aim of supplying them
with the main technical ata of the system, a technical escription of the various functional
groups that make it up, as well as the main operating proce ures an information nee e
to carry out preventive an corrective maintenance.
The manual is inten e for personnel who have gaine a goo knowle ge of the technique
of arboriculture.

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This manual is an integral part of the ATD an contains the necessary information to ensure
that all entitle staff can operate safely an to guarantee perfect efficiency throughout the
lifetime of the ATD.
For proper use of the machine it is assume that the working environment is a apte to the
current regulations in terms of safety an hygiene.
Drawings an photographs are provi e by ARBOTEAM S.r.l without limitation, in or er to
allow an easier un erstan ing of the text.
The ARBOTEAM S.r.l in pursuing a policy of constant evelopment an up ating, reserves
the right to make any functional or aesthetic changes as to their pro uct, an to make
changes in the esign of functional components an accessories, without any uty to inform
an without incurring any obligation. Any errors an iscrepancies between the proce ures
escribe in this manual an current security legislation must be promptly reporte to our
technical epartment who will make eventual corrections an a justments.Un er no
circumstances will the information an operations escribe in this manual prevail over the
current safety stan ar s.
The use of this manual is un er the complete responsibility of the user. Once consulte , this
manual shoul be kept in such a way as to have it always at han .
1.2. Applied directives and technical standards
The ATD has been esigne , manufacture an teste in accor ance with the 'Essential
Health an Safety Requirements - EHSR " escribe in the Annex I of the European
Directive 2006/42/EC .

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1.3. Glossary and terminology
Some wor s use frequently in this manual are escribe here to be sure that their
meaning is efine an un erstoo clearly .
Explanation of the technical terms used in this manual
ALUMINIUM CYLINDER BRAKE: use to lower the cut pieces;
WINCH: manually operate component use to lift the cut pieces;
SELF TAILER: component positione at the en of the winch that allows to maintain the
tension on the rope woun aroun the rum;
ROPE GUIDE (SX, DX): steel rope gui e to irect the ropes with the right angle on the
aluminium cylin er brake;
ROPE GUIDE HOOK (SX,DX, CENTRAL):it allows to eviate the ropes so that the
groun operator can choose the most secure position uring the lowering operations;
RIGGING: lifting or lowering operations of the cut pieces of timber with the ai of cylin er
brakes, ropes an pulleys;
BLOCKS: pulleys specifically esigne for rigging operations uring controlle felling;
TREECLIMBER or elevating work platform operator (EWP) both must have a equate
training an qualification;
SLING : rope-length with a loop at one en an which normally hol s a Block or a
connector or a ring;
LOWERING: the controlle escent of a cut piece of tree;
STOPPER: component for the temporary locking of a rope; the stopper can be opene an
close with the rope pulle tight (but not moving) ;
GROUND OPERATOR: the person on the groun who controls the ropes uring the
controlle felling - rigging;
The groun operator must have a equate training.

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2. What is the ATD
2.1.Description
ATD is a specific tool to be use only for tree care operations, for lifting or lowering tree
sections uring controlle felling (rigging) or pruning (eg. removal of large ea or
amage branches).
ATD consists of a metal frame which acts as a support to a winch, wrappe by a aluminium
cylin er brake, a mechanical safety blocking system (stopper) an two straps (for anchoring
an positioning) .
Since the ATD is not the only equipment use uring the rigging, it is necessary that all the
other components (ropes, blocks, pulleys, slings, straps, connectors, etc) are in goo
con ition of use, properly size for the work to be performe an compatible with each
other.
All operating instructions must be observe , those in icate in this manual as well as those
provi e with each evice combine to the ATD .
Caution:
The activities involving the use of the ATD are inherently angerous.
Who uses the ATD is responsible for his/her own actions, ecisions an safety.
It is man atory to follow the current safety stan ar s.
Before using the ATD you must:
•rea an un erstan all operating instructions escribe in this manual;
•be properly traine for controlle felling with the use of aluminium cylin er brakes an
winches
•Un erstan an accept the risks involve

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Caution:
Failure to un erstan any part of this manual can result in serious or fatal acci ents.
The rea ing an un erstan ing of the ATD user's manual oes not replace in any way the
learning an training for controlle tree felling with the use of winches an aluminium
cylin er brakes.
While using ATD it is compulsory to always wear the following PPE :
1. protective helmet with visor or glasses;
2.heavy- uty gloves (leather recommen e )
3. antislip safety shoes with toecaps
When using the ATD, it is also necessary that operators :
•be in goo physical an mental con ition,
•wear tight clothing an no accessories which they coul get entangle with.
2.2. Technical data
2.2.1.Components
1) Steel frame
2) Winch 46.2 STGNP HARKEN® bran (MWL 1300 Kg) with self tailer
3) Aluminium cylin er brake
4) Screw pin for the use of two ifferent ropes
5) Left rope gui e
5A) Right rope gui e
6) Left rope gui e hook
6a) Right rope gui e hook
6b) Central rope gui e hook
7) 75 mm strap tension ratchet (Fig. 1.3.)

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7a) Crank bushing for the tension ratchet (Fig.1.3.)
7b) Protection for the 75mm strap (Fig.1.3.)
8) Fixing pin for the 75 mm strap
8a) Safety linch pins
9) 75 mm strap
9a) 25 mm strap
10) Mechanical safety blocking system stopper V Grip maxi Plus Antal
11)Stopper anchor plate
12) Fixing pin for the stopper
13) Fastening hinges for the DX stopper anchor plate
13a) Fastening hinges for the SX stopper anchor plate
14) Stopper's rope gui e
14a) Stopper's rope gui e
15)Anchorage for the 25 mm strap
16) Fixing point for winch han le
17) Winch han le
18) Slot for the 75 mm strap (Figure 2)
19) Removable rubber bark-saver protections(Figure 4)

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