Avanti OCTOPUS L95 HD Manual

AVANTI SERVICE LIFT
Model: OCTOPUS L95 HD Service Lift
Installation and maintenance manual
Original instructions
AT00016129
English (EN)
Installation and maintenance Manual – Service Lift Model OCTOPUS L95 HD
3rd Edition: July 2019 — Revision 1: 30/07/2019

AVANTI SERVICE LIFT
Limited warranty
Avanti Wind Systems Technology, S.L. guarantees that commencing from the date
of shipment to the Customer and continuing for a period of the longer of 365 days
thereafter, or the period set forth in the standard Avanti warranty, the Product1)
described in this Manual will be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service when installed and operated in accordance with the
provisions of this Manual.
This warranty is made only to the original user of the Product. The sole and ex-
clusive remedy and the entire liability of Avanti under this limited warranty, shall
be, at the option of Avanti, a replacement of the Product (including incidental and
freight charges paid by the Customer) with a similar new or reconditioned Product
of equivalent value, or a refund of the purchase price if the Product is returned to
Avanti, freight and insurance prepaid. The obligations of Avanti are expressly
conditioned upon return of the Product in strict accordance with the return pro-
cedures of Avanti.
This warranty does not apply if the Product (i) has been altered without the au-
thorization of Avanti or its authorized representative; (ii) has not been installed,
operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with this Manual or other in-
structions from Avanti; (iii) has been subjected to abuse, neglect, casualty, or
negligence; (iv) has been furnished by Avanti to Customer without charge; or (v)
has been sold on an "AS-IS" basis. Except as specifically set forth in this Limited
Warranty.
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TIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CON-
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pose. In any cases of dispute the English original shall be taken as authoritative.
1)Avanti service lift ("Product")
Avanti Wind Systems Technology, S.L.
Calle Ángeles (Los), Num. 88
Pol. Industrial Centrovía
50198 Muela (La) - (Zaragoza) - Spain
P: [phone]
F: [phone]
E: [email protected]
www.avanti-online.com
Contact

Contents
i
1 Introduction ................................................................................3
1.3 Observations ........................................................................... 3
1.1 Symbols ................................................................................. 3
1.4 Cautions ................................................................................ 4
1.2 Terms and definitions .................................................................. 3
2 Transport .................................................................................. 6
2.1 General transport requirements....................................................... 6
1.5.1 Height and angle ........................................................... ......5
3 Installation ................................................................................. 6
3.1 Delivery
inspection...................................................................... 6
3.2 Storage ................................................................................. 6
3.2.1 General storage requirements...................................................... 6
3.3.1 Powe supply ...................................................................... 6
3.3.2 Cable management ............................................................... 7
3.4 Traction and safety wire ropes ........................................................ 7
3.4.1 Traction wire rope ................................................................ 7
1.5 WTG Integration requirements .... .................................................... 5
1.5.2 Liftway clearances ........ ............. ............ ............. ............. .. .5
1.5.3 Power supply .... .... .. ........... .......... .. .......... ... ....... ... ...... ...5
1.5.4 Beam ........ ............. ............ ...... ..................... ............. ..5
1.5.5 Fences ........ ....................... .............. ............. ............. ..5
1.5.6 Lighting ........ ... ................... ............ ............. ............. .....5
1.5.7 Other requirements ........ ............. ............ ............. .............. .5
3.3 Electrical connections................................................................. 6
3.4.2 Safety wire rope .................................................................. 8
3.5 Guiding system .
... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... .... ... .. ... ... .... ... .. 9
3.5.1 Guiding ladder ................................................................... 9
3.6 Top limit device ............ ............................................................ 9
3.8 Information signs and warnings . ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... .... .. ... ... .... ... .. 10
3.8.1 Rescue guide ...... ............................................................. 10
3.9 Inspection before first use . ... .. . . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. . ... .. . ... . . .. .. 10
3.10 Disassembling . ... .. . . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. . . .. .. .. .. ... .. . . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. 10
4 Maintenance . ................................... .. ................ ..
.. ......... ....... 11
4.1 Recommended planning ............. ................................................ 11
4.2 Alternative planning..................................................... ............. 11
4.3 Annual maintenance and inspection . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. .. .. .. . . .. .. 12
4.3.1 Overall . ..... ... ............................................ .....................12
4.3.2 Control and safety devices ...................................................... 13
3.2.2 Pre installation storage
....................................... ..................... 6
3.7 Landing interlock system .............................................................. 9
3.7.1 Trapped key system .............................................................. 9
3.7.3 Safe zone plates ............................. ....................................10
3.7.2 Guard locking system........................ .................................... 10

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4.3.3 Cabin ............................................................................ 13
4.3.4 Traction hoist .................................................................... 14
4.3.5 Fall arrest device ................................................................ 14
4.4 Repairs ................................................................................ 19
Installation and maintenance Log Sheet......................................................20
4.3.6 Cable management ............................................................. 14
4.3.7 Traction and safety wire ropes .................................................. 15
4.3.8 Guiding system . .................................................................18
4.3.9 Top limit device ..................................................................18
4.3.10 Landing interlock system ......... ............................... .............. 19
4.3.11 Overload check and adjustment ......... .................................. .... 19
4.3.12 Information signs and documents ......... ............................... ..... 19
4.5 Ordering spare parts .................. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. 19
4.6 Actions to temporarily put the lift out of service .................................... 19
Inspection and maintenance Checklist........................................................24
Adjustment of the overload detection device.................................................28
AVANTI lift anchor..............................................................................30
Changelog ..................... ................... .. ....... .............. ........... ......... 34

3
1 Introduction
1.1 Symbols
DANGER
Immediate or possibly imminent danger. Risk of injury
if not observed: Death or severe injury.
WARNING
Potentially hazardous situation. Risk of injury if not
observed: Minor injury or material damage.
CAUTION
Hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Useful tips for optimum working procedure.
Possible injury if not observed: None.
1.2 Terms and definitions
Terms Definitions
Certified
technician
Person who has gone through the relevant
training associated with the scheduled task
from Avanti or from a certified trainer and is in
possession of a valid (non expired) certificate
for the task.
User
Person who has gone through the relevant
training associated with the Avanti service lift
use and daily inspection and is in possession
of a valid (non expired) certificate for the task.
Manual descent
(Also manual no-
powerdescent)
Action performed to descend the lift at a
controlled speed without power supply by
manually opening the hoist electromagnetic
brake.
1.3 Observations
This lift must only be used by trained people.
Additional copies are available from the manufacturer upon
request.
This manual must always be available to the personnel
responsible for the installation, maintenance and
operation of the service lift.
This manual, including, but not limited to, measurements,
procedures, components, descriptions, instructions,
recommendations and requirements, is subject to change
without prior notice. Please see the manuals section in the
Avanti Website for the latest revisions of the manuals.
Any additional cost relate to or arising from any changes
in the manuals does not entitle the customer to any form
of compensation or other legal remedies.
NOTICE
The pictures and diagrams in this manual may not
reflect the exact appearance, colors or layout of the
product. This has no impact on its functionality or
safety.

1.4 Cautions
Personnel must be of legal age. Personnel must be
familiar with the relevant accident prevention instructions
and must have received appropriate occupational heath
and safety training.
The service lift must not be used by persons who are
under the influence of alcohol or drugs and who may
jeopardize working safety.
Prior to installation, ensure that:
•Building sections involved will be able to withstand the
service lift loads.
•All parts are available and fully functional.
•Travel path is protected by fences at each platform.
•Walking way surfaces are dry and not slippery.
During installation tasks:
•Personnel must wear PPE (safety helmet, full
body harness, shock absorber, lanyard and slider) at all
times andcarry2waycommunicationsystemsdependingon
local regulation.
•Use a hand winch attachable to the ladder when
elevating heavy weights.
•Use a wire rope clamp or grip when lowering wire ropes,
in order to avoid the risk of personnel losing the wire rope,
and wire rope getting damaged or person being hit. The
clamp shall be secured to a platform anchor point. The
diameter of the clamps or grips shall match the diameter
of the wire ropes.
•Not work at different levels if tasks involve risk of falling
objects.
The service lift is designed for a useful life of 20 years with
an approximate use frequency of 12.5 h/year (250 h in
total).
Installation and maintenance of the service lift must only be
performed by certified technicians. The service lift must be
inspected by a certified technician before its first use.
The service lift must be inspected at least once a year by a
certified technician. In case of high use frequency
or severe use conditions, more frequent
inspections are required.
If more than one person is entrusted with
installation, inspection or maintenance tasks, the
employer must appoint a supervisor in charge of
the operation.
Use and daily inspection of the service lift must only be
performed by persons who have received the relevant
training associated with the use and daily inspection of the
Avanti service lift and who are in possession of a valid (not
expired) certificate for the task.
Before any maintenance task, ensure that walking way
surfaces are dry and not slippery.
Before any maintenance operation, check that the service
lift is properly out of service.
CAUTION
Avoid injury — follow all instructions.
If any damage or faults are found during
operation, or if circumstances arise which may
jeopardize safety: interrupt the work in progress
immediately and notify the supervisor or employer.
If required secure workplace.
The service lift must not be used in the event of
a fire in the tower.
The service lift must only be used when the
turbine is not generating power.
All wind farm regulations must be followed. The
service lift must not be used during severe
weather, including wind speeds over 18 m/s.
The customer must define the maximum allowable
wind speed ensuring safe installation.
If any supporting parts are repaired or replaced,
the operational safety of the system must be
tested and verified by a certified technician.
All test / repairs of electrical installations must only
be performed by a certified technician.
All repairs to the traction, braking and supporting
systems may only be performed by a certified
technician.
Only original fault-free parts must be used. Use of
non-original parts renders the manufacturer’s warranty
void and invalidates any type of approval.
No modification, extension or reconstruction of the
service lift is allowed without the manufacturer’s prior
written consent. No warranty is provided against
damage resulting from reconstruction or
modification of equipment or use of non-original
parts that are not approved by the manufacturer.
In case self-locking nuts are used, these nuts must not
be used once it has become possible to loosen by hand
and in no case should they be reused, but must be
replaced.
During maintenance tasks, personnel shall:
•Wear at least the following PPE: fall arrest equipment
(when falling height is more than 2 m), hand gloves,
helmet, safety glasses and working gear.
•Place cabin at bottom platform and disconnect power
supply.
•Use an electricity measuring tool when performing
inspection of electrical components.
•Use a hand winch attachable to the ladder when
handling big/ heavy loads and shall be performed at least
by 2 persons.
•Panel parts shall be removed to facilitate access to
confined spaces.
•Use a cable grip when replacing travelling cable.
•Keep cabin doors closed when using a 3-step ladder.
NOTICE
The owner must verify the need for third-party service
lift inspections with the local authority and comply with
specified standards.
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1.5 WTG Integration requirements
1.5.1 Height and angle
The service lift can be installed in towers up to 100
m high of travel path.
The maximum angle between hoist way and
vertical axis is of ±2º.
1.5.2 Liftway clearances
Depending of travel path inclination, gaps
may need to be large enough in order to avoid
collisions of lift elements with platforms.
The Octopus L95 HD service lift shall have an air
gap of at least 60 mm. around it along the
tower to avoid collision with tower components.
These gaps have considered not only the static
position but also considering possible
movement of components inside the tower as
a consequence of the towers way.
The components subjected to possible
movement inside the tower include, but are not
limited to, dampers, wireropes, cables, doors,
hatches, and travelling cable pulley (if installed).
1.5.3 Power supply
Electrical supply requirements
Power Supply Type 3 Phase + PE + N 3 Phase + PE
Voltage (50 Hz) 400 V 690 V
Protection Acc. To EN 60204 - 1
Voltage (60 Hz) 400 V 690 V
1.5.4 Beam
The top beam must be capable to withstand
the reaction loads transmitted by the traction and
safety wire ropes.
The required safety factors and load cases for the
top beam are according to EN1808 european
standards are required, check with the local authority.
1.5.5 Fences
Travel path must be protected by fences at
each platform. The platform fences consist of
structures, of different geometries depending
on the platforms where they are installed.
The platform fences must conform to EN
14122-3. They shall be equipped with a door
(sliding and/or swinging) monitored with a
trapped key system. Optionally, and apart from
the trapped key system, the platform fence
doors for the Octopus L95 HD service lift
could feature guard locking switch system, or
an electrical switch monitoring system.
The first one just allows the user to open the
fence door when the service lift cabin is at the
platform level. In case of an emergency situation,
users can open the fence door by acting the
emergency release of the guard locking
switch. From the moment the fence door is
open, power is removed so the service lift cannot
move.
The second system is an electrical
switch monitoring system. This interlocking
mechanism is comprised of a mechanical
locking unit and a switch unit. When the switch
is opened, the power is removed so the service
lift cannot move. In this case, the fence
doors must be self-closing doors, to avoid any
user could fall from a platform if the fence door is
left open.
1.5.6 Lighting
The platform control boxes shall be
properly illuminated (e.g. an illumination of at
least 50 lux according to EN 50308).
The loading side of the platform holes shall be
properly illuminated.
The landing platform shall be properly illuminated
The tower shall provide emergency lighting in case of
power failure (e.g. an illumination of at least 10 lux
according to EN 50308).
1.5.7 Other requirements
The WTG manufacturer must provide any other means
necessary to ensure the safe use of the service lift
according to AVANTI´s recommendations and its own
risk assessment for the integration that shall include
items which are not under AVANTI´s scope.
NOTICE
A detailed list of integration requirements is available
from AVANTI upon request.
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2 Transport
2.1 General transport requirements
The transport conditions shall be agreed with the
customer. If special transport requirements are needed,
the customer must specify them to AVANTI prior to
delivery.
3 Installation
3.1 Delivery inspection
Check the delivery against shipping lists and look
for transport damages. Should there be any damage,
report it to the responsible transport insurance
company within 24 hours from the date of arrival of the
goods.
Other claims should be made to AVANTI
representative within the same period.
3.2 Storage
3.2.1 General storage requirements
The storage conditions shall be agreed with customer.
If special storage requirements are needed, customer
shall specify them to AVANTI prior to delivery.
3.2.2 Pre installation storage
Before tower erection:
Alternatively, the service lift can be installed on to
the ladder before tower erection. With the tower
section lying horizontally:
1. Mount safe zone plates, final limit activation plates
and rest platforms on ladder.
2. Fit the nuts and bolts to the shackles, and lock
with cotter pins.
3. Mount traction and safety wire ropes (Ø8 mm) using
the shackles supplied for the top beam at the top of the
tower.
4. Attach coiled wire ropes to top beam by means of
cable strips to prevent them from moving during
transport of tower section.
5. Position service lift on ladder at bottom platform,
by means of a crane and the lifting eyes.
6. Mount fixing set for transport to prevent lift from
moving during transport of tower section.
7. The tower sections shall be transported to the wind
farm.
8. Pre-tension the 8 mm wire ropes by acting manually
the motor of the hoist with a wrench, to be able to
free the fasten kit after tower erection.
9. After tower erection takes place, follow instructions
from chapter “Electrical connections” onwards.
3.3 Electrical connections
3.3.1 Power supply
The power supply must be protected by a fuse and
against indirect contacts according to local regulations.
Verify that the rated grid and motor voltages are identical.
WARNING
When plugging the service lift to the power supply,
ensure that supply phases are correct!
NOTICE
For CE versions: the electrical connection of the
system must be made in accordance with EN 60204-1.
WARNING
Before making any connection, disconnect any power
supply to the service lift and the fence interlock
system.
NOTICE
The WTG manufacturer shall provide 3D drawings to
ensure that installation of lift on ladder is possible.
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3.4 Traction and safety wire ropes
3.4.1 Traction wire rope
3.4.1.1 Traction wire rope in suspension beam
The traction wire rope is attached to the suspension beam
on the available hole.
To install the traction wire rope on the suspension beam:
1) Mount the traction wire rope (ø 8 mm) using the shackles
supplied for the suspension beam at the top of the tower.
2) Fit the nuts and bolts on the shackles. Lock with cotter
pins.
3) Fit the top limit device1) on the traction wire rope leaving
at least 200 mm between top limit device1) and shackle.
Adjust the final position during first run so that the service
lift is levelled with the top platform when it stops.
4) Uncoil the traction wire rope to the bottom of the tower.
1)Described in the top limit device section.
DANGER
Do not pull wire rope over edges.
CAUTION
All wire ropes must be evenly uncoiled to prevent
looping.
3.4.1.2 Path of traction wire rope through the lift
1) Open the wire ropes maintenance cover inside the
cabin.
2) Feed the wire rope through the roof into the
traction hoist’s wire rope inlet opening.
3) Push the UP button of the cabin control box and
feed wire rope through until the traction hoist starts
pulling. Ensure that the wire rope can exit without
obstruction!
4) Feed the wire rope through the guide bushings of
service lift.
5) Feed the wire rope through the guide bushing of the
travelling cable pulley.
3.3.2 Cable management
3.3.2.1 Travelling cable
Travelling cable pulley is suspended on the cable and is
guided along the traction and safety wire ropes.
-Install the junction box on the first platform over
mid tower’s height.
-Cut the transport strips which hold the cable and
connect the cable inlet to the junction box.
-Uncoil the cable to the bottom platform.
-Connect the power cable outlet socket to the service
lift inlet plug as described on the travelling cable
adjustment.
Travelling cable ajustment:
1. Guide the travelling cable through the travelling
cable pulley.
2. Connect the outlet socket of the travelling cable to
the inlet plug of the service lift using a cable stocking.
Attach the schacle to the eyebolt on the back of the
service lift.
3. Attach the travelling cable to the cabin by means of
cable ties.
The travelling cable pulley should be adjusted to avoid
collision or hits with cabin when lift is resting on buffers.
The pulley also should not rest on the platform when the
lift is in the bottom platform.
1
2
3 4
Travelling cable
1
2
Travelling cable pulley
Travelling cable
Traction wire rope
Safety wire rope
3
4
7
Figure 1: Travelling cable

3.4.2.2 Path of safety wire rope through the lift
1) Open the maintenance cover on the back of the
service lift.
2) Feed the wire rope through the roof into the fall arrest
device’s wire inlet opening.
3) Pull the wire rope through the fall arrest device while
turning the release lever clockwise.
4) Feed the wire rope through the guide bushings of
the cabin.
5) Feed the wire rope through the guide bushing of the
travelling cable pulley.
3.4.2.3 Safety wire rope tensioner system
The safety wire shall be fastened on the bottom with
counterweights (tension of 22 kg) or other system which
will produce a tension force of at least 400 N. Some of
the systems that could be used are shown in the
following images.
If the push spring is installed follow this procedure:
1) Feed the safety wire rope through the bottom platform
hole.
2) Ascend the service lift 50 cm.
3) Activate the fall arrest device.
4) Perform manual descent so that the weight of the
service lift is transmitted to the safety wire rope.
5) Compress the spring to 40 mm and fix with cable ties.
6) Feed the safety wire rope through the compressed
spring.
7) Pull the safety wire rope downwards by hand as much
as possible.
8) Place and fasten the wire rope grip.
9) Put the cable ties so that the spring decompresses to
55 mm.
If the counterweights are installed follow this procedure:
1) Mount two 11 kg counterweights on the safety wire
rope.
2) Secure them by using 2 wire clips.
To install other alternative system, please contact Avanti.
3.4.1.3 Securing the traction wire rope
1) Feed the wire rope through the platform hole.
2) Secure the 11 kg counterweight on the traction
wire rope at least 600 mm below the bottom
platform (See figure below). The remaining wire rope
must be coiled and fastened with at least 3 strips. The
counterweight and the excess of wire rope shall be able
to rotate freely.
Traction wire rope
Bottom platform
Traction wire rope-
counterweight
Free rotation
Safety wire rope
WARNING
If the wire rope is not installed in accordance with the
stated procedure, it can get damaged, deformed or
show other critical defects.
3.4.2 Safety wire rope
3.4.2.1 Safety wire rope in suspension beam
The safety wire rope is attached to the suspension
beam on the available hole.
To install the safety wire rope on the suspension beam:
1) Mount the safety wire rope (ø 8 mm) using the
shackles supplied for the suspension beam at the top of
the tower.
2) Fit the nuts and bolts on the shackles. Lock with
cotter pins.
3) Uncoil the safety wire rope to the bottom of the
tower (follow the same procedure described on 3.4.1.1
for traction wire rope).
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Figure 2: Securing the traction wire rope
Figure 3: Safety wire rope tensioner system

3.5 Guiding system
3.5.1 Guiding ladder
The service lift is guided by ladder. The guiding system
function is to safety guide the service lift along the
ladder stiles.
The guiding system consists of the guiding ladder and
4 sets of 2 guiding rollers each. The arrangement of
the 4 sets is shown in the following figure.
Figure 5: Octopus L95 HD ladder anchorages
Figure 4: Guiding system
Guiding system
1
2
3
Depending on the distance between guiding
ladder’s anchorages, there will be 2 types of
anchorages, attached to two rungs on the ladder, or to
one rung on the ladder.
For the Octopus L95 HD service lift, the maximum
distance between ladder anchorages has been
calculated to 1960 mm. Moreover, the maximum
inclination is calculated to 2º, and local inclination
changes up to 1º.
3.6 Top limit device
The top limit device is adjusted so the top limit
switch stops the lift in alignment with the top landing
platform.
To make sure not to hit the top beam, place first the
top stop limit device about 2800mm from the top
platform floor. Measure the distance the lift stops under
platform level and readjust the device position
according to this value.
3.7 Landing interlock system
3.7.1 Trapped key system
The platform fence door is equipped with a trapped-
key lock that keeps the door locked while the
service lift is not at the platform. The door can be
unlocked using the trapped key in the cabin and
opening the lock. The key will remain trapped until
the door is closed and locked again.
Trapped key must be properly secured to the cabin
with a chain or wire rope.
The trapped key lock must be properly tightened to
the platform fence and fully functional.
Figure 7: Trapped-key system
Trapped-key system
1 Key
2 Safety lock
3 Actuator
9
2
1
3
Top guiding rollers
Guiding ladder
Bottom guiding rollers
1
2
3
CAUTION
A gap of 2 mm is demanded from each side of
the fishplate to the ladder.
Figure 6: Gap between ladder sections

NOTICE
Certified technicians must carry out an inspection
before first use following the “Inspection and
maintenance Checklist” Appendix.
NOTICE
The inspection before first use must be recorded for
future reference filling the “Installation and
maintenance Log Sheet” Appendix.
3.10 Disassembling
Disassemble in reverse order and dispose of in
accordance with local authority regulations.
If the lift is not functional, the operations performed
from the lift will have to be carried out using the
appropriate mechanical or electrical help and taking all
the extra precautions needed in order to perform the job
in a safe manner.
The steps to follow may differ from one installation to
another depending on the circumstances (such as the
overall dismantling tasks – or others- taking place in the
wind farm) and means available (cranes, etc.).
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3.7.3 Safe zone plates
Adjust the final position of the safe zone plate on each
platform, so that the service lift floor is levelled with the
platform floor when it stops.
3.8 Information signs and warnings
3.8.1 Rescue guide
Place the “Rescue Guide” in a visible place next to the
Rescue pendant control on the bottom platform fence.
3.9 Inspection before first use
A certified technician must carry out an inspection before
first use following the Annual inspection procedure and
filling in the Inspection and maintenance checklist.
3.7.2 Guard locking system
The guard locking system blocks the fence door when
the service lift is not on the platform.
The service lift detection switch on the platform unlocks the
electromechanical locking door switch when
detecting the position of the service lift in the platform.
Place and fix correctly the service lift detection switch on the
platform so that it activates correctly when the position of
the service lift on the platform is appropriate.
The electromechanical locking switch must be properly
adjusted and tightened to the platform fence and fully
functional.
1b
1a
2
1
1c
1d
Figure 8: Guard locking system
Guard locking system
1
1a
1b
1c
1d
2
Electromechanical locking switch
Manual emergency unlocking (interior of the fence)
Manual emergency unlocking (external of the fence)
Actuator
Opening button (normal use)
Service lift detection switch on platform

4 Maintenance
All the inspections / maintenance operations (periodical
or extraordinary) must be logged in the Installation
and maintenance Log Sheet.
All inspections and service tasks made to the hoist and
fall arrest device must be carried out by certified
technicians. The relevant maintenance instructions are
provided to each person during the training.
4.1 Recommended planning
Avanti recommends the following maintenance planning:
Daily
Annually
Every two years
Every five years or 50 hours
(whatever occurs first)
FrFrequencyequency Performed by Components
User
Overall / Travel path
Control and safety devices
Fall arrest device
Certified Technician
Overall / Travel path
Control and safety devices
Cabin
Traction hoist
Fall arrest device
Overload limiter
Traction and safety wire ropes
Guiding system
Electrical system
Information signs and documents
Doors and hatches
Cabin control box
Safety switches
Interlock system
Platforms
Certified Technician Fall arrest device
Certified Technician Traction hoist
Every 20 years or 250
hours of operation
(whatever occurs first)
At Avanti Workshop Traction hoist
Fall arrest device
4.2 Alternative planning
Owners who strictly follow the maintenance program and
the daily inspections, and can document it could decide
with taking over the responsibility as well to provide the
following alternative planning:
Frequency Performed by Components
Daily User
Overall / Travel path
Control and safety devices
Fall arrest device
Annually Certified Technician
Overall / Travel path
Control and safety devices
Cabin
Traction hoist
Fall arrest device
Overload limiter
Traction and safety wire ropes
Guiding system
Electrical system
Information signs and documents
Doors and hatches
Cabin control box
Safety switches
Interlock system
Platforms
Every ten years or every 125
hours of operation (whatever
occurs first)
Certified Technician
Every 20 years or 250
hours of operation
(whatever occurs first)
At Avanti Workshop Tractionhoist
Fall arrest device
Traction hoist
Fall arrest device
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4.3 Annual maintenance and inspection
CAUTION
A certified technician must carry out the annual
inspection following the Inspection and maintenance
Checklist
NOTICE
Owner must ensure that the results of all annual and
extraordinary inspections are logged in the Inspection
and maintenance Log Sheet Appendix.
CAUTION
In case of replacement of hoist, Fall Arrest Device
and/or 8 mm. wire ropes, the operation/s and the
related total hours of use of this/these component/s,
must be logged in the Inspection and maintenance
Log Sheet Appendix.
4.3.1 Overall
Record the hour meter reading on the Inspection and maintenance Log Sheet.
Figure 9: FAD fixing adapter
Cabin and
Cabin
components
Visually check the cabin and its components are assembled correctly and these are free of cracks, dents and disparities.
Hour meter
Installation
components
Function/System Operations
Visually check that the WTG installation components are mounted in accordance with the specifications and without
any noticeable defects or missing components.
•Platform control boxes
•Traction and safety wire ropes
•Guiding system (guiding ladder)
•Travelling cable pulley
•Electrical cables and electrical plugs
•Interlock system
Travel path Visually check that there are no obstacles in the travel path which may obstruct the movement of the service lift.
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•Cabin structure
•Doors, hatches and covers
•Internal light
•Anchor points
•Cabin control boxes
•Hoist and Fall arrest device (See figure 9: Check the FAD fixing adapter has moved downwards. In such case, DO NOT USE THE LIFT).
•Top and bottom obstruction devices
•Switches
•Warning lights
•Guiding system (guiding rollers)
Have the entire system tested by a cerified technician at least
once a year, especially the traction hoist and the fall arrest
device. However, it may be required more frequently
depending on use and the conditions of use and operation.
The traction hoist and fall arrest device must be inspected
according to intervals included in the sections 4.1 or 4.2
tables (see above). Hour counter is found in the main control
box.

4.3.2 Control and safety devices
4.3.2.1 Internal cabin control
Internal cabin control
and safety devices
Function/System Operations
1. Inspect the main/user control box is free of dents, cracks and disparities.
2. Inspect the internal buttons of the main/user control box are all fully functional.
3. Inspect the ready light (green) in main/user control box works properly.
4. Inspect the shunt key for bottom obstruction switch is present and it works properly.
5. Inspect the internal control box emergency stop button interrupts lift control when activated.
6. Inspect the bottom obstruction switch interrupts descent when activated.
7. Inspect the top obstruction switch interrupts ascent when activated.
8. Inspect the emergency top limit switch is correctly positioned and works properly.
9. Inspect the platform light (green) lights up when the service lift is at a platform.
10. Inspect the platform switch is correctly positioned and works properly.
11. Inspect the door switch is correctly positioned and works properly.
12. (If provided) Inspect the door guard locking switch is correctly positioned and works
properly.
13. Inspect the interior light iluminates properly with and without power supply
(emergency function)
14. (If provided) Inspect the warning lights flash during ascent and descent.
4.3.2.2 External cabin control (Automatic Send)
External cabin control
(Automatic Send) 1. Inspect the external UP and DOWN buttons of the main/user control box are all fully functional.
External buttons of the main/user control box respond with a delay when actuated
and the buzzer from the main/user control box sounds during this delay
Function/System Operations
2. Inspect the external control box emergency stop button interrupts lift control when activated.
4.3.3 Cabin
Cabin 1. Inspect the cabin free of cracks, dents and disparities. It is clean and in overall good condition.
2. Inspect the assembling screws of the cabin are all properly mounted and tightened.
3. Inspect the bottom and top obstruction devices compress when pushed and decompress when
released. Inspect its guiding shafts are clean and lubricated.
4. Inspect the anchor points are free of cracks, deformities, corrosion and other damages and their
screws properly tightened.
5. Inspect the anchor points are installed on the lift structure according to the instructions and its
markings are clearly readable.
6. Inspect the door is properly mounted and tightened to the cabin.
7. Inspect the service lift door is fully functional (open and close properly and smoothly).
8. Inspect the service lift door guard locking is fully functional (lock and unlock properly and
smoothly).
9. Inspect the guard locking of the door is properly mounted and tightened.
10. Inspect that bottom and top hatches are fully functional (open and close properly).
11. Inspect the cabin light illuminates with a constant light.
Function/System Operations
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Traction hoist
Function/System Operations
1.Inspect the traction hoist is clean, free of damage, dents, cracks or similar.
2.Inspect the hour counter read is less than 245 h since the last overhaul.
If it reads more, Traction hoist device must be overhauled at AVANTI so that a new
certificate is issued.
4.3.4 Traction hoist
The traction hoist shall be maintained according to maintenance planning (please see sections 4.1 or 4.2). Relevant
maintenance instructions are provided to each person during the training. These maintenance inspections must be only
carried out by a certified technician.
6.Inspect there is no trace of oil leak around motor and gearbox.
7.Inspect the manual descent system function works properly when activated.
8.Inspect the traction hoist sounds normal (no abnormal noises or alike) when running.
3.Inspect the current of electrical circuit matches the current described on the service lift data
plate.
4.Inspect the 4 fixing bolts, the washers and the nuts are present and they are tightened that
there are at least 2 threads of the bolt sticking out past the nut.
5.Inspect the air gap between of the electromagnetic motor brake (between the magnet body and
the anchor plate).
Air gap between of the electromagnetic motor brake must be between 0.3 and 0.35 mm.
DANGER
After FAD has engaged, if the FAD fixing adapter has
moved downwards, the FAD unit must be replaced by
a certified technician.
WARNING
If fall arrest device has engaged due to a dynamic fall,
a certified technician must verify the safety of the fall
arrest device, the wire rope, and wire rope fastenings.
Fall arrest device
Function/System Operations
4.3.5 Fall arrest device
The fall arrest device shall be maintained according to maintenance planning (please see sections 4.1 or 4.2). Relevant
maintenance instructions are provided to each person during the training. These maintenance inspections must be only
carried out by a certified technician.
1. Inspect the fall arrest device is clean, free of cracks, dents and disparities.
2. Inspect the hour counter read is less than 245 h since the last overhaul.
3. Inspect the fall arrest device is well lubricated
4. Inspect the fall arrest device engages when performing over speed “hand test”.
5. Inspect the fall arrest device locks when the locking lever is actuated and unlocks when the
unlocking lever is actuated.
6. Inspect the ASL light (red) of the cabin main/user control box lights up when the fall arrest
device is locked.
If it reads more, fall arrest device must be overhauled at AVANTI so that a new
certificate is issued.
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Function/System Operations
1.Inspect all the electrical cables are free of squeeze marks and their isolations are present and
free of damages.
2.Inspect the electrical cables are laid and fixed with cable ties ensuring that there is no slack.
3.Inspect the sealing of the control boxes is in order.
4.Inspect the cable stockings prevent loading on the cable plugs.
5.Inspect all the electrical plugs are correctly mounted and connected and the plugs are free of
dents, cracks, disparities and loose screws.
6.(If provided) Inspect the mid tower electrical cable support is properly installed and tightened.
7.(If provided) Inspect the mid tower power cable connector is free of dents, cracks, dispsrities
and loose screws.
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Function/System Operations
1.Inspect the travelling cable pulley is free of damage.
2.Inspect the travelling cable is free of squeeze marks and the isolation of the cable is present
and free of damages.
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1. Inspect all the wire ropes along their entire length, paying special attention to the wire rope
ends, parts of the wire ropes running over sheaves and wire ropes under frictional wear by
external components.
-Traction wire rope is clean and slightly greased with a standard multipurpose grease free of
disulphite.
-Traction wire rope is free of deformations and squeeze marks and there are no wire strands
broken.
-There is no severe corrosion on the surface or the inside of the traction wire rope.
-The traction wire rope is free of heat damages (Evident by blue discolouration).
2.Inspect the traction wire rope is properly mounted according to the manual, with an 11kg.
counterweight and the 2 wire rope locks. The traction wire rope is properly coiled up and
fixed with 3 cable ties and the counterweight is able to rotate freely.
3.Inspect the traction wire rope diameter is more than 7,6 mm at any point.
In general, measure the diameter of the wire rope at each WTG tower platform, and under
the service lift, where the wire rope is less loaded. Specifically, if a wire rope wear is
detected, measure on the affected area.
4.Inspect the top beam is properly mounted and properly tightened to the WTG. If welded, the
top beam´s weldings are in good condition and not showing corrosion.
5.Inspect the nuts of the shackles at top beam are locked with a cotter pin.
6.Inspect the length between the top end of each wire rope and its ferrule is equal to or more
than 0 mm.
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found:
-In case there are more than one 4-wire strand break on a wire rope length of 250 mm.
-In case there is severe corrosion on the surface or the inside.
-In case there is heat damage, evident by the wire rope colour.
-In case the wire rope diameter is less than 7,6 mm.
-In case there is damage on the wire rope surface. (See Figure 10: Wire rope damage examples)
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Record any visible change of the condition of the wire
ropes on the Inspection and maintenance Log Sheet
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corresponding with the refurbishment of the traction
hoist and fall arrest device. Please check with your
local authority regulations if it’s mandatory in your
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Function/System Operations
1. Position the lift at the bottom platform.
2. Open the wire inspection cover.
3. Apply lubricant on the traction wire rope by means of a spray can.
4. While applying the lubricant, use the second hand to place and hold a cloth around the wire
rope. This way, the lubricant will be distributed uniformly.
5. While the first user uses the spray can and the cloth, a second user presses and holds the UP
button from inside the lift. This way, while the service lift ascends, the lubricant is applied
along the complete length of the wire rope.
6. After applying the lubricant, leave the maintenance cover open and carry out a descent back
to the bottom platform.
7. While descending, check that the wire rope has been properly and uniformly lubricated.
8. Once the service lift is at the bottom platform, clean off any lubricant accidentally applied on
the cabin panels.
9. Finally, close the wire inspection cover.
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Only use specialised wire rope lubricants. Do not use lubricants based on lithium soap grease or bitumen.
Do not use disulphide-containing lubricants like Molycote ®.
Apply lubricant using a spray can, brush, drip applicator or pressurized device.
Pay special attention to sections of the wire rope where dehydration or denaturation of the lubricant can be seen.
Re-lubricate the wire ropes before they show signs of corrosion or run dry, and taking in mind that:
• A poor lubrication leads to corrosion and to a quick wear of components.
• An excessive lubrication leads to dirt agglomeration on the wire rope surface. As a result, this can lead to quick wear
of wire rope, sheaves and drum.
• A correct lubrication keeps the efficiency factor of the wire rope, protects against corrosion, helps to elongate their
lifetime significantly and ensures a safe operation.
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you should find little grease on fingertip. To ensure this, the storage of the wire ropes must be adequate and without
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Function/System Operations
1. Inspect all the wire ropes along their entire length, paying special attention to the wire rope
ends, parts of the wire ropes running over sheaves and wire ropes under frictional wear by
external components.
-Safety wire rope is clean and slightly greased with a standard multipurpose grease free of
disulphide.
-Safety wire rope is free of deformations and squeeze marks and there are no wire strands
broken.
-There is no severe corrosion on the surface or the inside of the safety wire rope.
-The safety wire rope is free of heat damages (Evident by blue discolouration).
3. Inspect the safety wire rope is properly mounted according to the manual.
-The compression spring on the safety wire rope is correctly installed and that the wire rope
locks are properly fastened.
-In case two 11kg counterweight are installed and the 2 wire rope locks. The safety wire rope
is properly coiled up and fixed with 3 cable ties and the counterweights are able to rotate
freely.
4. Inspect the safety wire rope diameter is more than 7,6 mm at any point.
In general, measure the diameter of the wire rope at each WTG tower platform, and
under the service lift, where the wire rope is less loaded. Specifically, if a wire rope wear
is detected, measure on the affected area.
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6. Inspect the nuts of the shackles at top beam are locked with a cotter pin.
7. Inspect the length between the top end of each wire rope and its ferrule is equal to or more
than 0 mm.
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found:
- In case there are more than one 4-wire strand break on a wire rope length of 250 mm.
- In case there is severe corrosion on the surface or the inside.
- In case there is heat damage, evident by the wire rope colour.
- In case the wire rope diameter is less than 7,6 mm.
- In case there is damage on the wire rope surface.
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Record any visible change of the condition of the wire
ropes on the Inspection and maintenance Log Sheet
Appendix., and monitor closely throughout time.
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When measuring the diameter of the wire ropes, use a
digital calliper with broad measuring faces.
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the minimum and maximum wire rope diameter at
each measurement point.
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The discard criteria of the wire ropes should be based
on ISO 4309: Cranes - Wire ropes - Care and
Maintenance, inspection and discard.
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Determine and eliminate the cause before installing
a new wire rope.
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AVANTI recommends to replace the traction and
safety wire ropes after 250 hours of operation
corresponding with the refurbishment of the traction
hoist and fall arrest device. Please check with your
local authority regulations if it’s mandatory in your
case.
(See Figure 10: Wire rope damage examples)
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