Avanti SWP XL 02 CE User manual

AVANTI SERVICE LIFT
User’s manual
Model Service Lift SWP XL 02 CE
Original instructions
Date of publication:
2nd Edition: July 2017
Revision 4: 12/02/2019
This manual covers products with Serial numbers from A4-XL0001 AT00010432 SWP XL02 Lift User’s Manual CE EN E02 R04 – Language: ENGLISH
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CE certificate for SWP XL:
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Date of publication:
2nd Edition: July 2017
Revision 4: 12/02/2019
Manufacturer:
Avanti Wind Systems Technology, S.L.
Calle Ángeles (Los), Num. 88
Pol. Industrial Centrovía
50198 Muela (La) - (Zaragoza)- Spain
P: [phone]
F: [phone]
E: [e-mail]
I: www.avanti-online.com
Manufactured Under Process Patent NO.8,499,896.
® Registered in Europe
Sales & Service:
avanti-online.com/contact
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1. Limited warranty ................................................................. 6
2. Introduction .....................................................................7
2.1 Observations . ...............................................................7
2.2 Symbols .................................................................... 7
2.3 Cautions . ...................................................................8
2.4 Terms and definitions . ........................................................8
3. Description . ....................................................................9
3.1 Purpose ....................................................................9
3.2 Scope . .....................................................................9
3.3 Exclusions .................................................................. 9
3.4 Technical specifications . ...................................................... 9
3.5 Dimensions . ...............................................................10
3.6 Components ...............................................................11
3.6.1 Components of SWP XL ..................................................11
3.6.2 Traction system.........................................................12
3.6.3 Fall arrest device........................................................12
3.6.4 Traction, safety and guiding wire ropes ......................................12
3.6.5 Main control box of SWP XL...............................................13
3.6.6 Service-lift operating panel ...............................................13
3.6.7 Platform operating panel .................................................13
3.6.8 Main switch............................................................14
3.6.9 Trapped key switch......................................................14
3.6.10 Electromagnetic motor brake .............................................14
3.6.11 Emergency stop button..................................................14
3.6.12 Overload limiter ........................................................14
3.6.13 Manual descent........................................................14
3.6.14 Fall arrest device .......................................................14
3.6.15 Warning lights .........................................................14
3.6.16 Service Lift Doors ......................................................14
3.6.17 Obstruction switches ...................................................15
3.6.18 Light with emergency function ............................................15
3.6.19 Wire inspection cover ...................................................15
3.6.20 Anchor points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.6.21 Information sings and documents .........................................15
3.6.22 Rollers guiding system ..................................................15
4. Instructions for use .............................................................16
4.1 Daily inspection..............................................................16
4.2 Prohibited uses..............................................................18
4.3 Entry and exit ...............................................................18
4.4 Stop/Emergency stop.........................................................18
4.5 Operation from inside the cabin .................................................18
4.6 Operation from outside the cabin................................................18
4.7 Operation from platforms (send and call configuration) ..............................19
4.8 Overload limiter..............................................................20
4.9 Manual descent .............................................................20
4.10 Fall arrest device ............................................................20
4.11 Foldable steps and handles ...................................................20
4.12 After use instructions ........................................................20
4.13 Troubleshooting.............................................................21
4.14 Out of service ..............................................................22
APPENDIX A: DAILY INSPECTION LOG ...............................................23
Contents
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Ed.Rev Notes
01.01 New document
02.01 Section 2.1 re-worded. Added description of shock absorber in fall arrest device (section 4.10). Added description of
manual descent hour counter in main control box. Updated section 2.4 Terms and definitions. Other minor changes.
02.02 Changed Avanti logos
02.03a Editorial updates.
02.04 Address changed and QR code added.
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AVANTI Service Lift for Wind Turbines
1) Avanti service lift (“Product”)
Avanti Wind Systems Technology, S.L. warrants
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 exclusive 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 procedures of Avanti.
This warranty does not apply if the Product (i)
has been altered without the authorization of
Avanti or its authorized representative; (ii) has
not been installed, operated, repaired, or
maintained in accordance with this Manual or
other instructions 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,
ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS,
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, COURSE OF DEAL-
ING, LAW, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE ARE
HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW
AND ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY
AVANTI. IF, PURSUANT TO ANY APPLICABLE
LAW, TO THE EXTENT AN IMPLIED WARRAN-
TY CANNOT BE EXCLUDED AS PROVIDED IN
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN TIME TO THE SAME
DURATION AS THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. BECAUSE SOME
STATES DO NOT PERMIT LIMITATIONS ON
THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
THIS MAY NOT APPLY TO A GIVEN CUSTOM-
ER. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES CUS-
TOMER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND
CUSTOMER MAY HAVE OTHER LEGAL
RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS.
This disclaimer shall apply even if the express
warranty fails of its essential purpose.
In any cases of dispute the English original shall
be taken as authoritative.
1. Limited Warranty
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2.2 Symbols
2.1 Observations
2. Introduction
Only trained people may use this lift.
This manual must be available to staff at all times during installation, maintenance and operation. Additional
copies are available from the manufacturer upon request. All measurements are indicative only and subject
to change without notice.
The pictures and sketches in this manual may not reflect the product aesthetics, colours,
arrangement precisely. This has no impact on the function or safety.
STOP
!
!
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Symbol Signal word Meaning Possible injury if not observed
Safety instructions
DANGER!
IMMEDIATE or
possibly imminent
danger:
Death or severe injury!
DANGER!
IMMEDIATE or
possibly imminent
danger of hazardous
voltage:
Death or severe injury!
CAUTION! Potentially hazardous
situation:
Light injury or material damage.
Additional instructions
ATTENTION! Potentially dangerous
situation:
Damage to equipment or workplace
IMPORTANT!
Useful tips for optimum
working procedure None
Reference to written
specification/documentation
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2.3 Cautions
2.4 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 Action performed to descend the lift at a controlled speed without power supply by manually
opening the hoist electromagnetic brake. (Also manual no-power descent)
Use and daily inspection of the service lift shall only
be performed by 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.
Installation and maintenance of the service lift shall
only be performed by Certified technicians.
Personnel must be at least 18 years of age.
The staff must be familiar with the relevant accident
prevention instructions and must have received
proper training in these.
Personnel are obliged to read and understand this
User’s Manual.
Any user going in the service lift must at all times
wear PFPE (safety helmet, full body harness, shock
absorber, lanyard and slider).
A copy of the User’s Manual must be handed out to
the personnel and must always be available for refer-
ence.
If more than one person is entrusted with one of the
above tasks (use and daily inspection or installation
and maintenace of the service lift), the employer shall
appoint a supervisor in charge of the operation.
Self-locking nuts must be used at all times. The
screw must extend from the nut by at least half of the
thread diameter. The nut may not be used once it has
become possible to loosen by hand!
If any damage or faults are found during operation, or
if circumstances arise which may jeopardize safety:
immediately interrupt the work in progress and notify
the supervisor or employer!
All tests/repairs of electrical installations may only be
performed by AVANTI or Certified technician.
All repairs to the traction, braking and supporting
systems may only be performed by AVANTI or Certi-
fied technician.
If any supporting parts are repaired or replaced, the
operational safety of the system must be tested and
verified by AVANTI or Certified technician.
Only original fault-free parts may be used.
Use of non-original parts will render the manufac-
turer’s warranty void and any type approval invalid.
No modification, extension or reconstruction of the
service lift is allowed without AVANTI’s prior written
consent.
No warranty is provided against damage resulting
from reconstruction or modification of equipment or
use of non-original parts which are not approved by
AVANTI.
Service lift must be inspected by AVANTI or by
Certified technician before first use.
Service lift must be inspected at least once a year or
after 60 h. of use (whichever occurs first) by AVANTI
or Certified technician.
Service lift is designed for a lifetime of 25 years with
an operating frequency of approximately 60 hours/
year for the first year and the 10 hours/year for the
rest of the years (300 h in total).
Service lift may not be used by persons who are
under the influence of alcohol or drugs which may
jeopardize working safety.
The service lift shall not be used in case of fire in the
tower.
Service lift shall ONLY be used when the turbine is
not generating power.
All wind farm site specific rules must be followed.
Service lift shall not be used during inclement
weather, including wind speeds over 25 m/s (55.5
mph), electric storms, hurricanes, temperature out of
lift’s operating range (-25ºC to +60ºC), and any other
that jeopardize safe operation.
Avoid injury – follow all instructions!
Owner must verify the need for third par-
ty service lift inspections with the local
authority and comply with the standards
specified.
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3. Description
3.1 Purpose
The service lift described in this User’s Manual
serves the following purposes:
- Transportation of staff and material inside wind
turbine systems, lattice towers for wind turbines,
and telecommunication towers.
- Transportation for mounting, inspection and
repairs.
The service lift may be used to transport two
persons plus their tools and equipment to the
most convenient height for performing work on the
tower.
The service lift is designed for permanent
installation in Wind Turbine Generator towers.
3.2 Scope
The system consists of a service lift, its guiding
system along the tower, its traction and safety wire
ropes made in steel, power supply system and the
protective fences at landings including their
interlock system. The system details are described
along this manual.
The service lift consists of a cabin made in
aluminium, a traction system, a fall arrest device, a
control system and safety devices.
The guiding system consists of a set of guiding
wire ropes made in steel, the attachments to the
tower and the guides of the car.
The protective fences consist of structures with
rails and/or covered with sheet of different
materials and geometries depending on the
landings where they are installed.
They shall comply with the relevant regulations
which may include EN14122-3, OSHA 1926.502
Maximum evacuation distance from the point of
emergency exit to the accessible means of
evacuation shall be no more than 1 m.
The system as whole meets the essential health
and safety requirements as required by the
European Machinery directive 2006/42.
3.3 Exclusions
The lift is not designed for use
- in silos,
- at drilling sites,
- as a permanently installed facade lift,
- as a crane lift,
- in environments with explosion hazards.
3.4 Technical specifications
Operating temperature:
-25ºC to +60ºC (-13ºF to +140ºF).
Survival temperature:
-40ºC to +80ºC (-40ºF to +176ºF)
Low temperature kit is also available: Operating
temperature:
-30ºC to +40ºC (-22ºF to +104ºF).
Survival temperature:
-40ºC to +60ºC (-40ºF to +140ºF).
Lifting capacity: SWP XL 320 kg (max 3 persons)
Weight of lift: SWP XL 220 kg.
Door opening: 600 x 2100 mm
The maximum noise level of the service lift is 80
dB(A).
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3.5 Dimensions
3.5.1 Dimensions of SWP XL
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3.6 Components
3.6.1 Components of SWP XL
1Cabin
2Door
3Traction and safety wire ropes
4Guiding wire rope
5Wire rope guides
6Bottom obstruction device
7 Top obstruction device
8 Traveling cable pulley
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3.6.2 Traction system
Traction system
3.6.3 Fall arrest device
Fall arrest device
3.6.4 Traction, safety and guiding wire ropes
Lift Hoist Lifting
capacity
Power
supply
Wire rope
speed Power Rated current
Traction
wire rope Ø
Unit
weight
approx.
Model Type Kg (lbs) Voltage/
Frequency
m/min (ft/min) kW Amm Kg (lbs)
SWP XL CE M508 600 (1320) 690V/50Hz 18 (60) 22.6 8.4 55 (121.3)
SWP XL CE M508 600 (1320) 690V/60Hz 21 (70) 23.2 8.4 55 (121.3)
Lift Fall arrest device Lifting capacity Safety
wire rope Ø Unit weight approx.
Model Type Kg (lbs) mm Kg (lbs)
SWP XL CE ASL 508 600 (1320) 8.4 7 (15.4)
Lift model Wire rope type Wire rope
diameter
Surface
Treatment
Mark/
feature
Min. break
resistance Attached with
SWP XL CE M508 / ASL 508 8.4 mm, 5x19 HDG no 59 kN 2 t shackle
ALL Guiding wire rope 12 mm HDG no 55 kN 2 t shackle
3.6.5 Main control box of SWP XL
1 Manual descent hour counter
1
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3.6.6 Service-lift operating panel
3.6.7 Platform operating panels
1 Emergency stop button
2 UP button
3 Platform indicator (green light)
4 DOWN button
5 Reset button / Ready lamp
6 Error display
7 INT/OFF/EXT selector
8 Bottom obstruction override
switch
9 Hour counter
Error Display: See section
4.12 Troubleshooting
Top and intermediate platforms Bottom platform
1 Emergency stop
button
2 UP button
3 Platform indicator
(green light)
4 DOWN button
5 Ready lamp
6 Main switch
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3.6.8 Main switch
Power supply is interrupted by turning the main switch
of the bottom platform operating panel or of the main
switch panel (see section 3.6.7), to OFF position.
3.6.9 Trapped key
The trapped key is placed inside the cabin, attached
to cabin by means of a retractable wire rope,
preventing loss or disattachment of key and ensuring
the interlock function. Opening the lift door and
inserting/turning the trapped key in the interlock of a
landing gate allows the gate to be opened and
prevents the lift from riding up or down.To release the
trapped key from the interlock, close the gate and turn
the trapped key.
3.6.10 Electromagnetic motor brake
The hoist integrates an electromagnetic spring-loaded
brake which engages automatically
– on releasing the UP/DOWN control buttons
– following a power failure.
3.6.11 Emergency stop button
When a red emergency stop button is pushed in an
emergency, all control is interrupted and the
‘Emergency Stop Activated’ light on the Error Display
is turned ON. After remedying the fault, control is
reactivated by pulling the button, until it pops out
again and pressing a reset button.
3.6.12 Overload limiter
The overload limiter is built into the wire rope traction
system and will prevent any travel in the event of an
overload. The ‘Overload Detected’ light on the Error
Display is turned ON which will stop only when the
cause of the overload has been removed.
Possible reasons for activation of the limiter:
- The service lift is overloaded.
Operator intervention:
- Reduce the load to below the overload limit.
3.6.13 Manual descent
The hoist is delivered with a lever that allows manual
release of the electromagnetic motor brake. Once the
motor brake is released, the motor speed is controlled
by a mechanical overspeed limiter installed between
the motor shaft and the gear box. Manual descent
speed is approximately 30% higher than nominal
speed. During manual descent and no power supply,
the bottom obstruction device is still operational by
means of the emergency bottom obstruction breaker.
A manual descent hour counter installed in the main
control box allows monitoring operating time of
centrifugal brake. Centrifugal brake excessive wear
can drive to an uncontrolled descent speed during a
manual descent. So this hour counter allows
preventive maintenance of the centrifugal brake.
3.6.14 Fall arrest device
Service lift is equipped with a fall arrest device which
will prevent the load from falling in case of a traction
system failure or a traction wire rope breaking. The fall
arrest device can be unlocked manually from inside
the cabin. The speed of the safety wire rope passing
through the device is continuously monitored, and the
jaws automatically close in the event of sudden
excessive speed.
Tension of safety wire rope must be frequently checked,
as it fully affects functionality of fall arrest device!
This protects the lift in case of:
a) Traction wire rope breaks and
b) Hoist failures
The fall arrest device can also be engaged manually in
an emergency by pushing upwards the red locking
lever (see point 4.9).
3.6.15 Warning lights
Warning lights are mounted on the top and at the base
of the lift. The lights are flashing when the lift is in
movement. They start flashing 5 seconds before the
service lift starts travelling during normal internal and
external operation, or in case of manual descent.
3.6.16 Service lift doors
When the cabin is located at a platform, and the
photoelectric detector is activated by the level
reflective tape, the door guard locking switch is
automatically unlocked and the sliding door can be
opened by the user. The green “Platform Indicator”
light in the operating panel is turned ON to indicate
that the cabin is at a platform and the sliding door is
allowed to open.
The service lift features a full sliding door.
It is equiped with a guardlocking switch, that can be
manually released in case of emergency.
STOP
During manual descent, the door of the lift
shall be kept closed. Do not extend body parts
outside the cabin during travel.
External
manual
release
button
Manual
release
lever from
inside
the cabin
Door
guard
locking
switch
(S19.3)
STOP
PHOTOELECTRIC
DETECTOR
REFLECTIVE
TAPE
PLATFORM
LIGHT (green)
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3.6.17 Obstruction switches
3.6.17.1 Top obstruction switch
At the top of the cabin a top obstruction switch will
stop upward travel when activated and the ‘Top
Obstruction Detected’ light on the Error Display is
turned ON. Downward travel will still be possible. A
top limit device which activates the top obstruction
switch is installed below the traction wire rope
attachment.
When the top obstruction switch is
engaged, press the DOWN button until the
top obstruction switch is released.
3.6.17.2 Emergency top limit switch
The emergency top limit switch acts a backup of
the top obstruction switch. If the top obstruction
switch fails to engage against the top limit device,
the emergency top limit switch is activated, the
‘Top Travel Limit Activated’ light on the Error
Display is turned ON and interrupts control. The
service lift will not be able to ascend nor descend.
Manual descent is possible to disengage the top
obstruction switch or to descend to bottom
platform.
Do not use the service lift until the top
obstruction switch fault has been rectified.
3.6.17.3 Bottom obstruction switches
The service lift features two bottom obstruction
switches (S2.1 and S2.2). These switches stop
downward travel if the service lift
- encounters an obstacle or
- touches the ground.
When activated, the ‘Bottom Obstruction
Detected’ light on the Error Display is turned ON.
Upward travel will be possible, for instance to
remove the obstacle. In order to put the service lift
on the ground, the bottom obstruction switches
can be bypassed with the bottom obstruction
override switch, which is activated by inserting/
turning the override key located below the service-
lift operating panel in the service lift (see section
3.6.6). The user must turn and hold the key, while
is pressing the DOWN button of the service-lift
operating panel, until the service lift reaches the
ground.
3.6.18 Light with emergency function
An emergency light is installed to illuminate inside
the lift with and without electric supply.
The cabin light features a motion detector, that
turns On the light when it detects any movement.
After 1 minute, if no more movements are
detected, the light turns OFF automatically.
To turn the light on again, the user must do some
movement to get detected.
3.6.19 Wire inspection cover
Maintenance cover allows safe and fast inspection
of traction and safety wire ropes from inside the
cabin while travelling.
3.6.20 Anchor points
The service lift is equipped with three anchor
points. During operation personnel must hook to
the anchor point.
3.6.21 Information signs and documents
The following documents, signs and labels are
supplied with the service lift and shall always be
available.
Location Document
Inside blue bag Manual
Cabin Quick guide document
Evacuation guide
Serial number plate
Use of PFPE label sign
Working load limit / Nº persons label
Manual descent label
Fall arrest deactivation label
Fall arrest activation label
Door guard locking label
Location of anchor points sticker
Emergency manual release sticker
Number of persons on anchor point
sticker
Main control box Wiring diagram
Electrical hazard warning label
3.6.22 Rollers guiding system
The service lift is guided along the guiding wire
ropes by means of roller guides. These roller
guides have damping parts that allow them to
adapt to deviations on the trajectory of the guiding
wire ropes.
!
Rollers guides
Two-piece wirefix
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4.1 Daily inspection
Pre-use inspection must be conducted EVERY
day lift is operated by the user. The result shall be
recorded in the “Daily inspection log sheet”
(appendix A).
Daily inspection of the service lift shall only be
performed by the user. If there is more than
one user, the employer shall appoint a supervi-
sor in charge of the daily inspection.
4.1.1 Overall
Visual Inspection:
a) Check that the cabin has no damages.
b) Check that the top and bottom obstruction
devices are free of damages.
c) Check that the traction and safety wire ropes
are correctly fed and guided.
d) Record the hour meter reading in the “Daily
inspection log sheet” (appendix A).
e) Record the manual descent hour counter
reading in the “Daily inspection log sheet”
(appendix A).
4.1.2 Travel zone
Ensure that there are no obstacles within the
service lift’s operating area which may obstruct the
travel of the cabin. The result of the inspection
shall be recorded in the “Daily inspection log
sheet” (appendix A).
4.1.3 Control and safety devices
Remember that there is a 5 seconds delay
together with visual warning (flashing lights)
before any operation of the cabin, either
manual or automatic.
Top and bottom flashing lights will also work
during manual descent ─even in case of no
power!
4.1.3.1 Cabin control from inside the cabin
a) Close the doors. Press the EMERGENCY
STOP button.
An emergency light shall turn on in the error
display. The lift should remain still when the UP/
DOWN button is pressed. To restart, pull the
EMERGENCY STOP button and press the reset
button. The result of the test shall be recorded in
the “Daily inspection log sheet” (appendix A).
b) Test the EMERGENCY top limit switch:
Place the cabin in a suitable position and press the
switch (by hand or using some implement). The
corresponding light shall turn on in the error
display. Check neither upward nor downward
travel is possible. Release the switch lever to
normal position and press reset button. The result
of the test shall be recorded in the “Daily
inspection log sheet” (appendix A).
c) Bottom obstruction device:
Place the cabin in a suitable position and activate
the bottom obstruction device by pressing it up.
The corresponding light shall turn on in the error
display. Check downwards travel is not possible
(upwards travel is still possible). Press reset again
to allow lift operation and descend lift to bottom
platform. It shall stop before the rubber feet of the
cabin reach the tower ground level.The result of the
test shall be recorded in the “Daily inspection log
sheet” (appendix A).
At top and bottom platform the top and bottom
obstruction devices work as a travel limit switch
together with the photoelectric level detector,
in such a way that neither the error light shall lit
up nor will be necessary to press reset button.
If an obstacle is detected while passing any
other platform it will work in the same way: the
lift will stop but alarm is not shown nor reset
will be necessary.
d) Door switch:
Open the door – it shall not be possible to move
the lift upwards or downwards. The failure
condition shall be shown by an emergency light in
the error display.
Place the cabin at a height no corresponding to
platform – it shall not be possible to open the door.
The door is only able to open by turning the
emergency release lever up (from inside) or by
pushing the release red button (from outside).
The result of the test shall be recorded in the “Daily
inspection log sheet” (appendix A).
4 . Instructions for use
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e) Operation selector INT/OFF/EXT:
Turn the selector to OFF – it shall not be possible
to move the lift upwards or downwards. The result
of the test shall be recorded in the “Daily
inspection log sheet” (appendix A).
f) Top obstruction device:
Place the cabin in a suitable position and activate
the top obstruction device by pressing it down.
The service lift shall not move up until device is
released and lift operation restarted by pressing
the reset button (downwards travel is still possible).
The device activation is shown by a light in the
error display.The result of the test shall be
recorded in the “Daily inspection log sheet”
(appendix A).
g) Fall arrest device:
Activate the fall arrest device by pushing up the
red locking lever. The corresponding light shall be
turned on in the error display. Press and hold the
DOWN button of the service-lift operating panel.
The service lift should not descend. Try to perform
manual descent. The service lift should not
descend. Press and hold the UP button of the
service-lift operating panel. The service lift should
ascend. Unlock the fall arrest device by pushing
up the black unlocking lever. After pressing reset
button both up and down operation shall be
allowed. Finally, to check the FAD functionality,
perfom the ‘Stomp Test’. The procedure is
explained in the ‘Stomp test Instruction’.
The result of the test shall be recorded in the “Daily
inspection log sheet” (appendix A).
If any faults occur during work,
- stop working,
- if required secure the workplace and
- rectify the fault!
Make sure that nobody is exposed to danger
below the service lift, for instance from falling
parts.
4.1.3.2 Cabin operation from outside of the
cabin – Automatic Send function
The automatic mode function is only available from
the control buttons outside of the cabin and shall
be checked as follows (one technician inside the
cabin/one technician outside):
a) Turn the operation selector to EXT. Press the
external UP button on the service-lift operating
panel. The lift should travel upwards.
b) Press the EMERGENCY STOP button on the
service-lift operating panel inside the cabin. The lift
stops.
c) Pull the EMERGENCY STOP button, push reset
button (inside the cabin) and then press the
external DOWN button. The service lift should
travel downwards until the bottom obstruction
device engages.
d) The result of the test shall be recorded in the
“Daily inspection log sheet” (appendix A).
4.1.3.3 Cabin control from platform
operating panels – Send and call function
The automatic mode function is also
available from the platform operating panels (one
technician inside the cabin/one technician
outside):
a) After performing all the previous tests and
checkings, turn the operation selector to EXT.
Press and hold the UP button on the platform
operating panel of the bottom platform – the
service lift ascends with a delayed response.
b) Press the emergency stop button on the
platform operating panel of the bottom platform -
the service lift stops.
c) Pull the platform emergency stop button and
restart operation by pushing the cabin reset
button. Then press and hold the DOWN button
- the service lift descends.
d) After checking the operating panel of the
bottom platform, both technicians can use the
service lift to reach the next platform. Repeat
steps a) to d) in every platform.
e) The result of the test shall be recorded in the
“Daily inspection log sheet” (appendix A).
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4.2 Prohibited uses
The consequences of not following below
prohibitions are extremely hazardous to
the physical integrity of the users.
When using the service lift it is prohibited to:
• Use the service lift beyond its intended purpose.
• Operate the service lift without following the
safety warnings and operating instructions.
• Overload the service lift more than its rated load.
• Try to repair machine components. Only person-
nel from AVANTI or competent persons certified
by AVANTI are allowed to perform service on the
machine.
• To manipulate switches and safeties.
• To place objects on service lift roof.
• To descent on service lift roof.
4.3 Entry and exit
To ensure safe entry and exit:
a) Lower the service lift onto the access platform
until the bottom obstruction device is activated
and the cabin stops, or: bring the lift to a height
corresponding to the correct level for exiting from
the wind turbine’s platform.
b) Open the door and exit/enter the lift through
the door.
4.4 Stop/Emergency stop
a) Release the Up or Down button; the service lift
should stop
If it does not:
b) Push the EMERGENCY STOP button, and all
controls should be disabled.
4.5 Operation from inside the cabin
a) Close the door
b) The operation selector shall be INT
c) Press the reset button
d) To go up or down, push and hold the Up or
Down button.
e) To place the service lift on the floor after the
bottom obstruction device has stopped the lift.
- Turn the override bottom obstruction device
switch clockwise and hold.
- Press the DOWN button until the service lift
rests on the floor, then release.
4.6 Operation from outside the
cabin (automatic send configura-
tion)
Transportation of people is forbidden if the
operation is controlled from outside the cabin
Operation by means of the external operating
panel:
a) The operation selector shall be EXT
b) Close the door.
c) Press the reset button
d) Press the UP or DOWN button respectively and
the cabin starts ascending/descending.
1 Emergency stop button
2 UP button
3 Platform indicator (green light)
4 DOWN button
5 Reset button / Ready lamp
6 Error display
7 INT/OFF/EXT selector
8 Bottom obstruction override switch
9 Hour counter
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4.7 Operation from platforms (send
and call configuration)
Transportation of people is forbidden if the
operation is controlled from the platforms.
Operation by means of the platform operating
panel:
a) The operation selector shall be EXT
b) Close the door of the cabin and of the platform
fence.
c) Press and hold the UP or DOWN button to
ascend or descend the cabin.
d) When platform indicator light (green) illumi-
nates, cabin is aligned with a platform and the
door can be opened by the user.
4.5, 4.6, 4.7: When actuating UP or DOWN
buttons, response of cabin is delayed for 5
seconds while the warning lights are flashing,
in order to warn personnel in the surroundings
that cabin is going to move.
Before closing the lift door, ensure that your
equipment (i.e.lanyards) do not get trapped/
tangled with the closing door and/or with sur-
rounding elements.
To prevent the lanyards from tangling with
surrounding elements, keep them properly at-
tached to your body harness.
To prevent the lanyards from tangling with
the moving service lift, do not get close to the
hoistway.
Top and intermediate platforms Bottom platform
1 Emergency stop button
2 UP button
3 Platform indicator
(green light)
4 DOWN button
5 Ready lamp
6 Main switch
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4.8 Overload limiter
a) In case of an overload, the lift’s upward or
downward travel is blocked, and the Overload Detected
light in the error display of the service-lift operating
panel is on.
Attempting to run in an
overloaded lift is prohibited!
b) To enable upward or downward travel remove load
from the lift until the error light OFF.
c) Press the RESET button.
On entering and starting the lift, the light may be
turned on. This is due to temporary load peaks
occurring as the lift takes off.
The overload limiter is designed not to activate the error
light or stop the lift because of peak loads caused by
the cabin swinging.
If the error display light is still ON and the lift
blocked, have an AVANTI expert adjust the
overload limiter.
4.9 Manual descent
If a power failure or an operation fault etc. interrupts the
hoist, a manual descent is possible from inside the
cabin.
1. The lever is attached underneath the cabin top. Turn
it down.
2. Push and hold up the lever completely to avoid wear
of the brake lining. The service lift moves downwards.
Manual descent speed is approximately 30% higher
than nominal speed. The built-in mechanical overspeed
limiter limits the pace of descent. During the descent,
the warning lights will flash.
3. To stop, simply loosen the lever.
After performing a manual descent, record
the manual descent hour counter reading in
the appropriate Inspection Appendix (user should
remark reason and approx descent distance) and
inform the supervisor.
During manual descent if the bottom obstruction
device hits an obstacle, the brake release lever is
mechanically disengaged so the further descent is
disabled. The system is automatically reset once the
obstacle is removed.
4.10 Fall arrest device
To lock the fall arrest device in an emergency, push the
red lever upwards. After the fall arrest device engages,
simply disengange it from inside the cabin until the fall
arrest device is unlocked by pushing the black lever
upwards. However, this is not possible if the safety wire
rope is under tension. If this is the case:
1. Remove the load on the safety wire rope by pushing
the UP button moving the lift upwards a few
centimetres.
2. Manually disengage the fall arrest device by pushing
up the black lever.
In case of no power and the fall arrest device is locked
with the safety wire rope under tension, evacuate the lift
according to the “Evacuation guide”.
4.11 Foldable steps and handles
Due to the high position of the operating levers in the top of
the cabin, foldable steps have been included in the cabin,
to allow the users to reach them. These steps are
manufactured with anti-slip surface. In order to ensure the
user’s stability, handles have been added in the cabin.
MANUAL DESCENT LEVER
MANUAL DESCENT LEVER
RED LOCKING
LEVER
BLACK
UNLOCKING
LEVER
HANDLE
FOLDABLE STEP
Shock absorber
deployed, unit has
been through a fall.
Avanti must be
contacted and unit
should be replaced.
Shock absorber
Operating mode Impact Force
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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 the wire rope attachment.
After fall arrest device has engaged, if the shock absorber
has moved downwards, the fall arrest device unit must be
replaced by a certified technician.
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