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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AVANTI Service Lift for Wind Turbines
Page
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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