Facsimile Genius User manual

PATENT n° 2322741
Serial Number _______/2016
All copying or imitation is forbidden
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USE AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
Manufacturer:
BIG ASTOR S.r.l.
Offices and warehouse: Via Somalia, 108/1 – 10127 Turin -Italy

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edited by:
CONSULIMPIANTI S.r.l.
Via Orfanotrofio, 25
13900 BIELLA
phone - 015 - 29.044
fax - 015 - 29.142

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MANUAL GUIDE AND GENERAL INDEX
PREFACE……………………………………………………………………………………..…..Page 4
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Provides general information about the characteristics and performance of the machine.
Identification data…………………………………………………………………………..…... Page 5
Technical data and characterisctics……………………………………………………..…… Pages 6-7
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
Provides all necessary information for correct installation and assembly.
Procedure …………………..………………………………………………………………. .…Pages 8-9
Field of use……………..…………………………………………………......................….........Page 10
Activation………………………………………………...………………………………….…... Page 10
CHAPTER 3 FUNCTIONING
Provides information about ways of use of the equipment.
Joining of several units…..………………………………………………………………….…... Page 11
Use without telescopic supports………………….………………………………………...….…Page 12
Lifting and storage………..……………………………….……………………………….…......Page 13
CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE
Describes routine and extraordinary maintenance operations.
Routine maintenance...……………………………………………………………………...……Page 13
Extraordinary maintenance……….……...……………………………………………….……..Page 14
Scrapping..………………………………………………………………………………….….….Page 14
CHAPTER 5 SAFETY AND REACTION TO FIRE
Provides a list of the safety devices installed on the machine.
Safety and reaction to fire devices …………………………………………………………………Page 14
CHAPTER 6 ELEMENTS OF TECHNICAL PHYSICS
Provides data about sound emissions of the equipment and its ideal light exposure
Sound and visual level……………………………………………………………………………Page 15
CHAPTER 7 COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
Provides a list and the possible replaceable components for the machine and the accessories.
Machine components and spare parts…………………………………………………………....Page 15
Machine accessories……………………………………………………………………………….Page 15
EUROPEAN CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY - CE…….…………………………….…Page 16
DANGER:
The sign DANGER is used when ignoring the instructions or damaging the parts may cause serious damage
to a person.
ATTENTION:
The sign ATTENTION is used when ignoring the instructions may cause damage to the machine or its parts
or to the environment.

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PREFACE
This manual is addressed to anyone who has to use or maintain the machine:
“MODULAR PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL GENIUS” model “1168 x 2145” manufactured
by Big Astor S.r.l. The manual is related to the configuration of the machine in the
conditions when it was made and reflects its technologic condition at that moment; The
manufacturer has the right to make all necessary modifications and/or improvements to the
same model of the machine in the future but is obliged to inform the user about them; The
European Certificate of Conformity (CE) is enclosed with this manual. THIS MANUAL
IS AVAILABLE IN FACSIMILE VERSION ON THE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE
WWW.TUNNELPEDONALE.COM
IMPORTANT:
In case of any damage, alterations or modifications to the equipment or the command/control
panel of the machine without being authorized by the manufacturer the guarantee becomes
automatically invalid.
This manual consists of 18 numbered pages and contains information for precise and correct use of the
machine.
IMPORTANT:
Before any operations or activation of the equipment the operators or qualified technical personnel are
obliged to read carefully all the instructions both in this manual and the enclosures and to follow precisely
all the guidelines.
DANGER:
It is forbidden to damage, alter, or modify the equipment, the devices, or the command/control panel which
is subject of the training manual, and, in particular, the security covers. It is also forbidden to use the
machine in conditions or for purposes which differ from those described in the manual. The manufacturer
“Big Astor S.r.l.” is not responsible for any breakdowns, problems, or accidents due to violation of these
prohibitions.
DUTY TO CONSERVE THE MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
It is obligatory to conserve this manual and its enclosures in an easily accessible place and close to the
machine, and its position must be communicated to all the users (operators and maintenance).
In case the manual has been lost or destroyed, the Manufacturer can provide a new copy.
The manual is an integral part of the machine. Therefore the manual must:
be kept intact with all its parts;
report any modifications to the machine authorized by the manufacturer;
follow the machine in case the latter has been sold.

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INTRODUCTION
IDENTIFICATION DATA
On the inside of the tunnel cover:
there is an identification plate containing the label CE, the data about the
manufacturer, trade name, model, serial number, and year of manufacture.
On the outside of the tunnel cover:
on each side there are identification stickers. For example saying ‘‘GENIUS
TUNNEL PEDONALE GENIUS’’ with red crosswise stripes on the corners or with
reflective stickers. Or with stickers with figures representing the uses and purposes
of the machine.
ATTENTION:
IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO PEEL OFF, MODIFY, CANCEL, OR COVER ANY OF
THE ABOVE-MENTIONED STICKERS SINCE THEY ARE PART OF THE “CE” OF THE
MACHINE AND, THEREFORE, IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT. OFFENDERS CAN BE PUNISHED
BY LAW. THE FINAL USER OR DISTRIBUTOR IS AUTHORIZED TO APPLY THEIR
COMPANY’S LOGO/ADVERTISEMENT ON THE REMAINING SPACE BETWEEN THE TWO
SIGNS OR ONTO THE INSIDE OF THE COVER.
Targhetta identificativa
Once identified the machine is officially in compliance with the security regulations, in
particular, the directive for machines 2006/42/CE of 17 May 2006.

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TECHNICAL DATA AND CHARACTERISTICS
The “MODULAR PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL GENIUS” model “1168 X 2145” is a
machine used to protect from accidental falls of things from the above.
It is used to protect operators when they have to work near lifting machines under
risk of falling things by accident or to protect pedestrians during the works with a
punnet or lifting platforms.
The plastic material used for the top surface is registered with the Ministry of the
Interior under the name “Polycarbonate 20 RDC” and it has been tested according to
the norm ISO 7892 – NF P 08-301 “Resistance to an accidental impact” through the
following test:
-fall of a standardized 50 kg round/conical bag from a height of 2.4 m;
The tunnel has been additionally tested for static resistance to an accidental impact in
the following conditions:
-fall of a 5 kg weight from a height of 25 m.
Both the structure and the plastic material of the cover have passed the test having
resisted to the strain.
Please be advised that the surface is not passable/walkable. It is forbidden to use
the tunnel as scaffolding or retaining structure for people and/or objects or for
uses different from the ones prescribed in the present manual.
The pedestrian tunnel can be used in areas affected by wind up to 90 km/h
(resistance has been tested for a single unit).
It needs to be specified that assembly of several units together makes the structure
even more stable. The dimensions of the machine are given in the scheme on the next
page. The total weight of the machine is 30.5 kg.

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SCHEME DIMENSIONS OF MACHINE
General view of the machine in position
120
Min: 1.780
Max: 2.280
2.145
1.168

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INSTALLATION
The machine is supplied completely assembled.
The technology used for the machine makes both its installation and the opening of
the telescopic supports easy and quick thanks to integrated springs and a system of
mechanical know-how developed specifically for this type of use.
PROCEDURE
1) Place the machine on the ground on one of its longer sides in order to have a 90°
angle with the ground.
2) Open the telescopic supports one by one keeping your hand as close as possible to
part n° 2 shown in the picture in order to facilitate its withdrawal from part n° 1.
3) Push the telescopic support towards part n° 3 tightening the spring.
4) Open the telescopic support by rotating it by 90° and let part n° 2 reposition again
in part n° 1.
5) Follow the same procedure to fix the other telescopic supports.
6) Build up all the telescopic supports (consisting of a tube of a smaller diameter
inserted in that of a larger diameter): Phase a) Rotate the tube of a smaller
diameter towards the sticker aperto-open till the end. Phase b) pull out the tube till
it reaches the standard size of 2050 mm marked by a hole in the tube. Phase c)
Rotate the tube again in the opposite direction towards the sign chiuso-closed till
the end; this way the sliding of the tube will be blocked.
7) Lift the machine making the four telescopic supports touch the ground.
8) If necessary, adjust the height of the four supports trying to keep the cover surface
as horizontal as possible (follow the procedure in point 6).
9) To close the machine after its use, follow the above-mentioned procedure in the
opposite order.
After the machine has been placed on the site, it does not need any further
adjustments or controls, except making sure that the blocking device of the
telescopic supports is actually in the blocked position.
(see point 6, phase 3, chapter installation).

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The illustrations of the mentioned parts are below.
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
In particular, the parts should be assembled as in the picture below
Support (telescopic tube)
2
1
3

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FIELD OF USE
The machine is designed and made to protect from accidental fall of things from
above.
It is used to protect operators when they have to work near lifting machines under
risk of falling things/liquids by accident or to protect pedestrians walking by during
these construction works with a punnet or aerial lifting platforms.
Besides, the machine is designed and made to shelter pedestrians from rain, snow,
hail, and sun, e.g. when pedestrians are queuing waiting at the entrance of a museum
or cinema; thus, they can be sheltered by the pedestrian tunnel. Plus, it is possible to
create a protected path against bad weather conditions between two public buildings,
such as schools, hospitals, town halls, etc.
FORBIDDEN USES
The machine is designed to protect from accidental falls of
weights within the limits given in the paragraph “technical data
and characteristics”.
The use of the machine does not eliminate the risks deriving from
the use of lifting equipment: do not stand under suspended weights.
The machine is designed for sites where the wind blows at a
maximum speed of 90 km/h (resistance tested on a single unit) as
given in the paragraph “technical data and characteristics”.
It needs to be specified that assembly of several units together
makes the structure more stable.
ACTIVATION
To activate the machine correctly, follow the instructions given in the paragraph
“installation” of this manual.

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FUNCTIONING
JOINING OF SEVERAL UNITS
It is possible to use several units of the equipment joining them one another with the help of
lateral sliding fixing fins on all the four sides of each machine. It is only possible to join the
units where the lateral fins are positioned in the opposite direction (see the picture). It is
better the lateral fixing fins are not hit, as if bent it may not be possible to join them to other
units. It is recommended to the user to handle the tunnel and its components (accessories
included) with protective gloves, especially the corners of the lateral fins as they could be
sharp, even after factory bevel.
Scheme of joining of several machines
Thanks to a special connection, it is possible to join several units together, thus,
creating a tunnel of various length and form to satisfy any needs.
Example of joining of two protection units

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USE WITHOUT TELESCOPIC SUPPORTS
In case several units are joined to each other:
The tunnel sides with fixing fins going down may not require the folding of the corresponding
telescopic supports because, if joined to tunnels on the side with fixing fins looking up, they will be
supported by other tunnels, provided that the telescopic supports of the latters are open (See Pic.1
and 2). The advantage of this option is the possibility to position the units of the tunnel where there
are obsticles which, otherwise, might impede the opening of the supports. This guarantees the
contunuity of a certain route. However, the manufacturer recommends to use all the supports
wherever it is possible in order to increase the stability of the tunnel.
Pic.1 Pic. 2
Examples of joining the tunnels with closed telescopic supports: Pic. 1 the fixing fins direction is downward
on the short side on the right of the tunnel in gray, so it is supported by the fixing fins of the tunnel on the
left which has fixing fins going upward and the telescopic supports all open laying on the ground. Pic.2 the
tunnel on the right has the long side with the fixing fins downward and it is supported by the short side of
the tunnel on the left which has the fixing fins upward and the telescopic supports all opened laying on the
ground.

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LIFTING AND STORAGE
Lifting of a single unit can be done by one person. Several units can be stored piled
up on a platform. Their transportation should be done with adequate slinging and
with the help of an adequate mechanical machine.
Thanks to their conformation, a number of pedestrian tunnels
can be piled up one on another which allows to pack them in
a pallet before transportation.
MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
After use both the machine and its components need to be cleaned. Make sure that
the mechanical parts which help open and close the supports (part 1 and part 2, see
the picture) are always clean from dirt or debris. Whenever necessary, it is
recommended to apply white anti-dust grease on the two parts to ensure their
continuous and efficient functioning.
Part 1 Part 2
Mechanical parts to lubricate
ATTENTION:
All routine maintenance operations are aimed at ensuring correct functioning of the
machine.

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EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
No particular extraordinary maintenance is required.
In case a part of the machine needs to be replaced, you should contact the
manufacturer for a list of available spare parts.
SCRAPPING
In case of final decommissioning the machine must be completely deactivated and
entrusted to a company authorized to transport and scrap metal.
IMPORTANT:
It needs to be reminded that the identification plate of the machine as well as any documents
related to it should be destroyed.
SAFETY AND FIRE RESISTANCE
SAFETY AND REACTION TO FIRE DEVICES
The equipment includes the following constitutional elements:
- A cover of polycarbonate certified to resist to an impact with a weight up to 50
kg falling from a height of 2.4 m;
- A machine tested by the manufacturer to resist to an impact with a weight up
to 5 kg falling from a height of 25 m;
- Supports which can be opened and closed due to a spring lock system;
- Telescopic supports which can be opened and closed due to a rack lock system
Due to its particular use the machine does not have any moving elements during its
normal functioning.
- The structure of polycarbonate has been registered as reaction to fire class “1”
by means of tests according to Norm UNI 9177.
In particular, the supplier of the alveolar polycarbonate cover and of the
plastic components declare in their technical sheets:
-Alveolar polycarbonate cover 20 mm reaction to fire: Class B
Smoke development of the alveolar polycarbonate 20 mm: Class s1/s2
Dripping of the burning parts of the alveolar polycarbonate 20 mm: Class d0
-Melting point of the plastic parts in PA6-FV30 e PA6-GF30: 220 °C

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ELEMENTS OF TECHNICAL PHYSICS
SOUND AND VISUAL LEVEL
The noise from the machine in the active mode is under the minimum required by law to preserve
operators’ health. The machine can occasionally produce single mechanical semiautomatic sounds
caused by spring locks for the opening and closing of supports and by rack locks for the opening and
closing of telescopic supports. The equivalent continuous sound level estimated A at workplace is under
70 dB(A). For normal use of the machine the recommended illuminance of the area is 300 400 lux.
COMPONENTS, SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
All the constitutional parts of the machine and the accessories can be ordered by contacting directly
either the manufacturer or an authorized distributor that will provide details for an order.
Components and spare parts of the machine:
- Aluminum frame for the cover of the tunnel
- 50 mm diameter round aluminum tube
- 46,4 mm diameter round aluminum tube
- Alveolar polycarbonate panel
- Plastic parts (3 pieces) for opening and closing of tubes
- Conical spring for a plastic lock
- Plastic rack and axlebox to block a telescopic tube
- Bracket to fix aluminum frames at 45°
- Plastic caps to lay down telescopic tubes on the ground
- White/red stickers
- Other stickers
Accessories of the machine:
- Side protection panels (splinter guard) both short and long side (Pic. 1 n°1)
- Anti-intrusion side panels, both short and long side (Pic. 1 n° 2)
- Side protection curtains long side and short side, mid height and full height. (Pic.1 n°3)
NB You can place the side protection curtains only in complete absence of wind in order to
avoid a “sail effect”. In case of extended use and in the absence of the authorized personnel the
curtains have to be removed each work interruption.
n° 1 n° 3
n° 2
Pic.1

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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(Encl. IIA Dir.2006/42/CE)
THE MANUFACTURER
- Company: BIG ASTOR S.R.L.
- Address: VIA SOMALIA, 108/1 – 10127 TURIN - ITALY
DECLARES THAT THE MACHINE
-Trade name: MODULAR PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL GENIUS
-Model: 1168 x 2145
-Serial number: ………/2016
-Year of manufacture: 2016
-Colour: ALUMINIUM
-Direction of fixing fins: MIXED ↑↓
-Appearance of the product : as descibed in the use and maintenance manual
-Field of use: Protection from accidental falls of things from the above
- Patent n° 2322741
IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVES
-Directive 2006/42/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 related to machines and
modifying directive 95/16/CE.
AND AUTHORIZES
Name: Daniele Last Name: Montalto Position in the company: legal representative
TO COMPILE THE TECHNICAL FILE ON ITS BEHALF
Place and date of the document The manufacturer
(stamp and signature)
Turin, ____________