Flexco Flex-Lifter User manual

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Flex-Lifter
Belt Lifters
Installation, Operation
and Maintenance Manual
Flex-Lifter with lifting rods, examples
Please read before use.
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Flexco Europe GmbH

Point of contact
Postal Address Flexco Europe GmbH
Leidringer Straße 40 – 42
D – 72348 Rosenfeld
Phone [phone] – 9406 - 0
Fax [phone] – 9406 - 260
E-mail europe@flexco.com
Internet www.flexco.com
Customer service information
See above for address.
Storage
The operating instructions must always be kept near to the machine.
It must always be accessible
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Leidringer Straße 40 - 42
D – 72348 Rosenfeld/Germany.
All rights reserved.
Reproduction, in whole or in part, permitted only
with the consent of Flexco Europe GmbH

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Table of Contents
Section 1 - Basic specications................................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Warranty, Limitation of Liability......................................................................................................................5
1.2 Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse........................................................................................................................6
1.3 Supplied Documents..........................................................................................................................................6
1.4 User Evaluation/Product Monitoring..............................................................................................................6
1.5 Labels on the Device ..........................................................................................................................................7
1.6 Operator’s Work Station ....................................................................................................................................7
Section 2 - Safety Information ................................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 General.................................................................................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Comply with the Instructions in the Operating Manual ..............................................................................8
2.1.2 Obligation of the Operator................................................................................................................................8
2.1.3 Obligation of the Personnel ..............................................................................................................................8
2.2 Explanations of Symbols and Signs..................................................................................................................8
2.2.1 Warning Signs and Information.......................................................................................................................8
2.2.2 Symbols................................................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Organizational Measures.................................................................................................................................10
2.4 Selection and Qualications of Personnel.....................................................................................................10
2.5 Dangers when Handling the Device ..............................................................................................................10
2.5.1 Hazardous Areas and Potential Hazards .......................................................................................................11
2.5.2 Residual Hazards ..............................................................................................................................................11
Section 3 - Product Description............................................................................................................................ 16
3.1 Ordering Numbers, Part Numbers ................................................................................................................16
3.1.1 Flex-Lier ..........................................................................................................................................................16
3.1.2 Liing Rods for Return Belts ..........................................................................................................................16
3.1.3 Transport Carriage ...........................................................................................................................................16
3.2 Technical Specications...................................................................................................................................17
3.2.1 General Information on Flex-Lier ...............................................................................................................17
3.2.2 Permissible Safe Liing Capacity, Depending on the Liing Height ........................................................17
3.2.3 Checking the Liing Capacity at the Manufacturer ....................................................................................17
3.2.4 Reaction of the Flex-Lier in the Event of Overloading.............................................................................18
3.2.5 Permissible Towable Load of the Liing Rod ...............................................................................................18
3.2.6 Liing Rods for Return Belts ..........................................................................................................................19
3.2.7 Transport Carriage ...........................................................................................................................................19
3.2.8 Necessary Accessories......................................................................................................................................20
3.2.9 Power Wrench...................................................................................................................................................20
3.2.10 Environmental Conditions..............................................................................................................................20
3.2.11 Information on Noise.......................................................................................................................................20
3.3 Delivery State ....................................................................................................................................................21
3.4 Construction of the Flex-Lier.......................................................................................................................22
3.4.1 Flex-Lier Sizes M and L.................................................................................................................................23
3.4.2 Flex-Lier Size XL............................................................................................................................................25
3.4.3 Chains on the Liing Rods for Return Belts.................................................................................................28
3.4.4 Blade Pins on the Extendable Foot Sections.................................................................................................29
3.4.5 Blade Pins on the Troughing Belts .................................................................................................................29
3.4.6 Nut Driver for Adjusting the Height of the Flex-Lier ...............................................................................30

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3.4.7 Safety Bolts on the Liing Rod .......................................................................................................................31
3.4.8 Transport Carriage ...........................................................................................................................................31
3.5 Typical Application Examples.........................................................................................................................32
Section 4 - Transport............................................................................................................................................. 33
4.1 Safety Regulations.............................................................................................................................................33
4.2 Requirements of the Operating Personnel....................................................................................................33
4.3 Scope of Delivery, Transportation Damage ..................................................................................................33
4.4 Internal Transport ............................................................................................................................................34
4.5 Use of the Transport Carriage (Optional).....................................................................................................35
Section 5 - Operation and Handling..................................................................................................................... 38
5.1 Safety Regulations.............................................................................................................................................38
5.2 Requirements of the Operating Personnel....................................................................................................39
5.3 Cleanliness.........................................................................................................................................................39
5.4 Flex-Lier Set-up..............................................................................................................................................40
5.4.1 Application on the Upper Flange ...................................................................................................................43
5.4.2 Application on the Return Belt.......................................................................................................................43
5.5 Decommissioning, Storage and Re-starting .................................................................................................47
5.6 Operational Maintenance by Operating Personnel .....................................................................................48
Section 6 - Malfunctions, Repairs......................................................................................................................... 49
6.1 Safety Regulations.............................................................................................................................................49
6.2 Malfunctions, Possible Causes, and Solutions..............................................................................................49
Section 7 - Disposal ............................................................................................................................................... 50
7.1.1 Safety Regulations.............................................................................................................................................50
7.1.2 Environmental and Health Risks....................................................................................................................50
Section 8 - EC Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................................ 51
Section 9 - Annex................................................................................................................................................... 52
9.1 Conrmation of Instruction ...........................................................................................................................52
Section 10 - Keywords ........................................................................................................................................... 53
Table of Contents continued

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1.1 Warranty, Limitation of Liability
Section 1 – Basic Specifications
Information!
Please note that the contents of this manual are not to be used or amended as part of any previous
or existing agreement, commitment, or legal relationship. All obligations of Flexco Europe GmbH/
the supplier arise from the respective purchase agreement, which also contains the complete and
solely applicable warranty regulation. ese contractual warranty provisions are neither extended nor
restricted by the instructions in this operating manual.
e information in this operating manual has been carefully checked. Nevertheless, we can accept no
liability for any errors. To the best of our knowledge, all information and instructions for operation and
maintenance result from consideration of our previous experience and ndings. With the exclusion of
further claims, we are liable for any errors or omissions as part of the warranty obligations within the
purchase contract. Claims for compensation, regardless of the legal reason for such claims, are excluded.
Flexco Europe GmbH assumes no liability and warranty for damage and malfunctions resulting from
non-compliance with this operating manual, improper installation or improper repairs by the personnel
of the operator.
Contact Flexco Europe GmbH if complications and uncertainties arise. In this way, major damage can
be avoided. Repairs may only be made by Flexco Europe GmbH. Only genuine replacement parts may
be used for repairs.
1.2 Intended Use
e Flex-Lier belt lier is intended solely for the raising and lowering of belts on conveyor belts.
e drive is carried out manually with an appropriate ratchet or by using a suitable power wrench (not
included as part of Flex-Lier). Any other or additional use is considered to be improper, and is a misuse
of the device.
• e Flex-Lier must be positioned securely in the frame of the conveyor belt, so that it can neither fall
nor tilt.
• e substrate must be suciently loadbearing.
• e drive of the conveyor belt must be stopped safely prior to raising. e belt must not move laterally
during the liing process. If necessary, it must be eectively blocked before liing.
• e safety distance from the top roller or the end roller must always be at least6m.
• e maximum permissible working widths, heights and liing capacities must not be exceeded, see
Section 3.2.
• e liing rods of the return belt are intended exclusively to be attached to the ends of the troughing
belts. Please note the maximum permissible towing capacity.
• Please note the maximum permissible load of the liing rods for the return belt. Only use the liing
rods for the return belt with the original chains and accessories.
• e permissible environmental conditions must be complied with, see Section3.2.

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Section 1 – Basic Specifications
1.2 Intended Use continued
e intended use also includes:
• complying with the operating instructions,
• complying with the inspection and maintenance work.
1.2.1 Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse
• e liing of belts with larger dimensions or a heavier weight.
• e liing of other products (e.g. motor vehicles) or living things (e.g. people).
• Unauthorized modications to the device.
• Welding work on the device.
• Operating the device in an explosive atmosphere.
1.3 Supplied Documents
• Operating manual
1.4 User Evaluation/Product Monitoring
We update this operating manual on a regular basis.
Your suggestions for improvement help to make it more user-friendly.
As we also want to oer you safe, state-of-the-art technology in the future, please inform us immediately
of any
• malfunctions during operation,
• issues when handling the device,
• accidents or near-misses.
We will then get in touch with you, to discuss the safety and operation of the device.
Information!
Notifying us of accidents or near-misses is an essential contribution to the improvement of the device.

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1.6 Operator’s Work Station
e operator’s work station is marked with an “X” in Figure 2.
e work station for raising and
lowering is on the adjusting nut of
the narrow side of the Flex-Lier
frame.
ere are other work stations
around the device for adjusting the
foot sections and the troughing
belts, for attaching and adjusting
the liing rod (optional), and for
inserting or liing the Flex-Lier.
Danger!
Set up the device so that you can
operate it safely.
• Move any obstructions out of the
way beforehand.
• Make sure that the installation site is adequately lit.
• Ensure secure positioning and safe access.
• In workstations at heights greater than 0.5 m above the ground, you must take the necessary safety
measures to prevent falls, e.g. construct scaolding with railings.
• Use the required personal protective equipment, e.g. a protective helmet, protective gloves, protective
footwear, fall protection.
Labels are used to identify the device. ey are
mounted onto the frame (approximately in
the center), and provide information about the
device type and the serial number (Figure 1).
e correct type is marked in the check box on
the le label. e serial number can be found on
the label on the right-hand side.
1.5 Labels on the Device
Section 1 – Basic Specifications
Labels and their positions on the device
Fig. 1
Operator’s work station
Fig. 2 X

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Section 2 – Safety Information
2.1 General
2.1.1 Comply with the Instructions in the Operating Manual
• is operating manual contains the most important instructions for the safe operation of the device.
• is operating manual, especially the safety information, must be complied with by all persons who
work on the device.
• In addition, the rules and regulations applicable for accident prevention in the place of operation must
be observed.
2.1.2 Obligation of the Operator
e operator is obligated to only permit the following people to work on the device:
• those who are familiar with the basic regulations on workplace safety and accident prevention, and
who have been trained in the handling of the device; and
• those who have read the section on safety and warning signs in this manual, or have been informed of
its content, and have conrmed their understanding of the content with their signature.
2.1.3 Obligation of the Personnel
Before starting work, all persons who are authorized to work on the device undertake to
• comply with the basic regulations on workplace safety and accident prevention, and
• read the section on safety and warning signs in this manual, or to receive training about its content,
and to conrm with their signature that they have understood the section on safety and warning signs.
2.2 Explanations of Symbols and Signs
• Please note these signs.
• Avoid these dangerous situations.
2.2.1 Warning Signs and Information
Symbol Signal Word Meaning
Danger! Ignoring this warning sign may result in serious injury
or death.
Warning! Ignoring this warning sign may result in serious injury
or considerable damage to property.
Caution! Ignoring this warning sign may result in minor injury or
minor damage to property.
Information
This information facilitates the handling of the device,
and will help you to avoid causing damage to the
device during operation, maintenance, and cleaning.

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2.2.2 Symbols
Section 2 – Safety Information
Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation
Warning of suspended load Warning of hazardous area
Warning of hand injuries, e.g. by crushing Warning of a slip hazard
Warning of hand injuries, e.g. by shears
Note all safety instructions and symbols attached to the equipment. Keep them in a fully legible
condition.
Warnings:
Prohibitions:
Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation
Do not stand beneath a suspended load Do not use as a lifting jack
Commands:
Symbol Explanation Symbol Explanation
Wear eye protection Wear protective gloves
Wear foot protection

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Section 2 – Safety Information
2.3 Organizational Measures
• Observe the accepted rules for occupational safety.
• Check the device for externally visible damage and operability before use.
• Regularly check that your employees work in a safety-conscious and hazard aware manner, in
compliance with the operating manual.
• Use personal protective equipment, where necessary or required by regulations.
• e required personal protective equipment must be provided by the operator.
• Make sure that all safety instructions and warnings on the equipment are complete and in a fully
legible condition, and replace them if necessary.
• Do not make any changes, additions or conversions to the device which may aect your safety.
• Replacement parts must meet the technical requirements specied by the manufacturer. is is
ensured when using genuine spare parts.
• Observe the proper operational maintenance conditions, see Section 5.6.
2.4 Election and Qualications of Personnel
• Work on the device may only be carried out by reliable personnel who conform to the requirements.
Note the legally permitted minimum age.
• Only appoint trained and qualied personnel.
• Clearly determine the responsibilities of the personnel for set-up, operation, maintenance and repairs.
• Personnel who are to be trained, taught, instructed or participate in general training may only operate
the device under the constant supervision of an experienced person.
2.5 Dangers when Handling the Device
Only operate the device
• in good order and condition,
• according to the intended use, see Section 1.2.
• if the operator has the necessary safety and hazard awareness, and works in compliance with the
instruction manual.
is is for your safety!

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2.5.1 Hazardous Areas and Potential Hazards
Section 2 – Safety Information
Hazardous Areas
• e working environment around the conveyor belt, in which the Flex-Lier isused.
• Belt bearing rail with two adjustable troughing belts.
• Scissor linkage with pivot rod.
• Frame with extendable foot sections.
• Liing rods of the return belt, if available.
Known risks or unexpected hazards exist permanently in these areas.
Potential Hazards
• Mechanical movements
• Height above the ground
• High weight forces
• Improper use of a drive tool, such as a power wrench (not part of the Flex-Lier).
• Negligent use of personal protective equipment.
is may result in a risk to the health of personnel.
Special safety regulations apply.
2.5.2 Residual Hazards
Residual hazards are hazards which
• cannot be completely eliminated constructively, or
• cannot be reduced to an acceptable level, or
• cannot be eliminated through the use of protective equipment.
ey exist permanently. Information about the residual dangers is also on the signs which are attached
to thedevice.
Danger!
Falling device or machine parts.
Never stand under a suspended or oating load.
Watch out for other people.
Warning!
e device may tilt during operation.
Ensure that the operator is qualied and authorized.
Secure the device against accidental movements, e.g. with straps.

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Section 2 – Safety Information
2.5.2 Residual Hazards continued
Danger!
Unfavorably situated operation sites can pose risks to the operational environment.
• Set up the device so that you can operate it safely.
• Move any obstructions out of the way beforehand.
• Make sure that the installation site is adequately lit.
• Ensure secure positioning and safe access.
• In workstations at heights greater than 0.5 m above the ground, you must take the necessary safety
measures to prevent falls, e.g. construct scaolding with railings.
• Use the required personal protective equipment, e.g. a protective helmet, protective gloves, protective
footwear, fall protection.
Warning!
e device may tilt, slip or fall during operation.
e raised conveyor belt may be jerky and move downward.
During set-up, ensure that the device is on a at bearing surface, and has a secure grip on the frame
of the conveyor belt.
e width of the extendable foot sections must be properly adjusted.
e blade pins must all be reinstated and secured with split pins.
e base on which the Flex-Lier stands, must be designed for the expected maximum load.
Warning!
e device may tilt, slip or fall during operation.
With inclined conveyor belts or inclined installation areas, you are responsible for the stability of
the device, even when it is in its fully extended state.
In this case, you must also securely attach the device.
Warning!
If the conveyor belt moves laterally, the Flex-Lier may tilt and fall.
Before starting work on the unit, make sure that the conveyor belt is disconnected from the power
supply, and protected against reconnection.
Before starting work on the unit, make sure that the conveyor belt cannot move laterally. If the
bands are tilted, the belt needs to be eectively blocked by clamping.

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2.5.2 Residual Hazards continued
Section 2 – Safety Information
Warning!
Risk of injury when searching for and rectifying faults.
Only appropriately trained and authorized persons are allowed to search for and rectify faults. See
the Section 2.4, “Selection and qualications of personnel”.
Warning!
e device has been built for “single-person operation” (raising and lowering). Risk of injury caused
by other people using the device.
Ensure that during operation, only one person is using the device.
Exception: As a general rule, two people are required to set up and dismantle the conveyor belt.
Warning!
Risk of crushing or shearing by the linkage of the Flex-Lier when raising and lowering.
Keep your hands and limbs away from the hazardous area when raising and lowering the conveyor
belt.
Caution!
Danger of electrostatic charging.
If you install the Flex-Lier on an electrically non-conductive base, possible electrostatic charges
cannot ow. In this case, earth the Flex-Lier.
Warning!
If the conveyor belt is too heavily loaded on the Flex-Lier, the Flex-Lier can buckle or break. Note
the maximum permissible liing capacity, depending on the liing height, see Section 3.2.2.
If in doubt, you must relieve the belt by removing the conveying material and, if necessary, reducing
the belt tension.
Limit the torque of the ratchet or the power wrench whilst raising the Flex-Lier.
Ensure that the safety distance from the head and end rollers of the conveyor belt is at least 6m.

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Section 2 – Safety Information
2.5.2 Residual Hazards continued
Warning!
Do not use a bent, fractured or otherwise damaged Flex-Lier. Only operate the device if it is
functioning properly.
Stop the device immediately if you notice an error.
As the operator, you are responsible for this.
Warning!
Danger of crushing in the event of unstable liing rods of the return belt.
If you adjust the liing rod of the return belt in width, do not pull the extension rod(s) too far, in
order to avoid buckling.
e safety bolt must always be inserted through a bore hole in the extension rod, or else it will be
unstable.
Reinsert safety bolt, and tighten it.
Warning!
Crushing and shock hazard in the event of overload at the xing points of the liing rod.
If the xing points of the liing rod are overloaded, the safety bolts may break, or the troughing belt
may give way.
Please note the maximum permissible towing capacity.
Warning!
Risk of overloading when inserting the Flex-Lier and liing it from the conveyor frame.
e Flex-Lier weighs up to approximately 57kg, according to its construction (without a liing rod
for the return belt).
Ask a second person to assist you when inserting the Flex-Lier or liing it from the conveyor
frame. If possible, use a tool to release it.
Only persons who meet the physical requirements may insert the Flex-Lier or li it from the
conveyor frame.
Caution!
Working with a hand-held power wrench belonging to a client may cause a setback. By doing this,
you may injure your hands on the extended foot sections.
Use an extension rod if necessary.
Wear protective gloves if necessary.

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2.5.2 Residual Hazards continued
Section 2 – Safety Information
Information!
Limit the torque of a power tool (power wrench) belonging to a client to a maximum of 52Nm. is
is sucient for raising the permitted loads.
Do not push against the stop at full torque when lowering. is can damage the thread.
Clean the device regularly, and grease the moving parts on a regular basis, so that the liing
mechanism will continue to run smoothly.
Warning!
Noise may result in hearing loss or deafness.
Wear appropriate hearing protection in the workplace, when necessary.
When using a power tool, such as a power wrench (not part of the Flex-Lier), the noise level must
be taken into account.
e noise level in the workplace environment must also be considered.

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Section 3 – Product Description
3.1 Ordering Numbers, Part Numbers
3.1.1 Flex-Lier
e Flex-Lier is available in the following sizes:
• M medium
• L large
• XL extra large
e sizes dier in shape, tare weight, operational width, liing height, and maximum liing capacity.
Designation Size M Size L Size XL
Ordering number FL-M-EC FL-L-EC FL-XL-EC
Part number 79926 79927 79928
3.1.2 Liing Rods for Return Belts
A liing rod for the return belt is in the Flex-Lier standard range of equipment for sizes M and L. is
is optional for Flex-Lier size XL.
Type Size M Size L Size XL
Lifting rod ordering number FLRLB-M FLRLB-L FLVRL-XL
Lifting rod part number 76482 76481 76984
3.1.3 Transport Carriage
e transport carriage is optional. is is not part of the standard scope of equipment.
Designation For sizes M, L and XL
Ordering number FLCK
Part number 77729

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3.2 Technical Specications
Section 3 – Product Description
3.2.1 General Information on Flex-Lier
Designation Size M Size L Size XL
Tare weight 28kg 34kg 57kg
Height of device (closed) 170mm 170mm 188mm
Maximum lifting height 350mm 400mm 400mm
Conveyor belt width 900 – 1500mm 1200 – 1800mm 1800 – 2400mm
Maximum lifting load, if lifting
height > 175mm 1800kg *) 1800kg *) 2725kg *)
*See the following chart for further details.
Chart 1 General information, Flex-Lifter
3.2.2 Permissible Safe Liing Capacity, Depending on the
Liing Height
Information!
e permissible safe liing capacity of the Flex-Lier is dependent on the liing height, due to the
leverage of the shear pin. e larger the shear pin, the greater the permissible safe liing capacity. e
statements on the original signs on the device are binding.
Type: Size M Size L Size XL
Lifting height: Permissible safe lifting capacity [kg]:
0 – 25mm 225 225 500
25 – 50mm 450 450 815
50 – 75mm 675 675 1140
75 – 100mm 900 900 1450
100 – 125mm 1150 1150 1680
125 – 150mm 1350 1350 2090
150 – 175mm 1600 1600 2400
> 175mm 1800 1800 2725
Chart 2 Permissible safe lifting capacity, depending on the lifting height
3.2.3 Checking the Liing Capacity at the Manufacturer
e load capacity of the Flex-Lier has undergone type-dependent tests. e static test coecient (test
load/specied permissible safe liing capacity) is 1.5. Before dispatch, each individual device is tested
with a static test coecient of 1.25. e result is recorded.

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Section 3 – Product Description
3.2.4 Reaction of the Flex-Lier in the Event of Overloading
A shear pin is installed in the liing mechanism of the Flex-Lier. In the case of a critical overload, the
thread of the liing mechanism is damaged, or the shear pin shears o. Liing is no longer possible.
e device must be safely relieved. It is not permitted to continue using the damaged device. Contact
the supplier (see the inside front page for the address), to have the device repaired correctly and
professionally.
Information!
Limit the torque of a power tool (power wrench) belonging to a client to a maximum of 52Nm. is is
sucient for raising the permitted loads. Do not push against the stop at full torque when lowering. is
can damage the thread. Clean the device regularly, and grease the moving parts on a regular basis, so
that the liing mechanism will continue to run smoothly.
3.2.5 Permissible Towable Load of the Liing Rod
Liing rods with chains are used as devices for liing return belts. e chains are secured to the at ends
of the troughing belts with safety bolts.
e maximum towing capacity per xing point is:
Size M Size L Size XL
Towing capacity, max.
225kg 340kg 340kg
Chart 3 Maximum towing capacity per fixing point
Information!
e statements on the original signs on the device are binding.

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3.2.6 Liing Rods for Return Belts
Section 3 – Product Description
A liing rod for the return belt is in the Flex-Lier standard range of equipment for sizes M and L. is
is optional for Flex-Lier size XL. e liing rods are adjustable in width. e liing rods for sizes M
and L are straight; the liing rods for size XL are V-shaped (troughed).
e liing rods of the return belt are intended exclusively to be attached to the ends of the troughing
belts. e liing rods may only be used with the intended original parts (chains with shortening
clutches, bolts).
Information!
e chains must be checked regularly. Please note the national provisions. In Germany, DGUV
Regulation 100-500 (formerly BGR 500) applies.
Note the maximum permissible towing capacity at the xing points of the troughing belts, see Section
3.2.5. e statements on the original signs on the device are binding.
Size M Size L Size XL
Tare weight of the lifting rod 10kg 10kg 28.6kg
Chart 4 Tare weight of the lifting rod
Size M Size L Size XL
Load capacity lifting
rod, maximum
550kg 680kg 680kg
Chart 5 Maximum permissible load capacity of the lifting rod
3.2.7 Transport Carriage
e transport carriage is optional. is is not part of the standard scope of equipment.
Designation For sizes M, L and XL
Empty weight approx. 9kg
Chart 6 Empty weight of transport carriage (optional)

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Section 3 – Product Description
3.2.8 Necessary Accessories
e tools required for manual raising and lowering (nut driver and ratchet) are included in the scope of
delivery. Power wrenches are not included in the scope of delivery.
Designation Size M Size L Size XL
Size of nut driver 19mm 19mm 24mm
Chart 7 Accessories
Chart 8 Environmental Conditons
3.2.9 Power wrench
Power wrenches are not included in the scope of delivery. Note the following when using a power
wrench:
Information!
Limit the torque of the power wrench to a maximum of 52Nm. is is sucient for raising the
permitted loads. Do not push against the stop at full torque when lowering. is can damage the thread.
3.2.10 Environmental Conditions
Environmental conditions Transport
and Bearing Operation
Temperature -5 ... +65°C +5 ... +65°C
Explosion Protection Explosive atmospheres are
not permitted
Explosive atmospheres are
not permitted
3.2.11 Information on noise
e Flex-Lier itself operates almost silently. e noise level of the device in the workplace is <70 dB(A).
When using a power tool, such as a power wrench (not part of the Flex-Lier), the noise level must be
taken into account. e noise level in the workplace environment must also be considered.