Fraco SEH 4500 User instructions

Construction Hoist SEH Premium Range
Assembly and Operating manual – 98030718 rev. 01
Fraco Products Ltd
91, chemin des Patriotes
St-Mathias-sur-Richelieu, Quebec
J3L 6B6 Canada
Telephone: [phone]
Assembly and Operating Manual
Fraco SEH Premium Range
Year of construction: ..................................
Serial number: ..................................

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Table of Contents:
Section Page
1PREFACE................................................................................................................................................... 4
2SAFETY...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1Explanations of symbols and notes..................................................................................................... 5
2.1.1Health and safety symbol.....................................................................................................................................5
2.1.2Attention note .......................................................................................................................................................5
2.1.3Note......................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2General safety .................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3Operating safety ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3.1Inspection procedures..........................................................................................................................................7
2.3.2Safety notes for assembly, operation and transport............................................................................................7
2.3.3Safety instructions for maintenance.....................................................................................................................7
2.4Promoting use of operating manuals .................................................................................................. 7
2.5Employees must be informed about the following:.............................................................................. 8
3INTENDED USE AND AREA OF APPLICATION....................................................................................... 9
3.1The following belongs to intended use,............................................................................................. 10
3.2Consequences of non-intended use of the equipment...................................................................... 10
3.3Requirements of assembly personnel............................................................................................... 10
3.4Operating personnel ......................................................................................................................... 10
4TECHNICAL DATA................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1General data..................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2Data depending on model................................................................................................................. 12
4.3Options available.............................................................................................................................. 12
4.4General dimensions.......................................................................................................................... 13
4.5Mast tie forces .................................................................................................................................. 15
4.5.1Mast tie forces for a car......................................................................................................................................15
4.6Summary of the plates and notices................................................................................................... 16
4.7Equipment ........................................................................................................................................ 18
4.7.1Fraco SEH Single...............................................................................................................................................18
4.7.2Fraco SEH - twin................................................................................................................................................19
4.7.3Electrical switch boxes and drives.....................................................................................................................21
4.7.4Ground box AL0 .................................................................................................................................................22
4.7.5Installation remote control..................................................................................................................................22
4.7.6Drop test remote control.....................................................................................................................................23
4.8Sliding gate....................................................................................................................................... 23
4.8.1Toolbox Inside the car........................................................................................................................................24
4.8.2Car lighting .........................................................................................................................................................24
4.8.3Roof Hatch..........................................................................................................................................................24
4.8.4Self erecting device............................................................................................................................................24
5REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SITE OF INSTALLATION........................................................................... 25
5.1Foundation requirements.................................................................................................................. 25
5.2Point load (Imperial table)................................................................................................................. 25
5.3Point load (Metric table).................................................................................................................... 26
5.4Electrical connection (on site)........................................................................................................... 27
6TRANSPORT............................................................................................................................................ 28
6.1Inspection on receiving the hoist....................................................................................................... 28
6.2Loading and unloading the machine................................................................................................. 28
6.2.1Lifting with a forklift truck....................................................................................................................................28
6.2.2Lifting with a crane .............................................................................................................................................28
7INSTALLATION........................................................................................................................................ 29
7.1Safety notes...................................................................................................................................... 29
7.2Assembling the base unit.................................................................................................................. 30
7.3Extending the mast sections and mast tie to the building.................................................................. 31
7.3.1Assembling the mast sections up to approx. 30 ft (9 m) high ...........................................................................31
7.3.2Assembling the mast..........................................................................................................................................32
7.4Mast tie............................................................................................................................................. 32
7.5Cable Guide system ......................................................................................................................... 33
7.6Assembly of mast sections above 30ft (9 m)..................................................................................... 34
7.7Top limit switch cam ......................................................................................................................... 35

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7.8Bottom limit switch cam .................................................................................................................... 36
7.9Safeguarding the loading and unloading points................................................................................ 36
7.10Landing limit cam.............................................................................................................................. 37
7.11Operation of switches ....................................................................................................................... 38
7.12Inspection after assembly and before each start of operation........................................................... 39
8OPERATION............................................................................................................................................. 40
8.1Safety notes...................................................................................................................................... 40
8.1.1Rule for accompanying persons.........................................................................................................................40
8.1.2Rules for personnel working at ground level......................................................................................................40
8.1.3Rules for loading and unloading the car ............................................................................................................40
8.2Safety inspection .............................................................................................................................. 41
8.3Operating.......................................................................................................................................... 42
8.3.1Controls ..............................................................................................................................................................42
8.3.2Ascending / Descending.....................................................................................................................................43
8.3.3Opening the doors..............................................................................................................................................44
8.4Shutting down in an emergency........................................................................................................ 46
8.5Beginning of work day ...................................................................................................................... 46
8.6Work interruption - end of work......................................................................................................... 46
9DISMANTLING (DISASSEMBLY) ............................................................................................................ 47
10FAULT – CAUSE – REMEDY................................................................................................................... 48
10.1Possible faults during operation........................................................................................................ 49
10.1.1Electricity failure or defective motor ..............................................................................................................49
10.1.2Car has ascended too high ...........................................................................................................................50
10.1.3Car has descended too low...........................................................................................................................50
10.1.4Overload warning device has been triggered ...............................................................................................50
10.2Over speed safety brake has been triggered.................................................................................... 51
11MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................ 52
11.1Working under the cage.................................................................................................................... 52
11.1.1Procedure (for SEH single hoist)...................................................................................................................52
11.1.2Procedure (for SEH twin hoist)......................................................................................................................53
11.2Daily cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 54
11.3Daily checks ..................................................................................................................................... 54
11.4Weekly inspection/maintenance........................................................................................................ 54
11.5Monthly inspection/maintenance....................................................................................................... 54
11.6Quarterly inspection/maintenance..................................................................................................... 55
11.7Annual servicing ............................................................................................................................... 56
11.8Servicing every 3 years..................................................................................................................... 56
11.9Hoist lubrication................................................................................................................................ 56
12SPARE PARTS......................................................................................................................................... 58
13DISPOSING OF THE MACHINE............................................................................................................... 59
14WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................. 59
15EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................... 60
16DROP TEST PROCEDURE...................................................................................................................... 61
17INSPECTION CHART............................................................................................................................... 62
18APPENDIX FOR ENTERING RECURRING INSPECTIONS..................................................................... 64

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1 Preface
Who should read this assembly and operating manual?
Assembly and operating personnel working on the machine
Maintenance personnel for the machine (cleaning/servicing)
What does this assembly and operating manual contain?
In this assembly and operating manual you will find instructions regarding
Intended use
Residual risks
Safety
Installation
Operation
Troubleshooting
Customer service
This assembly and operating manual communicates important information that is a prerequi-
site for working safely and economically with the machine. The assumption is made that the
machine is equipped with all possible options.
What you should do straightaway!
Read this assembly and operating manual carefully before assembly and commission-
ing, and observe all notes especially the safety instructions.
What does this assembly and operating manual not contain?
This assembly and operating manual is not a repair manual!
You will not find documents about repair work in this assembly and operating manual.
What should you consider when re-selling the machine?
If you sell the machine, pass on these assembly and operating instructions with the annual
inspection entries and spare parts list to the purchaser.

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2 Safety
2.1 Explanations of symbols and notes
2.1.1 Health and safety symbol
You will find this symbol next to all safety instructions where there is a risk to
the life and limb of persons. Observe these instructions and conduct yourself
with care!
2.1.2 Attention note
ATTENTION Is found at points where special information and/or rules and prohibitions re-
garding damage prevention are given to prevent damage to the equipment.
2.1.3 Note
NOTE
Is found at points where information is given about using the machine economi- cally or instructions are given regarding the correct working procedure.
2.2 General safety
The machine is built according to the current status of technology and is safe to operate.
However, due to its work processes the machine has parts and areas that cannot be pro-
tected without impairing the function and operating capacity of the unit. For this reason, good
personal safety practice is required to protect personnel and equipment. Risks can arise from
this equipment if it is used incorrectly by untrained personnel or for non-intended purposes.
Before transport, assembly, commissioning, dismantling and maintenance, read and ob-
serve the machine assembly and operating manuals and safety notes!
Read and understand the assembly and operating
manual first; during work is too late!
Keep the operating manual accessible in close proximity to the machine.
The generally valid, legal and other binding provisions for accident prevention and envi-
ronmental protection in the respective country in which the machine is being operated
are considered a supplement to the assembly and operating manual (e.g. wearing per-
sonal protective gear such as hard hat, safety shoes, etc.)
Observe the attached notices and warning signs.

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Only work while wearing close fitting clothing, safety
shoes and hard hat. Do not wear jewellery such as
necklaces and rings. There is a risk of injury from
getting caught or being pulled in.
Find a doctor immediately if there are any injuries or
accidents.
Consequences of not complying with safety instructions
Non-compliance with safety instructions can result in danger both for personnel as well as for
the environment and the machine. Non-compliance can lead to the forfeit of any compensa-
tion claims.
2.3 Operating safety
The machine must be set up and dismantled according to this assembly manual and un-
der supervision by an authorized person specified by the contractor.
Install the equipment so it is exactly vertical and stable and anchor it to the building.
Observe the load bearing capacity of the equipment.
Only use the machine in a technically fault-free condition; use in a safety and risk con-
scious manner while observing the operating manual.
Immediately remedy faults that could impair safety.
Immediately shutdown the machine if there are safety-relevant changes to the unit or its
operating behavior, and report the fault to the company management or its representa-
tive.
Do not make any changes, mount parts on or modify the ma-
chine. This also applies to installing and adjusting safety fea-
tures, such as e.g. limit switches.
Do not change, remove, override or bypass safety devices.
Immediately renew damaged and/or removed notices and warn-
ing signs as well as safety labels.
If work is interrupted, switch off the machine at the main switch
and secure against switching on again with a padlock.
Fig. 1 Main switch
In situations that present a risk to the operating personnel or
the machine, shut down the machine by pressing the
EMERGENCY STOP button.
Bring down and shut down machine when wind speeds are
>45 mi/h (>72 km/h).
Fig. 2 Emergency stop button

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2.3.1 Inspection procedures
Inspections before commissioning, recurring inspections and intermediate inspections
must be carried out according to local rules and regulations.
The results of the recurring inspection must be recorded in writing in the appendix of this
operating manual.
2.3.2 Safety notes for assembly, operation and transport
Before starting work at the place of use, acquaint yourself with the working environment,
e.g. obstacles in the work and traffic area, ground load bearing capacity and necessary
safeguarding of the construction site from public transport.
Only load and transport equipment that has been carefully dismantled, packed and se-
curely lashed down.
Always secure the machine against unauthorized use!
Position the load securely on the car. Any material that could slip or fall must be se-
cured.
Do not stand or work beneath the car!
Do not place objects under the car.
Evenly position loads in the car, observe max. load bearing capacity.
Store material at a safety distance of min. 20 in (50cm) from moving parts of the ma-
chine.
Any accompanying persons must comply with instructions given by the operating per-
son; in particular, they must not step over material that is being carried in the car.
Check for externally recognizable damage, noises and defects. Immediately report any
changes or malfunctions determined to the company management or its authorized rep-
resentatives. If necessary, shut down and secure machine immediately.
2.3.3 Safety instructions for maintenance
Switch off the power (e.g. remove main plug) before maintenance work.
The car must be secured using appropriate means (setting mechanism) when work is
carried out under the car.
Only allow servicing and repair work to be carried out by authorized, qualified persons.
In this case, pay attention for example to the special risks present during work on elec-
trical systems.
Properly refit all dismantled safety devices once maintenance work is complete.
Independent conversions or changes to the machine impair safety and are not permit-
ted.
Spare parts must correspond to the technical requirements of the manufacturer.
Recommendation: Only use original Fraco spare parts.
2.4 Promoting use of operating manuals
Operating manuals are rules that a contractor puts together to ensure safe operational pro-
cedures. This refers to binding instructions that the contractor issues within the context of his
management rights. The employees are obliged to follow these instructions.
The contractor must fulfill the instructions for preventing work-related accidents and must in-
struct the insured party about risks occurring during their work and the measures for averting
said risks. These requirements can be fulfilled with the aid of operating manuals.

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2.5 Employees must be informed about the following:
The potential risks when working with the hoist and the necessary protective measures
and codes of conduct including instructions in the case of danger and about first aid.
Type and scope of regular inspection for checking that the unit is in a condition safe for
work (see sections 11 and 17).
Maintenance
Remedying malfunctions
Environmental protection
Safe handling of electrical equipment.
The user must ensure cleanliness and clarity at the place where the machine is set up
by using instructions and checks.
The responsibilities during put-up and removal (assembly/dismantling), as well as during
operating and maintenance, must be clearly regulated by the user and adhered to by all
persons so that no unclear competencies occur with regard to safety.
The user must accept the obligation to operate the machine only in fault-free condition.
He/she is obliged to report immediately to his/her supervisor any changes occurring to
the equipment that affect safety.
Observe attached notices and warning signs.
The user must make sure that no unauthorized persons are located on or near the ma-
chine.

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3 Intended use and area of application
The machine is a construction hoist intended for provisional use on con-
struction sites for transporting material and/or between 25-40 persons de-
pending on the actual model, who can exit the car at installed and secured
landin
g
points.
The SEH is intended for provisional use on constructions sites for transporting persons
and material. It may only be used on construction sites by instructed personnel who can
exit the car at installed and secured landing points.
Landing level safety gates are absolutely necessary even when using it purely as a ma-
terial hoist. The hoist may only be operated once these landing level safety gates have
been installed!
The maximum number of persons is limited from 25 to 40 depending on the actual
model.
The SEH is controlled with a choice of 4 speeds: Normal speed 0-130 ft/min (0-40
m/min), Mid speed 0-215 ft/min (0-65 m/min), High speed 0-300 ft/min (0-90 m/min) and
Very high speed 0-330ft/min (0-100 m/min) (with counterweight). The availability of the
speed depends on the model.
Operation is only permitted at wind speeds of up to 45 mi/h (72 km/h). If wind forces are
greater, the car must be lowered to ground level and work must be stopped!
The machine is equipped with an overload device which switches off the travel move-
ment in both directions when the load bearing capacity is exceeded; a red warning lamp
lights up on the car control.
Manual Joystick Operator Control
For markets using supervising operators for driving the hoist
Base enclosure, 12ft (3.66 m) high
The control can only be operated from the car, by using the Manual
Joystick Operator Control (MJOC). For markets using supervising
operators for driving the hoist
Exceptions:
During assembly or maintenance, only the car control on the roof
must be active, the joystick must be switch off.
The SEH MJOC can be put up with a distance of 2-20 in (50- 500 mm) to the wall de-
pending on which sliding gate design is mounted to the entry point (with or without ramp)
on the landing level entry side of the car. This sliding gate design at the entry point also
dictates which landing level safety gates (with sliding doors or double doors) have to be
used.

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3.1 The following belongs to intended use,
That the assembly, operation and maintenance provisions (assembly and operating
manual) provided by the manufacturer are complied with.
That the foreseeable misconduct of other persons is taken into consideration.
That the local rules and regulations are followed.
3.2 Consequences of non-intended use of the equipment
Danger for life and limb of the user or a third party.
Damage to machine and other tangible assets.
3.3 Requirements of assembly personnel
The machine may only be assembled, operated and maintained by authorized persons who
can guarantee to handle it appropriately based on their training or knowledge and practical
experience, and who are aware of the risks. These persons must be appointed by the con-
tractor for assembly, dismantling and maintenance tasks.
3.4 Operating personnel
The machine may only be operated by persons who can guarantee to handle it appropriately
based on their training or knowledge and practical experience. These persons must
be appointed by the contractor to operate the machine
be correspondingly instructed and informed about the risks
be acquainted with the assembly and operating manual
Follow local rules and regulations.
Residual risks
There are residual risks in spite of all the precautions met.
Residual risks are potential and not obvious risks, such as e.g.:
Injuries from uncoordinated work
Hazards from a malfunction in the control system
Hazards when working on the electrical system
Hazards from damage to the load carrying device
Hazards from an incorrectly secured load falling
Hazards from high wind speeds (> 45mi/h, >72 km/h).
Hazards from entering and leaving the car.
Hazards with high sound levels.
Usage of ear protecting device are recommended