Gifas-electric PIAZZETTA User manual

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PIAZZETTA Unterfloor distributor system
Manual
VERSION
MODIFICATIONS
1.0
First Edition
1.1
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Editorial changes / Format standardisation

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Table of contents
1General information................................................................................................................3
1.1 Marking concept for hazards and hints............................................................................3
1.2 Responsibilities of the operator........................................................................................3
2Introduction ............................................................................................................................4
2.1 Applications.....................................................................................................................4
2.2 Product features..............................................................................................................4
2.3 Scope of delivery.............................................................................................................4
2.4 Storage............................................................................................................................4
2.5 Disposal of the device .....................................................................................................4
3Assembly and installation......................................................................................................5
3.1 Work tob e done on site by customer...............................................................................5
3.2 Principle drawing.............................................................................................................6
3.3 Einbau PIAZZETTA.........................................................................................................7
3.4 Connecting underfloor distributor to power supply.........................................................11
4Maintenance..........................................................................................................................12
4.1 Inspection and maintenance schedule...........................................................................12
4.2 Description of maintenance and inspection works .........................................................12
5Debugging.............................................................................................................................13
5.1 Measures for elimination of errors .................................................................................13
6Service ..................................................................................................................................14
6.1 Service addresses.........................................................................................................14
6.2 Imprint...........................................................................................................................14

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1 General information
1.1 Marking concept for hazards and hints
Hazard
Hazardous situation which will cause serious injury or even death if it is not prevented.
Caution
Hazardous situation which could cause slight to moderate injury if it is not prevented.
Hint
Indicates information which does not concern personal injury, e.g. hints in respect of material damage.
Protective measures
Increase safety by applying a protective measure.
1.2 Responsibilities of the operator
-Make sure that this document is always kept in a safe place in a legible form together with the product.
-Read these instructions carefully before first start-up of the product.
-This product has been developed and produced exclusively for the use indicated in these documents.
Every other use, which is not mentioned explicitly, could affect the intactness of the product and/or
could constitute a source of danger.
-The manufacturer rejects any liability for damage which has been caused by incorrect or non-intended
use of the product.
-In countries, which do not belong to the European Community, the national legal reference regulations
as well as thestandardsand regulationsapplicable in these countries have to be observedfor warranty
of a corresponding safety level.
-The installation has to be carried out according to the applicable regulations.
-The manufacturer assumes no liability for inexpert execution of installation as well as deformations
which may occur during operation.
-The electric power supply has to be switched off before executing any action on the installation.
-Exclusively original parts of the manufacturer shall be used for maintenance. Maintenance work may
be carried out by qualified staff only.
-All procedures which are not explicitly mentioned by the manufacturer in the instructions are not per-
mitted.
-The packing material must not be stored within the reach of children as it could be a potential source
of danger.
-The electric power supply has to be switched off before executing any action on the installation..
-It must be checked whether the earthing system has been properly installed.

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2 Introduction
To ensure proper installation, the following steps and notes must be complied with under all circum- stances.
Only this way can it be ensured that the product will work to complete satisfaction.
Hint
Read all instructions before starting installation. Our sales department will be happy to answer any questions
you may have.
2.1 Applications
Industrial halls, hangars, sports facilities, pedestrian areas, community areas as well as schools and anywhere
where power distribution is quickly required at regular intervals.
2.2 Product features
Basic features and benefits of PIAZZETTA:
-Can be individually fitted on both sides with hard rubber distributor boxes.
-The extension system with gas springs, guided on slide bearings with A2 steel shafts, permits auto-
matic extension at any time.
-Adjustable step protection plates offer protection against stumbling and dirt deposits in the pit when
open.
-The junction box is adapted to the connected loads an should be placed on a prepared support
-A standard concrete tube can be used.
-Top frame and pit cover for special GIFAS construction.
Dimension, depth, lid strength and electrical installation equipment depend on customer’s requests.
2.3 Scope of delivery
The PIAZZETTA is supplied by GIFAS with a complete lifting unit, incl. a power distribution unit, fillable cover
and junction box (pre-assembled on an additional frame). The top frame is also included. The concrete tube,
cabling, surrounding material, drainage, etc. are designed and provided by the customer.
2.4 Storage
No additional measures are required for storage. With regard to packaging, pay attention to protection against
damage.
2.5 Disposal of the device
This product must not be thrown in the garbage.
In accordance with official local and national regulations, this product is to be recycled
appropriately.
European directive 2012/19/EU; waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

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3 Assembly and installation
3.1 Work tob e done on site by customer
The cover system is not sealed against surface water; this means that the customer must provide for the
drainage of theunderfloor distributorsystem. The customermust therefore ensurethat anappropriate drainage
line or drainage system is installed.
without drainage/
Drain pipe
with drainage bed
(e.g. loose subsurface)
With drain pipe
(e.g. solid subsurface)
Check drainage capacity!
Caution
-The excavation work as well as the professional and standards-compliant installation must be per-
formed by the customer. It is important to ensure that the load capacity of the foundation and/or the
cover layer corresponds to the load capacity of the underfloor distributor system in order to prevent
subsidence. Delivery of concrete pipe has to be done on site by the customer.
-If the Underfloor distributor system is to be used immediately after the excavation work, the installation
pit must absolutely be secured or locked so that it does not pose a safety risk!
-Make sure that underfloor distribution systems which can only be operated when they are in open
mode, do not provoke any security risk during the operation (risk of unwanted closure of lid, manipu-
lation, e.g.).
-The electrical connection may only be made by trained personnel and is the responsibility of the op-
erator.

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3.2 Principle drawing
Hint
The details necessary for proper installation can befound on the project-specific drawing from GIFAS. Custom
models may vary from the following drawings.
The cover opens automatically through the use of gas springs. They support muscular force and allow for the
controlled opening and closing of the cover.
cover heating
thermostat
covering top edge
concrete
concrete tube by customer
square lock 12 mm

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3.3 Einbau PIAZZETTA
Excavate the pit on the basis of our stated dimensions.
The standard concrete tube prepared for installation:
Grinding an opening for the main supply cable.
Place the concrete tube in the pit, level out and fix with
mortar / concrete
Position the top frame and level out at the correct
mounting depth (level of the asphalt).
Pack the concrete tube and the frame with the requisite
material and set in concrete.
The PIAZZETTA is delivered upside down.
Do not set up the PIAZZETTA via the equipped socket
sides. Otherwise there is a risk of damage.

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Carefully lay the PIAZZETTA down on its side manually
and set it upright with the cover facing upwards.
Screw in the enclosed M8 eye bolts. Attach to a crane
and lift.
Lay thejunctionbox onthe ground besidethe frame and
insert the main supply cable as far as possible, so that
the loop in the pit is as short as possible. Then connect
the cable and screw up the cover (not requiredfor direct
connection).
Secure the connecting cable from the junction box on
the PIAZZETTA to prevent it from sliding back into the
pit. Lower the junction box into the pit as shown in the
picture and attach to the 2 brackets with M8x16
countersunk screws(not required for direct connection).

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Alignthe PIAZZETTA in such a way that the step protec-
tion plate with 2 recesses rests flush on the spacer ring
with the junction box brackets.
The cable inlet from the electrical distributor box must
be located on the opposite side of the junction box. This
providesspace for the cable loop underthe PIAZZETTA
from the junction box to the electrical distributor box.
Carefully lower the PIAZZETTA after alignment.
Insert the main supply cable in the distribution box and
connect.
Caution:
Use a short cable, so that it does not obstruct the floor
pit during retraction.

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Screw up the electrical distributor box and carry out a
final check with electrical tests.
With the PIAZETTA extended, mount the loose step
protection plate and align both step protection plates
flush with a spacer ring and tighten up.
Depending on whether components are fitted on one or
both sides, push the cable cover plate(s) flush against
the electrical distributor box at thebottom and tightenup
with two M6x12 hexagon screws, spring washers and
washers.
Step on themiddle of the PIAZZETTA andmove it down
with your body weight. Screw up the central screw with
a pentagonal spanner. Always tighten the screw firmly,
so that it cannot be loosened by external vibration.

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Caution
Do not overfill the cover!
The surroundings must not sink!
The transport and vibration of the paving in the area of the underfloor distributor system can cause the screw
connections to loosen. It is therefore essential to check all screw connections before commissioning and
tighten them up if required.
The underfloor distributor system must be cleaned immediately after being grouted into its surroundings.
Cleaning is also required if the grout has to be renewed.
3.4 Connecting underfloor distributor to power supply
Hint
In the case of underfloor distributor systems with fresh water, the junction box must be attached to the side
facing away from the water tap point!
Caution
The electrical connection may only be made by trained personnel and is the responsibility of the operator.
Testing of the PIAZZETTA as per the following inspection plan.
Hint
It is recommended that junction boxes at critical locations are filled with BLUE GEL.
(Article 166534 [1l] / Article 174063 [2l] / Article 172210 [10l])

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4 Maintenance
4.1 Inspection and maintenance schedule
Work tob e done
Period
Inspection of the gas springs
1x year
Inspection of the locking system
1x year
Cleaning the lid support surface
1x month
Cleaning the drainage
as required
Check electrical distributions
according to country-specific regulations
Caution
Gasdruckfedern sind Verschleissteile und müssen bei Druckverlust umgehend ausgetauscht werden, um ein
sicheres und langsames Schliessen des Deckels zu gewährleisten.
4.2 Description of maintenance and inspection works
Lock system, lid hinge bar and gas springs need to be checked, cleaned and where necessary to be greased
in appropriated intervals.
The lid surface needs to be cleaned from dirt in appropriate intervals, to ensure a safe and proper closing.
The underfloor distributor needs to be maintained and revised by professionally trained personnel, according
to national regulations and standards.

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5 Debugging
5.1 Measures for elimination of errors
Bug / error
Possible cause(s)
Solution
Cover can hardly be opened
Gas spring failure
Replace gas spring
Cover can hardly be opened
Dirty gas spring
Clean the gas spring
Cover closes too fast
Gasdruckfeder defekt
Replace the gas spring
Cover will not close
Cover surface dirty
Clean the cover surface
Cover will not close
Lock failure
Clean / change the lock
Cover jiggles
Loose screws
Tightes the screws
Earth leakage circuit breaker is trig-
gering
Electrical fault
Repair by professionally-trained person-
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6 Service
6.1 Service addresses
GIFAS ELECTRIC GmbH
GIFAS-ELECTRIC S.r.l
GIFAS ELECTRIC GmbH
GIFAS-ELECTRIC GmbH
Borsigstrasse 9
Via dei Filaracci 45
Strass 2
Dietrichstrasse 2
Piano del Quercione
Postfach 275
D-41469 Neuss
I-55054 Massarosa (LU)
A-5301 Eugendorf
CH-9424 Rheineck
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
www.gifas.de
www.gifas.it
www.gifas.at
www.gifas.ch
[e-mail]
inf[email protected]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
6.2 Imprint
GIFAS-ELECTRIC GmbH
CH-9424 Rheineck
www.gifas.ch
Technical changes and errors reserved.
These installation instructions are the property of GIFAS-ELECTRIC GmbH and may not be copied, tran-
slated, transferred, duplicated or passed on to third parties without the previous written consent of GIFAS-
ELECTRIC.