jakob HIT-TRAC 16B User manual

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User Guide
Version: 06 / 01.05.2023
HIT-TRAC 16B
Jakob AG
Dorfstrasse 34
3555 Trubschachen
Switzerland
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Prüfzertifikat
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sowie gültigen Normen und Vorschriften entspricht.
Motorseilzugmaschine HIT-TRAC 16B mit Benzinmotor
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spécifications, aux dessins ainsi qu'aux normes et prescriptions.
Machine motorisée de traction par câble HIT-TRAC 16B avec moteur à essence
Test certificate
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Motor-driven rope pulling machine HIT-TRAC 16B with petrol motor
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Macchina motorizzata con comando a cavo flessibile HIT-TRAC 16B con motore a benzina
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Content
1General description................................................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Components ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2General safety rules ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Safety information in this operation manual ...............................................................................................................7
2.2 Intended use.................................................................................................................................................................7
2.3 Authorized operators ...................................................................................................................................................8
2.4 Warranty and liability provisions..................................................................................................................................8
2.5 Behavior in an emergency situation.............................................................................................................................8
2.6 Product specific hazards...............................................................................................................................................8
2.6.1 Hot surfaces .............................................................................................................................................................8
2.7 Preparation................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.7.1 Location.................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.7.2 Anchoring.................................................................................................................................................................9
2.7.3 Load.......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.7.4 Traction rope.......................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.7.5 Inserting rope......................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.8 Working ...................................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.8.1 Pulling and lifting.................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.8.2 Restart under load ................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.8.3 Lowering.................................................................................................................................................................11
2.9 Decommissioning .......................................................................................................................................................11
2.10 Storage and transport ................................................................................................................................................11
3Design and function .............................................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Technical specifications..............................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Braking........................................................................................................................................................................12
3.4 Options ....................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4.1 Carrying handle ......................................................................................................................................................12
4Operation.............................................................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Preparation................................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1.1 Petrol motor...........................................................................................................................................................13
4.1.2 Location.................................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1.3 Anchoring...............................................................................................................................................................13
4.1.4 Load........................................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.1.5 Traction rope.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.6 Inserting rope......................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Working ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.1 Pulling and lifting.................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.2 Restart under load ................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.2.3 Lowering.................................................................................................................................................................16

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4.3 Decommissioning .......................................................................................................................................................17
4.3.1 Taking rope out of the machine.............................................................................................................................17
4.3.2 Dismantling machine..............................................................................................................................................17
4.4 Storage and transport ................................................................................................................................................17
5Faults.................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
6Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................19
7Spare parts ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
8Disposal................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Preface
You made a good choice when you selected the HABEGGER HIT-TRAC motor-driven rope pulling machine. This state of the art
rope pulling machine allows you to pull, lift and lower loads. Operation and maintenance are very simple and with correct
handling ensure trouble-free and reliable operation.
It may be that you already know how your recently purchased rope pulling machine functions.
Nevertheless, read the following safety instructions safely before first commissioning.
Important information in the operation manual help you:
-To avoid hazards,
-to keep repair costs and downtimes to a minimum and
-to increase the reliability and service life of your rope pulling machine.
Always keep this operation manual at the place where the motor-driven rope pulling machine is used, and make sure that
anyone who uses the machine reads and applies the information in the manual. It must be available for all operation person-
nel, to avoid errors during handling.
As well as the operation manual and the locally applicable accident prevention regulations, the recognized specialist rules for
safe and proper working must be complied with.
We wish you every success and enjoyment using your product from Jakob AG.

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EG-Konformitätserklärung
Déclaration de conformité CE
EC declaration of conformity
Wir / Nous / We
Jakob AG
Dorfstrasse 34
CH-3555 Trubschachen
erklären hiermit, dass die Maschine
déclarons par la présente que la machine
hereby declare that the device
HIT - TRAC 16B
in seiner Konzipierung und Bauart sowie in den von uns in Verkehr gebrachten Ausführungen den grundlegenden Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsanforderun-
gen der EG-Richtlinie Maschinen entsprechen.
Bei nicht bestimmungsgemässer Verwendung, sowie bei nicht von uns freigegebenen Umbauten oder Änderungen, verliert diese Erklärung ihre Gültigkeit.
Zudem verliert diese Konformitätserklärung ihre Gültigkeit, wenn die Bestimmungen der Betriebs- und Instandhaltungsanleitung nicht befolgt oder missach-
tet werden.
satisfait aux exigences fondamentales de la directive machines CE en matière de sécurité et de santé, tant du point de vue de sa conception et de sa construc-
tion que pour toutes les versions que nous avons mises sur le marché. En cas d’utilisation non conforme ou de modification ou transformation non approu-
vées par nous, cette déclaration perd sa validité. Cette déclaration perd également sa validité en cas de non-respect des instructions d’utilisation et de main-
tenance.
conforms to the health and safety requirements of the EC Machinery Directives in its conception and design, as well as in the
version placed on the market by us. In the event of improper use, as well as modifications or changes which are unauthorised
by us, this statement loses its validity. This declaration of conformity also loses its validity if the relevant user guide and
maintenance manual are not followed or are violated.
Zutreffende EG-Richtlinie: EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Directive CE concernée:
Applicable EC directives:
Angewandte harmonisierte Normen: DIN EN 14492-1: 2010-06
Normes harmonisées appliquées: EN ISO 12100: 2011-01
Applied harmonised standards:
Stv. Leiter Technik Leiter Seil- & Hebetechnik
Suppléant du chef technique / deputy Head of Technology Chef câbles et levage / Head of Hoisting and Lifting
Thomas Gerber Urs Schneider

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1General description
The HIT-TRAC motor-driven rope pulling machine is designed to pull, lift and lower loads.
The traction element used is a special HABEGGER HIT-TRAC rope of any length, which is steered around the drive wheel via a
series of guide elements, and then exits once more in the unloaded condition.
1.1 Components
1 Pressure roller 11 Housing cover
2 loose rope end 12 Cover closure
3 Traction rope 14 HSS NFC Chip
4 Rope guide 20 Petrol motor
6 Guide roller 21 Chain brake
8 Anchor bolt 22 Lowering brake
9 Drive wheel 23 Driving plate
10 Information sign

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2General safety rules
The HABEGGER motor-driven rope pulling machine HIT-TRAC confirms to the current state of the art. To
protect against accidents, it is equipped with effective safety devices according to the recognized tech-
nical safety standards, guidelines and laws.
However: Laws, regulations and safety devices do not offer protection against carelessness and negli-
gence!
Only use the motor-driven rope pulling machine in perfect condition, complying with the operation man-
ual.
Before you work with the motor-driven rope pulling machine, you must carefully read and comply with
the safety information below.
This is for your safety!
2.1 Safety information in this operation manual
For hazards, notes and important information, the following symbols and descriptions are used:
-Notices are particularly important information which you must comply with when operating the equip-
ment for its intended use.
-Caution! Note indicates hazard for the machine, machine parts and the environment.
-Danger! Note referring to hazards to health and the life of the operator and other persons in the working
area of the motor-driven rope pulling machine.
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-Warning of hot surfaces.
-Wear ear defenders
2.2 Intended use
The HIT-TRAC motor-driven rope pulling machine is designed to pull, lift and lower loads.
-The HIT-TRAC must not be used to transport persons.

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2.3 Authorized operators
The motor-driven rope pulling machine must only be used by a specialist person who is authorized. As the operating com-
pany for the motor-driven rope pulling machine, make sure that the operation manual is made accessible to the operator and
ensure that they have read and understood it.
2.4 Warranty and liability provisions
The liability and warranty provisions of the general T&C of Jakob Rope Systems apply. Especially T&C points 10 and 11.
2.5 Behavior in an emergency situation
Before starting work, always inform yourself whether and where there is a mobile phone network or where a traditional tele-
phone is available. Check the availability of a first-aid box.
2.6 Product specific hazards
2.6.1 Hot surfaces
During operation the components of the device warm up to differing degrees.
-CAUTION! Skin burns!
-If touched, hot surfaces can cause skin burns.
-After shutting down operation, wait until the components in the working area have cooled down suffi-
ciently so that their surfaces can be touched safely. Some surfaces can be hotter than others!
-If required wear protective gloves/protective clothing.

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2.7 Preparation
2.7.1 Location
-Personnel must not be located on a structure hanging on the HIT-TRAC.
-When working always make sure you have a firm and safe location to stand in.
-Always stand outside the hazard area of the load to be moved, and never in the way of the exiting rope.
-You need sufficient room to move. Therefore make sure you have a sufficiently large area to stand in.
-Do not use ladders as a standing area.
-If your location is unsuitable: Install deflection roller and select a better location.
-When installing the machine take care that no external hazards can act on the rope pulling machine, the
traction rope, the load and the operator personnel. (e.g. falling objects, passing vehicles, electrical over-
head lines, and so on)
-During operation, ensure that the machine is not standing di-
rectly in water (or snow).
-The lowering brakes (22) must be able to freely rotate and
should not be pushed against any obstacles otherwise the driving
plate’s (23) cams will break.
Following contact with water, you should have your HIT-TRAC checked by Jakob AG
so that the brakes can be dried and greased. If the brakes are wet, the load can either not be lowered or can only be lowered
jerkily. The driving plate’s (23) cams will probably break off (predetermined breaking point).
2.7.2 Anchoring
-Attach the machine with sufficiently strong strops or slings to the anchor bolts.
-Do not use damaged strops or lifting slings.
-In the unloaded condition, rope couplings and fixings must not come undone of their own accord.
-The machine must be able to adjust freely in the pulling direction of the rope. Otherwise there is a risk of
the housing breaking!
-When remaining in the same location for longer periods: Regularly check attachments!
2.7.3 Load
-The pulling force must not be greater than the rated pulling force of the machine.
-Secure free hanging loads against turning!
-The inherent stability of the load must be guaranteed, to prevent sliding off or tipping during the work.
-Pay attention to obstacles, which could cause the load to tip or become stuck.
-Uncontrolled loading (e.g. buckets, containers) during the lift or at interim positions is prohibited.
-When tensioning and anchoring, take into account possible stress spikes (in static condition) due to exter-
nal influences.
-Excessive impacts and loading on the pulling machine (e.g. anchoring of moving machinery, wind and so
on) must be prevented by the use of a strain relief rope.
-The efficiency of deflection devices must be considered when designing the system.

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2.7.4 Traction rope
The condition of the rope is decisive for the reliability of the drive system.
Rope structure and inherent strength (transverse compressive strength, impact resistance) must resist the loads which occur.
-Only suitable original HABEGGER ropes must be used.
-The pulling rope must not be lubricated, and must be kept clean.
-The rope diameter must match that on the type plate.
-Damage of the rope: crushed, unwound, non-circular, kinked ropes or ropes with strand breaks or tangles
must not be used. (ISO 4309)
-Ropes with broken wires: remove carefully and correctly.
-Rope connections, sleeves, compression heads, short splices and so on must not run through the drive
system.
-When deflecting the rope over sharp edges, obstacles and so on protect the rope using suitable floor roll-
ers or supports made of wood or plastic.
-Due to unloading of the rocker, the loose robe end (2) must not hang freely for more than 50 m.
-For lengths greater than 20 m the loose rope end (2) must be rolled up properly (rollers, reels). Rope
twists, tangles, kinks etc. must be avoided!
2.7.5 Inserting rope
-Before all work, close and lock housing cover (11) above the drive system.
-When handling wire ropes wear gloves.
2.8 Working
2.8.1 Pulling and lifting
-In an emergency Release throttle lever. The driving wheel will immediately stop moving and the built-in
backstop will stop the driving wheel from turning backwards.
-The loose rope end (2) must be able to exit the pulling machine unhindered.
-Never pull hooks against the housing.
-In situations where the work cannot easily be seen: Observations by assistants, if necessary with radio
contact.
-The holding function of the lowering brake (22) must be checked during the first lifting operation.
-Before starting work, check the correct direction of rotation for lifting and lowering.
-Observe the rope during the movement.
-Observe the movement of the load.
-Risk of slipping with low load!
-When pulling make sure that neither the housing nor the rope are deflected or tilted by objects or obsta-
cles.
-When pulling diagonally upwards the rope pulling machine can tilt. Place wood underneath, or avoid diag-
onal pull with rope roller.
-Wear ear defenders when working with the petrol motor!