Maber MB500/120-SP Instructions for use

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RACK AND PINION HOIST
MABER
ONE-PHASE
INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRATED PART OF THE MACHINE
IMPORTANTE WARNING:
This instruction manual should be completely read carefully before putting the equipement to
use; all the assembly instructions, the use and maintenance must be precisely
precluded to unauthorized personnel.
MABER costruzioni srl
36050 Bressanvido (VI) Italy via S. Benedetto, 14/P z.a.
Telefono: [phone] Fax: [phone]
14/09/98 –libretto uso manutenzione MB500/120 - SP
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PREFACE
This manual is supplied along with the sold machine and contains guidelines for its
transportation, assembly, operation and maintenance, as specified in the guidelines outlined
in the EU 89/392 Machine directive.
CONTENTS
List of sections and paragraphs with page references:
* Analytical index page 38
1. CE declaration of Compliance “ 03
2. Machine identification “ 04
3. Description of the machine “ 05
4. Machine application “ 07
Unauthorised uses of lift “ 08
5. Guarantee “ 09
6. How to consult the manual “ 09
7. Technical description “ 10
8. Specifications “ 12
9. Safety regulations “ 13
10. Machine transportation “ 14
11. Packaging “ 14
12. Loading/unloading support “ 15
13. Installation “ 16
14. Assembling the vertical column “ 18
14a. Emergency brake test “ 19
15. Standard wall mounting “ 22
15a. Special wall mounting “ 23
16. Trial before use “ 24
Machine operation:
17. Machine controls page 24
18. Checks and tips before use “ 25
19. Operator’s guide “ 25
20. Start-up “ 26
21. Setting the machine up for idling “ 26
22. Adjustments and regulations “ 27
Maintenance:
23. Periodic maintenance page 28
24. Non-routine maintenance “ 29
25. Technical support service “ 30
26. Maintenance schedule “ 30
27. Lubricants “ 31
28. Electrical diagram “ 32
29. Failures “ 33
30. Spare parts (legend) “ 35
Spare parts diagram “ 36
31. Disposing of the machine “ 37
Employment and intructions of the safety landing gate page 39
Technical Drawings page 48
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1. “CE” DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE
This declaration issued by the manufacturer must be stamped and signed
by the same and stored with the original machine documentation.
MABER Costruzioni s.r.l.
whose legal head office is in 35014 Fontaniva - Padova - Italy - Via Casoni Basse, 16
and whose offices and plant are in Via S. Benedetto, 14/P - 36050 Bressanvido -
VICENZA - (ITALY)
in the capacity of the manufacturer of the machine concerned identified as:
model: MB 500/120 SP serial N°:_______________ year of manufacture:____________
max. height 120 m max. load 300 kg
confirms
that it complies to the safety regulations specified in the health and safety regulations and
guidelines as defined in enclosure N° 01 of:
Machine directive 98/37/E.E.C., Section V
including all supplementary guidelines.
The planning refers, when it is possible, at the following rules:
DPR 27.04.55 n° 547
DPR 07.01.56 n° 164
CNR-UNI 10011/88
The technical documentation with enclosure N° 05 of the EU is available from the
manufacturer.
The trial conducted on ___________ had a positive result.
The machine serial plate is printed with the initials of the Inspector:
(B.L.) Bertoncello Luciano.
The inspector is responsible.
Inspector’s signature MABER Costruzioni s.r.l.
__________________ ________________________
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2. MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
The equipment of which to the present manual is identified by the following elements, that
which must be cited with a request for additional information of replacement:
MANUFACTURER: MABER Costruzioni s.r.l. Via S.Benedetto, 14/P
36050 Bressanvido VICENZA (ITALY)
CLIENT: CITY/TOWN:
MACHINE: RACK AND PINION ELEVATOR
MODEL: MB 500/120 SP
MAX. LOAD: 300 Kg
MAX. HEIGHT: 120 m.
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE: ONE PHASE 220/50 Hz 
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE:
SERIAL NUMBER :
DELIVERY DATE:
EXPIRY DATE OF THE GUARANTEE (12 MONTHS):
AREA AGENT:
AFTER SALE SERVICE:
The identification data are printed on a special plate attached directly to the machine in the
position shown in the diagram below:
Important: Do not use the machine without its identification plate.
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3. DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
The MB 500/120 SP RACK AND PINION HOIST is a goods lift that allows elevation up to
120 m. in height, along the support column, anchored to a wall or scaffolds designed to bear
loads transmitted up to a max. load. of 300 kg.
The lift is basically made up of the following parts:
x A base fitted with adjustable worm screws.
x A vertical column (fitted with a rack), composed of modular latticed elements, that must
be joined every 6 m. to a wall or a support frame.
x An loading deck driven by an electric motor via a rack and pinion coupling.
x A series of securing bolts let the frame be held vertically (every 6m.).
x A series of safety devices.
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The drawing illustrates the standard basic version of the machine:
The machine is fitted with a separate centrifugal-mechanical emergency brake
(patented) that automatically starts up if the descent speed exceeds approx. 20% of the
normal preset values. The device enables a ratchet gear that allows the deck to stop in a
damped and gradual way at any point of the vertical column.
The machine in question has been produced to comply with the regulations mentioned in the
declaration of compliance attached to this manual and subjected a trial as is stated in the
declaration itself (see page 3).
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4. MACHINE APPLICATION
The MB 500/120 SP RACK AND PINION HOIST must be used only to lift goods and
equipment up to a maximum loaded weight evenly distributed on the deck of 300 kg.
The equipment may be only used for professional purposes by personnel authorised
by the owner over 18 years of age and who have been previously trained in
compliance with the regulations and guidelines of this manual.
The lift must be used only:
xAfter correctly installing the base on a stable and adequately strong support
surface (see page 16),
x After correctly installing the vertical columns and securing bolts on the wall as required by
specifications,
x After checking the safety devices and accesses to the various storeys,
x After checking the emergency brake works properly.
x In winds up to maximum speed of 70 km/hour.
x In ambient temperatures ranging between -15° and +45° C.
Persons may only be carried during the assembly and disassembly stages, by carefully
following all safety regulations.
The diagram illustrates the loading conditions that must always be heeded:
YES NO
MAXIMUM LOAD 300 KG.
Place goods as near as possible to the vertical column.
Fasten the material adequately.
Do not use the MB 500/120 RACK AND PINION HOIST when
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In MB 500/120 RACK AND PINION HOIST operation any misuse of the equipment is not
allowed. This particularly includes:
- carrying persons and animals,
- carrying protruding loads,
- carrying goods that have not been properly tied,
- carrying loose goods,
- Operation in harsh weather conditions (thunder storms, wind, snow etc.)
- Operation in conditions of poor visibility (fog, night darkness etc..)
- Operation in wind speeds over 40 km/hour when assembling the rack
- Operation in wind speeds over 70 km/hour when using the rack
- Operation in very harsh temperatures or with ice that might
stop the ratchet gear of the emergency brake,
DO NOT USE - Operation at ambient temperatures over +45°,
- Operation at ambient temperatures below -15°,
- Machine operation without terminal switches,
- Operation without periodic maintenance,
- Operation when the column has not been firmly secured,
- Operation after tampering or modification unauthorised
by the manufacturer,
- Use of unoriginal spare parts,
- Machine operation in explosive environments
- Use when submerged in liquids,
- Use near free flames.
!!! CAUTION !!!
In all cases in which the lift cannot be used the deck must be lowered to ground level
and the machine must be set up for idling, as described in the relevant paragraph.
NO NO
5. GUARANTEE
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The manufacturer’s guarantee is valid for 12 months after the delivery date of the
equipment and is limited to the replacement of parts that are to the incontrovertible
judgement of the manufacturer defective due to materials used or to manufacturing .
La guarantee is always and only valid for goods delivered ex works and any other kinds of
compensation, besides the description in the above point, are not considered.
The guarantee is not valid and the manufacturer can be exempted from any responsibility if:
xThe user tampers, without prior written authorisation from the manufacturer, with any
parts or accessories of the appliance itself,
x Damage is caused by misuse of the equipment or by failure to comply with the operating
regulations and guidelines,
x Damage is caused by neglecting to apply the maintenance instructions.
x Operation is contrary to specific directives,
x It has been badly installed,
x electric power supply failures occur,
x The instructions given are not heeded even in part.
x Replacement of any parts or components must always be previously authorised by the
manufacturer.
The guarantee does not cover the electric parts of the machine.
The law court of PADOVA ITALY is responsible for any litigation.
6. HOW TO CONSULT THE MANUAL
The operating and maintenance manual is an integral part of the machine.
Before commencing any installation jobs and machine operation the operator must
carefully read the text with particular regard to all operational safety regulations and
guidelines.
This manual (or an integral copy of it) must always be on the machine so that the
operator can immediately consult it at any time. The drawing above shows where the
manual should be placed inside the sealed box of the electric board. Owing to the
constant and continuous improvements made by manufacturer to the product, the supplied
machine might differ in some technical details from that described in this manual. However,
any variation is always accompanied by specific enclosed documents illustrating functionality
and features. Should there be any discrepancies compared to the content of the handbook,
the user may immediately ask for supplementary technical data sheets.
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7. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The MB 500/120 RACK AND PINION HOIST is a machine designed to elevates goods
up to 300 kg. A motor-powered moving deck slides on a special vertical column up
to 120 m in height. The vertical column is attached to the wall or support frame every 6m.
The base (1) is made up of a welded tubular frame, at the end of which 4 worm screws (2)
are installed to regulate vertical alignment of the machine.
The vertical column (3) 1.50 m. in length, is made with latticed and welded tubular bars
and a rack. It must be bolted with appropriate securing bolts (4) every 6 m. to a support
wall or a frame able to bear the transmitted loads indicated in paragraph 15 on page 22.
The loading deck (5) consists of a welded sheet walkway on a support frame made of
section bars. The walkway is limited by a pair of fixed guards (6) along the longer sides
and two access gates are provided on the shorter sides equipped with tilting bar (7) and
lower walkway (8) that can be let down. As soon as the latter is opened, the lift is
automatically locked.
To prevent accidental dropping on people or goods a gridiron guard (9) is installed to stop
machine movement when it touches a foreign body.
Key to drawing
1. base
2. worm screws
3. vertical column
4. wall mounting
5. loading deck
6. guards
7. upper bar
8. loading ramp
9. gridiron guard
10. turning plate
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