Peri VST Series Operating and installation instructions

Hydraulic Head Spindle Device VST
Item no. 117465 | Item no. 117678
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Edition 02 |2016
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Content
Introduction
Overview 1
Key 2
Safety instructions 3
Intended use 6
Instructions for Use 7
Target groups 8
Storage and transportation 10
Additional technical documentation 12
Identification markings 13
Care and maintenance instructions 16
Inspections 18
Technical data 20
Application
Commissioning 22
Assembly 26
Height adjustment 29
Lowering 32
Dismantling 34
Troubleshooting 36
Disposal 38
Appendix
Components 39
EC Declaration of Conformity 40
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Introduction
Overview
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1.1
2.4 2.3 2.2 2 .1
1.3
1.4
1.5
1
1.2
(1) Head Spindle VST 100
(1.1) Fork Head
(1.2) Centering Jaws
(1.3) Spindle Nut
(1.4) Spindle Sleeve
(1.5) Mounting Shaft VST
(2) Hydraulic Unit VST
(2.1) Hydraulic Cylinder
(2.2) Hydraulic Hose
(2.3) Manometer
(2.4) Hydraulic Hand Pump
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Key
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Safety instructions
Visual check
Note
Safety gloves
Safety glasses
Misapplication
Safety shoes
Tip
Safety helmet
Lifting point
Dimension specifications
Dimensions are usually given in mm.
Other units of measure, e.g. cm, are
shown in the illustrations.
Load details are usually given in kg.
Other measurement units, e.g. t, are
shown in the illustrations.
Conventions
Instructions are numbered with:
1. ..... , 2. ...... , 3. .....
The result of an instruction is shown
by: 
Position numbers are clearly provided
for the individual components and are
given in the drawing, e.g. 1, in the text
in brackets, for example (1).
Multiple position numbers, i.e. alterna-
tive components, are represented with
a slash, e.g. 1 / 2.
Arrows
Arrow representing an action
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The safety instructions alert site person-
nel to the risks involved and provide
information on how to avoid these risks.
Safety instructions are featured at the
beginning of the section ahead of the
instructions, and are highlighted as
follows:
Danger
This sign indicates an extremely hazard-
ous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
Warning
This sign indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Caution
This Sign indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
This sign indicates warning of situations
whereby failure to observe the informa-
tion can result in material damage.
Safety instructions
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General
When using PERI products, the Instruc-
tions for Use and markings are to be
complied with at all times!
For the application and inspection of our
products, the current safety regulations
and guidelines in the respective coun-
tries where they are being used must be
observed at all times.
The contractor must ensure that the
Instructions for Use provided by PERI
are available at all times for the users
and that they are fully understood!
The contractor can only assign those
persons to independently use PERI
products who are actually familiar with
the task!
PERI products are to be used in such a
way that persons are never put at risk in
any way!
The maximum load-bearing capacity of
PERI products must not be exceeded!
All persons using the products must
check the equipment during use for
obvious defects (e.g. deformations,
cracks, breaks, incomplete markings)!
Do not use damaged products!
Do not use PERI products if the
markings are missing or illegible!
Safety instructions
Do not expose PERI products to any
aggressive substances or influences of
the weather during use!
The contractor must ensure that the
personal protective equipment required
for the assembly, modification or
dismantling of the system is available
and used as intended.
After the occurrence of any extraordinary
events, e.g.
– storms,
– earthquakes,
– fire,
– accidents,
or longer downtimes on the construction
site, PERI products and their components
must be checked for damage, stability
and function by an authorized person.
For a better understanding, detailed illus-
trations are partly incomplete. The safety
installations which have possibly not
been included in these detailed drawings
must nevertheless still be available.
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Product-specific
Observe storm warnings! Depending
on the type of load and the surface area
subjected to the wind, the decision
whether sufficient safety measures are
in place when moving the load is taken
on the jobsite.
The operator may begin to move a load
only if he is completely satisfied that the
load has been correctly attached.
Before releasing the Hydraulic Head
Spindle Device VST from the load,
ensure that the load is in a safe and
stable position!
Always lift up or set down loads
smoothly without any jerking!
Before lifting or lowering takes place,
remove or secure all loose parts!
Persons are not allowed to remain under
the load being lifted!
Transporting persons on the load is
prohibited!
Do not place any objects on the hydraulic
components or allow to drop.
Do not bend the hydraulic hose during
installation. Tight bends (kinks) should be
avoided.
Safety instructions
During assembly or dismantling of the
hydraulic components, the system
pressure must be 0 bar (0 psi).
Do not touch pressurized hydraulic hos-
es. Pressurized hydraulic oil can cause
injury if a sudden discharge takes place.
Keep hydraulic hoses and hydraulic
components away from open flames.
The temperature must not exceed
65.5 °C (150 °F).
The hydraulic cylinder must be vertically
positioned in the Head Spindle VST 100
during use. The spindle sleeve of the
Head Spindle VST 100 must be posi-
tioned flush on the complete piston
surface of the hydraulic cylinder.
As soon as the required position has
been reached, the hydraulic cylinder
must be relieved by tightening the
spindle nut. The hydraulic cylinder must
not permanently carry the load.
A project-specific static in which the
force to be applied has been deter-
mined as well as a pre-stressing and
lowering plan, must be available!
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PERI products have been designed
for exclusive use in the industrial and
commercial sectors by suitably trained
personnel only!
The Hydraulic Head Spindle Device VST
is designed for perpendicularly accom-
modating vertical loads as well as the
brief lifting and controlled lowering of
individual loads up to max. 700 kN on
the VARIOKIT Heavy-Duty Shoring
Tower VST.
The Hydraulic Head Spindle Device VST
consists of:
–Head Spindle VST 100,
–Hydraulic Unit VST.
Only the hydraulic unit described in
these Instructions for Use may be used.
The installation and position of the
Hydraulic Head Spindle Device VST
are provided in the corresponding
Instructions for Assembly and Use of
the system.
The Hydraulic Head Spindle Device VST
is not approved for transporting persons.
Intended use
The product described here corresponds
to the relevant provisions and regulations
of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
These Instructions for Use provide the
basis for the risk assessment. The risk
assessment is compiled by the contrac-
tor. The Instructions for Use do not
replace the risk assessment!
Application of the Hydraulic Head
Spindle Device VST:
Within the permissible load-bearing
capacity, see Technical Data.
Within the permissible temperature
limits of -20 °C to +40 °C.
In good working order.
If correctly assembled.
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The use in a way not intended or deviat-
ing from the intended use according to
the Instructions for Use represents a
misapplication with a potential safety
risk.
Changes to PERI components are not
permitted.
Only PERI original components may be
used. The use of other products and
spare parts represents a misapplication
with associated safety risks.
Operations with defective products are
not permissible.
Instructions for Use
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Target groups
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Contractors
These Instructions for Use are intended
for contractors who
assemble, modify and dismantle, or
use
use the shoring, e.g. for concreting,
or who have it used, e.g. for forming
operations.
Construction site coordinator
The Safety and Health Protection Coordi-
nator*
is appointed by the client,
must identify potential hazards during
the planning phase,
determines measures that provide
protection against risks,
creates a safety and health plan,
coordinates the protective measures
for the contractor and site personnel so
that they do not endanger each other,
monitors and ensures compliance with
the protective measures.
* Valid in Germany: Regulations for
Occupational Health and Safety on
Construction Sites 30 (RAB 30)
Qualified and competent personnel
Due to the specialist knowledge gained
from professional training, work experi-
ence and recent professional activity, the
qualified person has a reliable under-
standing of safety-related issues and
can correctly carry out inspections.
Depending on the complexity of the test
to be undertaken, e.g. scope of testing,
type of testing or the use of a certain
measuring device, a range of specialist
knowledge is necessary.
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Qualified specialists
Scaffolding may only be assembled,
modified or dismantled by personnel
who are suitably qualified to do so.
For the work to be carried out, the
qualified specialists must have received
instructions** which contain at least the
following points:
An explanation of the plan for the as-
sembly, modification or dismantling of
the scaffolding in an understandable
form and language.
Description of measures in order to
safely assemble, modify or dismantle
the scaffolding.
Designation of the preventive meas-
ures to avoid the risk of persons and
objects falling.
Designation of the safety precautions
in the event of changing weather
conditions which could adversely
affect the safety of the scaffolding
concerned as well as the personnel.
Details regarding the permissible
loads.
Description of any other risks that are
associated with the assembly, modifi-
cation or dismantling procedures.
** Instructions are given by the contractor
himself or a qualified person selected
by him.
In other countries, ensure that the
relevant national guidelines and
regulations in the respective current
version are complied with!
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General
Store and transport components of the
Hydraulic Head Spindle Device VST so it
is not possible that they can change their
position unintentionally or are damaged.
Do not drop the Hydraulic Head Spindle
Device VST.
During the moving procedure, ensure
that components are picked up and set
down so that unintentional falling over,
falling apart, sliding, falling down or
rolling is avoided.
Do not place any loads on the Hydraulic
Head Spindle Device VST.
Use original PERI storage and transport
systems, e.g. crate pallets.
The components are to be stored in a
dry and clean condition as well as pro-
tected against corrosion at temperatures
from – 20 °C to + 40 °C.
The Hydraulic Head Spindle Device VST
must be protected against the effects of
the weather and aggressive materials if
safety is then likely to be affected!
During transport, intermediate storage or
when remaining suspended on the load,
ensure that the product remains free of dirt
and that its functionality is not affected.
Storage and transportation
Hydraulic Unit VST
Never lift the Hydraulic Device VST using
the hose or swivel couplers. Only trans-
port by holding the pump and cylinder.
The vent and filler cap (2.4a) must be
closed before transporting the pump in
order to prevent any loss of oil.
If the hydraulic components are separat-
ed, the dust caps must be screwed on
immediately so that no impurities can
cause a subsequent malfunction of the
hydraulic system.
When transporting or placing in tempo-
rary storage, the hydraulic components –
hose, cylinder and hand pump – must be
separately stored and transported in the
designated aluminum case. (Fig. 1)
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Fig. 1
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.4a
2.5
2.6
Hydraulic Unit VST:
2.1
2.22.6 2.5
2.42.3 2.4a
Hydraulic cylinder 1x
Hydraulic hose 1x
Manometer 1x
Hydraulic hand pump 1x
Vent and filler cap 1x
Aluminium case 1x
Instructions for Use 1x
(780 x 380 x 380mm)
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Additional technical documentation
Instructions for Use:
– Pallets and Stacking Devices
Instructions for Assembly and Use:
– VARIOKIT Heavy-Duty Shoring
Tower VST
Brochure
– Engineering Construction Kit
Transportation position
1. Turn the spindle nut (1.3) with mount-
ing shaft anti-clockwise as far as pos-
sible. (Fig. 2)
2. Turn the spindle sleeve (1.4) with
mounting shaft clockwise as far as
possible. (Fig. 3)
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
1.3
1.4
Storage and transportation
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Kopfspindel VST 100
Head Spindle VST 100
Art.-Nr. / Item no.:
Serien-Nr. / Serial no.:
Baujahr / Year of manufacture:
Tragfähigkeit / Load-bearing capacity:
Eigengewicht / Self weight:
Betriebsanleitung beachten! / Follow Instructions of Use!
PERI GmbH, Postfach 1264, 89259 Weißenhorn
117465
2011
max 700 KN
172 kg
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Fig. 4
Identification markings
Fig. 5
Caution
– Do not use the Hydraulic Head Spin-
dle Device VST if the type plate is
missing or illegible!
– Do not use the Hydraulic Head Spin-
dle Device VST if the inspection
sticker is missing, has expired, or is
illegible!
– If markings are missing, illegible or
have expired, immediately arrange
an inspection by a qualified person
and subsequently attach a new type
plate or inspection sticker.The re-
sults of the inspection must be doc-
umented!
Head Spindle VST 100
Type plate markings comply with the
requirements of the Machinery Direc-
tive 2006/42/EC. (Fig. 4)
Inspection sticker shows the appoint-
ment date for the next safety inspec-
tion. (Fig. 5)
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Identification markings
Hydraulic Unit VST
Max. operating pressure 680 bar
(700 kN)
Hydraulic Unit VST
Hydraulic hand pump
Warning sign
Manometer
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Hydraulic Unit VST
Warning sign on hydraulic hose
Hydraulic hose
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Care and maintenance instructions
General
The Hydraulic Head Spindle Device VST
is designed for long-term use on con-
struction sites.
In order to ensure a cost-effective, tech-
nically sound and safe use over a long
period, it is important to take a value-pre-
serving approach.
Repairs to the Head Spindle VST 100
which require welding, or rectifying
deformation of components, can only be
carried out by PERI.
If corrective maintenance or the replace-
ment of worn components is required,
only PERI original parts are to be used as
spare parts.
Clean the Head Spindle VST 100 before
and after every use, and grease the me-
chanical components with an appropriate
lubricant (Long-Life Grease LT 200 EP or
equivalent).
Maintenance and repair work on the Hy-
draulic Unit VST is to be carried out only
at an authorized customer service centre
in the respective region. Only original
components may be used.
Drain all of the hydraulic oil every 12
months and re-fill the pump with the
original oil, HF-95Y or similar. Carry out
the oil change more often if the hydraulic
system is used in dirty environments.
Check the hydraulic oil level of the Hy-
draulic Unit VST before every use and
top up if necessary.
Regularly check the manometer to en-
sure its accuracy. Critical pressure meas-
urements, malfunction or failure of the
manometer, or inaccurate measure-
ments represent a safety risk.
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Fig. 7
2.4c2.4d 2.4e
Lubrication of the pump
Depending on the application and fre-
quency, the supporting bolts (2.4c), the
cylinder surface (2.4d) and lever arm
guide (2.4e) must be lubricated with roll-
er bearing grease. (Fig. 7)
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1. General
The procedure described in this section
is based on the current German regula-
tions for testing and inspections. The
points listed form the minimum require-
ments for the inspection.
The respective regulations of the individ-
ual states and countries where this prod-
uct is used must be taken into account.
If no country-specific regulations are
available, it is recommended to proceed
according to German rules and regula-
tions.
The contractor is responsible for deter-
mining the type, scope and intervals for
the required inspections relating to the
provision of the PERI product. As a result
of these inspections, any safety-related
defects are to be systematically identi-
fied and remedied.
Inspections
2. Purpose
Through the inspection carried out be-
fore initial operations along with the reg-
ularly arranged checks of the PERI prod-
uct, the operating and functional safety
is guaranteed.
3. Responsibility
The contractor must ensure that the
product is only put into operation if it has
been inspected by a qualified person.
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