probst SRG Series User manual

5440.0001/5440.0002/5440.0003
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Operating Instructions
Translation of original operating instructions
Manhole and cone chain clamp SRG
SRG-1,5/SRG-3/SRG-3-L

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instructions in the national language. If you did not receive operating instructions in your national
language with the delivery of the product, please contact us. In countries of the EU / EFTA we will
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you with an offer for an operating manual in the national language if the translation cannot be
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Contents
1EC-Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................................................... 3
2General.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Authorized use................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Survey and construction ................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3 Technical data................................................................................................................................................. 5
3Safety...................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Safety symbols................................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Explanation of basic concepts .......................................................................................................................6
3.3 Definition skilled worker / specialist ..............................................................................................................6
3.4 Safety Marking................................................................................................................................................ 7
3.5 Personal safety requirements ........................................................................................................................8
3.1 Protective equipment.....................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Accident prevention .......................................................................................................................................8
3.3 Function Control.............................................................................................................................................8
3.3.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................8
3.4 Safety procedures ..........................................................................................................................................9
3.4.1 General .......................................................................................................................................................9
3.5 Hydraulic excavator and other carrier...........................................................................................................9
4Installation.............................................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Mechanical connection ................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2 Load hook and chains................................................................................................................................... 10
5AdjustmentsAdjustments.....................................................................................................................................10
5.1.1 Adjustment to suit the Pipe Outside Diameter ........................................................................................... 10
5.2 Adjustment of the opening width ................................................................................................................ 11
6Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................12
7Maintenance and care ..........................................................................................................................................14
7.1 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................14
7.2 MECHNICAL ...................................................................................................................................................14
7.3 Trouble shooting ...........................................................................................................................................15
7.4 Repairs .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.5 Safety procedures ........................................................................................................................................ 16
7.1 Hints to the type plate...................................................................................................................................17
7.2 Hints to the renting/leasing of PROBST devices ..........................................................................................17

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1EC-Declaration of Conformity
Description:
Type:
Order-Nr.:
Manhole and cone chain clamp SRG
SRG-1,5/SRG-3/SRG-3-L
5440.0001/5440.0002/5440.0003
Manufacturer:
Probst GreiftechnikVerlegesysteme GmbH
Gottlieb-Daimler-Strasse 6
D-71729 Erdmannhausen
[email protected] www.probst.eu
Complies with the following provisions applying to it
EC-machinery directive 2006/42/EC
Based on the following harmonized standards (in excerpts):
DIN EN ISO 12100
Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010)
DIN EN ISO 13857
Safety of machinery ― Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs (ISO
13857:2008)
DIN EN 349
Minimum distance to avoid squeezing any parts of the body (ISO 13854).
Authorized person for EC-dokumentation:
Name: J. Holderied
Address: Probst GreiftechnikVerlegesysteme GmbH; Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 6; D-71729 Erdmannhausen
Signature, informations to the subscriber:
Erdmannhausen, 30.07.2015..........................................................................
(M. Probst, Managing director)

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2General
2.1 Authorized use
●The device is only designed for the use specified in this documentation.
●Every other use is not authorized and is forbidden!
●All relevant safety regulations, corresponding legal regulations, especially regulations of the declaration of
conformity, and additional local health and safety regulations have to be observed.
Prior to every operation the user must ensure that:
●the equipment is suited to the intended operation, the functioning and the working condition of the
equipment is examined, and the loads are suitable to be handled.
Any doubts about instructions should be raised with the manufacturer prior to use.
ATTENTION: The use of this device is only permitted in proximity to the ground.
●The SRG is specially designed for the safe transport of
manholes and conical manholes. Any other use of the
SRG is unauthorized and therefore forbidden.
●All relevant safety regulations, and additional local health
and safety regulations have to be observed.
●The SRG must be only be used in close proximity to the
ground.
The following is prohibited. There is a danger of the load
being released:
●Do not exceed the safe working load.
●No personnel are allowed to remain under the load or
within the danger area: life threatening!
●Do not transport manholes/cones whose specifications
do not correspond with the model of the pipe
suspension grab (e.g. wall thickness, manhole
diameter, type of socket end) or do not transport any
other elements.
●Do not use the equipment to transport people: life
threatening!
●Do not use the equipment to transport animals.
●Always lift load vertically. It is unsafe to lift at an angle.
●Do not allow loads to break free, be pulled or dragged.
●Do not allow sudden movements and swaying of the
load.
●Do not allow unequal loading of the jaws.
●Always lift jaws vertically. It is unsafe to lift at an angle.
●Ensure that only fully finished, set and dry (never icy)
manholes/cones are transported
NOT ALLOWED AKTIVITIES:
Unauthorized alterations of the device and the use of any self-made additional equipment
could cause danger and are therefore forbidden!!
Never exceed the carrying capacity and the nominal width/nominal size of the device.
All unauthorized transportations with the device are not allowed:
●Transportation of people and animals.
●Transportation of other loads and materials than described in this manual.
●Never suspend any goods with ropes, chains or similar at the device.

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2.2 Survey and construction
2.3 Technical data
Order-No.:
Typ
Carrying capacity
Gripping Range of Claws
Nominal Value ID of
cones and manholes
5440.0001
SRG-1,5
1.500 kg
(3,300 lbs)
40-120 mm
(1½ –4¾”)
400-2,000 mm
(15¾ –79”)
5440.0002
SRG-3
3,000 kg
(6,600 lbs)
50-180 mm
(2 –7”)
400-2,000 mm
(15¾ –79”)
5440.0003
SRG-3-L
3,000 kg
(6,600 lbs)
50-180 mm
(2 –7”)
400-3,000 mm
(15¾ –118”)
Chain
Eyelet
SRG
Manhole

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3Safety
3.1 Safety symbols
Danger to life!
Identifies imminent hazard. If you do not avoid the hazard, death or severe injury will result.
Hazardous situation!
Identifies a potentially hazardous situation. If you do not avoid the situation, injury or damage to property can
result.
Prohibition!
Identifies imminent a prohibition. If you do not avoid the prohibition, death and severe injury, or damage to
property will result.
3.2 Explanation of basic concepts
Gripping range:
●specify the minimum and maximum product measurements of the gripping good, which can
be gripped with this device.
Gripping good (s):
●is the product, which will be gripped or transported.
Opening width:
●consists of the gripping range and the measure to drive over the gripping good.
gripping range + measure to drive over the gripping good = opening width
Immersion depth:
●is the maximum gripping height of gripping goods, conditional of the height of the gripping
arms of the device.
Device:
●is the description for the gripping device.
Product dimensions:
●Are the dimensions of the gripping good (e.g. length, breadth, height
of the product).
Dead weight:
●is the own weight (without gripping good) of the device.
Load capacity:
●specify the maximum possible load of the device (lifting of gripping goods).
3.3 Definition skilled worker / specialist
Only skilled workers or specialists is it allowed to carry out the installation,- maintenance, - and repair work on these
device!
Skilled workers or specialists must have for the following points (if it applies for
these device), the necessary professional knowledge.
●for mechanic
●for hydraulics
●for pneumatics
●for electrics

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3.4 Safety Marking
PROHIBITION SIGN
Symbol
Meaning
Order-No.:
Size:
It is not allowed to be under hanging loads. Danger to life!
2904.0210
2904.0209
2904.0204
30 mm
50 mm
80 mm
WARNING SIGN
Symbol
Meaning
Order-No.:
Size:
Danger of squeezing the hands.
2904.0221
2904.0220
2904.0107
30 mm
50 mm
80 mm
REGULATORY SIGN
Symbol
Meaning
Order-No.:
Size:
Read operating instructions before operating.
2904.0366
2904.0365
30x57 mm
50x95 mm

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3.5 Personal safety requirements
●Each operator must have read and understood the operating instructions.
●Only qualified, authorized personal is allowed to operate the device and all devices which are connected
(lifting equipment).
●The manual guiding is only allowed for devices with handles.
3.1 Protective equipment
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The protective equipment must consist, according to the safety regulations of
the following parts:
●Protective clothing
●Safety gloves
●Safety shoes
3.2 Accident prevention
●The workplace has to be covered for unauthorized persons, especially children.
●Take care in case of thunderstorm!
●The workplace has to be sufficiently illuminated.
●Take care with handling wet, dirty and not solidified components.
●The working with the device in case of atmospheric editions under 3° C (37,5° F) is forbidden!
Because the goods could be fall down caused by dampness or freezing.
3.3 Function Control
3.3.1 General
●Before using the device check the functions and the working condition.
●Maintenance and lubrication are only permitted when device is shut down!
●Do not use the device, until all faults which can cause safety hazards are removed.
●If there are any cracks, splits or damaged parts on any parts of the device, immediately stop using it.
●The operating instructions must be available at the workplace every time.
●Do not remove the type plate of the machine.
●Unrecognisable information signs (such as regulatory or prohibition signs ) must be replaced.

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3.4 Safety procedures
3.4.1 General
●The use of the device is only permitted in proximity to the ground. Do not swing it over people heads.
●The manual guiding of the device is only allowed at the handles.
●The operator is not allowed to leave the control unit as long as the device loaded with load. The load must
always be in the range of vision of the operator.
●While using the device the stay of persons in the working area is forbidden. Except it is indispensable, caused
of the way of using the device, e.g. if the device must be leaded by hand.
●The jerky lifting and lowering of the device with and without load. e.g. caused through driving fast with the
lifting equipment/carrier over uneven grounds is forbidden. Because the gripping good could fall down.
Unchecked movements of the device.
●The stay under lifted load is forbidden.
Danger to Life!
●Do not pull out stuck or tightened loads with the device.
●Do not lift any components off-centre (always in centre of gravity), because that could fall down.
●The device should not be opened if the opening path of the gripping arm is blocked by a resistance (e.g.
other concrete blocks or the like)!
●Never exceed the carrying capacity and the nominal width of the device.
●Never pull or drag loads sideways. Otherwise parts of the device could be damaged.
3.5 Hydraulic excavator and other carrier
●Hydraulic excavator and other support frames have to be in good, safe working condition.
●Only authorized and qualified personnel is allowed to operate the excavator and other carrier.
●The operator staff must have all the necessary qualifications.
●Never exceed the maximum capacity of the hydraulic excavator and other carrier.

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4Installation
4.1 Mechanical connection
4.2 Load hook and chains
●Fit suspension ring in the load hook of the lifting equipment/carrier.
●Ensure that the single chains are not twisted and may be easily pulled through the jaws
●Attaching the device to the lifting equipment take care that all local safety regulation is observed.
●It is not allowed to exceed the carrying capacity of the lifting equipment with the device and the maximum
load.
5AdjustmentsAdjustments
5.1.1 Adjustment to suit the Pipe Outside Diameter
●When leaving the factory the chains are adjusted to the maximum length.
If the chains are too long (in case of a lower construction height) release
bolts .
●Adjust all chains to the same length and secure chains . The inclination
angle must not exceed 45° : Danger of releasing the load !
Fig. 1
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5.2 Adjustment of the opening width
Open jaw by turning the adjusting screw. Do not exceed the maximum opening width as the nut of the adjusting
screw is not secured. Safety hazard ! Place jaws - angle lever facing inwards - onto the manhole . Now push
downwards angle lever against the spring resistance to the limit stop . Turn adjusting screw that the opening
width exceeds the wall thickness for 5-10 mm. The opening width of all jaws must be adjusted to the same width.
Fig. 3
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6Operation
●The manholes must be of sufficient construction to withstand clamping force during transport.
●Only transport sufficiently cemented and fracture-free manholes / conical manholes, otherwise there is a danger of the
load, or part of it falling !
●Do not transport wet, flat, dirty or even icy manholes / conical manholes.
●In the case of coated manholes use the rubber-coated Pipe Suspension Grab, otherwise the coefficient of friction is too
low: Danger !
●There are numerous different models of manholes on the market. Make sure that your are using the right model of
Pipe Suspension Grab. (Models SVZ 1.5 and SVZ 3 may not be used for manholes acc. to DIN 4034 P 1)
●Following the adjustment to suit the outside diameter of the manhole and the wall thickness according to Paragraph
before - the first manhole can be lifted:
●Position jaws equally onto the manhole (articulated
lever must be pulled inwards so that all chains are
equally loaded). The suspension ring must be positioned
above the centre of gravity.
●Ensure that the chains are not twisted and may be easily
pulled through the jaws.
●Adjust the opening width of all jaws as tight as possible.
●Now slowly lift the manhole 10 cm: the angle lever must
not swivel towards the limit stop . If this happens the
opening width must be adjusted more precisely . If this
procedure is not followed there is a danger of the load
falling !
●After controlling the tight and safe fit of the jaws onto
the manhole, the manhole may be transported just
above the ground. If this procedure is not followed:
safety hazard !
●Always lift jaws vertically as opposed to lifting at an
angle . Distortion and danger of falling !
●After setting down the manholes and the releasing of
the chains, lift off the jaws .
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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Transport of cones
●To transport symmetrically conical manholes turn all jaws
about an angle of 180° to prevent the chain running over
the top edge.
●As far as asymmetrically conical manholes are concerned
turn only one jaw about an angle of 180° and adjust its
chain to a shorter length so that all chains are equally
loaded and that the conical manhole hangs in horizontal
position .
Fig.9
Fig.10
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7Maintenance and care
7.1 Maintenance
To ensure the correct function, safety and service life of the device the following points must be executed in the
maintenance interval.
Used only original spare parts, otherwise the warranty expires.
All operations may only be made in closed state of the device!
For all operations you have to make sure, that the device will not close unintended. Danger of injury!!!
7.2 MECHNICAL
SERVICE INTERVAL
Maintenance work
First inspection after
25 operating hours
●Control and tighten all screws and connections.
(The implementation is only allowed by an expert).
All 50 operating hours
●Tighten all screws and connections (take care that the tightening torques according
to the property class of the screws are observed).
●Check all existing safety elements (such as linchpins) for perfect function and replace
defective safety elements.
●Check all joints, bolts, guidance’s and gears for correct function, if necessary adjust or
replace it.
●Check all Grippers (if available) for signs of wear.
●Grease all slidings (if available) when the device is in opened position with a spatula.
●Grease all grease nipples (if available) with a grease gun.
Minimum 1x per year
(at rough conditions shorten the
interval)
●Check of all the suspension parts, bolts and straps. Check for corrosion and safety by
an expert.

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7.3 Trouble shooting
ERROR
CAUSE
REPAIR
The clamping-power is not big enough,
the load is slipping out
(optional)
The grippers are worn
Replace the grippers
(optional)
The maximum load is exceed
Reduce the weight of. the load
(Adjustment of the gripping range)
(optional)
The actual opening width is not
correct
Adjust the gripping range
according to the load you want to
transport
(Property of material)
The surface of the material is dirty
or the material is not suitable /
allowed for this device.
Check the surface of the material
or ask the manufacturer, if you the
material is allowed for this device.
Unbalanced load
The device is not loaded
symmetrically
Adjust the position of the load
(Adjustment of the gripping range)
(optional)
The adjustment of the gripping
range is not symmetrical.
Correct the adjustment of the
gripping range

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7.4 Repairs
●Only persons with the appropriate knowledge and ability are allowed to repair the device.
●Before the device is used again, it has to be checked by an expert.
7.5 Safety procedures
It is the contractors responsibility to ensure that the device is checked by an expert in periods of max. 1
year and all recognized errors are removed (see BGR 500).
The corresponding legal regulations and the regulations of the declaration of conformity have to be
observed!
We recommend, that after checking the device the badge „Safety checked“ is put on the device.
(Order-No.: 2904.0056+inspection sticker with date).
●You can receive these badges from us.
The check by an expert must be proved!
Device
Year
Date
Expert
Company

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7.1 Hints to the type plate
Type, serial-number and production year are very important for the identification of your device. If you need
information to spare-parts, warranty or other specific details please refer to this information.
The maximum carrying capacity is the maximum load which can be handled with the device. Do not exceed this
carrying capacity.
If you use the device in combination with other lifting equipment (Crane, chain hoist, forklift truck, excavator)
consider the deadweight of the device.
Example:
7.2 Hints to the renting/leasing of PROBST devices
With every renting/leasing of PROBST devices the original operating instructions must be included
unconditionally (in deviation of the users country's language, the respective translations of the original
operating instructions must be delivered additionally)!

Proof of maintenance
Warranty claim for this machine only apply for performance of the mandatory maintenance works (by an
authorised specialist workshop)! After each completed performance of a maintenance interval the
included form must be fill out, stamped, signed and send back to us immediately 1).
1) via e-mail to [email protected]u / via fax or post
Operator: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Device type: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Article -No.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Device-No.: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Year of make: _ _ _ _
First inspection after 25 operating hours
Date:
Maintenance work:
Inspection by company:
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature
All 50 operating hours
Date:
Maintenance work:
Inspection by company:
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature
Minimum 1x per year
Date:
Maintenance work:
Inspection by company:
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature
Company stamp
………………………………………………………………
Name Signature