probst VPH-150 User manual

Vacuum Power Handy
VPH 150
5
Vacuum Power Handy
VPH 150
V5
Serial-No.:
Order-No.:
5271.0001
Translation of original operating instructions

Contents
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1Contents
1Contents .....................................................................................................2
2Declaration of Conformity...........................................................................4
3General .......................................................................................................6
3.1 Authorized use................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Survey and construction ................................................................................... 8
3.3 Technical data ................................................................................................. 8
4Safety .........................................................................................................9
4.1 Safety symbols................................................................................................. 9
4.2 Definition skilled worker / specialist................................................................... 9
4.3 Safety Marking............................................................................................... 10
4.4 Instructions for Installation, Maintenance and Operating Personnel................... 11
4.4.1 General ................................................................................................... 11
4.4.2 General ................................................................................................... 11
4.5 Special Hazards.............................................................................................. 12
4.6 Instructions for the Operator .......................................................................... 12
4.7 Personal Protection Equipment........................................................................ 12
4.8 Behaviour in Emergencies............................................................................... 12
4.9 Checking the safety equipment ....................................................................... 13
5Operating..................................................................................................14
5.1 Operating Elements........................................................................................ 14
5.2 Suction Plate.................................................................................................. 14
5.3 General ......................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Lifting Loads .................................................................................................. 15
5.5 Lowering Loads.............................................................................................. 15
5.6 Battery .......................................................................................................... 15
5.7 Damages of suction plate ............................................................................... 15
6Maintenance and care...............................................................................16
6.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................. 16
6.1 Suction plate.................................................................................................. 16

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6.2 Removing errors ............................................................................................ 17
6.2.1 Fault finding ............................................................................................ 17
6.3 Repairs.......................................................................................................... 18
6.4 Safety procedures .......................................................................................... 18
6.5 Hints to the identification plate ....................................................................... 19
6.6 Hints to the renting/leasing of PROBST devices................................................ 19
7Vacuumpump............................................................................................20
7.1 General ......................................................................................................... 20
7.2 Safety Advice................................................................................................. 20
7.3 Description .................................................................................................... 21
7.3.1 Charge battery......................................................................................... 22
7.4 Maintenance .................................................................................................. 22
7.5 Technical Data ............................................................................................... 23

Declaration of Conformity
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2Declaration of Conformity
Konformitätserklärung;Declaration of conformity ; Déclaration de Conformité;
Certificato di conformita´norme CE;Declaración de conformidad
DESCRIPTION:
Vacuum Power Handy
VPH 150
Hersteller: PROBST GREIFTECHNIK VERLEGESYSTEME
Manufacturer: Gottlieb-Daimlerstraße 6
Fabricant: 71729 Erdmannhausen
Costruttore: Probst Greiftechnik Verlegesysteme GmbH
Fabricante: [e-mail] www.probst.eu
Complies with the following provisions applying to it
EC-machinery directive 2006/42/EG
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 (ISO 13854)
Minimum distance to avoid squeezing any parts of the body
DIN 45635-13
Measurement of airborne noise emitted by machines (displacement-, turbo- and jet-compressors).
DIN EN 1012-1 / DIN EN 1012-2
Compressors and vacuum pumps; Safety requirements part 1 and 2.

Declaration of Conformity
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DIN EN 60204-1 (IEC 60204-1)
Safety of machinery, electrical equipment of industrial machines. Part 1: General requirements
2006/95/EG (Low voltage standard)
2004/108/EG (Electromagnetic compatibility)
DIN EN 55014-1 (IEC/CISPR 14-1)
Electromagnetic compatibility –Requirements for household appliances, electric tools, and similar apparatus.
Part 1: Emission.
DIN EN 55014-2 (IEC/CISPR 14-2)
Electromagnetic compatibility –Requirements for household appliances, electric tools, and similar apparatus.
Part 2: Immunity.
Authorized person for EC-dokumentation:
Name: J. Holderied
Adress: Probst GreiftechnikVerlegesysteme GmbH; Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 6; D-71729 Erdmannhausen
Signature:
Erdmannhausen, 10.01.2013..........................................................................
(M. Probst, Managing director)

General
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3General
3.1 Authorized use
The device Vacuum Power Handy (VPH 150) is only for lifting, transporting and lifting natural stone and
concrete slabs, large slabs, drain..., steps, etc. in close proximity to the ground.
The goods to be lifted must have no porous surfaces.
The device (VPH 150) can only be used in a vertical hanging position and is for two-man-operation
designed.
The device (VPH 150) is additional equipped with a suspension lug for crane hook.
Some of the suction plates, which can be attached to the device (VPH 150), reduce its carrying capacity. The
maximum load permitted is stated on each suction plate.
Never exceed the stated maximum load!
The stated maximum load can only be achieved with a vacuum of at least 500 mbar!
Never exceed the permitted maximum load of 150 kg.
Prohibition
●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, especially regulations of the declaration of conformity, and
additional local health and safety regulations have to be observed.
The use of this device is only permitted in proximity to the ground.
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,
the loads are suitable to be handled.
Any doubts about instructions should be raised with the manufacturer prior to use.

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●The load (stone slabs) which is to be sucked and
transported, must have sufficient inherent stability,
otherwise there is risk of breakage when lifting!
●Stone slabs must not be bend when lifting - especially
take care with thin and large-sized stone slabs!
●Generally, the load (stones slab) is only to be sucked in
the middle, otherwise the load hangs diagonally under
the device and the load could break - especially when
lifting large stone slabs with a small suction plate.
●Standard suction plates are not suitable for the transport
of glass plates!
Only suction plates of the manufacturer PROBST shall be used!

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3.2 Survey and construction
3.3 Technical data
Type
Carying capacity(kg) valve at - 500 mbar under-pressure
Dead weight (kg)
VPH 150
150
16,5
Handles
Suction filter
Suction hose
Foot
Suction plate
Suspension lug
Vacuumpump

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4Safety
4.1 Safety symbols
Danger
Danger to life!
Identifies imminent hazard. If you do not avoid the hazard, death or severe injury will
result.
Attention
Hazardous situation!
Identifies a potentially hazardous situation. If you do not avoid the situation, injury or
damage to property can result.
Prohibition
Prohibition!
Identifies imminent a prohibition. If you do not avoid the prohibition, death and severe
injury, or damage to property will result.
4.2 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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4.3 Safety Marking
WARNING SIGN
Symbol
Meaning
Order-No.:
It is not allowed to be under hanging loads. Danger to life!
2904.0101
Do not lift any components off-centre.
2904.0383
(102x52 mm)
WARNING SIGN
Symbol
Meaning
Order-No.:
Size:
Danger of pinching the hands.
2904.0221
2904.0220
2904.0107
30 mm
50 mm
80 mm
REGULATORY SIGN
Read operating instructions before operating.
2904.0366
2904.0365
30x57 mm
50x95 mm

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4.4 Instructions for Installation, Maintenance and Operating Personnel
!
!111
The device must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel, mechanics and electricians.
Each person in your company involved in the installation, start-up, operation, maintenance, and repair
of the device must have read and understood the operating instructions and especially the chapter
"Safety" therein.
Your company must ensure by internal measures
●that the operators of the lifting device are properly trained,
●that they have read and understood the operating instructions,
●that the operating instructions will be available to them at any time.
The responsibilities for the tasks carried out with the device must be clearly organized and observed.
There must be no ambiguity regarding responsibilities.
4.4.1 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 splits at carrying parts of the device,
immediately stop using it.
●The operating instructions must be available at the
workplace every time.
●Do not remove the data-plates of the machine.
●Unrecognisable data-plates must be replaced.
4.4.2 General
Danger
Prohibition
Prohibition
●The use of the device is only permitted
in proximity to the ground. Do not swing
it over peoples heads.
●While using the device is the stay of
persons in the working area forbidden.
Except it is indispensable. Caused of the
way of using the device, e.g. if the
device must be leaded by hand.
●While using the device be sure that
there are no persons in the working
area. Danger to Life!
●The manual guiding of is only allowed
for devices with handles.
Prohibition
Prohibition
●Do not use the device to jerk seized
set down load.
●Do not lift any components off-centre,
because they could fall down.
●The carrying capacity of the
device are not allowed to cross
over.
●Avoid quick or jerky movements with
the device. E.g. caused through
driving fast over uneven grounds/site
is forbidden. Because the gripping
good could fall down.

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4.5 Special Hazards
Danger
Prohibition
Danger
Danger
●The operating range have to be covered for unauthorized persons, especially children
●The workplace have to be sufficiently illuminated.
●Take care handling wet, dirty and not solidified components.
●Take care in case of thunderstorm!
●The working with the vacuum lifting device in case of atmospheric editions under
37,5° F is forbidden!
Because the goods could be fall down caused by dampness or freezing.
●Since the load is held on the suction plates of the unit by a vacuum, it will fall off as soon as
this vacuum is lost.
●This can happen if the vacuum generator fails. An integrated vacuum reservoir maintains the
vacuum for a short safety period whose duration depends on the porosity of the work piece
surface.
●If the vacuum generator fails, lower the load immediately if this is possible. Otherwise, leave
the danger area below the load immediately.
●The unit draws in large amounts of air and hair and items of clothing can be drawn into the
air inlet. Do not look into the air inlet when the unit is running: it is even possible for your eyes
to be drawn into the air inlet.
4.6 Instructions for the Operator
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●As an operator of the lifting device you must be trained before start-up. You must have read and
understood the operating instructions and especially the chapter "Safety".
●Be sure that only authorized persons use the device. You are responsible for others in the
operating range of the equipment.
4.7 Personal Protection Equipment
When operating the device always wear:
●safety shoes (with steel toe),
●tough gloves.
●Hearing protector
4.8 Behaviour in Emergencies
Danger
An emergency situation exists when:
●power suddenly fails (unit switches off) device switch off,
●the vacuum drops below -0,5 bar.
In such cases, lower the load immediately if this is possible. Otherwise, leave the danger area below
the load immediately. The load will be dropped from the lifting device!

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4.9 Checking the safety equipment
The vacuum lifting device has the
following safety equipment:
●Pressure gauge
Checking the
Pressure Gauge:
●Switch on the VPH.
●Place the VPH onto a metal plate, or similar, and suction.
A Valve at - 0,5 bar under-pressure must be reached.
Checking the suction hose
and clamps:
Control and tighten the suction hose and clamps
Safety Advice for the 12-Volt-rechargeable Battery Diaphragm Pump must also be consulted!

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5Operating
5.1 Operating Elements
Attention
Main switch –on / off. This is to turn the pump on and off.
Caution! The suction guide line is automatically bled when the VPH is switched off.
For a description of the other elements, please refer to the Appendix: Operating Instructions for
the Battery Diaphragm Pump!
To suction and release the load:
Main Switch ON = suction load, hold
Main switch OFF = release load (remove feet from danger area beforehand!)
5.2 Suction Plate
The suction plate brings the vacuum onto the load.
It is used to lift various objects.
Only use suction plates intended for the VPH Vacuum Power Handy.
Never exceed the permitted maximum carrying capacity of the suction plate!
5.3 General
Prohibition
Danger
●Do not let go off the handle of the device VPH whilst a load is being lifted..
●Never pull the load diagonally or drag it.
●Do not try to free loads which are stuck using the VPH.
●If there is a power failure, put down the load straight away if possible. Move away from the
danger area immediately.
●Only suction and lift suitable loads (Check for stability and surface density).
●Always keep an eye on the pressure gauge. Never lift a load under - 0,5 bar. If the pointer in
the pressure gauge moves into the red zone below -0,5 bar, put down the load immediately.
●Set down the goods on clear, even surfaces only. Otherwise they could slip when released.
●Only release the load when it is fully and securely standing or lying down.
Keep your fingers away from the load when relevant it to prevent them from
being crushed!
●Always load the suction plates evenly.

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5.4 Lifting Loads
●Position the device VPH directly, above the load. Avoid pulling it diagonally.
Make sure the load is evenly distributed..
●Place the device VPH onto the load.
●Switch the device VPH on using the main =ON / OFF switch.
●The load is now suctioned.
●Look at the pressure gauge. As soon as a vacuum of -0,5 bar is reached, you can lift the
load. On no account lift it earlier, as the load would fall off.
●When lifting, make sure that only one part at a time is being lifted! Carefully release any bits
left hanging on with a screwdriver before lifting the load any further.
Do not remove any bits with your hands –they would get squashed!
5.5 Lowering Loads
●Lower the load and place it on clear, even surfaces, so that the load does not slip or tip.
●Switch off the diaphragm pump using the main ON / OFF switch.
Caution! Once the machine is switched off, the suction lead is automatically bled and so the
vacuum disappears. Always keep feet well away from the danger area!
5.6 Battery
LED-board:
yellow = charged completely
green = normal status
red-green changing = battery low, charge
red = do not use, battery is empty
5.7 Damages of suction plate
Avoidance of damages:
Danger
To avoid damages of the rubber seal on the suction plate (chinks, abrasion) take notice, that:
during the operation (lifting, transporting and lowering) with the device, the suction plate does not
brush or pump against other products or materials.
Otherwise the rubber seal on the suction plate could be damaged (danger of pressure loss).
Product could fall down. Danger of accidents!

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6Maintenance and care
6.1 Maintenance
To ensure the correct function, safety and service life of the device the following points must be executed in
the maintenance interval.
Attention
Take care that for all maintenance services the device is completely shut down!!
MECHNICAL
Service interval
Maintenance work
First inspection after
25 operating hours
●Control and tighten all screws and connection.
(The implementation is only allowed by an expert).
All 50 operating hours
●Tighten all screws and connection (Take care that the tightening torques
according to the property class of the screws are observed).
●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.
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.
6.1 Suction plate
Clean all bits, dirt and dust from the suction plate at least
once a day. Replace any damaged or worn-out suction
Plates (splits, holes, distortions) immediately.
Do no use petrol or corrosive fluids which would
destroy the suction hose or make it leaky.

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6.2 Removing errors
6.2.1 Fault finding
Fault
Cause
Remedy
A vacuum of -0,5 bar cannot be
acieved.
The item to be lifted has splits, recesses
or is porous.
The item is not suitable to be lifted with the
device
The foam rubber is damaged.
Replace the foam rubgber.
The pressure gauge is faulty.
Replace the pressure gauge.
The hose ors screws are leaky.
Replace the relevant parts.
VPH just wont work/ or no
Vacuum available
Battery
Check the battery is fully charged
value
Check the fuse is of the correct value ( 8amp )
and is not blown
seal
Check the seal around baseplate, if possable
remove the seal and clean around the edge of
the plate, and in the groove of the seal, but do
not glue the seal on.
vacuum pipe
Check the fitting that interfaces the vacuum pipe
to the plate and check that it is fully tightened
and has not come loose.
air filter and the fittings
Check the air filter and the fittings such as pipe
clips etc, and make sure they are tightly sealed.
ON / OFF switch
Make absolutely sure that the ON / OFF switch is
working ok.
wires on solinoid valve
Check the wires on the solinoid valve are
connected ok.
short circuit on solinoid
Check the diode on the solinoid ( 1N4001 etc )
has not gone short circuit, you can remove this
completely or just cut it out, Do not replace this
component
pipes to the vacuum pumps
Check all pipes to the vacuum pumps are not
damaged.
foreign bodies
Check that there is a vacuum or pressure on the
pumps and that they have not been damaged by
the ingression of foreign bodies.
Load cannot be sucked.
Prescribed negative pressure
cannot be achieved no more.
Negative pressure diminishes itself
too fast, when switching the
device off.
Leakage at vacuum plate by deposited
dirt between rubber seal and suction
plate.
Rubber seal wore or porously (aging after
effect of UV radiation)
Remove rubber seal from suction plate.
Clean suction plate and slot in rubber seal.
Draw up and fasten rubber seal on suction plate
again.
If necessary exchange rubber seal.

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6.3 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.
Attention
For all repairs the device must be completely shut down!
6.4 Safety procedures
●It is the contructors responsibility to ensure that
the device is checked by an expert in periods of
max. 1 year and all recognized errors are
removed (BGR 500).
●The corresponding 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)
●You can receive these badges from us.
The check by an expert must be proved!
Device
Year
Date
Expert
Company

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6.5 Hints to the identification 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 these information.
The max. 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
Examplel:
6.6 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)!

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7Vacuumpump
7.1 General
This vacuum pump is equipped with a rechargeable 12 Volt 6,5 Ah lead battery, and the pump is powered
by an in-built lead battery.
The recharging control system lets you see how charged up the battery is.
7.2 Safety Advice
●The voltage must comply with that stated on the vacuum pump data plate. The pump must only be
powered by a 12 Volt direct current.
●Before working on the pump, including changing the supply hose, remove the plug from the socket.
●The lead wires have to be in perfect condition. Any damaged parts have to be replaced immediately.
●Only use original spare parts.
●Do not plug in the pump to the mains if it is raining or damp.
●When opening covers or removing parts, except for when this can be done by hand, live parts can be
exposed. Connections can also be live.
●Before carrying out any maintenance work, repairs or replacing any parts, the pump must be
disconnected from all power sources if it needs to be opened.
●Do not use the pump in rooms or in surroundings in which gases, fumes or dust are present or could be
present.
●Protect the device for wetness and dampness.
Do not use the pump if safe working conditions cannot be guaranteed. It would not be safe to continue if:
●The pump is clearly damaged.
●The pump no longer works.
●It has been stopped for a long period or in unfavourable conditions.
●It is damaged during transportation.
Never switch the pump on straight away if it is brought in from a cold room to a warm one.
The condensation could damage your pump. Let it come to room temperature without
switching it on.