R. Beck Maschinenbau Ergoplan EP1 FH User manual

TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL VERSION
Reinhold Beck Maschinenbau GmbH
Im Grund 23 | DE -72505 Krauchenwies
Tel.: [phone] / 962 978 - 0 | Fax: [phone] / 962 978 - 90
E-Mail: [e-mail] | Web: https://www.beck-maschinenbau.de
Operating Manual
Foot-hydraulic height-adjustable Work and Assembly Benches
Ergoplan EP1, EP2 and EP3 | FH
Valid for types:
Ergoplan EP1, EP2 and EP3 | FH

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Table of Contents
1Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Legal Notice.................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Illustrations .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2Symbols ...................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 General Symbols .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Symbols in Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................................................... 5
3General ....................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Advantages................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Applications.................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.3 Target Group and Previous Experience ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3.4 Requirements for the Operators.................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.5 Accident Prevention..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.6 General Safety Regulations .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.7 Standard Equipment .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.8 Options and Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
4Safety.......................................................................................................................................................................8
4.1 Basic Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Application Area and Intended Use.............................................................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Improper Use ............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.4 Consequences in Case of Disregard.............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.5 Conversions and Modifications of Ergoplan................................................................................................................................. 9
4.6 Load Distribution and Influence on the Nominal Load................................................................................................................. 9
4.7 Hazardous Areas ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.8 Residual Risks............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.9 Observe the Environmental Protection Regulations .................................................................................................................. 11
4.10 Organisational Measures ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.11 Personnel Selection and Qualification - Basic Duties.................................................................................................................. 12
5Ergoplan Versions..................................................................................................................................................13
5.1 Ergoplan EP1 | FH with Work Bench Top ................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Ergoplan EP2 | FH with Work Bench Top ................................................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Ergoplan EP3 | FH without Work Bench Top.............................................................................................................................. 13
6Technical Specifications.........................................................................................................................................14
6.1 Manufacturer and Nameplate.................................................................................................................................................... 14
7Transport to the Installation Site...........................................................................................................................15
7.1 Unloading the Ergoplan.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
7.2 Requirements for the Installation Site ....................................................................................................................................... 16
7.2.1 Setting Up and Levelling.................................................................................................................................................. 16
7.3Temporary Storage..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.3.1 Short Term Storage ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.3.2 Long Term Storage .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
7.4 Lashing on a Transport Vehicle .................................................................................................................................................. 16
8Components and Controls.....................................................................................................................................17

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9Installation and Commissioning.............................................................................................................................18
10 Operation ..............................................................................................................................................................18
10.1 Loading and Unloading the Platform.......................................................................................................................................... 18
10.2 Lifting and Lowering the Platform.............................................................................................................................................. 18
10.2.1 Height Adjustment .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
11 Handling the Work Bench Top...............................................................................................................................19
11.1 Chiselling and Drilling Work on the Work Bench........................................................................................................................ 19
11.2 Workpiece Clamping .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
11.2.1 Clamping with Front and Rear Yaw ................................................................................................................................. 20
11.2.2 Clamping with Bench Dogs (Option)................................................................................................................................ 20
11.2.3 Using Vertical Clamps...................................................................................................................................................... 21
11.3 Undercarriage (Model EP1 only) ................................................................................................................................................ 22
12 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................23
13 Maintenance and Repair .......................................................................................................................................24
13.1 Maintenance Intervals ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
14 Decommissioning ..................................................................................................................................................24
15 Disassembly and Scrapping ...................................................................................................................................25
16 Options and Accessories........................................................................................................................................26
EU - Declaration of Conformity.......................................................................................................................................27
List of Figures
Figure 1: Permissible load with load distribution....................................................................................................................... 9
Figure 2: Ergoplan EP1 | FH - Mobile version with undercarriage ........................................................................................... 13
Figure 3: Ergoplan EP2 | FH - Stationary version without undercarriage................................................................................. 13
Figure 4: Ergoplan EP3 | FH - Version without work bench top............................................................................................... 13
Figure 5: Nameplate................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 6: Transport to the installation site ............................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 7: Components and controls ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 8: Food pedal for height................................................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 9: Front jaw ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 10: Rear jaw................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 11: Bench dogs inserted on work bench ....................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 12: Bench dog set (2 pieces).......................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 13: Clamping with waste spacers .................................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 14: Vertical clamps - application examples ................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 15: Prepare undercarriage............................................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 16: Fold out and move the undercarriage..................................................................................................................... 22
Revisions:
Revision
Autor
Modification
Date
001
AG
Original manual translated
16-11-2021

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1Introduction
The information in this operating manual enables safe, proper and economical operation of your work and as-
sembly bench. Please observe all the explanations, notes and regulations
•to avoid dangers and malfunctions,
•to reduce repair costs and downtimes
•and to increase reliability and service life
of your work and assembly bench.
The operating manual must be read and used by each person entrusted with carrying out work with the work
and assembly bench. This must be ensured by the operator. Further this manual as well as any appendices and
additional documents must be kept easily accessible at the place of use of the work and assembly bench.
Ignorance or non-observance of these operating instructions may result in certain accident
hazards during handling with the work and assembly bench. Before commissioning, this op-
erating manual and any appendices and additional documents must be read thoroughly. All
instructions, in particular the safety regulations, must be observed!
Handling the work and assembly bench in the sense of these instructions means
•the installation and commissioning,
•the operation and proper usage,
•the influence on operating conditions, as well as
•the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
Apart from the operating manual and the legally binding accident prevention provisions applicable in the country
and place of use, the recognized technical regulations for safe and proper work must also be observed.
1.1 Legal Notice
All contents of these operating instructions are subject to the rights of use and copyright of Reinhold Beck Mas-
chinenbau GmbH. Any reproduction, modification, further use and publication in other electronic or printed me-
dia, as well as their online publication, requires the prior written consent of Reinhold Beck Maschinenbau GmbH.
1.2 Illustrations
All photos, figures and graphics contained in this document are for illustration and better understanding only
and may differ from the current state of the product.
2Symbols
2.1 General Symbols
Symbol
Meaning

Indicates passages within this operating manual that must be particularly observed in order to
prevent malfunctions or damage to the work and assembly bench.

Refers to chapters, sections, or figures within this document.

Refers to an external document or a third-party source.

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2.2 Symbols in Safety Instructions
The work and assembly bench is designed and manufactured according to the current state of the art. Neverthe-
less, residual hazards may occur during handling. In this operating manual, possible dangers and residual risks
are pointed out at appropriate places.
Safety instructions are provided with corresponding danger symbols which have the following meanings:
Symbol
Safety Instruction
Reading and applying the operating manual is mandatory for the operating personnel.
Failure to abide by the following precautions could lead to serious or possibly fatal injury.
General danger symbol, which requires the highest attention!
Failure to observe may result in damage to the equipment, serious injury or even death.
This symbol warns of the dangers of electric voltage!
Failure to observe may result in damage to the equipment, serious injury or even death.
Reference to a prohibited zone under a lifted load!
Do not enter! There is an increased risk of injury or even death.
Reference to a prohibited zone on a platform!
Do not enter! There is an increased risk of injury or even death.
Reference to a possible crushing hazard!
Non-observance increases the risk of injury to hands and fingers!
Reference to a possible crushing hazard!
Non-observance increases the risk of injury to feet and toes!
Possible dangerous crushing hazard in the area of stationary objects!
Risk of personal injury and possibly additional equipment damage.
Reference to a possible hazard due to forklift traffic!
Non-observance can result in life-threatening injuries.
Reference to a possible danger under suspended loads!
Non-observance can result in life-threatening injuries.
Reference to possible tripping and slipping hazards on the floor!
Non-observance may result in minor or severe injuries.
Reference to possible environmental pollution!
Non-observance poses a risk of pollution of the environment and groundwater!
Reference to the obligation to wear safety shoes resp. protective gloves!
Non-observance may result in increased risk of injury to feet & toes or hands & fingers!
Fire hazard! Do not smoke and do not ignite open fire.
Access for unauthorized persons prohibited!
Risk of personal injury and possibly additional equipment damage.

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3General
The operating manual must be read carefully and understood before handling the
work and assembly bench! If anything is unclear, please contact the manufacturer.
The Ergoplan series was specially developed for manual workstations in manufacturing, assembly operations and
maintenance. They are suitable for use in industry and trade as well as in school facilities and training centres.
The various models already cover a wide range of applications. In addition, a comprehensive range of accessories
allows even better adaptation to different applications.
3.1 Advantages
•Back-friendly, foot-operated hydraulic height adjustment on all available models
•Uniform adjustment to height, even under uneven load distribution
•The workbench top moves absolutely parallel and smoothly
•The side walls provide stability and protect the mechanics
•Optimal stand via adjustable feet (± 15 mm)
•High-quality hydraulic unit on the left side
•Basic solid and massive substructure
3.2 Applications
Ergoplan can be used for all work corresponding to its intended use in section 4.2. The work and assembly
bench is suitable for use as work equipment for transporting, lifting and lowering loads and also as a height-
adjustable assembly table. Typical areas of application are workplaces in manufacturing, assembly and mainte-
nance, where precise height adjustment for ergonomic working as well as high flexibility and mobility are of
particular importance.
Ergoplan must not be used for work that does not correspond to its intended use (see section 4.2).
3.3 Target Group and Previous Experience
This operating manual is intended for the operating and maintenance personnel of the work and assembly bench.
The operating personnel is to be determined by the operator and must further meet the following requirements:
•Basic technical and mechanical knowledge as well as knowledge of the associated technical terms
•Reading and understanding these operating and maintenance instructions
In order to acquire the knowledge required to operate this work and assembly bench, the operator must ensure
the following measures:
•Product training for every operator (also possible external personnel)
•Regular safety instruction
3.4 Requirements for the Operators
The operator is responsible for the safe use of the work and assembly bench!
The work and assembly bench may only be operated by trained personnel who have also read this manual.
Inspection, maintenance, cleaning and repair may only be performed by technical specialists
with product-specific training and mechanical and/or electrical training.
Specialists with product-specific training are to be commissioned and held responsible for
planning and checking the work.
The national protective regulations for employees must be observed
The legal minimum age must be observed.

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3.5 Accident Prevention
To avoid accidents, the following rules must be observed for operation:
Prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to the work and assembly bench.
Keep unauthorized persons away from the danger areas.
Repeatedly inform present other persons about existing residual risks (see section 4.8 "Residual Risks").
Conduct and record regular training & instruction for persons who must be in the area of the work and
assembly bench.
New employees must be trained internally to work on a work and assembly bench and this training must be
documented.
It is not permitted to enter the work and assembly bench platform or to transport resp. lift persons.
3.6 General Safety Regulations
In general, the following safety regulations and obligations apply when handling the work and assembly bench:
The work and assembly bench may only be operated when it is in perfect working order.
It is prohibited to remove, modify or bypass any protective, safety or monitoring equipment.
It is forbidden to modify or alter the work and assembly bench without the written approval of the manu-
facturer / supplier.
Faults or damage must be reported to the operator immediately, eliminated without delay and repaired if
necessary.
Repair and maintenance work on electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic components (e.g. electric drives, hy-
draulic cylinders, vacuum pumps, etc.) may only be performed by authorized and trained personnel.
Maintenance must be carried out and documented in accordance with the maintenance instructions.
For repairs, only original spare parts from the manufacturer may be used.
Only instructed, trained or qualified persons may work on the work and assembly bench.
For the operation of the work and assembly bench, the respective national safety regulations for
employees as well as the national safety and accident prevention regulations apply.
3.7 Standard Equipment
•Model EP1 with work bench made of red beech wood, 4 feet and trolley for mobile use.
•Model EP2 with work bench made of red beech wood and 4 feet for stationary use.
•Planing benches for EP1 and EP2 with front and rear jaws and anti-squeeze cover on rear side.
•Model EP3 without work bench, as height adjustable ergonomic base for customer specific work benches.
•Uniform height adjustment even with uneven load distribution or eccentric loading.
•All three available models are continuously foot-hydraulically height adjustable (via a foot pedal mounted
on the left side with separate pedal surfaces for up/down).
•With shelf for additional space under the table top (e.g. for base cabinet).
•CE-compliant design
3.8 Options and Accessories
•Special accessories and optional components can be found in chapter 16.

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4Safety
4.1 Basic Safety Instructions
Work and assembly benches can be dangerous if used improperly. Therefore, observe the safety instructions
listed in this chapter and the accident prevention regulations of your employer's liability insurance association!
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage and malfunctions resulting from failure to
observe these operating instructions.
4.2 Application Area and Intended Use
The foot pedal operated, hydraulically adjustable work and assembly benches of the Ergoplan series conform to
the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and are therefore suitable as technical equipment for both industrial and
commercial applications as well as for training purposes in educational institutions.
Improper use can lead to danger to persons and to a defect or damage to the work and as-
sembly bench.
The work and assembly bench is primarily intended for operation in covered indoor areas, but it can also be
used outdoors for loading and unloading purposes (e.g. from the service vehicle to the place of use).
Work on the work and assembly bench may only be performed at sufficiently illuminated workplaces.
The work and assembly bench is intended for processing, equipping, assembling and transporting assem-
blies, workpieces and similar components as well as for lifting, lowering and moving loads.
The work and assembly bench may only be used on horizontal floors for lifting loads.
The work and assembly bench may only be moved when the load is lowered.
The work and assembly bench must be positioned freely in the room when lifting and lowering. This means
that no shearing or crushing edges may be caused by the movement of the work and assembly bench.
The maximum load (see 5 “Technical Specifications”) with load center in the middle of the work and as-
sembly bench must not be exceeded. If the work and assembly bench is loaded unevenly, outside the load
center of gravity, the load capacity is of the maximum permitted load capacity (see Figure 1).
The Ergoplan is not intended for moving and transporting persons.
The Ergoplan must not be operated in potentially explosive working areas. Any other use is considered im-
proper and prohibited.
4.3 Improper Use
Improper use is when the work and assembly bench is used for purposes other than those prescribed in this
operating manual and in section 4.2, for example
Use and application for private or non-commercial purposes,
Use in disregard of the regulations in the operating manual,
use after unauthorized conversions or modifications,
Exceeding the maximum permissible load (see 6 “Technical Specifications”)
Transporting or conveying persons with the work and assembly bench
Entering the work and assembly bench
In case of improper use of the work and assembly bench, any warranty, liability and other claims for damages of
the operator against the manufacturer are excluded!

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4.4 Consequences in Case of Disregard
If the work and assembly bench is not operated, maintained or repaired in accordance with the safety regula-
tions, not as intended, improperly or in an abusive manner, the following will result:
Dangers to the health of the operating personnel
Dangers to the work and assembly bench and objects in its vicinity
Impairment of the work and assembly bench function
In case of improper use of the work and assembly bench, any warranty, liability and other claims for damages
of the operator against the manufacturer are excluded!
4.5 Conversions and Modifications of Ergoplan
Only use the work and assembly bench in its original condition, i.e. as delivered!
The components of the work and assembly bench must not be changed in their type and condition.
Only original spare parts and accessories from the manufacturer (see 16) may be used.
Deviations are not permitted.

Unauthorized modifications or conversions by the operator, without the written consent of
the manufacturer, are prohibited. This excludes any warranty, liability and other claims for
damages by the operator against the manufacturer!
4.6 Load Distribution and Influence on the Nominal Load
The nominal, maximum permissible load of Ergoplan is based on a load evenly distributed on the platform. If the
load cannot be distributed evenly on the platform, the maximum permissible load must be reduced according to
the figures below.
Figure 1: Permissible load with load distribution
Even distribution
Load is evenly distributed
over the entire platform area
→100 % of the nominal load
is permissible.
Uneven distribution
Load is distributed over half of the
platform in transverse direction
→50 % of the nominal load
is permissible.
Uneven distribution
Load is distributed over half of the
platform in longitudinal direction
→33 % of the nominal load
is permissible.
max. 100 % max. 50 % max. 33 %

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4.7 Hazardous Areas
Source
Area
Cause
Risk
Prevention
Foot pump
On the foot pedal
for height adjust-
ment
Slipping off the
foot pedal
Injuries to feet
and legs
Keep foot pedal
and shoes dry
Wear work shoes
with non-slip soles
Mechanics
Under the
table top
Crushing and
shearing points
Loss of limbs,
crushing of hands,
increased risk of
injury and even
death
Do not reach under the
table top during operation
and do not move your body
into this area
Version EP1 only:
At the receptacle
(A) for the under-
carriage lever
(see Figure 16),
or at the inserted
lever).
Danger of snap-
ping or kickback
Bruises and bro-
ken bones all over
the body
Always use the lever care-
fully, hold it firmly and do
not let it snap away
Hydraulic
system
On hydraulic
cylinders and all
oil-bearing parts,
seals and lines
Oil spraying
out with high
pressure in
case of damaged
cylinder or seals
Injuries and
poisoning of
the eyes
Wear safety goggles
or face shield
Repair damaged parts
and/or seals immediately
(only qualified personnel!)