RUTHMANN Steiger TB270 Manual

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RUTHMANN-Steiger®TB270
Operating and
Maintenance Instructions
RUTHMANN-Steiger
Type TB270
Serial No. 27409
Ruthmann GmbH & Co. KG
P.O. Box 12 63
D-48705 Gescher-Hochmoor
Tel.: +49 (0) 28 63 - 2 04-0
Telefax: +49 (0) 28 63 - 2 04-2 12
e-mail: info@ruthmann.de
http://www.ruthmann.de

All rights reserved
Ruthmann GmbH & Co., Gescher-Hochmoor 07.05.2012
The Operating Instructions are copyrighted. They are determined for the
owner and the operators of the Ruthmann-Steiger. Text parts, drawings or
illustrations may only be duplicated if only used for internal purposes such
as training or instructions through the owner and the users of the machine.
Furthermore a written agreement from the company Ruthmann is absolute-
ly necessary for any other reproduction of these Operating Instructions.

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After sales service
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Address of Ruthmann company’s after sales service
Ruthmann GmbH & Co. KG
- Service -
von-Braun-Straße 4
48712 Gescher-Hochmoor
Phone: +49 (0) 2863 / 204-0
Telefax: +49 (0) 2863 / 204-213
e-Mail: service@ruthmann.de
Web: http://www.ruthmann.de
Manager of the after
sales service Phone: +49 (0) 2863 / 204-390
After sales service and
spare parts export Phone: +49 (0) 2863 / 204-273
Phone: +49 (0) 2863 / 204-277

After sales service
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Address of International Partners
Austria:
Ruthmann GmbH
- Mr. Bernhard Reinisch, Ing. -
Managing Director
Liebochstrasse 9
8143 DOBL bei Graz
AUSTRIA
Phone: +43 (0) 31 36 / 55 3 50
Mobile: +43 (0) 664/ 22 464 22
Fax: +43 (0) 31 36 / 55 3 50 9
Web: http://www.ruthmann.at
Ruthmann GmbH
- Mr. Franz Zitz -
Liebochstrasse 9
8143 DOBL bei Graz
AUSTRIA
Phone: +43 (0) 31 36 / 55 3 50
Fax: +43 (0) 31 36 / 55 3 50 9
Web: http://www.ruthmann.at
Ruthmann GmbH
- Mr Rene Kreuz -
Grenzgasse 79
2344 Maria Enzersdorf bei Wien
ÖSTERREICH
Phone: +43 (0) 2236 26 2 56
Mobile: +43 (0) 664 96 89 888
Fax: +43 (0) 2236 26 2 56-6
Web: http://www.ruthmann.at

After sales service
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Bulgaria:
RUTHMANN BULGARIA OOD
- Mr. Sava Dimitrov -
14 Munich
1528 SOFIA
BULGARIEN
Phone: +359 297 32 798
Fax: +359 297 32 380
Czech Republic:
KONNEX TRADE CZs.r.o.
- Mr. Petr Nemecek -
Urbanova str. 8
158 00 PRAHA 5
CZECH REPUBLIC
Mobil: 00420-722-915-177
Denmark:
TIME International A/S
Soendervang 3
9640 FARSOE
DENMARK
Telefon: 0045 - 98 63 24 33
Telefax: 0045 - 98 63 24 83
Web: http://www. timeintl.dk

After sales service
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Great Britain:
Access Sales International
- Mr. Darren Sutton -
Fen Farm / Fen Lane
Grainthorpe Lincolshire LN11 7JY
GREAT BRITAIN
Phone: 0044 - 871 - 8714284
Fax: 0044 - 871 - 8714285
eMail: ds@ asionline.co.uk
Web: http://www.asionline.co.uk
Greece:
HELMA A.E.
- Mr. Yannis Tselikas -
ATHINON AVE. 129
10447 ATHENS
GREECE
Phone: 0030 - 210 - 5152069
Fax: 0030 - 210 - 5152068
Web: http://www.helma.gr
Iran:
Lajvar Co
- Mr. Ali R. Mehdinia -
12th Km of Tehran Road
ARAK
I. R. of IRAN
Phone: 0098 861 413 1111
Fax: 0098 861 413 1110
Web: http://www.lajvar.com

After sales service
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Italy:
Tru.c.s. srl
Via Puccini n.2
40055 Villanova di Castenaso (BO)
ITALY
Phone: 0039 051 780666
Mobil: 0039 331 1815900
Fax: 0039 051 781349
Web: http://www.trucs.it
Libya:
Nagel Baumaschinen Ulm GmbH
- Mr. Gerhard Duckek -
Daimlerstr. 44
89079 Ulm
GERMANY
Phone: 0049 - 731 - 498 220
Fax: 0049 - 731 - 498 200
Web: http://www.nagel-gruppe.de
Luxembourg:
Mercedes-Benz/Luxembourg S.A.
- Mr. Peter Schorr -
3, rue Nicolas Brosius
3372 LEUDELANGE
LUXEMBOURG
Phone: 00352 - 26 37 26 348
Mobil: 00352 - 621 165 452
Fax: 00352 - 26 37 26 329
Web: http://www.mercedes-benz.lu

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The Netherlands:
KWAK Hoogwerker Centrum
- Mr. Guido van Gestel -
Managing Director
Kaap Hoornstroom 8
1271 EL HUIZEN
NETHERLANDS
Phone: 0031 35 52 42 244
Fax: 0031 35 52 69 111
Web: http://www. kwak.nl
People’s republic of China:
Shanghai Power Motion Co. Ltd.
- Mr. Robin Liu -
Room 302, Novel Centre,
133 Xingeng Road
200030 SHANGHAI
PEOPLE´S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Phone: +86-21-64697373
Fax: +86-21-33686637
Web: http://www.powermotion.com.cn
Poland:
Windex
- Mr. Michal Bohowicz -
ul. Towarowa 8
89-620 Chojnice
POLEN
Phone: +48 523 967720
Mobil: +48 609 4464-03
Fax: +48 523 967721
eMail: michal.bohowicz@windex.pl
Web: http://www.windex.pl

After sales service
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Russia:
L-TECH
- Mr. Yana Gorokhova -
- Mr. Mikhail Malvinskiy -
Lenina street 33, Skhodnya town - Himkinskiy district
MOSCOW region 141421
RUSSLAND
Phone: +7 495 967 6588
Fax: +7 495 967 6585
Web: http://www.ltech.ru
Slovakia:
KONNEX s.r.o.
- Mr. Karol Kovác -
ul. J. Bottu 2
917 07 TRNAVA
SLOVAKIA
Phone: 00421 - 33-533-37-07
Fax: 00421 - 33-533-37-07
Web: http://www.konnex.sk
Switzerland:
Hubitec AG
- Mr. Roger Wagner -
Steinackerstrasse 57
8302 Kloten
SWITZERLAND
Phone: +41 (0) 43/255 42 00
Fax: +41 (0) 43/255 42 09
Web: http://www.hubitec.ch


Index
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0 General 0-1
0.1 Preface 0-2
0.2 Remarks for the owner / entrepreneur 0-4
0.2.1 Instruction / Introduction...........................................................0-4
0.2.1.1 Some examples of subjects for the instruction / introduction....0-5
0.2.1.2 Sample „Certificate of Instruction“............................................0-7
0.3 Attestation of Conformity of the European Community 0-8
0.4 Terms 0-9
1 Applications and Safety Instructions 1-1
1.1 Applications for the Ruthmann-Steiger 1-1
1.1.1 Use of the Ruthmann-Steiger according to the
requirements............................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Foreseeable misuse.................................................................1-2
1.2 Safety Instructions 1-3
1.2.1 Basic Rules..............................................................................1-3
1.2.2 Carriage of persons .................................................................1-6
1.2.3 Driving......................................................................................1-6
1.2.4 Operating the Steiger...............................................................1-7
1.2.5 Leaving the Ruthmann-Steiger.................................................1-8
1.2.6 Electrical system of the Ruthmann-Steiger ..............................1-8
1.2.7 Hydraulic system of the Ruthmann-Steiger..............................1-9
1.2.8 Brakes, wheels, tyres of chassis..............................................1-9
1.2.9 Maintenance ............................................................................1-9
1.2.10 Use of Aerial Platforms at or nearby installations being
under voltage.........................................................................1-11
1.2.11 Earthing of Aerial Platforms when being used at
transmitting stations, wind power stations or transformer
stations ..................................................................................1-12
1.2.12 Use of Aerial Platforms in residential and/or sensitive areas..1-12
1.2.13 Starting aids...........................................................................1-13
1.3 Labelling 1-14
1.3.1 Pictures on Safety signs.........................................................1-15
1.4 Personal protective equipment 1-18
2 Technical Specifications 2-1
2.1 Technical Data 2-1
2.1.1 Dimensions and weights of the vehicle in total.........................2-1

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2.1.2 Details about the Steiger-superstructure..................................2-3
2.1.2.1 Main data.................................................................................2-3
2.1.2.2 Stabilizing jacks .......................................................................2-4
2.1.2.3 Boom .......................................................................................2-4
2.1.2.4 Working cage...........................................................................2-5
2.1.2.5 Control / Drive..........................................................................2-6
2.1.2.6 Noise level ...............................................................................2-6
2.1.3 Details about chassis...............................................................2-6
2.1.4 Static and dynamic controls by the manufacturer.....................2-7
2.2 Type plate, CE-mark and inspection plate 2-8
2.3 Working ranges 2-9
2.3.1 Working range with fully extended jacks ................................2-10
2.4 Beaufort-Scale 2-11
3 Description of the Ruthmann-Steiger 3-1
3.1 Construction of the Steiger 3-1
3.1.1 Description of individual constructional components ................3-2
3.1.1.1 Steiger-substructure.................................................................3-2
3.1.1.2 Stabilizing jacks .......................................................................3-2
3.1.1.3 Boom .......................................................................................3-2
3.1.1.4 Working cage...........................................................................3-3
3.1.1.4.1 Socket 230 Volts......................................................................3-3
3.1.1.4.2 Line to working cage for air or water resp. (Optional extra)......3-4
3.2 Hydraulic System 3-5
3.3 Description of the control system 3-6
3.3.1 Battery voltage control .............................................................3-6
3.3.2 Stabilizing jack base.................................................................3-7
3.3.3 The Steiger's movements.........................................................3-8
3.3.4 Switch boxes............................................................................3-9
3.3.5 Control stand „Cage control“ ..................................................3-10
3.3.6 Control stand „Emergency control“.........................................3-11
3.3.7 Electrical locking devices .......................................................3-11
3.3.8 Limitation of outreach depending on the angle of rotation......3-12
3.3.9 Automatic levelling device......................................................3-13
3.3.10 Automatic adjustment of the working cage and of the
telescope................................................................................3-13
3.3.11 Soft starting and soft stopping of Steiger movements............3-13
3.3.12 Cushioning of final positions...................................................3-14
3.3.13 Securing of the driver’s cab and of the rear stabilising jacks
when rotating or lowering the boom .......................................3-14
3.3.14 Memory..................................................................................3-15
3.3.15 Automated positioning aid for centre position of boom...........3-15
3.3.16 Moving the Steiger into the basic position automatically.........3-15

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3.3.17 Operating panel of Emergency Control..................................3-16
3.3.17.1 Change-over language...........................................................3-16
3.4 Fuses 3-17
3.4.1 Fuses carrier chassis.............................................................3-17
3.4.2 Fuses Ruthmann-Steiger.......................................................3-17
4 Operating elements and displays 4-1
4.1 Arrangement of Emergency Cut-off Push buttons 4-1
4.2 Operating elements and displays of the chassis 4-2
4.3 Operating elements and displays of the Ruthmann-
Steiger 4-2
4.3.1 Operating elements and indications on the instrument
panel in the driver’s cab ...........................................................4-2
4.3.2 Control panel at switch box on working cage ...........................4-3
4.3.3 Switch box (emergency control) at Steiger-substructure..........4-7
4.3.3.1 Operating Panel „Emergency Control“ .....................................4-8
4.3.3.2 Touch panel of Emergency Control..........................................4-9
4.3.3.3 Operational and informative messages of the plain text
indication................................................................................4-12
4.3.4 Superordinate Emergency Control System ............................4-18
4.3.4.1 Hand pump ............................................................................4-18
4.3.5 Emergency control system in extreme cases.........................4-19
4.3.5.1 Ball cock ................................................................................4-20
4.3.5.2 Solenoid arresting device.......................................................4-20
4.3.5.3 Way valves / Solenoid valves.................................................4-21
4.3.5.3.1 Way valves for extension and retraction of the jacks and for
rotation of boom.....................................................................4-22
4.3.5.3.2 Way valves for control of boom and of working cage.............4-23
5 Taking into operation 5-1
5.1 Definition of transport and basic position 5-1
5.2 Measurements before starting a journey 5-3
5.3 Measurements to be taken before operating of
Ruthmann-Steiger 5-4
5.3.1 Location...................................................................................5-5
5.3.1.1 Securing within public road traffic.............................................5-5
5.3.1.2 Subsoil of stabilizing jacks .......................................................5-7
5.3.2 Earthing (Optional extra)..........................................................5-9
5.4 Preventive measurements for winter operation 5-10

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6 Operation 6-1
6.1 Emergency Cut-off Push button 6-1
6.2 Travelling operation 6-2
6.3 Switching on and off of hydraulic pump drive (power
take-off) 6-3
6.4 Switching the control stands on or off 6-5
6.4.1 Putting into or out of operation.................................................6-5
6.4.2 Switch on or off control stand „Cage control“: ..........................6-5
6.4.3 Switch on or off control stand „Emergency Control“: ................6-6
6.5 Operating the Steiger 6-7
6.5.1 Entering and leaving the working cage.....................................6-8
6.5.2 Handling of the operating panel in the working cage................6-9
6.5.2.1 Leather covering (Optional extra).............................................6-9
6.5.2.2 Switch off or start vehicle engine..............................................6-9
6.5.2.3 Switching the searchlight on or off resp. (optional extra)........6-10
6.5.2.4 Operation of the joystick.........................................................6-10
6.5.3 Extension of stabilizing jacks..................................................6-12
6.5.3.1 Full jacking.............................................................................6-15
6.5.3.2 Unilateral jacking within vehicle profile...................................6-16
6.5.3.3 Jacking on both sides within vehicle profile............................6-18
6.5.3.4 Minimum jacking ....................................................................6-19
6.5.3.5 Retraction of jacks .................................................................6-21
6.5.3.6 Individual control of the vertical stabilizing jacks.....................6-22
6.5.4 Boom movements..................................................................6-23
6.5.4.1 „Boom up“ or „Boom down“....................................................6-24
6.5.4.2 „Rotation to the left“ or „Rotation to the right“ of boom ...........6-25
6.5.4.3 „Telescope out“ or „Telescope in“ ..........................................6-25
6.5.5 „Cage rotation left“ or „Cage rotation right“ ............................6-26
6.5.6 Adjustment of working cage inclination „Cage up/Cage
down“ .....................................................................................6-27
6.5.7 Automatic positioning aid of centre position of boom .............6-28
6.5.8 Memory..................................................................................6-29
6.5.9 Moving the Steiger into the basic position automatically.........6-30
6.6 Handling of operating panel of emergency control 6-31
6.6.1 Switching off or on of vehicle engine......................................6-32
6.6.2 Movement of jacks.................................................................6-33
6.6.3 Boom movement....................................................................6-37
6.6.4 „Cage rotation left“ or „Cage rotation right“ ............................6-38
6.6.5 Adjustment of working cage inclination „Cage up/Cage
down“ .....................................................................................6-38
6.6.6 Information- and Diagnosis-System (IDS)..............................6-39
6.6.6.1 Change-over language...........................................................6-39
6.6.6.2 Password...............................................................................6-40
6.6.6.2.1 Input of password...................................................................6-41

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6.6.6.2.2 Alteration of Password...........................................................6-42
6.6.6.3 Setting of clock ......................................................................6-43
6.6.7 Switching-over of the boom movements which should be
carried out simultaneously......................................................6-45
6.6.8 Changing of the jacking variant with „Minimum jacking“ .........6-45
6.6.9 Deactivation or activation of the possibility of sensitive
control....................................................................................6-46
6.7 Sensitive control 6-47
7 Emergency control system (Emergency
Lowering) 7-1
7.1 Failure of main drive power 7-3
7.2 Failure of operating staff 7-4
7.3 Failure of electrical system / electronic system
(extreme case) 7-5
7.4 Emergency lowering after an interruption of the Steiger
movements through a „conditional emergency cut-off“ 7-8
7.5 Manual adjustment of cage inclination 7-10
8 Rectification of malfunctions 8-1
8.1 Handling problems on the control during Steiger-
operation 8-1
8.2 Effect of a malfunction on Steiger-operation 8-5
8.2.1 Restricted Steiger-operation ....................................................8-5
8.2.2 Conditional Emergency Cut-off ................................................8-5
8.2.3 Emergency Cut-off...................................................................8-6
8.3 Reading of fault memory 8-7
8.3.1 Meaning of the fault messages and information about
remedy.....................................................................................8-8
9 Maintenance 9-1
9.1 Lubrication 9-4
9.1.1 Lubricants................................................................................9-4
9.1.2 Lubricating point list .................................................................9-5
9.1.3 Lubricating point plan...............................................................9-7
9.2 Tightening Moments 9-8
9.2.1 Screw connections...................................................................9-8

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9.2.2 Connection pieces at hydraulic cylinders................................9-14
9.2.3 Valves....................................................................................9-15
9.2.4 Cutting ring fittings.................................................................9-19
9.2.5 Connection pieces and DKO-fittings.......................................9-20
9.2.6 Screwed end of fittings...........................................................9-21
9.2.7 Banjo bolts with swivelling screw-fitting..................................9-22
9.3 Sensor technology 9-23
9.4 Inspection and Maintenance 9-26
9.4.1 Inspection List / Maintenance List ..........................................9-26
9.4.2 Check by an expert................................................................9-32
9.4.2.1 Regular inspections................................................................9-32
9.4.2.2 Extraordinary inspections.......................................................9-32
9.4.3 Inspection work, which can be carried out by the operating
staff........................................................................................9-32
9.4.4 Cleaning and Maintenance.....................................................9-33
9.4.5 Remarks concerning execution of inspection and
maintenance work..................................................................9-36
9.4.5.1 Lighting system......................................................................9-36
9.4.5.2 Complete Ruthmann-Steiger..................................................9-36
9.4.5.3 Bearing points / Bolt locking...................................................9-37
9.4.5.4 Bearing points with plastic bushes .........................................9-37
9.4.5.5 Stabilizing jacks .....................................................................9-38
9.4.5.6 Turret.....................................................................................9-39
9.4.5.7 Boom .....................................................................................9-40
9.4.5.8 Boom rest ..............................................................................9-44
9.4.5.9 Working cage.........................................................................9-45
9.4.5.10 Hydraulic system....................................................................9-46
9.4.5.11 Rotating device ......................................................................9-47
9.4.5.12 Hydraulic pump......................................................................9-49
9.4.5.13 Hand pump ............................................................................9-49
9.4.5.14 Safety- and way valves ..........................................................9-49
9.4.5.15 Cable / hose drum..................................................................9-50
9.4.5.16 Hydraulic hose lines...............................................................9-51
9.4.5.17 Hydraulic tank ........................................................................9-53
9.4.5.18 Electric system.......................................................................9-55
9.4.5.19 Batteries.................................................................................9-56
9.5 Repair 9-58
9.5.1 Repair of varnish / painting.....................................................9-58
9.5.2 Exchange of constructional components................................9-59
10 Optional equipment 10-1
10.1 Programmable telescopic extension limitation 10-1
10.2 Supporting plates with relieving 10-3
10.2.1 Handling.................................................................................10-4

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10.2.2 Cleaning and maintenance.....................................................10-4
11 Hydraulic Plan 11-1
12 Electrical documentation 12-1
13 Spare Parts 13-1
14 Appendix 14-1
14.1 Working ranges 14-1
14.2 Safety data sheets of the lubricants used in our work 14-3

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