Schmalz VACUMASTER VHB 250 User manual

Operating Manual
VACUMASTER VHB 250-500
BA 30.30.01.00223
J. Schmalz GmbH
Aacher Straße 29
D - 72293 Glatten
Tel +49 +7443 / 2403 - 0
Fax +49 +7443 / 2403 - 259
http://www.schmalz.de
e-mail: [e-mail]
Status: 03.2013 / Index 00 Page 1 / 16

Operating Manual
VACUMASTER VHB 250-500
BA 30.30.01.00223
J. Schmalz GmbH
Aacher Straße 29
D - 72293 Glatten
Tel +49 +7443 / 2403 - 0
Fax +49 +7443 / 2403 - 259
http://www.schmalz.de
e-mail: [e-mail]
Status: 03.2013 / Index 00 Page 2 / 16
Table of Contents
1 Safety
1.1 Instructions for the Company
1.2 Instructions for the Installation, Maintenance and Operating Personnel
1.3 Hazard Alert Symbols in this Manual
1.4 Installation Site Requirements
1.5 Intended Use
1.6 Emissions
1.7 Special Hazards
1.8 Workplaces
1.9 Instructions for the Operator
1.10 Equipment for Personal Protection
1.11 Behaviour in Emergencies
1.12 Checking the Safety Devices
2 Technical Data
3 Description
3.1 Components of the Lifting Device
3.2 Controls
3.3 Vacuum Pump
3.4 Suction Pads
3.5 Main Rail
4 Installation
4.1 Initiation
4.2 Adjusting the Suction Pads
5 Operating
5.1 Safety Instructions
5.2 Lifting Loads
5.3 Lowering Loads
5.4 Moving the Lifting Device with the Chain Hoist
6 Trouble Shooting
7 Maintenance
7.1 General
7.2 Maintenance
7.3 Vacuum Pump
7.4 Suction Pads / Seals
7.5 Oil and Water Separator
7.6 Leak Test
7.7 Inspection by a Qualified Person
8 Rating Plate
9 Guarantee, spare and consumable parts

Operating Manual
VACUMASTER VHB 250-500
BA 30.30.01.00223
J. Schmalz GmbH
Aacher Straße 29
D - 72293 Glatten
Tel +49 +7443 / 2403 - 0
Fax +49 +7443 / 2403 - 259
http://www.schmalz.de
e-mail: [e-mail]
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Appendix
Spare and consumable parts
Operating Manual Vacuum Pump EVE 10 - 40
Operating Manual Electronic Warning Device
Wire diagram ................................
EU - Conformity Declaration
Special Features
The unit is equipped with the following special feature(s):
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(See the appendix for special operating instructions and spare parts.)
If the special features require a separate list of spare parts or parts subject
of consumption, the corresponding list in section "Spare Parts" is invalid.

Operating Manual
VACUMASTER VHB 250-500
Chapter 1
Safety
J. Schmalz GmbH
Aacher Straße 29
D - 72293 Glatten
Tel +49 +7443 / 2403 - 0
Fax +49 +7443 / 2403 - 259
http://www.schmalz.de
e-mail: [e-mail]
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1 Safety
1.1 Instructions for the
Company
Lifting devices of the series VACUMASTER have been manufactured according
to current technical standards and are safe. Still, they will present hazards
if they are not operated by qualified or at least trained staff,
if they are used contrary to the approved applications (see 1.5)
Problems can arise
for the health and life of operators and other persons,
for the lifting device and other valuable goods.
1.2 Instructions for the
Installation,
Maintenance and
Operating Personnel
The device must be installed and maintained by qualified personnel, mechanics
and electricians. Any work on the electrical equipment may be carried out only
by a qualified electrician.
Each person in your company involved in the installation, start-up, operation,
maintenance, and repair of the device
must have read and understood these operating instructions
and especially the chapter "Safety" herein.
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. Ambiguity regarding responsibilities must not exist.
1.3 Hazard Alert Symbols
in this Manual
Danger
Caution
The hazard alert symbols in this manual are labelled as follows:
Identifies imminent hazard. If you do not avoid it, death or severe injury will
result.
Identifies a potentially hazardous situation. If you do not avoid it, minor or
moderate injury can result.
1.4 Installation Site
Requirements
The lifting device must not be operated in rooms with explosive atmosphere.
The ambient temperature must be between +0°C and 40 °C (if this temperature
range is exceeded talk to the manufacturer).
It must be connected to the power supply of the crane it is used with. Thus it will
be switched on and off together with the respective machine.
Ensure by internal instructions and checks that the installation site is totally
clean and well organized.

Operating Manual
VACUMASTER VHB 250-500
Chapter 1
Safety
J. Schmalz GmbH
Aacher Straße 29
D - 72293 Glatten
Tel +49 +7443 / 2403 - 0
Fax +49 +7443 / 2403 - 259
http://www.schmalz.de
e-mail: [e-mail]
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1.5 Intended Use
Danger
The lifting device serie VACUMASTER VM-VHB is designed to lift handle boards,
planks and beams up to 6 m long near the ground.
The devices VHB 250 and VHB 500 are intended for handling wood which is
free of cracks. The device VHB 350/500 is also suitable for wood with cracks
(such as from deciduous trees).
The lifting device can be used only when it hangs down vertically.
Transport of persons and animals with the load or the lifting device itself is
forbidden!
Unauthorized alteration of the lifting device is forbidden for safety reasons!
The operating, maintenance and service instructions in this manual must be
observed.
The maximum lifting capacity must not be exceeded.
1.6 Emissions
The equivalent continuous sound pressure level of the device is
below 75 dB(A).
1.7 Special Hazards
Since the load is retained by a vacuum it will fall off as soon as this vacuum is
lost. This happens in a sudden power failure. An integrated storage keeps up
the vacuum for a short safety time.
When power fails immediately put the load down if possible. If this is not
possible, immediately leave the dangerous area near the load.
The device generates a very strong suction which can draw in hair and clothing.
Do not look into the suction opening when the device is switched on. Parts of
body can be sucked in.
1.8 Workplaces
The workplace of the operator is in front of the control handle. Stand in a
position that allows you to keep a constant eye on the vacuum pressure gauge.
1.9 Instructions for the
Operator
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.
Local safety requirements are fully applicable. Safety instructions in this
document are complementary to the rules in force and do not supersede the
latter.
1.10 Equipment for
Personal Protection
When operating the device always wear:
safety shoes (with steel top),
tough gloves.
1.11 Behaviour in
Emergencies
An emergency situation exists when
power suddenly fails (device switches off),
the vacuum pressure drops below -0.6 bar to the red section on the scale of
the pressure gauge.
Put the load down immediately if possible. If this is not possible, immediately
leave the dangerous area near the load. It will fall off!