SPIDER SC1500 User manual

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Checklist for Operating Swing Stages on Wind Turbine Exteriors
√Read the Code of Safe Practices prior to using platform.
√ ReadthehoistOperational Manual prior to using platform.
√ PerformtheHoist Daily Inspections prior to using the platform.
√ ReadtheGenerator Requirements on the Checklist prior to using platform.
√ Verifytotalplatformweightandliveloaddoesnotexceedhoist’sratedload.
√ Whende-riggingthesecondarywirerope,toremovethesecondarywireropefromthehoist,pushthe 
 primaryinletguidetothesidetoreleasethesecondarysafetybrake.
√ Verifythatfallarrestsystemsdonotallowtheworkertofalla
distance greater than 6 feet.
√ Knowthemaximumwindspeedallowedforexteriorwork
 inthewindfarm.Carryananemometertomeasurewind 
 speed.Donotworkinunsafewindorweatherconditions.
√ Ensuretaglinesaresecuredtostructuraluprightsof
platform. (1)
√ Verifyfallarrestanchorboltsaretightenedto150ft-lbsof 
torque. (2)
√ Keepthedeckcleartoeliminatetriphazards.Usework 
 bucketstostorematerialsoutsidethedeck/platformarea.
√ Verifykellumgripsonpowersupplyareattachedproperlyto
stirrup.
WARNINGS
√ Topreventdamagetoequipment,de-rigplatformduring 
 severeweatherconditions.
√ Inspectwireropesforkinks,brokenwiresorbirdcagingprior
to rigging.
√ Donotoverloadtheplatform.Conrmthatweightofthe
totalequipmentincludingworkers,tools,wireropes,power
cordandaccessoriesdoesnotexceedhoistratedload.
√ Verifyallrollersonstirrupmastturnfreelyandthatthereare
nosignsofexcessivewear.(3)
√ Donotdrill,cut,removepartsfromormodifytheplatform.
 Ifyouneedsomethingdifferentontheplatform,call
 SPIDERat877-774-3370forassistance.
√ Ifhoistisnotoperatingproperly,readtheoperationmanualfortroubleshootinghelp.
Primary (red)
Secondary ( grey)
2 (2x)
1 (4x)
√ Fallarrestanchorhastwoconnectionpoints;one
 peroperator.Theseconnectionpointsaretobe
 usedwithashock-absorbinglanyard.(4)
√ Verifythelifelineisproperlyattachedtothe
 platformatthetoprailbumperplate.Thelifeline
isusedtostabilizetheplatformonthebladeor
 tower.Toreleaselifelinefromropegrab,pull
ropetowardsropegrabandthenreleasecam.
(5)
√ Verifythesupportisinplaceandboltsare 
secure. (6)
√ Verifythehoistnameplateinformationmeetsthe
 requirementsforvoltagesuppliedtothehoistand
 capacityratingsoftheplatform.(7)
√ Verifythestoragebucketisproperlyattachedto
 theplatformanddrainholesinthebucketare
 freefromdebris.Toremoveorrelocatethe
 storagebucket,pullthespring-loadedpinto
disengage it from the platform. (8)
√ Verifythehoistlanyardisattachedtothehoist
 carryinghandleandthestirrupasshownin
detailed picture to secure hoist in the upright
position. (9)
√ Verifytherollerbumpersaresecuredtothe
 platform.Verifytherollerbumpersturnfreely
and are in good condition. (10)
√ Verifythehitchpinsareinstalledandaresecured
 withahairpin.(11)
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SpiderrecommendsthefollowinggeneratorsforusewithitsSC1000andSC1500electrictractionhoistsrunningon
110VACand208VACsingle-phase60Hz,and208VAC3-phase60Hz.
HoistModel PartNumber HoistCapacityinlbs VoltageAC AmperagePhase MinimumKWperhoist*
SC1500 9015,9016  1500  208 9.9 1  6
SC1500 9035,9036  1500  208 6.9 3  6
*Whenusing3hoistsormoreonaplatform,consultSpiderproductsupportat+1(206)394-5319forpropergensetratings.
Theserecommendedgensetratingsaretheminimumrecommendedbasedonintermittentplatformmovement(lessthan10
minutesofcontinuousupwardtravel)andstandardambientconditions.
Usingalargercapacitygeneratorisalwaysacceptable,andisadvisedifanyofthefollowingarepresent:
 • Ambienttemperatureover100°F
 • Relativehumidityover50%
 • Siteelevationabovethan5000feet
 • Cordlengthover250feet,wheretransformerisnotused.
 • Runningthehoistscontinuouslyformorethantenminutes
IMPORTANT:Verifythevoltageoperatingrangeofthehoistbeforepluggingitintothegenerator.Voltagethatistoohighortoo
lowwilldamageahoist,causingworkdelaysandexpensiverepairs.Consultthehoistoperator’smanualbeforeyoustart.Use
abuckorboosttransformertoadjustoutputvoltageofthegeneratortomeetthehoist’sspeciedvoltage.Verifythatthetrans-
formeriswiredforthedesiredbuckorboostfunction.
Key Term What you need to know:
Portable Engine- Anengine-drivengeneratoror‘genset’.Engineconvertsfuelintomechanicalpower;
Generator set generatorconvertsmechanicalpowerintoelectricalpower.
Fuel   Eitherdieseloil,gasoline,naturalgasorpropanevapor.
Governor  Adjuststheenginethrottlepositiontomaintainenginespeedandoutputfrequencyasloadschange.
Voltage Regulator Controlstheoutputvoltageastheloadchanges.Usuallynotadjustableonportableunits.
Frequency (Hz) ThenumberoftimespersecondtheACvoltageandcurrentgofrommaximumtominimum
   andbacktomaximum.
   Directlycontrolledbytheenginespeed
   DeterminesthespeedofanACmotordrivenbythegenset
Ambient conditions Theairtemperature,humidityandelevationabovesealevelusedtorategensets
Generator ratings Theamountofpoweragensetcanproduceoveralengthoftimewithoutdamage
   Intermittentrating:Thehighestoutputavailableforashortperiodoftime
   Standbyrating:Forusewhenutilitiesgoout,runningnomorethan60hoursayear
   Continuousrating:Powerlevelproducedcontinuously,mustbeasteadyload
   Primerating:Forusewhengensetisprimarysourceofpower,running24hoursadayunder
   varyingloads.
!! Increased air temperature, humidity and elevation reduces the engine power output,
and the generator output power ratings
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Inverters  AnelectronicdevicethatconvertsDCelectricalpowerintoACelectricalpower.
   InvertergeneratorsuseaDCgeneratorconnectedtoaninvertercreatingACpower.
   Typicallyquieter,weighless,uselessfuel.
   Limitedpoweroutputandeasilydamagedbysuddenloadsurges.
3-Phase Power Electricalpowerprovidedbythegridin3phases,orseparatelines.Usedforequipmentwithhigh
startup loads
Single-Phase PowerUsedformosttoolsanddevices.Oneofthethreecircuitscomingfromthegrid.
Startup/Run Factor Powerrequiredwhenanelectricalmotorisstartedwithaloadalreadyappliedtoit
   (suchasahoistsupportingaplatform).
   Powerrequiredforascaffoldhoistmotorcanbe3timestherunpower.
Power Cord  Connectsthegensetandmotor,includesplug(male)andsocket(female)connectoratends.
   Orientationofconnectorpinsandsockets(xtox,ytoy,etc)oneachwiremustbecorrectorthevoltage
   and/orphasewillbeincorrect
TROUBLESHOOTING POOR HOIST PERFORMANCE AND DAMAGE DUE TO:
.
Low Engine Speed/ Outputfrequencymeasuredwithamulti-meteratthepoweroutletorendofthepowercordmust
Output Frequency measurebetween58and62Hz.Ifyougetadifferentreading,consulttheoperator’smanualor
   contactthegenset’sauthorizedserviceprovider
   Checktoseeifthegensetissetin“energysaver”mode.Thismodeidlestheengineuntilaloadis
   appliedtoit.Thehighstartuploadsofahoistmotorcandamagethegensetwheninthismode,
   andalsothehoistmotor.Keepthegensetinfullrunmode.
Incorrect Voltage Ifoutputvoltageatthegensetgaugepanelormeasuredwithamulti-meteratthegensetoutletis
   lessthantheratedhoistvoltagewithnoload,donotusethegensettopowerthehoist.Checkthe
   gensetoperator’smanualforhowtoadjusttheoutputvoltageorcontactthegen-set’sauthorized
   serviceprovider.
   Ifthevoltageattheoppositeendofthecordislessthantheratedhoistvoltageornovoltageis
   measured,checkforincorrectsocket/plugalignmentinthecord,plugandsocket.
   Orientationofconnectorpinsandsockets(xtox,ytoy,etc)oneachwiremustbecorrectorthevoltage
   and/orphasewillbeincorrect
Low Fuel Level Lowfuelsupplyaffectsthegen-setspeed,causingvoltageandpowersurgesthatcandamagethehoist.
   Consultthegensetoperator’smanualsforfuelconsumptionratesandmakesureenoughfuelis
   availablefortheoperatingshift.
   Consultthegensetoperator’smanualsafetyconsiderationsduringrefuelingandonre-startingafter
refueling
Intake, Exhaust and Restrictingthegensetairintake,exhaustorcoolingsystemswillresultinlowpoweroutput,overheating
Cooling System anddamage.Thegensetmustbeinanopenspacewithplentyofroomaroundittodrawinairandlet
Blockage exhaustgasesleavethearea.
AlwaysfollowOperator’sManualsinstructions,dailyoperationstests,andtroubleshootingsteps.
ContactSpiderat877-774-3370formoreassistance.
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