Swisslog ERS 69 User manual

November 20
Assembly Instructions
ERS 69 Steel Supports
Content:
ERS 69 Steel Supports
ERS 69 Diagonal Struts
ERS 69 Cable Tray

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Manufacturer
Swisslog GmbH
Martin-Schmeißer-Weg 6-8
44227 Dortmund
Germany
Tel. [phone]
www.swisslog.com
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Swisslog GmbH holds the copyright on this manual. The manual contains standards,
drawings and illustrations which may not be disclosed, published or duplicated, either fully
or in part, not used for any other purpose than the installation referred to in this manual,
without the prior written consent of Swisslog GmbH.

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Content
1GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 TARGET GROUP..................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 REPRESENTATION OF WARNINGS AND USE..............................................................................................................3
1.3 REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS ........................................................................................................................4
1.4 RISKS................................................................................................................................................................7
2PRODUCT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 OVERVIEW ERS 69 STEEL SUPPORTS ....................................................................................................................9
2.2 ERS 69 STEEL SUPPORTS ..................................................................................................................................11
2.3 ERS 69 DIAGONAL STRUTS................................................................................................................................11
2.4 ERS 69 CABLE TRAY.........................................................................................................................................11
3TECHNICAL DATA.......................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 ERS 69 STEEL SUPPORTS ..................................................................................................................................11
3.2 ERS 69 DIAGONAL STRUTS................................................................................................................................13
3.3 ERS 69 CABLE TRAY.........................................................................................................................................14
4TRANSPORTATION ........................................................................................................................................ 15
4.1 TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................................................................15
5ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................16
5.2 ERS 69 STEEL SUPPORTS ..................................................................................................................................19
5.3 ERS 69 DIAGONAL STRUTS................................................................................................................................20
5.4 ERS 69 CABLE TRAY.........................................................................................................................................21
5.5 ERS CONVEYOR ...............................................................................................................................................24
6CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENTS ........................................................................................ 26
6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................................................................26
7STORAGE AND DISPOSAL .............................................................................................................................. 27
7.1 STORAGE.........................................................................................................................................................27
7.2 DISPOSAL ........................................................................................................................................................27
8APPENDIX...................................................................................................................................................... 28
DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION OF PARTLY COMPLETED MACHINERY..................................................................................29

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1General Safety Instruction
1.1 Target group
This documentation is aimed at users with the following knowledge and skills:
•Advanced knowledge of mechanical engineering
•Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering
1.2 Representation of warnings and use
Caution
For your personal safety please precisely observe the
working and operating procedures
Warning
Observe all instructions and procedures,
in order to maintain your plant in working condition.
Note
In order to keep the machine in working order,
observe precisely all technical requirements for
appropriate handling of the machine.
Additional information
Helps you to make optimum use of all the functions on
your machine.

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1.3 Requirements and Conditions
Supplement to the documentation
-Generally applicable and local rules for accident prevention.
-Law on staff protection.
-Regulations on the protection of the environment.
Qualification of staff
-You have the required training.
-You are thoroughly familiar with the use of the plant.
-You are familiar with the documentation contents.
Safe operation
-There are no persons or obstacles in the danger areas.
-Shut down operation at once when there is a threat of danger.
-Regular inspection and maintenance keeps your plant
ready for use.
-Immediately rectify any defects or damage which occurs.
-Ensure all use is for the purpose intended.
-Protective equipment is fitted professionally and is fully
functional.
-Safety and danger notices must be fully legible.
Explanation of terminology
Maintenance: Measures for upkeep and repairs of the projected
status and also determining and assessing the actual status of
the technical devices of a system. The measures comprise:
- Inspection
- Servicing
- Repairs
Safe maintenance
-Access to the plant is forbidden for all unauthorized persons.
-You are thoroughly aware of all sources of danger.
-You have switched off the main switch and secured it
against being switched on again.
-You access the plant only at those points designed for access.
-Never ignore or fail to use safety equipment.
-Always observe the safety notices.

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Correct maintenance
-Appropriately trained maintenance staff.
-You are familiar with the maintenance measures.
-You have completed the tests required within the time period
laid down.
-You use suitable tools.
-Immediately rectify any defects or damage which occurs.
1.3.1 Special safety devices
Protective measures
-Machine movements are dangerous.
-Danger areas of this kind are to be separated
from the rest of the plant by protective screens, Plexiglas
barriers, etc. and marked with safety warning notices.
Further safety devices
-See documentation on electrical system, controls.
1.3.2 Intended use and misuse
Intended use
Products to be transported
-You must not exceed the maximum load capacity.
Products to be transported
-The load must not project more than the amount foreseen
above the carrier, in order to avoid tipping, catching or falling.
-The carrier must be in a satisfactory condition.
Plant
-You must observe the generally valid safety notices.
-You must observe the maintenance regulations.

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Misuse
Not permitted is
The transport of:
- Explosives, highly inflammable or radioactive materials.
- Fluids not in closed barrels.
- Materials to which special hygienic regulations apply.
- Parts with high electrical potential and magnetic fields.
- Live animals.
- The removal of or ignoring of safety equipment.
- The ignoring of safety notices.
1.3.3 Special Regulations
These regulations apply when working with the ERS 69 Steel Supports.
Clothing & Appearance
-Wear suitable work clothes and Personal Protection
Equipment (no loose hanging clothes, safety shoes, gloves,
etc.).
-Tie up long hair or wear a cap or hairnet.
-Remove jewellery (necklaces, rings, bracelets, watches, etc.).

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1.4 Risks
Danger
Cause
Avoidance
Permanent injury to the area of
the spine
Permanent injury to the area of
the wrist
Excessive bodily strain during
manual lifting of the products
Do not manually lift the
product
Use appropriate lifting
equipment
Serious injury to hands
Clamping of hands between
moving objects
Catching of clothing / jewellery
in moving machine parts during
maintenance / operation
Do not touch the product when
connected to a power source
Observe the general safety
notices
Approved working clothes
Remove jewellery
Serious injury to head
Catching of hair in moving
machine parts during
maintenance / operation
In case of long hair, bind them
together or wear a hairnet or
cap
Serious injury to body parts
Falling of products during
manual removal e.g. after a
failure of the machine controls
Use of safety straps
Do not lift products exceeding
specified weight limits
Use of protective gloves with
grip coating
Serious injury to body parts
Falling of products from
conveyor
If conveyor is placed overhead,
make sure to place protection
against falling products around
the conveyor
Place side guard
Provide a stop at the end of
each conveyor

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Danger
Cause
Avoidance
Serious injury to body parts
During set up, sharp edges of
the frame are accessible
Wear protective gloves during
handling of the conveyor
Wear protective gloves during
set up of the conveyor
Place cover caps after set up of
the conveyor

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2Product Information
2.1 Overview ERS 69 Steel Supports
2.1.1 Product Description
The ERS 69 Steel Support System is used to support ERS Conveyors. The ERS 69 Steel Support System
is available in different sizes and could be fitted with different options.
The ERS 69 Steel Support System consists of the following principal components:
•ERS 69 Steel Supports
•ERS 69 Diagonal Struts
•ERS 69 Cable Tray
ERS Conveyor needs to be supported in at least every 1.5 m distance

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2.1.2 Support guidelines
For safe operation of the ERS Conveyors, sufficient support is needed. The following support
guidelines should always be followed:
•ERS Conveyors needs to be supported in at least every 1.5 m distance
•Supports should be mounted on a correct mounting interface
•Supports should be stabilised with a Diagonal Strut in every direction of transportation
•Diagonal struts should be mounted on a correct interface with at least M10 anchor rods.
•Supports should be stabilised in at least every 20m of conveyor

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2.2 ERS 69 Steel Supports
2.2.1 Product Description
The ERS 69 Steel Support is used to support conveyors. The ERS 69 Steel Support is available in
different sizes. The ERS 69 Steel Support System is compatible with the ERS 50, ERS 51- 52, ERS 53,
ERS 56- 57 and the ERS 70 Conveyor Modules.
2.3 ERS 69 Diagonal Struts
The ERS 69 Diagonal Struts are used to increase the stability of the ERS 69 Steel Supports. The ERS 69
Diagonal Struts are available in two lengths.
2.4 ERS 69 Cable Tray
The ERS 69 Cable Tray is used to organise cables. A cable tray could be mounted on multiple ways.
- On top of the ERS 69 Steel Supports crossmembers, Hold-down Clamps are used.
- Underneath the ERS 69 Steel Supports crossmembers, Crossmember Support Hooks are used.
- Underneath the conveyor, Cable Tray Support Kits and Hold-down Clamps are used.
Only the Crossmember Support Hooks and the Cable Tray Support Kit could be delivered by Swisslog
GmbH. The Cable Tray and Hold-down Clamps could be delivered by OBO Betterman.
-Cable Tray - GRM 35 300 G
-Hold-down Clamps - GKT 38 G
3Technical data
3.1 ERS 69 Steel Supports
General technical data
Max. load capacity
250 kg for each conveyer layer
Number of cross-members
1 with 600 to 699 mm top edge of roller
Max. 1 conveyor layer
2 with 699 to 1699 mm top edge of roller
Max. 1 conveyor layer
3 with 1699 to 2699 mm top edge of roller
Max. 2 conveyor layer
4 with 2699 to 3699 mm top edge of roller
Max. 3 conveyor layer
5 with 3699 to 4399 mm top edge of roller
Max. 4 conveyor layer
Dimensions
LW dimension
420/520/620/820 mm
TH - Height to top edge of rollers
600 to 4399 mm

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3.2 ERS 69 Diagonal Struts
General technical data
Dimensions
α
20° to 70°

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3.3 ERS 69 Cable Tray
General technical data
Dimensions
L dimension
3024 mm

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4Transportation
4.1 Transportation
Transportation
-Only qualified and authorized personnel should transport the
packaged ERS RollerDrive Conveyor Modules.
-If packaged contents are unstable, unload the package unit by
unit and not by truck.
-When unpacked only transport single modules, unless they are
already coupled before transportation by the supplier.
-Wear protective clothing, gloves and shoes during handling of
the conveyor. Sharp edges are exposed.
-Be aware that the center of gravity is not always in the middle
of the Conveyor Module.

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5Assembly and installation
Installation
-As the ERS 69 Steel Support System are a partial system of an
overall installation, you need to perform a risk analysis of the
entire installation.
-Identify the protective measures required concerning risks
related to local conditions at the site and to usage.
-Define a safety zone in the working area.
-Secure the zone and set up proper signaling and appropriate
protection
-For assembling modules at special heights, refer to safety rules
concerning working on heights.
-Never climb or walk on top of the ERS 69 Steel Support
System.
-During assembly wear appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment.
5.1 General Information
5.1.1 Assembly rules
The assembly method provided by Swisslog Technology Center Netherlands is a guide line in how to
assemble the different modules. Always adapt the provided assembly method to the national and local
safety rules and requirements.
The delivery of the ERS 69 Steel Support System will be pre-assembled.
Edited components
If any changes are made to the components or their location in
the lanes, then Swisslog Technology Center Netherlands is no
longer responsible for the product, as this represents
unintended use of the ERS 69 Steel Support System.
5.1.2 Qualified Personnel
Assembly and installation of the ERS 69 Steel Support System can only be done by properly instructed
personnel. This personnel must be under the supervision of a manager who is technically competent
and trained concerning the following:
-The products and their use.
-The dangers inherent in the assembly of heavy components.
-The risks related to incorrect assembly.
-The adjustments required for correct operation of the ERS 69 Steel Support System.

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5.1.3 General Rules
Before starting the assembly take account for the following:
-Comply with the designed layout.
-Before starting assembly, clean the work site to create a safe environment.
-If other systems connect to the ERS 69 Steel Support System, use the same reference points
to level the systems.
-Before unpacking the shipped ERS 69 Steel Support System, check the stability before remove
packaging.
-Make sure you do not damage the ERS 69 Steel Support System.
-After assembly and before testing clean the work environment. Do not leave any spare parts
or tools in the work site and surrounding areas.
5.1.4 Assembly
The ERS 69 Steel Support System, is always delivered completely assembled. The final assembly on site
should only consist out of the following:
1. Mounting of the ERS 69 Steel Support System onto the floor.
2. Mounting of the conveyors onto the ERS 69 Steel Support System.
Mounting
Always mount the ERS 69 Steel Support System onto the floor or
a solid part of a construction, the support guidelines should
always be followed.

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5.1.5 Start-up checks
Visual safety check
-When connecting a conveyor including ERS 69 Steel Support
System to another machine or system perform a risk analysis
of the entire installation.
-Check the installed parts for damage.
-Check the working area for foreign material in the working
area.
-Check that all signage is in place.
Safety check
-Check all personnel are properly instructed before working
with or near a conveyor including ERS 69 Steel Support
System.
-Check for visible damage on the ERS 69 Steel Support System.
-Check for foreign material preventing correct operation.
5.1.6 Operation
In operation
Close down a system or a conveyor including ERS 69 Steel
Support System if any of the following occurs:
- Suspicious noise from any of the components.
- A visibly worn or damaged component.
- Damage to structural components such as frame and support.
5.1.7 In case of an accident
1. Stop the conveyor including ERS 69 Steel Support System.
2. Secure the area and set up appropriate signage.
3. In the event of an accident: provide first aid and call the emergency services.
4. Inform qualified personnel.
5. Have the system repaired by qualified maintenance personnel.
6. Do not use the conveyor including ERS 69 Steel Support System until authorized by qualified
maintenance personnel.
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5.2 ERS 69 Steel Supports
5.2.1 Mounting/ dismounting the ERS Steel Supports
Mounting/ dismounting the ERS 69 Steel Supports:
Step 1 Make sure that the mounting surface meets the requirements needed.
Step 2 Place the Steel Supports at the required position.
Step 3 Mark the four mounting holes onto the ground.
Step 4 Place the four chemical anchors.
Step 5 Tighten the M10 nuts with a torque of 55 Nm.
For dismounting the Steel Supports, remove the nuts, placed in step 5.