Tractel Minifor TR125 SY User manual

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Tabl ofcont nts ..................................................2
G n ralwarning ..................................................3
1)D finitionsandpictograms .......................................4
2)Pr s ntation ..................................................5
3)Sp cifications .................................................6
4)R plac m ntacc ssori s........................................8
5)Anchoringandriggingth hoist ...................................8
6)S ttingup ....................................................9
7)Op ratingth hoist ............................................10
8)Shutdown-Storag ...........................................11
9)Saf tyd vic s................................................12
10) Minifor™hoistwithradior mot control.............................12
11) Minifor™rigg d................................................13
12) Minifor™s cur d onto a v hicl ball hitch using th MTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
13) Minifor™synth ticrop .........................................14
14)S rvicing ....................................................14
15)Incorr ct,prohibit dus ofhoist..................................15
16)Malfunctions .................................................17
17)R gulatoryinsp ctions .........................................18
18)Markingsandplat sonhoists ...................................19
Insp ctionandmaint nanc sh t ..................................20
Illustrations ....................................................A,B
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to modify th sp cifications of th quipm nt d scrib d in this manual.
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happy to provid you on r qu st with th docum ntation conc rning th compl t rang of
Tract l®products: lifting and pulling machin s and acc ssori s, worksit and façad acc ss
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GENERA WARNING
1. Before installing and using this unit, to ensure safe, efficient
use of the unit, be sure you have read and fully understood
the information and instructions given in this manual.A copy
of this manual should be made available to every operator.
Extra copies of this manual will be supplied on request.
2. Do not use the unit if any of the plates mounted on the unit
is missing or if any of the information on the plates, as
indicated at the end of the manual, is no longer legible.
For markings on the serial plate, identical plates can be
supplied on request. These must be secured before you
continue to use the hoist.
3. Make sure that all persons operating this unit know perfectly
how to use it in a safe way, in observance of all safety at work
regulations.This manual must be made available to all users.
4. This unit must only be used in compliance with all applicable
safety regulations and standards concerning installation,
use, maintenance and inspection of equipment lifting devices.
5. For all professional applications, the unit must be placed under
the responsibility of a person who is entirely familiar
with the applicable regulations and who has the authority to
ensure the applicable regulations are applied if this person
is not the operator.
6. Any person using the unit for the first time must first verify
that he has fully understood all the safety and correct
operation requirements involved in use of the unit.The first-
time operator must check, under risk-free conditions, before
applying the load and over a limited lifting height, that he has
fully understood how to safely and efficiently use the unit.
7. The unit must only be installed and set into service under
conditions ensuring the installer’ safety in compliance with
the regulations applicable to its category.
8. Each time, before using the unit, inspect the unit for any visible
damage, as well as the accessories used with the unit.
9. Before connecting the hoist to a power source, check that
the power source complies with the characteristics of the hoist
and that it is secure in compliance with applicable regulations.
10. Tractel
®
declines any responsibility for use of this unit in a
setup configuration not described in this manual..
11. Tractel
®
declines any responsibility for the consequences
of any changes made to the unit or removal of parts forming
part of the unit.
12. Tractel
®
will only guarantee operation of the hoist provided
it is equipped with a Minifor
™
synthetic rope as specified in
this manual.
13. If any assembly or disassembly of the hoist not described
in this manual, or any repair performed without Tractel
®
approval and supervision, will release Tractel
®
of its
responsibility, especially concerning the replacement of
genuine parts by parts of a different manufacturer.
14. Any intervention on the Minifor
™
synthetic wire rope for the
purpose of modifying or repairing the synthetic rope without
Tractel
®
approval and supervision will automatically release
Tractel
®
of any subsequent liability to this intervention.
15. The unit must never be used for any operations other than
those described in this manual.The unit must never be used
to handle any loads exceeding the maximum utilization load
indicated on the unit. It must never be used in explosive
atmospheres.
16. The unit must never be used for lifting people.
17. When a load is to be lifted by several units, a technical study
must first be carried out by a qualified technician before
installation of the units.The installation must then be carried
out in compliance with the study, in particular to ensure an
even distribution of the load under appropriate conditions.
Tractel
®
declines any responsibility for the consequences
resulting from use of a Tractel
®
device in combination with
other lifting devices of another manufacturer.
18. During the up-down lifting operations, the user must always
keep the load in view.
19. The unit must be anchored to a fixed point and to a sufficiently
strong structure, keeping in mind the applicable safety
coefficient, to support the working load limit indicated in this
manual.If several units are used, the strength of the structure
and the rigging point must be consistent with the number of
hoists used with respect to their Working load limit.
20. This hoist is designed to perform vertical lifting operations
only, for the purpose of lifting equipment and materials.
Use of the unit for any other purpose, in particular pulling
operations or slanted lifting operations, is strictly prohibited.
21. To ensure safe use of the unit, it should be visually inspected
and serviced regularly. Regularly check for signs of corrosion
depending on the environment in which the hoist is used.
22. Keeping the Minifor
™
synthetic rope in good condition is
essential to safe use of the hoist.The condition of the rope
should be checked each time the hoist is used as indicated
in the “rope” section.Any Minifor
™
synthetic rope showing signs
of damage must be immediately and definitively discarded.
23. Never park or circulate under a load.Access to the area under
the load should be indicated by signs and prohibited.
24. When the unit is not being used, it should be stored in a location
inaccessible to persons not authorized to use the unit.
25. When using the hoist, make sure that the Minifor
™
synthetic
wire rope is constantly tensioned by the load. Pay special
attention to make sure that there are no temporary snags by
an obstacle when lowering as this could result in rupture
of the synthetic rope when the load is released from
its obstacle.
26. ave your hoist periodically checked by an approved Tractel
®
dealer as indicated in this manual.
27. If the unit is to be definitively removed from use, make sure
the unit is discarded in a way which will prevent any possible
use of the unit. All environment protection regulations must
be observed.
IMPORTANT: For professional applications, in particular
if the unit is to be operated by an employee, make sure
that you are in compliance with all safety at work regulations
governing installation, maintenance and use of the
equipment, and more specifically as concerns the required
inspections: verification on commissioning by user, periodic
inspections, and inspections subsequent to disassembly
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1) Definitions and pictograms
The following terms are used in the manual:
“Operator”: Person or department in charge of:
1. Assembly of the elements of the product received,
2. Installation, so that the product is ready for use,
3. Utilization of the product for the purpose for which it is intended,
4. Disassembly,
5. Dismantling,
6. Transport for storage and shelving.
“Technician”: Qualified, skilled person familiar with the hoist, in charge of the maintenance
operations described in this manual.
“After-sales service”: Company or department authorized by a company of the Tractel®
group to perform after-sales service or repairs on the product.
Contact Tractel®.
“ oist”: Minifor™TR125 SY electric hoist with accessories.
“ DANGER”: For information given to prevent personnel injury, serious or light, or death.
“ IMPORTANT”:For information given to prevent a failure or damage to the product,
equipment or environment, but not directly representing a hazard to the life or health of
personnel in the vicinity.
“ NOTE”:For information concerning precautions to be taken to ensure safe,
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2) Presentation
2.1) Theory of operation
The Minifor™TR125 SY is a portable
electric hoist for lifting applications, imple-
menting a feed-through Minifor™synthetic
rope operating through a self-gripping system
giving potentially unlimited height of lift with
the Minifor™synthetic rope.
The synthetic rope drive system used with
the Minifor™hoist is formed by a special drive
pulley, two guide rollers and two grabs.
The grabs lock the Minifor™synthetic rope
in the drive pulley whatever the load.
In addition to the effect of the grabs,
the locking action on the Minifor™hoist
synthetic rope in the drive pulley is
proportional to the load.
This technical design ensures a high level
of safety provided the instructions given in
this manual in section 5) “Anchoring and
rigging arrangements” are carefully followed.
The Minifor™TR125 SY hoist must only
be used with the Minifor™synthetic rope
of the required diameter (see specifications)
to ensure complete safety and correct
operation.
Tractel®declines any responsibility for
any consequences arising from use of the
hoist with a synthetic rope other than the
Minifor™synthetic rope.
Each Minifor™TR125 SY hoist is dyna-
mically tested before dispatch to 110 % of the
working load limit.
2.2) Composition of a standard delivery and
possible options
2.2.1) The standard delivery of a Minifor™
TR125 SY comprises:
1. The hoist, equipped with a carrying
handle, a safety hook with latch, an
electric power cable with male/female
connector and a control cable with
button-type control pendant.
2. A plastic bag, containing:
• A low limit stop,
• An Allen wrench No. 5 to secure the limit
stop on the Minifor™synthetic rope.
3. A plastic bag, containing:
• This manual,
• The CE compliance certificate.
2.2.2) The standard delivery of a Minifor™
synthetic rope comprises:
A Minifor™synthetic rope with length
defined on order, equipped at one end with a
safety hook, a hook protection device and a
high limit stop;on the other end, the synthetic
rope is equipped with an insertion fitting.The
Minifor™synthetic rope is supplied on a reel.
2.2.3) Possible options:
- button-type control pendant
- plug-in radio remote control (see § 10)
- rope hook:
- self-locking, eye-type
- self-locking, swivel type
- MPM: rigging kit (see section 11)
- MTA: device for securing the Minifor™
onto the ball hitch of a vehicle (see
section 12)
2.3) Applicable regulations and standards
The Minifor™TR125 SY hoist complies
with the “Machinery” Directive 2006/42/CEE.
2.4) Description
Figure 2 on page A shows a standard
Minifor™TR125 SY in the most currently used
working position, ready to operate, suspended
to a ring. The standard hoist is supplied with
an electrical control cable with button-type
control pendant (fig. 2, page A) and an electric
power cable. On request, the unit can be
supplied with different control and power
supply cable lengths. Each unit carries a
serial number on the front panel of the casing.
The complete number (including letter) must
be given whenever requesting spare parts or
repairs.
Regularly check that all the labels are
in place and can be easily read.
The length of the Minifor™rope is marked
on a label placed on the stitching of the hook
fastening loop (see § 16.3).
All the Minifor™TR125 SY hoists are
supplied with a 3-control button-type control
pendant (fig. 3, page A): “Up”, “Down” and
“Emergency stop”.
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NOTE: the “Up” and “Down”
directions are represented on the corres-
ponding control button by an arrow pointing
in the direction of the controlled movement,
with the unit held in its pendant position
(see fig.3, page A).
3) Specifications
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L1
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3.2
3.1 3
9
10
11
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4
5
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1
2
8
L2
3.2
3.1
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1: Latch-type suspension hook
2: Safety latch
3: Adjustable high limit stop
3.1: Limit stop
3.2: Clamping device
4: Latch-type lifting hook
5: ook protection
6: Adjustable low limit stop
7: Minifor™synthetic rope
8: andle
9: Base
10: Electric power connector
11: Control pendant
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3.1) Minifor™TR125 SY hoist
*: measurement performed at WLL (Working Load Limit)
3.2) Minifor™synthetic rope
3.3) Electrical diagrams
See Appendices B
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Nominal diameter, with no load, of Minifor™synthetic rope mm 9.4
Material Polyester
Weight of cable per meter g/m 63
Tensile strength of cable kN 6
Minimum length m 20
Maximum length m 200
Model 115V 230V 230V 400V 690V
Dimensions (L1 x W2 x mm 220 X 356
X 427
209 X 356
X 427
209 X 375
X 427
209 x 356
x 427
259 x 356
x 427
Maximum load for standard use/rigged kg 125/250 125/250 125/250 125/250 125/250
Standard lifting speed/rigged m/min 15/7.5 15/7.5 30/15 30/15 30/15
Type of motor 1~ 1~ 1~ 3~ 3~
Power kW 0.37 0.37 0.75 0.75 0.75
Frequency z 50/60 50 50 50 50
Power supply voltage and current at full load 115V
9 A
230V
3.9 A
230V
6.2 A
400V
2.25 A
690V
1.3 A
Protection degree of electric motor IP55 IP55 IP55 IP55 IP55
Protection degree of power connector IP44 IP44 IP44 IP44 IP44
Protection degree of control pendant IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65
Insulation category of control pendant 2 2 2 2 2
Length of electric power cable m 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Length of control pendant cable m 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Poles 4 4 2 2 2
Duty cycle 20 % 30 % 30 % 100 % 100 %
Control voltage 115 V 230 V 230 V 48 V 48 V
Weight (without cable) kg 21 20 20 20 22
A-weighted equivalent continuous sound
pressure level*, LAeq (in dBA) at 1 m from hoist 82 74 77 82 82
Guarantied sound pressure level* LwA (in dBA) 94 86 89 94 94
Weight of rigging kit kg +5 +5 +5 +5 +5

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4) Replacement accessories
The following parts and accessories can
be procured:
1. igh and low and limit stop (inter-
changeable).
2. Minifor™synthetic rope equipped with
eye-hook and protection at one end and
insertion fitting at the other end.
3. Power supply connector.
5) Anchoring and rigging the hoist
NOTE: visually inspect the
condition of the Minifor™TR125 SY hoist and
its synthetic rope before you proceed to
install the hoist.
If the hoist is to be installed in a location
which is dangerous for the operator, all the
necessary safety precautions called for by
the applicable work regulations must be taken
to eliminate any risk when performing this
operation. It may be preferable, in this case,
to install the Minifor™synthetic rope in the hoist
before you proceed to anchor it (see §5.3)
The hoist can be used suspended or
seated on its base (item 9, fig. 1, page 6).
5.1) Anchoring the hoist in a suspended
position (see fig. 4, page A)
DANGER: Check that the fixed
anchoring point is sufficiently strong for the
force to be applied.
This is the simplest, most frequently used
anchoring configuration. The hoist must only
be anchored by its suspension hook (except
§5.2 below) and never by its handle (item 8,
fig. 1, page 6).
DANGER: Never anchor the synthetic
rope hook to a fixed point to have the hoist
work by moving along its rope (fig. 4, page A,
mandatory installation).
The hoist hook (item1, fig. 1, page 6) must
be engaged in the anchoring point so that
the anchoring point device fully carries
the hook. The safety latch on the hook should
close completely against the hook nose.
If any interference is observed in the swivel
joint of the hoist hook with the anchoring
device, you must use a sling of appropriate
capacity between the anchoring device and
the hoist hook.
The load must be suspended freely.
5.2) Anchoring the hoist seated on its base
(see fig. 7, page A)
This type of installation requires special
precautions:
1. The bearing surface on which the hoist
is seated must be flat, horizontal, stable,
non-deformable and sufficiently strong
with respect to the Working Load Limit
of the Minifor™.
2. The support surface must have an
opening for the two strands of the
Minifor™synthetic rope; the configu-
ration and dimensions are given in fig.6,
page A showing the seating surface of
the hoist and its positioning with respect
to the opening on the support.
3. The hoist must be positioned so that the
Minifor™synthetic rope under load does
not rub against the sides of the opening
and the end limit stops on the synthetic
rope are able to come into contact with
the limit stop levers on the hoist.
4. The hoist must be wedged so that it
does not move in any way on its support
surface.
5. The load must be freely suspended.
IMPORTANT: with this installation
configuration, never lift a load without first
placing it directly under the hoist.
5.3) Rigging the load:
IMPORTANT: Be sure there are no
obstacles against which the load or synthetic
rope may rub laterally or against which the
load may stag.
The load must mandatorily be secured
by the hook on the synthetic rope (item 4,
fig. 1, page 6) and never by the hook on
the hoist.
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The load must be rigged using a sling of
appropriate capacity, dimension and type
for the object to be handled. It is prohibited
to use the Minifor™synthetic rope as a sling
by running it around the object with hook
fastened to the synthetic rope as a loop (fig. 8,
page A correct slinging).
5.4) Rigging
All the above recommendations are
particularly applicable when rigging. In this
case, special attention must be paid to
tensioning (see Chapter 11).
5.5) Device for securing onto a vehicle ball
hitch (MTA)
All the above recommendations are
particularly applicable when fixing Minifor™
onto a vehicle ball hitch using the MTA.
In this case, special attention must be paid
to tensioning (see Chapter 12).
6) Setting up
6.1) Preliminary checks
1. Load or force, less than or equal to
working load limit of hoist.
2. Strength of fixed point or bearing surface
sufficient to safely apply a force equal
to the working load limit.
3. Correct rigging.
4. Minifor™synthetic rope in good condition.
5. Length of Minifor™synthetic rope is
sufficient for load hoisting distance. Add
an additional length of at least 1.5 m
for passage through the hoist and a
sufficient length of apparent slack rope.
6. Length of electric control cable sufficient
to connect with hoist at operator position
defined for safe working conditions.
6.2) Electrical recommendations
1. Before using the hoist with a new
connection, refer to the nameplate on
the motor.
Check the characteristics of the power
supply, single phase or three-phase,
voltage, available amperage. Check
that the current supplied is compatible
with the characteristics on the motor
nameplate. The available current must
be equal or greater than the current
indicated on the nameplate.
2. If an extension is used, choose an
extension having the following charac-
teristics:
• single phase 230 : 3 wires
(1 phase, 1 neutral, 1 ground) with
section 2.5 mm2.
• three-phase 400 or 690 : 4 wires
(3 phases, 1 ground) with section of
2.5 mm². These characteristics are
valid for up to 50 m of electrical cable.
For greater lengths, contact your
Tractel®dealer.
3. The electrical extension connection must
be reinforced by an accessory (“sock”)
to withstand the weight of the extension
at the connector.
4. If the connector supplied with the
electrical power supply cable is to be
changed, this intervention must only be
performed by a qualified technician. Any
intervention on the control box cable
must also only be performed by a
qualified technician. No intervention
should be performed on the electrical
unit of the hoist (except for changing a
fuse), by anyone other than a Tractel®-
approved repair agent.
5. Make sure that the installation on the
worksite or building on which the
Minifor™TR125 SY is connected is
equipped with the regulatory electrical
safety devices (local and national
regulations) such as, among others,
a differential circuit-breaker and a
ground connection, protecting the
operator, the Minifor™TR125 SY and its
equipment.
6. If the Minifor™TR125 SY is supplied
from an electric power generator, check
that it provides (at minimum) the
required startup voltage and power (6
k a).
7. The Minifor™TR125 SY three-phase
hoists are equipped with a phase
direction detector inhibiting operation if
the phases are inverted. If the motor
does not operate, proceed as instructed
below (procedure to be carried out by a
qualified electrician):
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a) 400 V version:
- disconnect the electric power con-
nector (item 10, fig. 1, page 6),
- using a screwdriver, turn the notch in
the male connector by 180° to
reestablish the correct phase order
(fig. 10, page A).
b) 690 V version:
- disconnect the electric power con-
nector (item 10, fig. 1, page 6),
- disassemble the power connector
using a cross-slot screwdriver to
unscrew the two screws located in the
connector (fig. 11, page A),
- invert 2 of the 3 phases,
- reassemble the connector and secure
with the two screws using a cross-slot
screwdriver.
6.3) Installing the Minifor™synthetic rope
in the hoist and adjusting the end limit
stops.
1. Connect the electric power connector
to a power outlet.
2. Fully insert the insertion fitting by
hand in the hoist through the opening
provided for this purpose where marked
by an arrow on the casing.
DANGER: Make sure the hand
holding the Minifor™synthetic rope is placed
at least 15 cm from the insertion opening.
IMPORTANT: never insert the synthetic
rope in the other opening which is exclusively
intended for the rope exit.Never secure a load
on a slack section of Minifor™synthetic
rope.
3. Press the “Up” button on the control
pendant while pushing the synthetic
rope so that it engages on the pulley
located inside the hoist.
4. Once the Minifor™synthetic rope is
driven by the drive system, release it.
5. When the synthetic rope comes out of
the hoist, continue the movement to
obtain a length of rope of around 1 meter
coming out of the hoist.
6. On the free end of the Minifor™synthetic
rope (item 1, fig.13, page A), slip on the
low limit stop (item 2) then the clamping
device (items 3-4-5) and tighten the two
screws (item 5) using an Allen wrench
(item 6). There should be one meter of
synthetic rope between the limit stop
and the end of the Minifor™synthetic
rope.
7. Check that the limit stop does not slide
on the synthetic rope (fig. 13, page A).
NOTE: If you wish to further limit
the travel distance of the load downward,
run the synthetic rope to the desired length
before you secure the limit stop.
On the other end, secure the upper limit
stop clamping device in accordance with
the height at which you want to limit the travel
of the load upward. Secure and check by
applying the same procedure performed for the
low limit stop.
Check that the hoist limit levers operate
correctly, as well as the other safety devices
as described in section 9.
DANGER: It is an absolute safety
requirement to ensure that there is a limit
stop at around one meter ahead of the free
end of the synthetic rope and another limit
stop on the hook side of the synthetic rope,
both securely and appropriately fastened.
6.4) Check with load
With the load fastened, lift it slightly and
check that the “Up” and “Down” controls
operate correctly; also check operation of
the “Emergency stop” control.
Once you have ensured that these
functions operate correctly, you can proceed
with the maneuvers.
If the unit does not operate correctly,
return it to a Tractel®-approved repair agent
(Also see section 6.2).
7) Operating the hoist
The hoist is operated by pressing on
either the “Up” or “Down” button on the control
box (fig. 3, page A). The control box must
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box (control cable entry downward) as this
can result in control mistakes.
When the “Up” or “Down” button is
released, the movement stops.
IMPORTANT: For lifting operations at
great heights using a single phase Minifor™
TR125 SY hoist, the unit should be stopped
for around 15 minutes after 15 minutes of
operation for the 230V versions and after
10 minutes of operation for the 115V versions.
DANGER: The temperature of the hoist
casing, when the unit is operating, can reach
80°C. Beware that any contact with the hoist
casing can result in severe burns.
The red emergency stop button is used
to immediately stop movement in the event
of a malfunction of the “Up” or “Down” button
(item 1, fig. 3, page A). (see §9: Safety
devices).
The following precautions must be taken
when performing up or down movements:
- the load should not swing or turn,
- keep all possible obstacles at a distance
from the synthetic rope and from the load,
- check that the loose strand is free along
its entire length,
- do not allow the loaded strand to become
loose if the load is not stable on a
sufficiently strong support,
- do not apply short successive actions on
the pushbuttons,
- make sure that the load to be moved is
not attached or blocked by anything
external to the lifting device.
DANGER: It is essential to keep the
slack away from the loaded rope and the two
loaded ropes in the rigged assembly, so that
the slack does not tangle with the other ropes.
For the same reasons, the loose rope strand
must be kept away from any obstacle which
could catch it and you should be careful to
prevent the loose strand from becoming
tangled in itself; this could result in preventing
the low limit stop attached to the loose strand
from reaching the stopping mechanisms
(limit stop levers) on the unit. Blockage of the
loose strand when moving up (load moving
down) can result in rupture of the synthetic
rope and falling of the load.
A deformation of the Minifor™synthetic rope
can also result in jamming of the hoist.
Whatever the cause of a jam, be sure to
immediately stop the maneuver.
The limit stops are not control components
but safety components. These should never
be used intentionally in this respect and only
serve as stopping mechanisms in the event
of unintentional overshoot of the planned
travel distance.
Never remain stationed or work under a load.
Mark out the working area using barriers
to prevent anyone from passing under the
load.
Never use the hoist to lift or carry persons.
8) Shutdown - Storage
Never disconnect the synthetic rope
hook from the load until the load is bearing
and stable on a fixed support of sufficient
strength.
The hoist can remain in position provided
it is properly sheltered from weather and
located in a dry location. Disconnect the unit
electrically when not in use.
Make sure the hoist cannot be used by
unauthorized persons.
For storage, the unit can be stored in its
case. The Minifor™synthetic rope should
be removed from the unit and reeled.
The Minifor™synthetic rope must be stored
in a cool, dry location, free of any mechanical
stresses such as crushing, pressure
or traction.
IMPORTANT: If the hoist is seated on
its base when the synthetic rope is engaged
in the unit, this will result in bending
the synthetic rope resulting in possible
damage. Before use, visually inspect the
synthetic rope to make sure that the
sheath of the synthetic rope is not cut or
polluted with small stones or other debris.
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If the synthetic rope is damaged, replace it
with a new Minifor™synthetic rope and
immediately eliminate the old synthetic rope
in observance of all applicable environment
regulations.
9) Safety devices
The hoist is provided with the following
safety devices:
- A no-current brake motor,
- motor equipped with a thermal probe
which blocks the motor in the event of
overheating,
- Emergency stop control on control
box – Red button (see item 1, fig. 3,
page A),
- Mechanical interlock, prohibiting simul-
taneous action of Up and Down controls,
- high and low limit stop levers on hoist
which work with the limit stops on the
Minifor™synthetic rope,
- safety latches (item 1, fig. 14 and fig. 15,
page A),
- electrical protection of hoist (see §3.1),
- Control protection fuse, in electrical unit.
The emergency stop function is ensured by
pressing the red button (item 1, fig. 3, page A).
To restart the unit after an emergency stop,
the emergency stop button must be unlocked
by turning it in the direction of the arrows
marked on the button, after having ensured
that all the emergency conditions have been
eliminated.
10) Minifor™hoist with radio remote
control
Certain Minifor™models can be supplied
optionally equipped with a remote control
system comprising a portable control
transmitter (Fig. 16.a) and a receiver on the
unit (Fig. 16.b). The transmitter operates
on a battery and a charger is supplied. This
system will allow you to conduct lifting and
lowering operations, and stopping of the
hoist without the need for a control cable.
It operates by transmitting a coded RF signal.
The code of each hoist can be changed
by the user; this is primarily useful when
several remote-controlled units are operated
on the same site.
The transmitter and receiver keys must
be configured to the same code. Refer to
the radio remote control manufacturer's
documents supplied with the unit.
We strongly recommend that the load
always be in sight when operating the
Minifor™hoist with a radio remote
control. If this is not possible, appropriate
measures must be taken to eliminate any
possible risks.
N.B.: The transmitter unit must be handled
and stored with care to avoid any damage
due to impacts.
NOTE: Failure to change the coding
can result in nearly identical movements
by all the radio controlled devices within
range at the worksite when you control an
action on your transmitter.
NOTE: For information, the radio range
measured in laboratory with the transmitter
pointed toward the front side of the receiver
is:
- 70 m max. with the receiver not equipped
with an external antenna (standard
supply).
- 150 m max. with an external antenna
(fig. 17) available optionally on request
(Tractel®code 184756).
Caution! This range can however differ in
other situations due, in particular to:
- The presence of obstacles.
- The existence of electromagnetic inter-
ference.
- Certain atmospheric conditions.
In the event of trouble using the system or
for special applications, contact the Tractel®
network.
NOTE: When operating the hoist, you must
keep in mind that there is a slight system
reaction time. Operating several hoists
from the same transmitter will therefore
not allow thorough and accurate synchro-
nisation of the hoist.
This remote control system is approved in
France by the telecommunications regulation
body (ART) with no obligation for an individual
license. No changes should be made to this
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Use of the Minifor™hoist with radio remote
control outside France is subject to verifi-
cation of compatibility of the system with the
local regulations governing the use of radio
equipment.
Radio remote-controlled Minifor™hoists do not
come with control pendants connected by a
control cable (Optional, on request).
11) Mi ifor™rigged
11.1. Description
he Minifor MPM™rigging kit can be
mounted on the Minifor™R125SY model.
his arrangement doubles the capacity (WLL)
of the unit. However, the speed is halved.
he Minifor™should not be rigged other
than using the Minifor™MPM rigging kit.
No additional system should be added.
he rigging kit for Minifor™includes (Fig 19):
• An attachment of the suspension cable
(item 1)
• A rigging pulley with latch hook as standard
(item 3) (or self-locking hook as option)
• An assembly manual code 144445.
his kit should only be used for rigging a
Minifor™.
11.2. Assembly
Users should note that when rigging,
the necessary rope length is at least twice
the lift height plus 2 m with a meter of obvious
slack.
he end-of-run sliding stop on the rigging
pulley is designed to replace the top end-of-
run that comes with the rope. However, if you
want to limit the upward run, you can add a
clamp collar on the rope, placed between the
pulley and the upper end-of-run stop.
IMPORTANT: When rigging, double
the maximum load in use to be considered
for safety calculation.
NOTE: ake care to mount the rigging
pulley so that the sliding end-of-run is located
on the rope between the pulley and the rope
entry of the unit. See rigging kit manual.
Figure 18 shows the configuration of the
rigged Minifor™.
NOTE: Given the risk of tangling the
strands of the lifting rope, we recommended
that the Minifor™should only be used for direct
vertical lifting (Fig. 4) when rigged.
11.3. Manoeuvre
When operating with the rigging system, the
operator will ensure specifically that the load
is cannot spin, to prevent tangling of the three
strands of the rope (two loaded strands +
slack). Immediately stop the movement of the
load if the slack tangles with the other strands
and untangle it before resuming movement.
For further details on the use of the rigged
Minifor™rigging kit.
12) Mi ifor™secured o to a vehicle ball
hitch usi g the MTA (fig. 20)
12.1. Description
he M A kit secures the Minifor™R125SY
onto a vehicle's a ball hitch. his arrangement
avoids installing a high winch. he M A is
provided with a device for angular adjustment
of Minifor™according to the height position of
the return pulley and of the vehicle position.
he M A kit includes (Fig. 21):
• An M A device,
• An assembly manual code 144555.
his kit should only be used with the
Minifor™R125SY.
12.2. Assembly
IMPORTANT: Observe the assembly
instructions mentioned in the assembly
manual code 144555.
Figure 20 shows the configuration of the
rigged Minifor™(item 1) used with the M A (item
2):
Item 3: return pulley (not supplied with the
M A kit),
Item 4: clamp for activating the upper end-
of-run switch when it comes to a stop
with the upper limit end-of-run stop
Item 5,
Item 5: upper end-of-run stop of the device,
Item 6: lower end-of-travel stop,
Item 7: clamp enabling activation of the
lower end-of-travel stop.

IMPORTANT: the length of the hoisting
rope is determined by the height of lifting of
the load and the distance between the return
pulley and the parking position of the vehicle.
12.3. Manoeuvre
The operation is identical to that used in
the Minifor™used vertically.
NOTE: avoid tangling the slack strand
on the ground while the load is rising. During
the opposite movement, it may form a knot
causing blocking of the apparatus. If this
happens, stop movement immediately.
IMPORTANT: Before each use, the
vehicle must be completely immobilised.
13) Minifor™synthetic rope
At one of its ends, the synthetic rope
comprises of:
- A hook with safety latch mounted on a
stitched and sheathed rope loop,
- A sliding protective sleeve (see item 5,
fig. 1, page 6). When there is no load on
the system, the sleeve covers the hook
to prevent damage from the environment
which may be caused by possible
impacts due to a back and forth
movement of the hook. To fasten a load,
the sleeve must be pushed upward to
uncover the hook and allow fastening of
the load.
The other end is specially prepared for
insertion in the unit.
To ensure safe use of the Minifor™TR125
SY hoists, they must only be used
with the Minifor™synthetic rope specially
designed for these units, having a diameter
of 9.4 mm.
DANGER: Use of a Minifor™synthetic
rope showing any damage or which is not
suited to the hoist represents a major accident
and failure hazard.The rope must be checked
regularly to ensure that it is in good operating
condition, and should be immediately
eliminated should any signs of damage be
observed on the outer layer (sheath) making
the core visible, or following contact with
chemical substances such as acids, alkalines
or phenols.
The reeled Minifor™synthetic rope must be
stored in a dry location.
Contact of the synthetic rope with products
such as oil or grease will have no impact on
the synthetic rope as long as these products
do not contain chemical substances as
indicated in the DANGER section above.
NOTE: The service life of the
synthetic rope is limited to 400 up/down
cycles.
Beyond this limit, the Minifor™synthetic rope
must be eliminated and replaced by a new
Minifor™synthetic rope.
IMPORTANT: The Minifor™synthetic
rope is made of synthetic fiber. For this reason,
any contact with a flame will result in
destruction of the rope. The utilization
temperature range of the Minifor™synthetic rope
when dry is –10°C / + 50°C.
14) Servicing
Servicing the unit consists in regularly
checking that it is in good condition, in
cleaning it and having it periodically inspected
(at least once a year) by a Tractel®-approved
repair agent.
The inspection and maintenance sheet is
located at the end of this manual.
Make sure that:
- the suspension hook attaching nut
(item 3, fig.14, page A) is properly
tightened and that the nut locking pin
(item 2, fig. 14, page A) is in place,
- the handle mounting locknut is properly
tightened.
Change if necessary.
Any visible damage to the hoist or its
equipment, particularly its hooks and electrical
conductors, should be repaired before the
system is used again.
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Any visible damage or any contact with
chemical substances (see §10 Danger) of
the synthetic rope requires that the rope be
eliminated and replaced by a new Minifor™
synthetic rope.
The synthetic rope can be cleaned locally
if necessary. It should be washed using
warm water (if necessary, with a neutral
soap). Rinse thoroughly. Drying should take
place at ambient temperature, and never near
a source of direct heat.
NOTE: The hoist should only be
opened by an approved Tractel®repair agent,
except to replace the fuse in the electrical
unit.
The hoist must always be shut down before
it is opened.
15) Incorrect, prohibited use of hoist
To ensure safe use of your Minifor™TR125
SY hoist, you must strictly comply with the
instructions given in this manual.You should
also be careful never to perform any of the
following incorrect operations:
Never:
- Use the equipment described in this
manual to lift or carry persons.
- Use the hoist if it has not been inspected
over the past year.
- Suspend the hoist to a structure not
having sufficient strength.
- Raise or lower a load without having a
complete view of the entire path.
- Use the hoist for any operation other than
those for which it is intended, or follow any
other assembly diagrams other than
those described in this manual.
- Use the hoist with loads exceeding its
working load limit.
- Anchor the hoist by its carrying handle.
- Use the hoist without first making sure that
the high and low limit stops are in place.
- Attempt to lift loads which are fixed or
blocked.
- Apply lateral traction on the load.
- Connect the hoist to a connector without
first making sure of the power outlet’s
compatibility with the hoist and for
presence of the regulatory electrical safety
devices on the power outlet circuits.
- Pull a load along the ground.
- Apply a load or force, particularly a
traction, on the slack section of the
synthetic rope.
- Use the hoist seated on its base without
correctly wedging it to a sufficiently strong
host structure.
- Allow the load to swing under the hoist.
- Take position or move around under the
load.
- Place your hand or any other part of your
body near the synthetic rope passage or
drive mechanism openings.
- Block the hoist in a fixed position or
prevent it from self-aligning with the load.
- Use the hoist without first having checked
correct operation of all its safety
equipment.
- Use the hoist for any application other
than vertical lifting of material loads.
- Use the Minifor™synthetic rope as a
slinging device.
- Use any other synthetic rope other than
the Minifor™synthetic rope.
- Allow a tensioned synthetic rope or a
load to rub against or snag on an
obstacle.
- Expose the Minifor™synthetic rope to
chemical substances containing acids.
- Use the hoist with a damaged Minifor™
synthetic rope.
- Touch the cooling fins while the motor is
turning.
- Use the hoist in an explosive environment
(hoist not compliant with ATEX directive).
- Use the hoist or its synthetic rope when
the temperature is less than –10°C or
greater than +50°C.
- Use the hoist when the wind speed is
greater than 50 km/h.
- Press the control buttons haphazardly
repeatedly, or too quickly.
- Maneuver the hoist by its electric power
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- Perform any modification not described
in this manual.
- Use a high-pressure cleaner or chemical
products (acids, chlorinated products)
to clean the hoist.
- To secure the Minifor™to the hitch of the
vehicle by any other means that the MTA
device.
- To move the vehicle with the Minifor™
in use.
- To use the MPM with the end-of-travel
stop misplaced.
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16) Malfunctions
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Malfunctions Possible causes Corrective actions
1 - Minifor™synthetic rope
blocks or jams
- deterioration of synthetic rope
inside the hoist.
- immediately stop the maneuver
- take the load using another means
providing the same regulatory safety
guaranties and clear the hoist once
the load has been removed. Try to
remove the synthetic rope from the
hoist. If this is not possible, return the
hoist and its Minifor™synthetic rope
to a Tractel®approved repair agent.
- if an anomaly is observed on the
synthetic rope, eliminate the
synthetic rope.
- the slack strand has caught
up around another strand or an
obstacle.
- be sure to clear the slack section of
rope and check the synthetic rope
before resuming the movement.
- load has caught up on
something while rising.
- unhook the load and check the
synthetic rope before resuming the
movement.
2 - No motor rotation - emergency stop has been
triggered.
- release the emergency stop button
(rotation).
- end of run lever in the
appliance has triggered.
- if the stop has been caused by the
action of the end of run stop on the
lever, turn it backwards.
- fuse has blown. - change the fuse (control protection
2A fuse). This should be performed
by a technician.
- power down, defective plug or
connector.
- have repair performed by a
technician.
- defective contacts or control
box.
- return the hoist to a Tractel®approved
repair agent.
- motor is too hot (intensive use,
insufficient ventilation, high
ambient temperature) and
thermal probe has triggered.
- allow to cool.
- phases inverted. - see §6.2.
3 - Motor rotation in one
direction only - limit stop lever damaged or
blocked.
- contactor or control pendant
faulty.
- coil of contactor burnt out.
- return the hoist to a Tractel®approved
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17) Regulatory inspections
In France, lifting equipment is subject to an initial inspection before commissioning, and periodic
inspections (law dated March 01, 2004) during the service life of the equipment.
The regulatory inspections must be consistent with the regulations of the country in which the hoist is used.
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Malfunctions Possible causes Corrective actions
4 - Feeble motor rotation
with “groaning”
- defective power supply.
- major drop in voltage.
- electromagnetic brake jammed
shut.
- insufficient torque on startup
(motor coil winding cutout).
- reduction gear or brake faulty.
- check the power supply voltage.
- return the equipment to a Tractel®
approved repair service if the power
supply voltage or surges are not the
cause.
- overload. - reduce the load.
5 - Minifor™synthetic rope
cannot be inserted
- insertion fitting damaged. - return Minifor™synthetic rope to a
Tractel®approved repair agent.
- internal guide parts damaged. - return the hoist to a Tractel®approved
repair agent.
6 - Minifor™synthetic rope
slides or slips during up
movement
- Minifor™synthetic rope
damaged.
- eliminate it and replace it by a new
Minifor™synthetic rope.
- excessive wear on drive
system.
- return the hoist to a Tractel®approved
repair agent.
7 - Down movement of
load is no longer
braked: synthetic rope
slides even though
motor is stopped
- brake maladjusted.
- worn brake shoes.
- brake shoes tainted by oil or
grease.
- return the hoist to a Tractel®approved
repair agent.
8 - The motor cuts out
during a manoeuvre
- after intense usage the motor is
too hot and the heat probe
triggers.
- wait for cooling.

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18) Markings and plates on hoists
18.1) Markings and nameplate on Minifor™TR125 SY hoist
18.2) Markings and nameplate on motor of Minifor™TR125 SY hoist
18.3) Markings on Minifor™synthetic rope
AAOFNNN
Made in France
R
L : m
ft
Ø : 9.4mm
MSR 125
Designation of
synthetic rope
Diameter of synthetic
rope in mm
Length of synthetic
rope in m
Length of synthetic
rope in feet
Serial N°.
YY: year of production
125: working load limit in kg
Refer to the user and
maintenance instructions
dB
kN
m/min
TRACTEL S.A.S.
RD 619 Saint Hilaire-sous-Romilly
F-10102 ROMILLY-SUR-SEINE
F.E.M. :
N °:
Hz MV
kW ~
minifor
L
W
mm
ø
125 kg
50
2013
400
0.75 3
30
94
13
™
TR125 SY
9.4
0806001 6T
Cable
diameter
Rope tensile
strength
Motor
frequency
Serial
number
Manufacturing
year
Motor
power
Number
of motor
phases
Up and down
movement
speed
Refer to user and
servicing manual
Guarantied
sound
power
Motor
voltage
Capacity
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