Tractel solo 2000 User manual

MC1672 SOLO-8EN 08/2017
solo 2000
temporary suspended platforms (TSP)
Equipment in accordance with
European Union Directives and
manufactured per ISO 9001
equipped with TIRAK™ motor-driven hoist
original
installation and user manual

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Manufacturer:
Tractel Secalt S.A.
Rue de l’Industrie • L-3895 Foetz
B.P. 75 • L-4001 Esch-sur-Alzette
Phone: [phone]
Fax [phone]
e-mail : [email protected]
www.tractel.com
Table of contents
A. PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS 3
B. Description of equipment 4
B.1. Area of application 4
B.2. TSP equipment 4
B.3. Main components 4
C. Installation 5
C.1. Assembly 5
C.2. Electrical equipment 6
C.3. Insert the wire ropes 7
D. Safety devices 9
D.1. Service brake 9
D.2. Emergency stop 9
D.3. Overload 9
D.4. Phase controller 9
D.5. Upper limit switch 9
D.6. Emergency descent 9
D.7. BLOCSTOP BSO fall arrest device 10
E. Using the platform 13
E.1. Special safety instructions 13
E.2. Preliminary checks 13
E.3. Rated load 14
E.4. Guiding platform along facade 14
E.5. Electrical controls 14
E.6. Emergency descent 14
E.7. Move platform laterally 15
E.8. Remove the wire ropes 15
F. Troubleshooting 16
G. Maintenance and inspection 17
G.1. Yearly check 17
G.2. Regular maintenance 17
G.3. Checks when changing worksite 17
H. Spare parts 18
H.1. Platform 18
H.2. TIRAK™ hoist 18
H.3. Electrical control 18
H.4. BLOCSTOP™ fall-arrest devices 18
H.5. Equipment markings 18
H.6. List of spare parts 18
Appendix - "CE" Declaration of Conformity 19

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A. PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS
• Temporary suspended platforms (TSP) are work
platforms intended for professional use. They must
only be entrusted to personnel having the necessary
qualication and understanding of the product for
set up and use. The operators must be qualied for
working at height.
• The equipment must be dismantled and removed
from the building once the work for which it has been
installed has been completed.
• Two operators are required for safe use of the TSP.
• Only authorised personnel, correctly trained and
physically t, may use the TSP. Unauthorised persons
must be prevented from using the equipment.
• Before setting up and using aTSP, make sure you have
fully read and understood the information contained
in this manual to ensure safe, ecient use of the TSP.
Also, before setting the equipment into service, besure
to read the various labels fastened to the equipment.
• This manual must be kept in good condition up to nal
removal from service of the equipment. This manual
must be provided with the equipment to all persons
using the TSP.
• If any labels are lost or damaged, the labels must be
replaced before setting the equipment into service.
Replacement labels and manuals can be supplied
on request.
• The employer must apply the safety regulations
relative to assembly, use, maintenance and technical
inspections of the equipment.The employer must give
appropriate instructions to the operators and check
their competence.
• A qualied person must check the entire installation
on the site before it is set into service.
• Specialattention mustbe given totheTSPsuspension.
Make sure the suspension rig complies with the
applicable standards and recommendations.
• Standard EN 1808 recommends a safety coecient
of 3 for both the anchoring systems and the stability
of the temporary suspension beams (example: for an
X-500 P hoist, each anchoring point should be able
to handle 3 x 500 kg = 1500 kg).
• The structure must be tested when set into service:
a coecient of 1.5 must be applied to the nominal
load for the static tests and a coecient of 1.1 must
be applied to the nominal load for the dynamic tests.
• Never use the TSP or an accessory (wire ropes,
suspensions, etc.) which is not in good condition.
Periodic, regular monitoring of the condition of the IMPORTANT:
If the equipment described in this manual is supplied
to an employed person, check that you meet your
obligations with respect to national health and safety
at work regulations, particularly with regard to checks
and tests before use.
equipment by a competent person is an important
safety consideration. Maintenance not described in
this manual must be entrusted to the manufacturer or
to an approved After-Sales Service.
• Never use the equipment for applications other than
those described in this manual. The manufacturer
cannot guaranty the product for any congurations
not described in this manual.For special applications,
please consult the manufacturer before proceeding
with assembly of the equipment.
• Never use theTSP beyond the operating limits set out
in this manual, particularly the rated load indicated on
the load plate.
• The safety instructions assume the operators access
the platform from the ground.
• Beyond the instructions given in this manual, the
manufacturer declines any responsibility for the
consequences resulting from disassembly of the
hoists or any changes madewithout the manufacturer’s
approval, especially where original parts may be
replaced by parts from another source.
• The TSP is designed for a service life of 10 years.
This service life corresponds to a use in compliance
with the instructions given in this manual of 200 hours
per year provided the recommended overhauls are
carried out. Following this period of 10 years, the
owner of the TSP will have to decide to carry out a
general inspection of the TSP by the manufacturer to
re-evaluate the service life after any restoration work.
• In certain European Union countries, an installation
check by a notied body is required before operation
on a new site.

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104
101
113
104.1
107
151
152
153
105
106
108
112
110
101.1
101.2
154
B. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
B.1. Area of application
The equipment described in this manual is intended
for temporary use when conducting inspection and
maintenance work on building facades (to lift personnel
and work equipment).
Not included in this manual is the following equipment:
• TSPs equipped with manual hoists / winches
• TSPs equipped with hoists with working load limit
exceeding 300 kg
• TSPs suspended to 2 suspension points or more
(ALTA L/S platforms, ...)
• TSPs with more than one deck
• Suspended platforms designed for permanent
installation on buildings
• Access equipment for wells
• Platforms suspended by a crane hook
• Access equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmosphere
• TSPs used on non-vertical facades
• TSPs having a non-linear installation conguration,
for example, circular platforms
Fig. B.1 - SOLO platform with TIRAK™ hoist
B.2. TSP equipment
The equipment covered by this manual comprises a
SOLO work platform equipped with a TIRAK™ X-300
electric hoist, suspended by steel wire ropes to a
suspension structure.
The instructions relative to the
suspension are covered by a
separate manual.
The TSP comprises all of the necessary safety devices
to form a temporary suspended access installation
covered by a Declaration of Conformity per the
Machinery Directive, drawn up by the manufacturer.
B.3. Main components
101 Floor panel
101.1 Front guard-rail
101.2 Rear guard-rail
104 Upper stirrup
104.1 Lower stirrup
105 Lateral guard-rail
106 Façade protection wheel
107 TIRAK™ hoist
108 BLOCSTOP™ BSO fall arrest device
110 Upper limit switch
112 End stop buer plate
113 Ballast weight for safety wire rope
151 Lifting wire rope
152 Safety wire rope
153 Control box
154 Snap hook

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101
105
101.1
101.2
106
106a
a
c
d
e
123
b
108
107
110
d
9. Secure and provisionally block the façade
protection wheels / support rollers (106/123) using
the stirrups and clamps (106a) on the under-rail of
the lateral guard-rail (105).
10. Connect the limit switch (110) preassembled in
factory to the TIRAK™ hoist.
Fig. C.1 - Assembly of platform
C. INSTALLATION
C.1. Assembly
1. Assemble the front guard-rail (101.1) with a lateral
guard-rail (105) using the upper bolt (a) without
tightening the screw.
2. Place the two elements on the oor panel (101)
and assemble using the lower bolt without over-
tightening.
3. Install the rear guard-rail (101.2) using the lower
and upper bolts.
4. Close the open side using the remaining lateral
guard-rail (105), then tighten all the bolts.
5. Secure the base of the lower stirrup (104.1) to the
oor panel (101) and to the rear guard-rail (101.2).
6. Secure the TIRAK™ X-300 (107) on the lower
stirrup (104.1) with the motor cover facing upward.
7. Secure the upper stirrup (104) to the TIRAK™
and to the rear guard-rail (101.2) so that the return
pulleys are above the platform.
8. Secure the BLOCSTOP™ BSO 500 (108) to the
mounting point provided for this purpose on the
lower stirrup.
CAUTION!
The play between the BLOCSTOP™
and the fastening device is
intentional. The BLOCSTOP™ must
not be immobilised under any
circumstances.
Nuts and bolts:
a = M10 x 65
b = M10 x 70
M6 = M10 x 75
d = M10 x 90 / 8.8
with nut M10 DIN 985 and
washers Ø 10.5 DIN 125
e = M12 x 75 / 8.8
with nut M12 DIN 985 and
washers Ø 13 DIN 125

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154
104.1
C.2. Electrical equipment
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• Ensure the power supply is compatible with the
connection of the control box.
Three power supplies are available in the European
Union :
- three-phase 400V, 50 Hz
- three-phase 230V, 50 Hz
- single phase 230V, 50 Hz
• The electrical power supply must be protected
upstream by a 30 mA dierential (10 A) circuit breaker.
• The power cable between the platform and the
ground must be a exible cable, class 5 minimum, per
CEI 228.
• The cross-sections of the wires must be compatible
with the power of the hoists and the length of the
power cable (see table below).
Cable lengths up to . . meters 20 50 100 200
Three-phase 400V, 3 conductors + ground 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Three-phase 230V, 3 conductors + ground 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.5
Single-phase 230V, 2 conductors + grounds 1.5 2.5 2.5 4
cross-section in mm2(by conductor)
1 TIRAK™X-300
Minimal cross-sections* of wires for TIRAK hoists™
* This concerns cables having a single length with no intermediate
connections, fully unwound.
C.2.2. Installation of electrical equipment
• Connect the power cable to the unit using the
CEE connector. The cable-securing sleeve (154.1)
prevents any excess traction on the connector. It
is secured to the snap hook (154) attached to the
lower stirrup (104.1). For heights over 100 m, check
permissible load of the cable.
• Check correct operation of the TIRAK hoist and,
in particular, that the motor turns in the correct
direction. By pressing the «DOWN» button, the wire
rope should come out of the hoist through the top. If
not, have the installation checked by an electrician.
If nothing operates, use a screwdriver to invert two
phases in the CEE plug of the hoist (Fig. C.3).
• If an electric power generator is used, it must have a
power of at least 4 times the total installed capacity
on the platform.
Fig. C.2
Cable-securing sleeve of
electrical cable
Fig. C.3
Inversion of phases in
TIRAK hoist connectors

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151
C.3. Insert the wire ropes
Risk of injury !
Wear safety gloves !
Only wire ropes recommended by
the manufacturer should be used.
Ensure that the wire rope diameter
corresponds to the diameter
indicated on the nameplate on the
TIRAK™ hoist (107), that the length
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that the wire rope tip is as shown in
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Keep loops from forming when
unwinding the wire ropes (Fig. C.9).
Refer to the hoist user manual
Two operators are required to set up the wire ropes: one
operator in the platform and one operator on the roof.
Risk of fall !
Operators working at height must
wear a safety harness and be
secured to a sufficiently strong
anchor point.
1. Bring the platform directly into line with the suspen-
sions.
For fastening of the wire ropes
to the suspensions, refer to the
manual covering the suspensions.
2. Unwind the wire ropes from the ground and hoist
them to the roof using a cord.
Never allow the wire ropes to fall
from the roof.
3. Fasten the wire ropes to the anchor points.
Two separate anchor points must be
used for the lifting wire rope (151)
and for the safety wire rope (152).
4. Place an end stop buer plate (112) on the lifting
wire rope (151) at least 40 cm below the suspen-
sion (g. C.10).
5. Run the safety wire rope through the slot provided
in the end stop buer plate (112).
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Fig. C.8 - TRACTEL®
wire rope tip
Fig. C.9 - Unwind the TRACTEL® wire ropes
Fig. C.10 – Installation of end stop buer plate

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152
151
108.4
108.4
108.5
107.2
107.1
108.1
When setting up the suspension
wire ropes, always observe the
following order:
1. Safety wire rope (152)
2. Lifting wire rope (151)
C.3.1. Insert the safety wire rope
1. Run the wire rope over the two return pulleys on the
side with the BLOCSTOP™ fall arrest device (108).
2. Return the lever of the BLOCSTOP™ (108.1) to the
«OPEN» position.
3. Engage the wire rope by the entry nozzle (108.4)
through the BLOCSTOP™ and the guide nozzle
(108.5).
4. Lightly tension the wire rope.
5. Fasten the ballast weight (113) at around 20 cm
from the ground.
6. Wind the length of unused wire rope on the reel.
C.3.2. Insert the lifting wire rope.
1. Connect the power cable to the nearest connector
at the bottom of the building.
2. Before engaging the lifting wire rope (151) in the
TIRAK™ (107), check that it is not twisted around
the safety wire rope (152).
3. Run the lifting wire rope (151) over the two return
pulleys on the side with the TIRAK™ hoist.
4. Insert the wire rope tip by the entry nozzle (107.1) in
the hoist until it abuts.
5. Press the «UP» button (43) and continue to push
the wire rope by hand until it comes out of the hoist
and passes into the guide nozzle (107.2).
6. Lift the platform (button 43) to around 20 cm o the
ground.
7. Wind the length of unused wire rope on the reel.
Fig. C.12 – Insertion of wire ropes
OPEN
Fig. C.13 – Open the BLOCSTOP™ BSO

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44
42
D. SAFETY DEVICES
To ensure reliable, safe operation
for the personnel, the platform is
equipped with the following safety
devices:
D.1. Service brake
The TIRAK™ hoist is equipped with a service brake
which acts automatically in the event of:
a) electrical power supply failure
b) release by operator of «UP» (43) or «DOWN» (44)
buttons.
D.2. Emergency stop
In the event of an emergency, the platform up or down
movement can be stopped immediately by pressing the
red «EMERGENCY STOP» button (42).
Once the cause for using the emergency stop button
has been cleared, unlock the button by turning it in the
direction of the arrow and pressing either the «UP» (43)
or «DOWN» (44) button.
DANGER
Fig. D.1 - Temporary SOLO control box
D.3. Overload
This built-in safety device is activated when the platform
is overloaded or when it snags on a protruding object
on the building facade when moving upward.
The overload cuts o the up movement and is indicated
by the indicator light (43) in the UP button on the control
box.
To continue working, reduce the load in the platform
until the indicator light (43) goes o or the platform is
cleared from the snag.
The overload limiter setting is “sealed” in factory. Any
abnormal appearance of the seal will release the
manufacturer of any responsibility in the event of an
incident.
The operator must check that the
load does not exceed the value
indicated on the load plate.
D.4. Phase controller
For the three-phase equipment, a device in the control
box monitors the direction of the phases.You can invert
the phases in the CEE connector by a 180° rotation
using a large at-tip screwdriver.
D.5. Upper limit switch
Up and down movement of the platform is cut o when
the limit switch (110) touches the end stop buer plate
(112).
To clear the limit switch, see chapter E.6.
«EMERGENCY DESCENT». Correct operation of the
upper limit switch must be checked at least once per
day.
D.6. Emergency descent
The TIRAK™ electric hoist is equipped with a manual
system which will allow you to bring the platform down
in the event of a power failure (see chapter E.6.).
DANGER

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108.2
108.3
108.1
108.1
D.7. BLOCSTOP BSO fall arrest device
D.7.1. Operation
The safety wire rope passes through a BLOCSTOP™
BSO fall arrest device (g. D1.7). The centrifugal
weight of the BLOCSTOP™ automatically and conti-
nuously controls the transport speed of the safety wire
rope through the device. If the speed is too fast, the
BLOCSTOP™ stops the descent by gripping on the
safety wire rope.
In an emergency case, the BLOCSTOP™ can be trig-
gered by hand by pressing on the EMERGENCY STOP
button (108.2) - in particular, in the event of slow slip-
page of the hoist causing the platform to slope.
D.7.2. Measures to be taken immediately after
an incident
Fig. D.7.1 - BLOCSTOP™ BSO
108.1 Lever
108.2 EMERGENCY STOP button
108.3 Inspection window
CLOSED
OPEN
OPEN
Fig. D.7.2 – Open the BLOCSTOP™ BSO
The BLOCSTOP™ will engage in the following cases:
A Platform lowers with «overspeed»,
B Rupture of lifting wire rope or failure of hoist.
In normal operation, the lever (108.1) of the
BLOCSTOP™ must be in the «OPEN» position (g.
D1.7).
Risk of injury by great fall due to
a safety wire rope which is not
tensioned between the suspension
and the BLOCSTOP™.
If the BLOCSTOP™ is closed when
the platform is moving up, the
safety wire rope will not be properly
tensioned and the BLOCSTOP™ will
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Case B : If the BLOCSTOP™ has engaged subsequent
to rupture of the lifting wire rope or failure of the hoist:
Evacuate the operator(s).
Secure the equipment by
appropriate means so that the wire
rope or hoist can be replaced.
Case A: If you can exclude that the lifting wire rope has
not broken or the hoist has not failed:
1. Lift the equipment (43) until you have eliminated the
load on the safety wire rope.
2. Return the lever (108.1) to the «OPEN» position
(g. D.7.2).
3. Carefully lower the equipment to the ground while
being ready at all times to press the EMERGENCY
STOP button (108.2) of the BLOCSTOP™.
4. Before you continue working, check operation of
the BLOCSTOP™ as instructed in the following
pages.
DANGER
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108.2
108.1
108.3
108.1
108.1
If the fault persists, call in an After-
Sales Service.
D.7.3. Functional tests
The equipment is set on the ground (Fig. D.7.3).
Risk of injury!
Wear safety gloves!
1. Press on the EMERGENCY STOP button (108.2).
The BLOCSTOP™ should close and the lever (108.1)
should jump to the «CLOSED» position.
2. Try to pull the safety wire rope upward.
Risk of fall in the event of
malfunction!
If the safety wire rope can be pulled
upward:
- Do not place the equipment in
service.
- Immediately replace the
BLOCSTOP™.
If the safety wire rope cannot be pulled upward:
1. Return the lever (108.1) to the «OPEN» position.
2. Pull sharply upwards on the safety wire rope (Fig.
D.7.4).
The BLOCSTOP™ should close and the lever (108.1)
should jump to the «CLOSED» position.
3. Return the lever (108.1) to the «OPEN» position.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 three times.
When these tests have been completed successfully,
the equipment can be returned to service.
DANGER
DANGER
CLOSED
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN
Fig. D.7.3 – Functional test 1
Fig. D.7.4 – Functional test 2

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Risk of fall in the event of
malfunction!
- Do not place the equipment in
service.
- Immediately replace the
BLOCSTOP™.
- Send in the failed BLOCSTOP™ for
overhaul to the manufacturer or to
an approved After-Sales Service.
D.7.4. Checks
Before any lifting movement:
• Ensure that the BLOCSTOP™ is securely mounted.
• Ensure that the lever (108.1) is in the «OPEN»
position.
During the lifting movements:
• Check at least once through the inspection window
(108.3) that the centrifugal weight is rotating.
If the centrifugal weight is not
rotating, perform a functional test
(see above).
Ensure that the safety wire rope is always tensioned
between the suspension and the BLOCSTOP™.
If the safety wire rope is not
tensioned (possible reasons):
Ballast weight (113) not in place or
BLOCSTOP™ or failed) :
- Stop the movement.
Case 1: the BLOCSTOP™ is open:
Manually push the safety wire rope
through the BLOCSTOP™ until
it becomes tensioned, without
releasing it.
If the ballast weight (113) is not in
place, carefully lower the platform,
checking that the safety wire
rope slides correctly through the
BLOCSTOP™.
Fasten the ballast weight (113) to
the safety wire rope at around 20
cm from the ground.
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Case 2: the BLOCSTOP™ is closed:
- Carefully lower the platform
until the safety wire rope is nearly
tensioned between the suspension
and the BLOCSTOP™.
- Open the BLOCSTOP™.
The safety wire rope will
automatically tension under the
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Continue the work while observing
that the BLOCSTOP™ operates
correctly. If the safety wire rope
becomes untensioned again above
the BLOCSTOP™ during the lifting
movements (BLOCSTOP™ in
«OPEN» position), immediately stop
the work and have the BLOCSTOP™
inspected by an approved After-
Sales Service.
DANGER

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E. USING THE PLATFORM
The equipment is intended for use
in lighted areas, either naturally or
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lighting is used, the operator must
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When work has been completed,
the worksite foreman must return
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position.
E.2. Preliminary checks
Check that the load on the platform
does not exceed the rated load
(see load plate) and that there is no
accumulated snow, ice, or debris,
or any excess materials on the
platform.
Regularly check correct operation
of each hoist, its brake and each
fall arrest device as well as limit
switches and emergency stop
buttons.
Check the safety of each
suspension on the roof and ensure
that no counterweight has been
removed (see suspension user
manual).
In particular check that the
suspension wire ropes are properly
fastened and attached.
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plate is properly in place.
Ensure that the ambient
temperature is between +55 °C and
-10 °C.
Ensure that each stirrup of the
equipment is in line with the
suspension point.
Ensure that there are no protruding
objects on the building facade
which could come into collision
with the equipment.
DANGER
DANGER
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E.1. Special safety instructions
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TRACTEL® Group should be used.
These should be replaced if any of
the defects indicated in chapter G.
are observed.
Never work with the equipment
under strong wind
- greater than 45 km/h - without
restraint system
- greater than 60 km/h - with
restraint system.
Never work with the equipment
under thunder storm conditions.
Use of the platform is prohibited
without the safety wire rope(s) and
without the fall arrest device(s).
The fall arrest devices are only
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rope is properly tensioned between
its suspension point and the ballast
weight suspended from the safety
wire rope.
Never lower the platform by
manually opening the brake of
the TIRAK hoists if the electrical
lowering system operates normally.
Operators must wear a safety
helmet as may be required by the
worksite conditions.
Risk of injury!
Wear safety gloves!
The dangerous area on the ground
should be marked out; this is the
area where tools or materials used
on the platform could fall. This
recommendation is mandatory
when the dangerous area may be
accessible to the public.
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44
42
E.3. Rated load
Rated load is 120 kg
( = 1 person taken into account for
80 kg + 40 kg material).
E.4. Guiding platform along facade
For platforms working at heights exceeding 40 m, an
appropriate guiding system (option) must be used to
limit the lateral movements of the platforms which may
occur due to wind.
E.5. Electrical controls
The platform up and down movements are controlled
from the control box (Fig. E.1). The control buttons are
press- and-hold type buttons.
If you make an error on a control,
wait for the movement to come to
a complete stop before making the
correction. Avoid controlling the
platform by successive pressing
actions.
!
IMPORTANT
!
IMPORTANT
Fig. E.1 - Temporary SOLO control box
42 Emergency stop
43 Up + overload indicator light.
44 Down
Fig. E.2 - TIRAK™
G Rubber cap
P Brake lever
R Handwheel
E.6. Emergency descent
Use only in the event of a power
failure or to release the upper limit
switch.
The TIRAK hoist™ is equipped with a manual system
which will allow you to lower the platform in the event of
a power failure.
a) Switch o the electrical power supply by disconnec-
ting the connector.
b) Take out the brake lever (P) housed in the hoist
handle and place it, through the slot of the cover, on
the brake stirrup (Fig. E.2)
Ensure that there are no protruding
objects on the building façade
which may snag the equipment.
d) Push the lever upward without forcing to open the
service brake.The platform will come down by
its own weight and its speed will be limited and
controlled automatically by a centrifugal brake.
e) If the platform does not come down by itself, give it
a slight push by turning the handwheel (R) on the
motor cover after removing the rubber cap (G).
f) The platform will stop as soon as you stop acting on
the brake lever (P).
g) Once the platform is on the ground, remove the
lever (P) and the handwheel (R) and stow them in
their respective housings. Reinstall the rubber cap
(G).
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E.7. Move platform laterally
1. Stop the platform at around 30 cm o the ground.
2. Remove the ballast weight (113) from the safety
wire rope.
3. Give sucient slack to the safety wire rope.
4. Set the platform on the ground and give sucient
slack to the lifting wire rope.
5. Place the suspension in its new position.
6. Bring the platform directly into line with the
suspension.
Do not position the platform
using the hoist; this can result in
dangerous swinging.
7. Tension the lifting wire rope by pressing the «UP»
button (43).
8. Lift the platform by around 30 cm o the ground.
9. Tension the safety wire rope by hand and fasten the
ballast weight (113) again to the safety wire rope.
10. Wind the length of unused wire rope on the reel.
E.8. Remove the wire ropes
This operation requires two operators, one in the
platform and the other on the roof.
The operator working at height
must wear a safety harness and
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anchor point.
1. Lower the platform to the ground after removing the
ballast weight and give a sucient amount of slack
to the wire ropes.
2. Remove the lifting wire rope from the hoist by
pressing the «DOWN» button (44).
3. Slowly remove the safety wire rope (152) from the
BLOCSTOP™ (108).
4. On the ground, begin to wind the lifting and safety
wire ropes.
5. After having removed the end stop buer plate
(112), the operator on the roof unhooks the
suspension wire ropes one after the other and
lowers them to the ground using a cord.
Never allow the wire ropes to free-
fall to the ground.
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F. TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter contains instructions for the identication and location of faults in view of repairing these on platforms
equipped with electric TIRAK™ hoists.
Hoist does not operate when
platform is set into service.
• No voltage.
• On three phase system, phases are
inverted.
• Have presence of voltage checked by an
electrician.
• Invert the phases (see chapter C).
The TIRAK™ motor operates
in the up direction, but the wire
rope does not engage around
the drive pulley.
• The wire rope end is not rounded o.
• Wear or failure of traction pulley and
clamping system.
• Use an appropriate wire rope.
• Have the hoist overhauled by an approved
After-Sales Service.
The TIRAK™ does not operate
in the up direction.
Platform is overloaded. Place the platform on the ground and remove
any surplus load.
The TIRAK™ operates in the up
direction but the platform does
not move up.
• Voltage drop too high.
• Rupture of an element in the
kinematic chain.
• Have presence of voltage or cross-section of
conductors checked by an electrician.
• Have the hoist overhauled by an approved
After-Sales Service.
The TIRAK™ operates in the up
direction, but with diculty.
• Voltage drop too high.
• Service brake remains closed.
• The brake is incorrectly adjusted.
• Have presence of voltage or cross-section of
conductors checked by an electrician.
• The brake lining is worn; have it replaced.
• Call in an approved After-Sales Service.
The TIRAK™ operates for a
long period of time in the up
direction then stops; the motor
is hot.
The motor thermal protection has been
tripped.
Wait for the motor to cool down and, if possible,
partially unload the platform.
The TIRAK™ operates in the
down direction but the platform
does not come down.
The BLOCSTOP™ ensures its grip on
the safety wire rope.
See chapter D.
The TIRAK™ operates
normally, then stops.
Failure of electrical power supply. Have presence of voltage checked by an
electrician.
A motor starts slowly. Single-phase motor: the start-up
capacity is faulty or the centrifugal switch
is faulty.
Call in an approved After-Sales Service.
Operator receives an electrical
discharge when he touches the
platform.
Failure of earthing circuit or protection at
line head.
Do not use the platform and have the electrical
installation checked by an electrician.
BLOCSTOP™ BSA:
The BLOCSTOP detection
lever cannot be operated
manually.
BLOCSTOP™ BSO:
The lever (9.2) cannot be
moved in “OPEN” position
manually.
• Mechanical failure.
• Wire rope under load.
• Replace the BLOCSTOP™.
• Lift the platform until the safety wire rope is
not loaded anymore.
BLOCSTOP™BSA or BSO:
safety wire rope slack
between suspension and
BLOCSTOP™.
• No ballast weight (22) attached to
cable(s).
• BLOCSTOP™ faulty.
• Strongly inclined platform.
See chapter D.
Platform stops suddenly when
moving up.
The platform has encountered an
obstacle.The overload safety device has
been triggered.
Lower the platform and avoid the obstacle.
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G. MAINTENANCE AND
INSPECTION
G.1. Yearly check
Except where required by regulations for a shorter
inspection period, the hoist and the installation must be
checked annually by the manufacturer or by authorized
and certied service personnel.
The TIRAK hoists must be checked annually or after
every 500 working hours, if the hoist works more than 500
hours per year.
The TIRAK operating hours counters are located in each
terminal box of the motors.
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issued for all TIRAK checks
(yearly check or exceptional
check). The checks are recorded
in the logbook provided.
G.2. Regular maintenance
The following simple maintenance operations may be
carried out by trained personnel.
G.2.1. Lubrication of wire ropes
The lifting and safety wire ropes must be regularly lubri-
cated using an oiled rag. Use semi-uid oil SAE 20/30.
Never use oil or grease containing
molybdenum disulphide or graphite
additives.
G.2.2. Replacing the wire ropes
Only the wire rope recommended by the TRACTEL®
Group will ensure safe operation of the hoist.
A TIRAK™ wire rope is dened by:
• its TRACTEL® S identication
= 1 red strand + TRACTEL®logo on sleeve
• its diameter (see sign plate on the TIRAK™)
• its length
• its terminations:
- a hook with safety catch and
- a tip on other hand (g. G.3)
• its construction.
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The wire ropes should be replaced if any of the defects
indicated below are observed (g. G.1):
• more than 12 wires broken over a length of 24 cm
• damaged or deformed wire rope
• high degree of corrosion
• heat damage
• reduction of diameter of lifting wire rope, minimum
value see table above (g. G.3).
Measure as indicated in g. G.2.
G.2.3. Checks on BLOCSTOP™fall arrest
device
Regularly check correct operation of the fall arrest de-
vice (see chapter D.).
If the BLOCSTOP™does not
operate correctly, it should be
replaced immediately and sent in
for overhaul to the manufacturer or
to an approved After-Sales Service.
G.2.4. TIRAK™ hoists
For inspection and overhaul of
TIRAK™ hoists refer to the TIRAK™
assembly instructions.
G.3. Checks when changing worksite
When changing sites, the suspension rigs and plat-
forms must undergo thorough re-commissioning and
performance tests.
Static test coecient: 1.50 (x nominal rated load in
platform).
Dynamic test coecient: 1.10 (x nominal rated load in
platform).
The manufacturer must be contacted before these tests
are carried out.
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Fig. G.1 - Examples of unusable damaged wire ropes
Fig. G.2 - Correct position for measuring wire rope diameter.
Fig. G.3
Nominal diameter
(d) [mm]
Minimum permitted
diameter (dmin) [mm]
8.3 7.5
9.5 8.5
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B
E
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Fig. H.1 – Location of labels and nameplates
H. SPARE PARTS
H.1. Platform
Indicate the type of platform, the code number and the
designation of the part.
H.2. TIRAK™ hoist
H.2.1. Wire rope drive mechanism
In addition to the code number and part designation,
please indicate the
• hoist model
• serial number
• wire rope diameter
H.2.2. Motor and brake
In addition to the code number and the part designa-
tion, please indicate the
• type of motor
• type and voltage of coil
H.3. Electrical control
Indicate the electrical diagram number. The diagram is
located in the control box.
H.4. BLOCSTOP™ fall-arrest devices
In addition to the code number and the part designa-
tion, please indicate the
• type of BLOCSTOP™
• serial number
• wire rope diameter
H.5. Equipment markings
Check that the labels, markings and load plates are
present on the equipment (Fig. H.1):
A) Nameplate with load table
B) TIRAK™ nameplate
C) Motor nameplate
D) Brake nameplate
E) «wire rope Ø» sticker
F) «emergency lowering» sticker
G) BLOCSTOP™ nameplate
H.6. List of spare parts
For other spare parts, refer to the spare parts list
(MC1707 / S-702).

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"CE"Declaration of Conformity
according to annex II. 1. A of the European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Temporary suspended platform "TSP"
Model "SOLO 2000"
(no serial number)
The manufacturer: Tractel Secalt S.A. (a TRACTEL
®
Group company)
3, rue du Fort Dumoulin
P.O. box 1113, L-1011 Luxembourg
Tel. [phone] * Fax [phone]
declares that the machine is in accordance with the model having received the CE type
approval No. 0062/5310/760/12/2009/0029,confirming the conformity to the "machinery
directive" ( No. 2006/42/EC ) delivered by the notified body:
BUREAU VERITAS,32/34 rue Rennequin, F-75850 PARIS CEDEX 17, France (No. 0062)
The machine also complies with the other following directives:
-directive on electromagnetic compatibility N° 2004/108/EC
-directive on low voltage N° 2006/95/EC
with the following harmonized standards:
-EN ISO 12100-1-1/A1-2-2/A1, EN ISO 13850, EN 60204-1-1/A1, EN 1808+A1
and with the other standards, recommendations and following specifications:
-DIN 15020
NOTE: The suspension points are not scope of delivery
Responsible for the documentation: Jörg Thierer; see company address above.
Authorised signature:
Name: Jörg THIERER
Function: General Manager
Place and date of signature: Luxembourg, 01/02/2013
Signature: