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

A. ConsignesPrioritairesTemp-EN_v1 08/2017 3
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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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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108.3
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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