Tractel solsit 2000 Operating instructions

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solsit 2000
temporary motorised seat
for inspection and maintenance
operating and
maintenance
manual
The SOLSIT equipment conforms to
EU Directives and is manufactured
in accordance with ISO 9001

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Table of contents
Manufacturer:
Tractel Secalt S.A.
Rue de l’Industrie • L-3895 Foetz
P.O. Box 75 • L-4001 Esch-sur-Alzette
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.tractel.com
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3
1.1. Safety instructions 3
1.2. General technical data 3
2. ASSEMBLY OF THE SOLSIT 4
2.1. Main components 4
2.2. Assembly 4
3. OPERATION 5
3.1. General 5
3.2. Maximum working time/start-up frequency 5
3.3. Electrical connections 5
3.4. Electrical controls 5
3.5. Fitting the lifting and safety wire ropes 6
3.6. Checks before starting work 7
3.7. Manual descent (Fig. 8) 9
3.8. Traversing 9
4. SAFETY DEVICES 9
4.1. Emergency stop 9
4.2. BLOCSTOP™ BSO safety device 9
4.3. Upper limit safety device (Fig. 11) 10
4.4. Overload safety device (Fig. 12) 10
5. TROUBLESHOOTING 10
6. MAINTENANCE OF THE TIRAK™ HOIST
AND WIRE ROPES 10
APPENDIX – “CE” DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY 11

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1.2. General technical data
Working load (kg) 120 = 1 man + 40 kg of materials
Lifting / lowering speed (m/min) 8,5
Total weight (kg) 58
Hoist (model)
nominal capacity (kg)
diameter of lifting rope (mm)
motor
TIRAK™ X-300P
300
6.5 or 8.4
or
Safety device (model)
diameter of safety rope (mm)
BLOCSTOP™ BSO 500
8.4
Noise level emitted < 73 db
Our political is based on the constant improving of our products. It is therefore possible that particular details may not apply to your installation.
1.1. Safety instructions
The SOLSIT, motorised seat for inspection and
maintenance, has been specically designed for man-
riding applications. The compact design of the SOLSIT
makes it extremely quick and simple to rig. The SOLSIT
is suitable for many light jobs and is tted with a TIRAK™
X-300P series hoist and a TIRAK™ wire rope which
passes through the machine.The working height is limited
only by the length of the wire rope supplied. In accordance
with current safety regulations, a secondary safety wire
rope is tted in conjunction with a BLOCSTOP™ BSO,
automatic secondary device. In the standard version the
SOLSIT is supplied with 2 cleaning buckets, and 2 wall
rollers to prevent damage to the facade and twisting of
the unit.
– The equipment enables operators to carry out work
which requires complete safety. Consequently, it is
important to ensure that this equipment is only handed
over for use to an operator who is competent and
correctly trained to operate it in a safe and responsible
manner.
– Particularly check the suspension anchor points of
theSOLSIT. Ensure that the anchor points can accept
at least 1.3 times the capacity of the hoist.
– Check that the lifting and safety wire ropes as well as
the electric supply cable are sufficient for the job. The
length of the wire ropes is marked on the ferrule of the
hook or eye.
– Ensure that the diameter of the wire ropes is correct for
the TIRAK™ hoist and BLOCSTOP™ safety device.
Check the labels on the machines.
– When rst put into operation and after every service-
repair on the electrics, check the correct rotation of the
TIRAK™ motor in relation to the controls. If necessary,
call for an electrician to reverse the phase (3-phase
motor) (see Fig. 6).
– Never operate the SOLSIT during high winds or storms.
These instructions should be read in conjunction with the
TIRAK™ X-300P operating and maintenance manual,
with should be considered as an integral.

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2. ASSEMBLY OF THE SOLSIT
2.1. Main components
1 Stirrup
2 Base frame
3 Roller assembly
4 TIRAK™ hoist, X-300P
5 Bucket
6 Frame support for bucket
7 BLOCSTOP™ BSO 500 secondary safety device
8 Upper limit switch
9 Safety belt
10 Lifting wire rope
11 Safety wire rope
12 Counterweight for safety wire rope
13 Mechanical overload safety device integrated
in the TIRAK™ hoist
14 Limit stop plate
2.2. Assembly
Generally, the SOLSIT is delivered already assembled.
However, if this is not possible, e.g. for transport reasons,
follow the assembly instruction below (Fig. 1):
1. Fit theTIRAK™ hoist (4) with the motor turned upwards,
to the stirrup (1) and base frame (2).
2. Stabilise the equipment by tting the roller assembly
(3) into the base frame (2). Lock it into position using
the clip pin (2.1).
The base frame (3) has three holes, to allow adjustment
of the distance between the SOLSIT and the facade
(Fig. 1.1).
3. Fix the frame supports (6) for the buckets.
Fit the 2 buckets (5).
4. Fix the upper limit switch (8) to the top of the mast.
Connect to the control box of theTIRAK™ hoist (Fig.3).
Fig. 1
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d
3. OPERATION
3.1. General
Rigging and maintenance of the SOLSIT must be carried out with due regard for the current safety regulations and
in accordance with the instructions in this operating and maintenance manual.
Check the correct operation of the TIRAK™ hoist (see TIRAK™ installation manual) and the BLOCSTOP™ safety
device (see 3.6.).
Risk of mortal fall!
Ensure that the lifting and safety wire ropes are sufficient for the job.
Always fasten the safety belt.
3.2. Maximum working time/start-up frequency
The TIRAK™ motor is designed for continuous operation - motor rating: 100 %.
The contactors and the controls are also manufactured for continuous operation: (100 %).
3.3. Electrical connections
• Ensure that the main voltage corresponds to the motor supply voltage (see the relevant labels).
• Should there be a long distance betwen the connection to the mains supply and the SOLSIT, it is important
tonote the following minimum cross-section of the electric supply cable:
Electric supply cable (m)
20 50 100 200
3-phase motor 380 V 1. 5 1. 5 1. 5 1. 5
3-phase motor 220 V 1. 5 1. 5 1. 5 2.5
Single phase motor 220 V 1. 5 2.5 2.5 4
Cross-section in mm2
DANGER
Fig. 2
Sleeve for the electric
cable
Fig. 3
Connection for upper limit
switch
• The electrical power supply must be protected at
entry by a 6A earth leakage with 30mA differential.
• Hanging cables longer than 30 m must be xed by
means of a cable sleeve or cable clamp (Fig. 2).
• When using a generator, its output must be at least
3times higher than the SOLSIT power consumption.
3.4. Electrical controls
The TIRAK™ hoist is tted with a control box comprising
one light push button UP and an overload safety device
(a), and DOWN (b), together with a red EMERGENCY
STOP button (c).
To operate the hoist, release the EMERGENCY STOP
button (c) by turning in the direction indicated.
The electrical socket (d) (optional) can be used for con-
necting an inspection lamp or power tool, such as an
electric drill, etc.

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Fig. 4
Fig. 5
upper limit stop plate
upper limit switch
BLOCSTOP™ safety device
safety wire rope
lifting wire rope
TIRAK™ hoist
counterweight 9.5 kg
overload safety device
Fig. 6
3.5. Fitting the lifting and safety wire ropes
Only TIRAK™ wire rope in perfect condition can ensure
the correct operation of the SOLSIT. Ensure that the
diameter corresponds to that indicated on the appropriate
labels on the TIRAK™ hoist and the BLOCSTOP™ BSO.
Before tting thewire ropes ensure that
the suspension point is appropriate to
take the full load of the SOLSIT and
its operator (see chapter 1.1).
1. Unreel the wire ropes at ground level and lift them to
the top of the building using a cord.
Never unreel or throw a wire rope from
the top of the building.
2. Anchor the lifting and safety wire ropes to separate
suspension points (Fig. 4).
3. Fit an upper limit stop plate to the safety wire rope
(Fig. 4).
3.5.1. Feeding-in the lifting wire rope
1. Connect the power supply cable to theTIRAK™ hoist.
2. Pass the lifting wire rope around the two return pulleys
on the TIRAK™ hoist side (Fig. 5).
3. Insert the wire rope through the rope guide and into
the TIRAK™ hoist.
4. Press the “UP” button. The wire rope should feed
automatically*and exit at the other side of the machine.
5. Continue to operate the “UP” button of the TIRAK™
until the lifting wire rope is slightly tensioned.
3.5.2. Feeding-in the safety wire rope
1. Check that the safety wire rope is not twisted around
the lifting wire rope.
2. Pass the safety wire rope around the two return pul-
leys on the BLOCSTOP™ side (Fig. 5).
3. Put the lever (a) of the BLOCSTOP™ safety device
into the “OPEN” position (Fig. 7).
4. Insert the wire rope into the BLOCSTOP™ and pass
it slowly through the mechanism by hand until it is
slightly tensioned.
5. Using a“frog”wire rope gripper, attach a counterweight
(approx. 9.5 kg) to the safety wire rope at about
20cmfrom the ground.
6. Carefully reel any excess wire rope back onto the reeler.
* N.B.: 3-PHASE MOTORS
If the wire rope does not feed automatically, reverse direction of
rotation of the motor by using a screw-driver to turn the phase
reverser in the CEE plug of the hoist (Fig. 6).
DANGER

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7. 3
7. 1
7. 1
3.6. Checks before starting work
Record all your checks in the equipment log.
3.6.1. Check of suspension wire ropes
• Check that the suspension wire ropes are properly
secured.
• Check that the TIRAK™ hoist and the BLOCSTOP™
BSO are properly secured.
3.6.2. Checking the operation of the
BLOCSTOP™ BSO
Operation (Fig. 7)
The BLOCSTOP™ engages in the following cases:
A downward “overspeed”,
B rupture of lifting wire rope or failure of gear motor.
In normal operation, the lever (7.1) of the BLOCSTOP™
must be in the “OPEN” position.
Risk of injury by serious fall due
to slack safety wire rope between
suspension and BLOCSTOP™.
If the BLOCSTOP™ is closed during
upward movement, the safety wire
rope will no longer be tensioned
and the BLOCSTOP™ will become
ineffective.
Measures to be taken immediately following
an incident
Case B: If the BLOCSTOP™ engaged following rupture
of the lifting wire rope or failure of the hoist:
Evacuate the operator(s).
Secure the SOLSIT by appropriate
means in order to allow replacement
of the wire rope or hoist.
Case A: If you have ascertained that the lifting wire rope
is not broken and the hoist has not failed (Fig. 7.1):
1. Bring up the SOLSIT (43) to relieve the load on the
safety wire rope.
2. Place the lever (7.1) in the “OPEN” position.
3. Carefully lower the SOLSIT to the ground.
4. Before continuing work, check operation of the BLOC-
STOP™ as instructed in the following pages.
If the fault persists, contact the After
Sales service.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Fig. 7
CLOSED
OPEN
OPEN
Fig. 7.1

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7. 1
7. 1
7. 3
7. 1
Check before starting work (Fig. 7.2)
The SOLSIT is set on the ground.
Risk of injury!
Wear safety gloves!
1. Press (7.2).
The BLOCSTOP™ should close; the lever (7.1) should
return to the CLOSED position.
2. Try to pull upward on the safety wire rope.
Risk of fall if malfunction!
If the 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 (Fig.7.3):
1. Return the lever (7.1) to the “OPEN” position.
2. Pull upward sharply on the safety wire rope (Fig.7.4).
The BLOCSTOP™ should immediately lock.
3. Return the lever (7.1) to the “OPEN” position.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 three times.
When the two checks have been performed successfully,
the equipment can be placed in service.
Regularly check rotation of the
centrifugal mechanism through the
opening (7.3).
Risk of fall if malfunction!
- Do not place the equipment in
service.
- Immediately replace the
BLOCSTOP™.
- Send the failed BLOCSTOP™ for
overhaul to the manufacturer or to
an approved After Sales service.
DANGER
CLOSED
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN
Fig. 7.2
Fig. 7.3
Fig. 7.4

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7. 3
7. 1
Fig. 7
3.7. Manual descent (Fig. 8)
In case of a power failure, it is possible to lower the
SOLSIT through the centrifugal brake of the TIRAK™
hoist.
1. Fit the brake lever (1) on the brake yoke by inserting
it through the slot (2) on the cover.
2. Without using excessive force, raise the control lever
to release the electromagnetic brake. The SOLSIT
will descent under its own weight and the speed of
descent is controlled by the centrifugal brake.
3. To stop or brake, release the control lever (1).
3.8. Traversing
1. Stop the SOLSIT at about 40 cm from the ground.
2. Remove the counterweight from the safety wire rope.
Slowly pull some wire rope through the BLOCSTOP™.
3. Lower the SOLSIT to the ground and continue to
operate the “DOWN” button to have some slack on
the lifting wire rope.
4. Reposition the suspension point.
5. Reposition the SOLSIT below the suspension point.
6. Operate the “UP” button to lift the SOLSIT about
40cm above the ground.Carefully retension the safety
wire rope by hand and ret the counterweight (Fig.5) .
4. SAFETY DEVICES
4.1. Emergency stop
Should there be any danger whatsoever, lifting or lowering
of the SOLSIT can be stopped immediately by pressing
the red EMERGENCY STOP button (Fig. 9).
Before every putting into service of the SOLSIT, check
the correct working of the EMERGENCY STOP.
4.2. BLOCSTOP™ BSO safety device
The safety wire rope passes through an overspeed
BLOCSTOP™, model BSO 500, which operates
automatically and which acts as a secondary brake, as
required by the safety regulations of certain countries.
The centrifugal mechanism of the BLOCSTOP™ BSO
permanently checks the speed at which the wire rope
passes through the unit. It automatically locks the jaws
onto the wire rope should the speed become excessive.
The BLOCSTOP™ BSO also operates instantly and
automatically in a no load situation, e.g. in the event of
the lifting wire rope breaking.
Under normal working conditions of the SOLSIT, the lever
(a) of the BLOCSTOP™ BSO should be in the “OPEN”
position (Fig. 10).
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
EMERGENCY
STOP
Fig. 10
CLOSED
OPEN

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4.3. Upper limit safety device (Fig. 11)
When the upper limit switch, xed to the top of the SOLSIT
mast, hits the stop plate tted to the safety wire rope, the
SOLSIT stops automatically, and cuts off all the electrical
controls of the SOLSIT.
To release the upper limit switch, either lower the SOLSIT
slightly through the centrifugal brake of the TIRAK™ hoist
(see 3.7) or raise the stop plate slightly. In the letter case,
do not forget to reposition the stop plate.
Regularly check the operation of the upper limit switch:
manually press the spring-loaded lever of the upper limit
switch and at the same time press the “UP” button. The
SOLSIT should not lift. If it does, or in case of doubt, call
for an electrician to check the mechanism.
4.4. Overload safety device (Fig. 12)
The overload safety device (13) is activated when the
SOLSIT is overloaded. In this case, the UP movement is
stopped and the indicator lamp (a) on the SOLSIT control
box indicates the overload (Fig. 3). To continue working,
decrease the load in the SOLSIT. The adjustment of the
overload safety device is lead sealed in the factory. For
the setting and control, call the After Sales Service.
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
See TIRAK™ operating and maintenance manual.
6. MAINTENANCE OF THE TIRAK™
HOIST AND WIRE ROPES
See TIRAK™ operating and maintenance manual.
overload safety device
Fig. 12
Fi g. 11