WIRTH OKTOPUS GL-R600 User manual

O p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s
Pneumatic lifting device
for prefabricated glass and facade elements
OKTOPUS®GL-R600
Serial number: _______________
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08/2010
This technical documentation corresponds to the state as per the date of issue.
WIRTH GMBH
INSTALLATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Brehnaer Straße 1
D-06188 Landsberg
Phone [phone] / 70 88 - 0
Fax [phone] / 70 88 - 111
www.wirth-gmbh.com
Original instructions
Protected according to ISO 16016

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Table of contents 2
1 General information regarding OKTOPUS®4
1.1 Manufacturer information 4
1.2 Service workshop 4
1.3 Scope of application 4
2 Proper use of OKTOPUS®GL-R600 5
2.1 Basic principle and safety concept for the OKTOPUS®system 5
2.2 Safety instructions 6
2.3 Design and use of the OKTOPUS®GL-R600 9
2.4 Conditions and restrictions for the use of the system 12
2.5 Transport and storage 12
3 Instructions for the use of the OKTOPUS®GL-R600 13
3.1 Electricity supply 13
3.2 Vacuum supply 14
3.3 Control panel/switch 15
3.4 Start-Up 15
3.5 Handling of glass and facade elements 16
3.5.1 Handling of lying glass and facade elements 16
3.5.2 Handling of glass and facade elements in vertical positions 17
3.5.3 Rotating a load hanging in a vertical position with the OKTOPUS®GL-R600 18
with crane arm
3.5.4 Rotating a load hanging in a vertical position with the OKTOPUS®GL-R600 18
with guide ring
3.5.5 Swivelling a load hanging in a vertical position with the OKTOPUS®GL-R600 19
with crane arm
3.6 Converting the OKTOPUS®GL-R600 into the different versions 20
3.6.1 Assembly of the guide ring 20
3.6.2 Assembly of the crane arm 20
3.6.3 Assembly of the extension arms 20
4 Maintenance and servicing 22
4.1 General information 22
4.2 Mechanical components 22
4.3 Vacuum system 23
4.4 Electrical and electronic components 24
5 Conduct in the event of faults 26
Appendix 1: Short version of the operating instructions for OKTOPUS®GL-R600
Appendix 2: Summary of the safety instructions
Appendix 3: EC Declaration of Conformity
Appendix 4: Test mark as per the Directive 2006/42/EC

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List of illustrations 3
Fig. 1 OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with crane arm 9
Fig. 2 OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with crane arm and extension arms 10
Fig. 3 OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with guide ring 10
Fig. 4 Load carrying device OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with crane arm 11
Fig. 5 Load carrying device OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with guide ring 11
Fig. 6 Charge indicator 13
Fig. 7 Vacuum gauge 14
Fig. 8 Control panel 15
Fig. 9 OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with glass element 17
Fig. 10 OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with glass element and extension arms 17
Fig. 11 OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with guide ring respectively crane arm 18
Fig. 12 OKTOPUS®GL-R600 guide ring, with crane arm, with crane arm
and extensions 19
Fig. 13 OKTOPUS®GL-R600 during the swivelling movement 19
Fig. 14 Assembly of the extension arms 21
Fig. 15 Suction cup 23
Fig. 16 Battery charger 24
Fig. 17 Alarm devices 26

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1 General information regarding OKTOPUS®
1.1 Manufacturer information
Manufacturer’s name and registered office:
WIRTH GMBH
Installation Systems Division
Brehnaer Straße 1
D-06188 Landsberg
Device characteristics:
Product denomination: OKTOPUS®GL-R600
Type: OKTOPUS®GL-R600 R M B24 P 110
Serial number: (see type plate)
Year of manufacture: (see type plate)
Mass: approx. 79 kg (with extension arms, 8 suction cups)
approx. 54 kg (without extension arms, 4 suction cups)
approx. 67 kg (with guide ring, 4 suction cups)
Safe Working Load: 300 kg (4 suction cups ∅400 mm)
600 kg (8 suction cups ∅400 mm)
CE mark: as per EC declaration of conformity, Appendix 3
Short summary of safety instructions on every device as per Appendix 2.
Test card for test badge according to the EC directive 2006/42/EC optionally available for
every device as per Appendix 4.
1.2 Service workshop
WIRTH GMBH Phone: [phone] / 70 88 - 0
Brehnaer Str. 1 Fax: [phone] / 70 88 - 111
D-06188 Landsberg E-mail: [email protected]
1.3 Scope of application
This operation manual represents the state-of-the-art and the safety measures defined by the
European Machine Directive valid at the editing date of the manual.
Diverging or amending national regulations may not be considered eventually.
The user is responsible exclusively to observe such regulations.

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2 Proper use of OKTOPUS®GL-R600
2.1 Basic principle and safety concept for the OKTOPUS® system
The OKTOPUSsystem units are "load suspension devices" which operate in accordance
with the "suction lifting" principle. They will be mounted to a hoist or they work as a Stand-
Alone-Device and serve for manipulation and positioning of large-sized construction ele-
ments.
The basic principles of operation of the OKTOPUSsystem are:
⇒controlled suction and release of large construction elements having sufficient inherent
stability with one or more vacuum suction cups,
⇒transport and positioning of the suctioned construction elements by manipulation of the
OKTOPUS,
⇒fine positioning of the construction elements with the control of the OKTOPUS®-axes (if
available).
The OKTOPUS®system is offered in various types of design and models for different
spheres of application. These differ depending on the used hoist, the lifting loads, the neces-
sary positioning movements and the used controls.
For further information please do not hesitate to contact us (www.wirth-gmbh.com).
The special function of the OKTOPUS®system as a “load carrying attachment“ results in
specific safety requirements which have been taken into account during construction, execu-
tion as well technical documentation and in drawing up the operating instructions for the OK-
TOPUS®system.
Therefore, strict compliance with the instructions and information for proper and safe use of
the device provided in the operating instructions is a prerequisite for the manufacturer’s war-
ranties during the warranty period agreed on.
The OKTOPUS®user is responsible for combining the OKTOPUS®system with a crane or an
elevator. The user is responsible for proper implementation of the relevant guidelines and in-
structions. The information provided by the manufacturer of the OKTOPUS®system with
these operating instructions are a supplement to support the user in this.
Before initial commissioning of the system, skilled staff has to check at the user’s premises
whether the combination of OKTOPUS®system / crane or hoist is suitable for use.
Moreover, the OKTOPUS®has to be subjected to tests by an expert at regular intervals
(please see item 4.1 regarding this topic). Experts are those persons who have sufficient
knowledge in the field of load carrying units on account of their education and experience in
the subject concerned and are acquainted with the relevant safety-at-work instructions and
safety precautions, guidelines and generally accepted engineering standards to such a de-
gree that they can evaluate the state of the load carrying units as being safe for operation.
Initial testing of the crane or hoist/OKTOPUS®combination as well as successful completion
of the annual test of the OKTOPUS®system by an expert have to be documented.
The manufacturer of the OKTOPUS®system offers expert testing as a service and docu-
ments testing of the OKTOPUS®by placing the test mark on the test card in accordance with
Appendix 4 and indicating the date for the next test.

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2.2 Safety instructions
(1) Only use cranes with a CE mark and a load bearing capacity exceeding the live
load of the OKTOPUS®GL-R600 in all working positions by at least 100 kg!
(2) Never use a damaged, not fully functional or not complete OKTOPUS®.
(3) Before using the crane/OKTOPUS®working arrangement for the first time always the
units have to be checked by an expert and this inspection has to be documented!
(4) Only operate the crane if you hold a suitable licence!
(5) Only operate the OKTOPUS®and the crane, if you are familiar with the control and
display elements as well as the operating instructions. You need to be aware of
the impact a function can have on the entire equipment.
(6) Before using the OKTOPUS®and the crane check the function of the operating and
indicating elements as well as the alarm features!
(7) Make sure that the crane operator has a sufficient view over the sling and assembly
location.
(8) Arrange hand signals with the installer and fitter for the necessary crane operations!
(9) Consider absolutely the maximum load-bearing capacities of the OKTOPUS®GL-R600
described in this section under the point Information Signs! The data are valid only for a
working height which corresponds to the sea level!
(10) Should be protection hoods on the suction heads, the protection hoods must remove
before start-up!
(11) Only work in wind strengths of less than 36 km/h, else the load is endangered of
swinging uncontrollably.
(12) Check the suction pads daily for damage; if necessary replace with new pads.
(13) Clean the suction surfaces on the elements. Do not place the suction pads on protec-
tive film, but remove the film beforehand, at least at the contact areas of the suction
pads.
(14) Never stand or walk under the suspended load!
(15) Ensure that no-one attempts to mount or ride on the OKTOPUS®GL-R600 or the
suspended construction elements.
(16) Stop work immediately when the acoustic alarm sounds and the warning light
lights up! In this case there are the danger of a grave damage to the system and fal-
ling of the sucked load. Use the elevating machine to put down the OKTOPUS®and
the sucked load carefully. Find and remove the cause for the alarm. In case the defects
cannot be removed, finish working with the OKTOPUS®immediately. The OKTOPUS®
has to be secured against further use.
(17) In the event of faults and during servicing and maintenance work always switch the
OKTOPUS®off. Turn therefor the main switch to the OFF position!
(18) Please note, low temperatures and humidity can cause freezing of the vacuum
system!
(19) Never use the OKTOPUS®within highly combustible ranges or within the range of
aggressive substances!
(20) Wet components must not be sucked in, because:
a. this reduces the load bearing capacity considerably and
b. the vacuum system and/ or the control system of the OKTOPUS®might be dam-
aged!
(21) Never attempt to lift damaged glass or facade elements.
(22) After use protect the suction cups of the OKTOPUS®against damage by using protec-
tion hoods!

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(23) Do not lift the load higher than necessary.
(24) Never leave a lifted load unsupervised.
(25) In each case wear suitable protection clothes, helmets, gloves and industrial safety
shoes!
(26) Lift never more than one glass or facade element at the same time.
(27) Always comply with the prescribed maintenance instructions:
•daily visual and functional test (charge level of the battery, vacuum gauges, suc-
tion cups, red warning light, green signal light, acoustic alarm, manual control)!
•depending on the operating conditions, however at least annually, inspection by a
qualified expert!
(28) Never modify the OKTOPUS®in such a way, that its safety is impaired. The manu-
facturer's warranty is otherwise rescinded.
(29) Never remove information signs, safety signs and test card (with test badge) from
the OKTOPUS®! The manufacturer's warranty is otherwise rescinded.
The following safety-related signs and pictograms are mounted on the OKTOPUS®:
Information Signs
(Abstract of the operating manual, (Safe Working Load OKTOPUS®)
refer to Annex 2)
(Warning notices)

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Test card in accordance with Annex 4
(Beware of suspended
load)
(Beware of batteries) (Test card)
(General notice)

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2.3 Design and use of the OKTOPUS®GL-R600
The OKTOPUS®GL-R600 is a load carrying attachment of modular design for large, suffi-
ciently stable glass and facade elements with a surface which is at least on one side partially
smooth and airtight.
On principle, it can be used for wall and roof assembly.
Depending on the actual application, three versions of the OKTOPUS®GL-R600 are
available:
OKTOPUS®GL-R600 (see Fig. 1)
•base frame with a centrally mounted rotating and swivelling crane arm
OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with extension arms (see Fig. 2)
•base frame with a centrally mounted rotating and swivelling crane arm
•4 items of extension arms
OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with guide ring (see Fig. 3)
•base frame with infinitely rotatable guide ring guided in four rollers with 2 crane eyes
•locking lever with brake pads
Fig. 1: OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with crane arm
1 Crane eye
2 Crane arm
3 Vacuum gauge
4 Vacuum reservoir
5 Release “Swivelling“
6 Swivel joint
7 Control panel/switch
8 Suction cup
9 Battery load socket
10 Main switch
11 Green Signal light
12 Charge indicator
13 Red Warning light
14 Release “Rotating“
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3
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2
5
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Fig. 2: OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with crane arm and extension arms
Fig. 3: OKTOPUS®GL-R600 with guide ring
1 Crane eye
2 Crane arm
3 Release “Swivelling“
4 Swivel joint
5 Release “Rotating“
6 Extension arm with suc-
tion cup
1
2
3
5
4
6
1 Crane eye
2 Guide ring
3 Brake
4 Locking lever guide ring
1
2
1
4 3