Vacuum Hose Lifter Components
Lifting hose unit with Operating Valve Unit
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Maintenance
7.1 General Notes
7.2 Cleaning
7.3 Accident
prevention rules
7.4 Service-Table
Tube Lifter
Is the lifting tube in good condition ( not porous, no scrubbing
spots, no holes and with that tight)?
Is the fastening of the lifting tube correct (wire clips at the
correct place, tightening )?
Can the rotary suction fitting be rotated easily itself?
Does the rotary handle resp. the control handle operates
smooth?
Are all junctions fixed, hose band clips etc.?
Are the type- and the lifting- capacity label still on the machine?
Is the operating instruction still present and does the worker
know of it?
Is the handle firm?
Is the filtermat still at the operator unit and is it cleaned?
Check supporting parts (such as the suspension of the device)
on deformation, wear, rust or other damages.
Function
Can the device be lifted and lowered without weight easily ?
(Adjusting the valve in the operating unit)
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weight be adjusted easily ?
(Adjusting the adjusting screw at the operating unit)
Does the non return valve work by power failure?
Check the general condition of the machine.
The Vacuum Hose Lifter may be installed and maintained only by qualified
personnel such as mechanics and electricians.
After any repair or maintenance work, check the safety devices as described in the
section "Safety".
The maintenance proceedings and intervals are described in the service-table.
Use cleaning detergent to clean the device (do not use petrol (gasoline) or
aggressive or corrosive fluids to clean the device. The vacuum lifting tube and
the suction hose will otherwise become leaky or be destroyed).
Remove items and contaminations such as adhesives, glue, saw dust, dust etc.
sticking to the vacuum heads at least once a week. Use glycerine to clean the
seals. Immediately replace damaged vacuum heads (tears, holes, waves).
Accident prevention rules require a yearly inspection of lifting device and crane by
a qualified person.
Status 08.2012 / Index 05
Interval
daily
weekly
monthly 1/2-yearly
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yearly
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