Avanti OCTOPUS L80 User Manual

AVANTI SERVICE LIFT

User’s Manual

Model Service Lift OCTOPUS L80

Original instructions

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Date of publication:

1st Edition: 09/2017
Revision 3: 15/10/2018

Manufacturer:

AVANTI Wind Systems A/S
Rønnevangs Allé 6
3400 Hillerød Denmark
P: [phone]
F: [phone]
E: [e-mail]
I: www.avanti-online.com

Sales & Service:

Australia Avanti Wind Systems PTY LTD P: [phone]
China Avanti Wind Systems P: [phone]
Denmark Avanti Wind Systems A/S P: [phone]
Germany Avanti Wind Systems GmbH P: [phone] – 0
Spain Avanti Wind Systems SL P: [phone]
UK Avanti Wind Systems Limited P: [phone]
USA Avanti Wind Systems, Inc P: [phone]
India Avanti Wind Systems India (P) Ltd P: [phone]
Brazil Avanti Brasil Sistema Eólicos LTDA P: [phone]

Manufactured Under Process Patent NO.8,499,896.
® Registered in Europe

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AVANTI Service Lift for Wind Turbines

Contents

Page

1. Limited warranty ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5

2. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Observations .................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.2 Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.3 Cautions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

3. Description .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

3.3 Exclusions ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.4 Technical specifications ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

3.5 Dimensions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9

3.6 Components .................................................................................................................................................................................. 10

3.6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10

3.6.2 Traction hoist..................................................................................................................................................................... 11

3.6.3 Fall arrest device ............................................................................................................................................................... 11

3.6.4 Traction and safety wire ropes .......................................................................................................................................... 11

3.6.5 Main control box ............................................................................................................................................................... 12

3.6.6 Control boxes ................................................................................................................................................................... 12

3.6.7 Platform fences ................................................................................................................................................................. 13

3.6.8 Main service lift door......................................................................................................................................................... 13

3.6.9 Ladder access door .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

3.6.10 Sliding window ................................................................................................................................................................ 14

3.6.11 Maintenance cover ......................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.6.12 Bottom hatches .............................................................................................................................................................. 14

3.6.13 Top hatches .................................................................................................................................................................... 14

3.6.14 Bottom obstruction device ............................................................................................................................................. 14

3.6.15 Top obstruction device ................................................................................................................................................... 15

3.6.16 Top normal limit switch ................................................................................................................................................... 15

3.6.17 Manual descent system .................................................................................................................................................. 15

3.6.18 Overload limiter ............................................................................................................................................................... 15

3.6.19 Internal light .................................................................................................................................................................... 16

3.6.20 Warning lights and buzzer .............................................................................................................................................. 16

3.6.21 Anchor points .................................................................................................................................................................. 16

3.6.22 Rescue pendant control.................................................................................................................................................. 16

3.6.23 Information signs and documents .................................................................................................................................. 17

3.6.24 Travelling cable pulley ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

3.6.25 Fasten kit ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17

4. Instructions for use ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18

4.1 Daily inspection.............................................................................................................................................................................. 18

4.2 Prohibited uses .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19

4.3 Entry and exit ................................................................................................................................................................................. 19

4.4 Stop/Emergency stop .................................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.5 Operation from inside the cabin .................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.6 Operation from outside the cabin .................................................................................................................................................. 19

4.7 Overload limiter .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20

4.8 Manual descent ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20

4.9 Fall arrest device ............................................................................................................................................................................ 20

4.10 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21

4.11 Out of service ............................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Appendix A: Daily Inspection Log ............................................................................................................................................................ 24

Appendix B: Stomp-test Instruction......................................................................................................................................................... 34

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User’s Manual

1)

Avanti service lift (“Product”)

1. Limited Warranty

Avanti Wind Systems A/S warrants that
commencing from the date of shipment to the
Customer and continuing for a period of the longer
of 365 days thereafter, or the period set forth in the
standard AVANTI warranty, the Product

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described
in this Manual will be free from defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service
when installed and operated in accordance with
the provisions of this Manual.

This warranty is made only to the original user of
the Product. The sole and exclusive remedy and
the entire liability of Avanti under this limited
warranty, shall be, at the option of Avanti, a
replacement of the Product (including incidental
and freight charges paid by the Customer) with a
similar new or reconditioned Product of equivalent
value, or a refund of the purchase price if the
Product is returned to Avanti, freight and insurance
prepaid. The obligations of Avanti are expressly
conditioned upon return of the Product in strict
accordance with the return procedures of Avanti.

This warranty does not apply if the Product (i) has
been altered without the authorization of Avanti or
its authorized representative; (ii) has not been
installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in
accordance with this Manual or other instructions
from Avanti; (iii) has been subjected to abuse,
neglect, casualty, or negligence; (iv) has been
furnished by Avanti to Customer without charge; or
(v) has been sold on an “AS-IS” basis.

Except as specifically set forth in this Limited
Warranty,

ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS,
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, COURSE OF
DEALING, LAW, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE
ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND
ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY AVANTI. IF,
PURSUANT TO ANY APPLICABLE LAW, TO THE
EXTENT AN IMPLIED WARRANTY CANNOT BE
EXCLUDED AS PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS
LIMITED IN TIME TO THE SAME DURATION AS
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH
ABOVE. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT
PERMIT LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THIS MAY NOT APPLY
TO A GIVEN CUSTOMER. THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY GIVES CUSTOMER SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND CUSTOMER MAY HAVE
OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS UNDER APPLICABLE
LAWS.

This disclaimer shall apply even if the express
warranty fails of its essential purpose.
In any cases of dispute the English original shall be
taken as authoritative.

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AVANTI Service Lift for Wind Turbines

2. Introduction

2.1 Observations

Only trained people may use this lift.

This manual must be available to staff at all times during installation, maintenance and operation.
Additional copies are available from the manufacturer upon request.
This manual, including, but not limited to, measurements, procedures, components, descriptions,
instructions, recommendations and requirements, is subject to change without prior notice. Please check
Avanti website/manuals for the latest revisions of the manuals.
Any additional cost related to or arising from any changes in the manuals does not entitle Customer to any
form of compensation or other legal remedies.

!

The pictures and sketches in this manual may not reflect the product aesthetics, colours, arrangement precisely.
This has no impact on the function or safety.

2.2 Symbols

Symbol Signal word Meaning Possible injury if not observed

Safety instructions

STOP

DANGER!

IMMEDIATE or possibly
imminent danger:

Death or severe injury!

DANGER!

IMMEDIATE or possibly
imminent danger of
hazardous voltage:

Death or severe injury!

CAUTION!

Potentially hazardous
situation:

Light injury or material damage.

Additional instructions

!

ATTENTION!

Potentially dangerous
situation:

Damage to equipment or workplace

IMPORTANT!

Useful tips for optimum
working procedure

None

Order

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Reference to written
specification/documentation

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2.3 Cautions

Use and daily inspection of the service lift shall only
be performed by person who has gone through the
relevant training associated with the Avanti service lift
use and daily inspection and is in possession of a
valid (non expired) certificate for the task. Installation
and maintenance of the service lift shall only be
performed by Certified technicians.

Personnel must be at least 18 years of age. The
staff must be familiar with the relevant accident
prevention instructions and must have received
proper training in these.

Personnel are obliged to read and understand this
User’s Manual.

Personnel shall wear PFPE (safety helmet, full
body harness, shock absorber, lanyard and slider)
at all times.

A copy of the User’s Manual must be handed out
to the personnel and must always be available for
reference.

If more than one person is entrusted with one of
the above tasks, the employer shall appoint a
supervisor in charge of the operation.

Electrical conection of the system must be made in
accordance with EN 60204-1.

Self-locking nuts must be used at all times. The
screw must extend from the nut by at least half of
the thread diameter. The nut may not be used once
it has become possible to loosen by hand!

If any damage or faults are found during operation,
or if circumstances arise which may jeopardize
safety: immediately interrupt the work in progress
and notify the supervisor or employer!

All tests/repairs of electrical installations may only
be performed by Certified technicians.

All repairs to the traction, braking and supporting
systems may only be performed by Certified
technicians.

If any supporting parts are repaired or replaced,
the operational safety of the system must be tested
and verified by Certified technicians.

Only original fault-free parts may be used. Use of
non-original parts will render the manufacturer’s
warranty void and any type approval invalid.

No modification, extension or reconstruction of the
service lift is allowed without AVANTI’s prior written
consent.

No warranty is provided against damage resulting
from reconstruction or modification of equipment
or use of non-original parts which are not approved
by AVANTI.

Service lift must be inspected by Certified
technicians before first use.

Service lift must be inspected at least once a year
or after 12,5 h. of use (whichever occurs first) by
Certified technicians.

Service lift is designed for a lifetime of 20 years
with an operating frequency of approximately 12,5
h/year (250 h in total).

Service lift may not be used by persons who are
under the influence of alcohol or drugs which may
jeopardize working safety.

The service lift shall not be used in case of fire in
the tower.

Service lift shall ONLY be used when the turbine is
not generating power.

All wind farm site specific rules must be followed.
Service lift shall not be used during inclement
weather, including wind speeds over 18 m/s.

Avoid injury – follow all instructions!

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Owner must verify the need for third party
service lift inspections with the local authority
and comply with the standards specified.

2.4 Terms and definitions

Terms Definitions

Certified technician

Person who has gone through the relevant training associated with the scheduled task from Avanti
or from a certified trainer and is in possession of a valid (non expired) certificate for the task.

User

Person who has gone through the relevant training associated with the Avanti service lift use and
daily inspection and is in possession of a valid (non expired) certificate for the task.

Manual descent

Action performed to descend the lift at a controlled speed without power supply by manually
opening the hoist electromagnetic brake. (Also manual no-power descent)

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AVANTI Service Lift for Wind Turbines

3. Description

3.1 Purpose

The service lift purpose is to transport persons
plus their tools and equipment to the most
convenient height for performing work in wind
turbine generators (WTG).

Its use is limited to certified technicians. The
access to the WTG and consequently to the
service lift is controlled and forbidden to public
access.

The service lift is used primarily to transport
technicians, their tools and spare parts from the
bottom platform (or lowest accessible point) to the
top platform (or highest accessible point). It is also
used to access intermediate platforms where
inspection and service of WTG connecting bolts
and other equipment is made.

3.2 Scope

The Octopus L80 service lift system consists of
the following subsystems:

• Cabin.

• Traction and fall arrest systems.

• Guiding system.

• Control, safety and power systems
(including an interlock system on platform fence
doors1)).

• A rescue pendant control (only mandatory if
rescue route of service lift can be somehow
blocked).

Each of the subsystems listed above and their
components are described in detail throughout
the document.

3.3 Exclusions

The service lift shall not be used outdoor or in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
The service lift is not designed to carry a person
on its top.

The wind turbine manufacturer is responsible of
integrating the service lift and ensuring compliance
with the essential health and safety requirements
following AVANTI´s recommendations.

This will require supply of interface components,
including but not limited to:

• Ladder system.

• Brackets for ladder sections.

• Platform fences with doors.

• Power supply protection.

The wind turbine manufacturer shall also provide
any additional relevant warning, instruction and /
or training specific to the integration of the service
lift necessary for its safe and correct installation.

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Tower manufacturer’s risk assessment
shall include a service lift integration
study.

3.3 Technical specifications

Service lift

Main door type Full sliding door

Main door interlock system Trapped key 1) / Guard locking

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Service lift speed 18 m / min ± 10 % (50 Hz)

21 m / min ± 10 % (60 Hz)

Rated load 240kg

Max. nº persons 2 persons

Max. travelling height (L80) 120 m

Operating temp (normal version) -15ºC to +60ºC

Survival temperature (normal version) -25ºC to +80ºC

Operating temp (Low temp version) -25ºC to +40ºC

Max. noise level 80 dB (A)

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Note: Optional feature.

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