Avanti Octopus L95 User Manual
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AVANTI SERVICE LIFT
User’s Manual
Model Service Lift OCTOPUS L95
CE
certificate for Octopus L95 :
Date of publication:
3rd CE Edition: 07/2019
Revision 1: 30/07/2019
Manufacturer:
Avanti Wind Systems Technology, S.L.
Calle Ángeles (Los), Num. 88
Pol. Industrial Centrovía
50198 Muela (La) - (Zaragoza)- Spain
P: +34 976 149524
F: +34 976 149508
E: info@avanti-online.com
I: www.avanti-online.com
Manufactured Under Process Patent NO.8,499,896.
® Registered in Europe
Sales & Service:
avanti-online.com/contact
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 .............................................................11
3.6.2 Traction hoist..........................................................11
3.6.3 Fall arrest device.......................................................11
3.6.4 Guiding system ........................................................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 Maintenance cover ....................................................14
3.6.11 Bottom hatches ......................................................14
3.6.12 Top hatches..........................................................14
3.6.13 Bottom obstruction device..............................................14
3.6.14 Top obstruction device.................................................15
3.6.15 Top normal limit switch.................................................15
3.6.16 Manual descent system ................................................15
3.6.17 Overload limiter.......................................................15
3.6.18 Internal light .........................................................16
3.6.19 Warning lights ........................................................16
3.6.20 Anchor points ........................................................16
3.6.21 Rescue pendant control ................................................16
3.6.22 Information signs and documents ........................................16
3.6.23 Travelling cable pulley .................................................17
3.6.24 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 Operation from platforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.8 Overload limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.9 Manual descent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.10 Fall arrest device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.11 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 21
4.12 Out of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 23
Appendix A: Daily Inspection Log.....................................................
Appendix B: Stomp-test Instruction
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AT00012569 OCTOPUS user CE 2nd EN R3.indd 4
User’s Manual
1. Limited Warranty
Avanti Wind Systems Technology, S.L. 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
Product1) 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.
* Avanti service lift (“Product”)
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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!
DANGER!
CAUTION!
Additional instructions
ATTENTION! Potentially dangerous
IMMEDIATE or
possibly imminent
danger:
IMMEDIATE or
possibly imminent
danger of hazardous
voltage:
Potentially hazardous
situation:
situation:
Death or severe injury!
Death or severe injury!
Light injury or material damage.
Damage to equipment or workplace
IMPORTANT! Useful tips for optimum
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None
working procedure
Reference to written
specification/documentation
User’s Manual
2.3 Cautions
Use and daily inspection
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.
of the service lift shall only
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 the manufacturer’s prior
written consent.
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 PPE (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.
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 a certified technician.
All repairs to the traction, braking and supporting
systems may only be performed by a certified technician.
If any supporting parts are repaired or replaced,
the operational safety of the system must be tested
and verified by a certified technician.
No warranty is provided against damage resulting
from reconstruction or modification of equipment or
use of non-original parts which are not approved by
the manufacturer.
Service lift must be inspected by Certified technicians before first use.
Service lift must be inspected at least once a year
by Certified technicians. In case of high operating
frequency or severe conditions of use, more frequent
inspection is required.
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!
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
on who has received relevant training from Avanti or a qualified instructor associated with the
Certified technician
User
Manual descent
(also: descent without electrical
power supply)
Pers
intended work and who holds valid certification (current) for the task in question.
Person who has received relevant training associated with us
the corresponding daily inspections and who holds valid certification (current) for the task in
question.
Action performed to descend the cabin at a controlled speed without electrical power, by releasing
the traction system’s electromagnetic brake manually.
ing the Avanti service lift and perform
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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 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 doors).
• A rescue pendant control
1)
3.3 Exclusions
T
he 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 as stated on the 2006/42/EC
Machinery Directive and the applicable
harmonized standards following the
manufacturer 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.
Tower manufacturer’s risk
assessment shall include a service
lift integration study.
1)
In case of send or send/call configuration,
the rescue pendant control will not be
available.
Each of the subsystems listed above and their
components are described in detail throughout
the document.
The system fully complies with essential health
and safety requirements of European Machinery
directive.
There are two different configurations for
working temperature ranges; in particular, there
is a standard configuration and a low
temperature configuration where traction
system and main control box components are
chosen specifically.
3.4 Technical specifications
Service lift
Main door type
Main door interlock system
Service lift speed
Rated load
Max. nº persons
Max. travelling height (L95)
Operating temp (normal version)
Survival temperature (normal version)
Operating temp (Low temp version)
Max. noise level
Full sliding door
18 m / min ± 20 %
Guard locking
240kg
2 persons
160 m
-15ºC to +60ºC
-25ºC to +80ºC
-30ºC to +40ºC
80 dB (A)
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