Hettich LegaMove Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Lifting column system for an electrically

height-adjustable piece of furniture

LegaMove

(Translation)

Installation and Operating Instructions

according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex VI

for the partly completed machine:

Lifting column system for an electrically height-adjustable

piece of furniture (LegaMove)

Manufacturer: Paul Hettich GmbH & Co. KG

Vahrenkampstr. 12-16

D-32278 Kirchlengern

Year of construction: 2016

Preface

Warning Read these installation and operating

instructions carefully to familiarize yourself with

the assembly and handling of the LegaMove

lifting column and its installation. Follow these

instructions to properly assemble the LegaMove

lifting column and to avoid personal injuries and

damage to the lifting column. Do not make any

assumptions when assembling the LegaMove

lifting column. Store these installation and

operating instructions so that they are easily

accessible and always consult it if in doubt

regarding the implementation of a procedure.

Date / Issue: 2018-09

If you have any questions, please contact Paul

Hettich GmbH & Co. KG to discuss them before

assembling the lifting column LegaMove.

The installation and operating instructions are

a separate part of the complete documentation.

The complete documentation should be made

available to the installer, operator and service

sta.

Customer Service

Hettich Marketing- und Vertriebs GmbH & Co. KG

Gerhard-Lüking-Straße 10

D-32602 Vlotho

Please contact your local Hettich Customer Service represen-

tative.

These installation and operating instructions are copyright

protected.

The copyright to these installation and operating instructions

shall remain with Paul Hettich GmbH & Co. KG.

These installation and operating instructions are intended for

the installation sta. They contain technical instructions and

drawings which may not, as a whole or in part, be reproduced,

distributed or used in any unauthorized way for competitive

purposes, or passed on to others.

Table of Contents

Preface 2

Table of Contents 3

Table of Figures 4

1. Introduction 6

1.1 Explanation of the signs, symbols and labels used 6

1.2 Notes for the operator 7

2. General Information 8

2.1 Intended use 8

2.2 Foreseeable misuse 8

2.3 Scope of delivery 9

2.4 Liability 9

3. Safety 10

3.1 Safety notices 10

3.2 Safety instructions for maintenance work 12

3.3 Noise 12

3.4 Hazards from electrical energy 12

3.5 Speciﬁc danger areas 13

3.6 Residual risks 13

3.7 Training/instruction 14

4. Description of the Product 15

4.1 Speciﬁcations 15

4.2 Controls 16

4.2.1 Power cords 16

4.2.2 Control unit 16

4.2.3 Handset 17

4.3 Safeguards 18

4.3.1 Mechanical safeguards 18

4.3.2 Software-related safeguards 18

5. Transportation and Assembly 19

5.1 Transportation 19

5.2 Assembly 19

5.2.1 Installing the lifting column 19

5.2.2 Installing the control unit 20

5.2.3 Installing the handset 21

5.2.3.1 Installing the LegaMove Basic handset 21

5.2.3.2 Installing the LegaMove Touch Inlay handset 22

5.2.3.3 Installing the remote handset Basic 23

6. Commissioning 24

6.1 Initial start-up 25

6.2 Startup procedure 25

6.2.1 Connecting the drives / lifting columns 25

6.2.2 Connecting the handset / remote receiver 25

6.2.2.1 Programming the remote handset 26

6.2.2.2 Replacing the battery 26

6.2.3 Connecting optional components 27

6.2.4 Connecting the power cord 27

6.3 General conﬁguration (example) 27

7. Operation 28

7.1 Basic functions 28

7.1.1 Extending the lifting column system 28

7.1.2 Retracting the LegaMove lifting column system 29

7.2 Maual reset (homing) 29

7.3 Software-dependent functions 30

7.3.1 Low travel speed ranges 30

7.3.2 Duty cycle monitoring 30

7.3.3 Top and bottom stop position 30

7.3.4 Plug detection 31

7.3.5 Auto detect number of drives 31

7.3.6 Collision detection (drive back) 31

7.3.7 Resetting the control unit to factory defaults (menu S0) 32

7.3.8 Cascading 33

8. Troubleshooting 34

8.1 Safety notices 34

8.2 Malfunctions 34

8.2.1 Possible malfunctions and their elimination 34

8.2.2 Error messages shown on the handset display 35

8.2.3 Click codes of the control unit 36

9. Maintenance and repair 37

9.1 Safety notes 37

9.2 Inspecting the safeguards 39

9.3 Labeling, information signs 39

10. Taking out of Service 40

11. Disposal 41

11.1 Environmental protection 41

11.2 Scrapping 41

12. – Translation - EC Declaration of Incorporation 42

Table of Figures

Fig. 1. Example of the complete product 9

Fig. 2. LegaMove lifting column (here: retracted and extended) 9

Fig. 3. Example of a handset and control unit 9

Fig. 4. Example for danger of crushing here: wall cabinet 13

Fig. 5. Various power cords 16

Fig. 6. Compact-e-2 control unit 16

Fig. 7. Compact-e-3 control unit 16

Fig. 8. Basic handset 17

Fig. 9. Touch Basic handset 17

Fig. 10. Remote handset Basic 17

Fig. 11. Receiver module for handset 17

Fig. 12. Protective enclosure of the LegaMove lifting column 18

Fig. 13. Attaching the LegaMove lifting column

(large end plate shown) 19

Fig. 14. Attaching the LegaMove lifting column

(small end plate shown) 19

Fig. 15. Fixing points at the control unit 20

Fig. 16. LegaMove Basic handset 21

Fig. 17. Attaching the LegaMove Basic handset 21

Fig. 18. LegaMove Touch Inlay handset 22

Fig. 19. Milling pattern for installing the LegaMove Touch Inlay

handset with rubber ﬂaps 22

Fig. 20. Attaching the LegaMove Touch Inlay handset to the piece of

furniture 22

Fig. 21. Remote handset Basic 23

Fig. 22. Inserting / replacing the battery 23

Fig. 23. Installing the remote handset Basic 23

Fig. 24. Sockets at the control unit 24

Fig. 25. Sockets at the control unit 25

Fig. 26. Sockets at the control unit 25

Fig. 27. Replacing the battery 26

Fig. 28. Sockets at the control unit 27

Fig. 29. Sample conﬁguration (e.g. wall cabinet) 27

1. Introduction

These installation and operating instructions will help you

become familiar with the LegaMove lifting column system and

use it according to its intended applications.

This documentation contains important information on how to

install and operate the LegaMove lifting column system safely,

properly and most eciently. Observing these instructions helps

avoid danger, reduce repair costs and downtimes and increase the

reliability and life cycle of the system.

In addition to these instructions, the existing national accident

prevention regulations and environmental protection guidelines

shall apply.

The installation and operating instructions must be read and

applied by any person in charge of carrying out work on the

system components, including sta responsible for:

• Installation

• Operation

• including troubleshooting during operation, care, disposal

• Maintenance

• Service, inspection, overhaul, and

• Transportation

1.1 Explanation of the signs, symbols and labels used

The safety notices used in this documentation have the following

appearance and meaning:

Danger This hazard symbol indicates an immediate

danger. Failure to observe the applicable safety

measures will lead to death or serious personal

injury.

Warning This hazard symbol indicates a possible danger.

Failure to observe the applicable safety measures

may lead to death or serious personal injury.

Caution This hazard symbol indicates a possible danger.

Failure to observe the applicable safety measures

may lead to minor or slight personal injury.

Note

This symbol draws attention to possible material

damage or processes of special interest / impor-

tance which may arise if the applicable safety

precautions are not followed.

1. Introduction

1.2 Notes for the operator

The generally recognized technical rules for safe and proper

working must be observed in addition to these installation and

operating instructions and the rules and regulations for accident

prevention in the country and place of use of the system.

Unless approved by the manufacturer of the LegaMove lifting

column system, the operator may not make any additions,

alterations or modiﬁcations to the system which may impair the

system safety.

Components to be used in the system must comply with the

technical speciﬁcations provided by the manufacturer.

Infomation

Always carefully read the safety instructions be-

fore commissioning the equipment. Observe the

warnings provided in the operating instructions.

Always store these installation and operating

instructions so that they are easily accessible.

When you dispose of or transfer this unit, also

hand over this instruction manual.

Always subject the ﬁnal product (height-adjus-

table piece of furniture) to a hazard analysis to

prepare yourself for possible remaining hazards

(e.g. as a result of constructional measures or

following the notes in the operating or safety

instructions for your product).

2. General Information

2.1 Intended use

Warning The LegaMove lifting column system may only be

operated according to its intended use and in a

safe and technically faultless condition!

The operating safety of the lifting column system

cannot be guaranteed unless the system is used

as intended!

The LegaMove lifting column system described in this documen-

tation is intended exclusively for the installation and subsequent

operation as an electrically height-adjustable piece of furniture

for private and commercial sectors. The lifting column system will

solely be loaded in pull direction. Therefore, the LegaMove lifting

column system has been designed exclusively for this purpose.

Any usage diering from or exceeding the intended use e.g.

beyond the scope of the technical speciﬁcations (see section 4.1)

will be regarded as misuse and will not be in compliance with its

intended use.

The instructions provided in chapter 3, “Safety”, must be observed

in this context

The intended use of the system also includes adherence to the

operating, maintenance and repair requirements speciﬁed by the

manufacturer.

In case of unauthorized modiﬁcations to the lifting column sys-

tem, the product liability will become void, and the manufacturer

will not be liable for any damage resulting from such modiﬁca-

tions.

Any use exceeding the speciﬁed purpose is an infringement of

use for intended purposes. The manufacturer shall not be liable

for any damage resulting from improper use. The operator shall

bear the sole risk for possible damage.

2.2 Foreseeable misuse

Warning Any misuse of the system entails possible

hazards!

The situations listed below are regarded as

foreseeable misuse:

• Persons could manipulate the safeguards.

• Persons could remove isolating safeguards,

thus putting the LegaMove lifting column

system into operation.

• Persons could use the LegaMove lifting

column system for lifting other persons or

loads.

• Persons could incorrectly install the Lega-

Move lifting column system and use it in

push direction.

• Persons could carry out maintenance, trou-

bleshooting, etc. on the LegaMove lifting

column system without disconnecting the

LegaMove lifting column system from the

voltage supply.

• Persons could make adjustments to the Le-

gaMove lifting column system while others

are present in the danger zone.

• Persons could disregard the maximum load

permitted for the LegaMove lifting column

system.

• Persons could open, remove or damage the

housing of the system components.

The cases listed above are some of the remaining hazards that

may exist despite the prohibitions, and may jeopardize persons’

health.

The operator must adhere to the safety requirements deﬁned in

the Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health.

2. General Information

2.3 Scope of delivery

The following components can be combined as required for

installing an electrically height-adjustable desk.

Fig. 1. Example of the complete product

The following components (incl. cabling) are available for the

system:

2.4 Liability

Only competent personnel shall be allowed to carry out actions to

remedy defects.

Manufacturer’s liability is limited to damage arising from

or in connec-tion with the intended use of the system.

The manufacturer shall not be liable for any safety defects

that cannot presently be detected by the current state of

technology.

Violation of –

• safety instructions for the operators

• indications of speciﬁc hazards

• the prohibition of unauthorized alterations and modiﬁcations

• the prohibition of using components not released by the

manufacturer

shall indemnify the manufacturer from any liability for

consequences.

Fig. 2. LegaMove lifting column (here: retracted and extended)

Fig. 3. Example of a handset and control unit

Note

Please refer to the Hettich catalog for other

variants of the product.

3. Safety

The following identiﬁcations of danger zones (acc. to ASR A1.3)

are used in these installation and operating instructions:

Danger

Hazard due to electric shock!

There is a risk of fatal injury due to electric shock

if improper work is carried out on live compo-

nents!

Work on electrical equipment may only be car-

ried out by authorized and qualiﬁed specialists!

Warning Risk of injury!

There is a risk of injury when the lifting columns

are moving. Therefore always disconnect the

lifting column system from the power supply be-

fore starting any work. Also take pre-cautions to

prevent the power cord from inadvertedly being

reconnected!

Caution Warning: tripping hazard!

There is a risk of tripping over the piece of furni-

ture or the power cord.

Caution

Warning: danger of hand injury!

There is the danger that hands may be crushed

or otherwise injured.

Never reach into moving parts!

Always make sure that there are no persons

in the danger zone before moving the piece of

furniture!

The following hazard signs must be attached directly to the piece

of furniture where they are clearly visible:

Warning

Warning: danger of crushing!

Do not place any objects or body parts under-

neath the piece of furniture or between the

crossbeams. Noncompliance may cause serious

injury or death!

Warning

max.

Warning: danger of overloading!

Only place the maximum permissible load (in-

cluding the lifting column system) on the piece

of furniture. Overloading can cause breakage or

lead to serious injury!

3.1 Safety notices

Any person responsible for operating the lifting column system

must carefully read and understand installation and operating

instructions, in particular the “Safety” chapter. The safety inst-

ructions must always be followed.

Warning

It is forbidden to:

• Operate the LegaMove lifting column system

when other persons and/or objects are

within the danger zone.

• Remove covers or housings or put safegu-

ards out of operation.

• Continue to operate the LegaMove lifting

column system after modiﬁcations posing a

safety risk have been made to it.

• Manipulate or bypass any safeguards.

• Use the system in normal operating mode

without safeguards.

3. Safety

The LegaMove lifting column system may not be put into service

unless it is completely assembled and fully functional.

The generally accepted safety and occupational health regulati-

ons as well as the accident prevention regulations must always

be complied with.

The LegaMove lifting column system may not be used unless all

safeguards and safety-critical features such as protective co-

verings or housings are fully functional and undamaged.

When putting the system into operation, the operator must

ensure that all safety equipment and safeguards as well as the

controls operate correctly and are undamaged.

Only properly instructed professional sta may carry out work on

the LegaMove lifting column system. Only trained or instructed

specialist sta may be deployed.

Immediately leave the environment of the piece of furniture if it

inadvertently starts to move. Immediately disconnect the Lega-

Move lifting column system from the power supply. Have the Le-

gaMove lifting column system repaired by our customer service or

a specialized company. Do not put the LegaMove lifting column

system back into service unless the repair has been completed.

Observe the duty cycle of 10% of the LegaMove lifting column

system. Maintain a break of at least 18 minutes after each height

adjustment (max. 2 minutes).

Do not place a load on the lifting column system that exceeds the

permissible weight (see “Speciﬁcations” in section 4.1).

A distance of less than 8mm or greater than 25mm must be

maintained for adjacent elements with a relative movement

between them. This applies to the entire travel range.

Warning Children must be observed to prevent them

from playing with the equipment. This device is

not intended to be used by persons (including

children) with limited physical, sensory or mental

aptitude or lack of experience and/or knowledge

unless they are supervised by a person respon-

sible for their safety or have received instruction

from this person as to how the device is to be

used.

Children may not be allowed to use the device

without adult supervision!

Immediately take the piece of furniture out of operation it the

control does not operate correctly.

Do not use the piece of furniture on an uneven surface. There is

the danger of the piece of furniture toppling over. For the wall

installation, take into account the overall weight of the piece of

furniture (incl. the LegaMove lifting column system). The wall

structure must be able to carry the weight. Only use suitable

ﬁxing material, and observe the instructions of the furniture

manufacturer. An antiderail device must be used for the wall

installation.

3. Safety

3.2 Safety instructions for maintenance work

Make sure that the product is always in perfect order. If necessa-

ry, have it regularly inspected by qualiﬁed personnel.

Do not carry out repairs on the LegaMove lifting column system

or its component by yourself. Maintenance may only be car-

ried out by the manu-facturer’s qualiﬁed personnel or under its

supervision.

If the LegaMove lifting column system is completely switched o

for maintenance and repair work, it must be safeguarded against

inadvertently being switched on again.

Only use tool kits that are suitable for carrying out maintenance

activities.

Service and maintenance work may only be carried out by quali-

ﬁed personnel.

3.3 Noise

The equivalent A-weighted continuous sound level of the lifting

column system is less than 60dB(A).

3.4 Hazards from electrical energy

Do not connect the LegaMove lifting column system to a power

supply unless it is fully assembled.

Regularly check the electrical equipment of the piece of furni-

ture according to national standards (in Germany, the accident

prevention regulations).

Do not use cables with damaged insulation, as there is the danger

of electric shock. Have a specialized company immediately repla-

ce damaged cables with undamaged ones.

Work on electrical components may only be carried out by a

qualiﬁed electrician or instructed persons under the guidance

and supervision of a qualiﬁed electrician in compliance with the

electrotechnical regulations.

If the safeguards have to be removed for carrying out service or

maintenance work, then the safeguards must be reinstalled and

tested immediately after the work has been completed.

Any screw connections loosened for service or maintenance work

must be tightened after the work has been completed.

Do not carry out any structural modiﬁcations on the LegaMove

lifting column system.

Do not exceed the maximum duty cycle of the LegaMove lifting

column system.

Always use new original manufacturer parts to replace faulty

components of the LegaMove lifting column system. Follow the

instructions in these operating and installation instructions when

replacing any parts.

Do not lay feeder lines within the vicinity of heat sources, as the

cables can be damaged when exposed to heat. There is the risk of

ﬁre or electric shock.

Always disconnect the LegaMove lifting column system from the

power supply when it is stationary or not used for a prolonged

time.

Note

Observe DIN EN 60335-1 (VDE 0700-1) when

laying feeder line.

Provide for safe and environmentally compliant disposal of re-

sources, process materials and replacement parts.

3. Safety

3.5 Speciﬁc danger areas

Ensure that no persons are within the vicinity of the piece of

furniture when adjusting it. There is a risk of injury.

When setting up the piece of furniture, ensure that there is no

adjustment position involving the risk of collision (e.g. structural

conditions such as baseboards, power outlets, etc.). Also ensure

a collisionfree position of other objects (e.g. decorative items,

articles of daily use, etc.) located on or in the piece of furniture.

Maintain a lateral safety distance of at least 25mm from any

other piece of furniture.

Ensure that the cables used are of sucient length to allow safe

use of the entire adjustment range.

3.6 Residual risks

The LegaMove lifting column system has been built according to

the state of the art and recognized safety regulations. Neverthel-

ess, use of the system may still entail risks to the user or third

party.

Only use the system:

• for its intended use, and

• in perfect technical condition in accordance with the safety

regulations.

Warning

Risk of injury!

Never remove the safeguards or override them

by manipulating the LegaMove lifting column

system!

Malfunctions impairing the system safety must

be remedied immediately!

Fig. 4. Example for danger of crushing here: wall cabinet

Warning Despite the ISP collision detection there is a

danger of crushing in as the combination of all

components of the height-adjustable piece of

furniture rather than the control unit is respon-

sible for switching the motor o! In addition

the switch-o sensitivity is inﬂuenced by the

mechanics, the motor and the environmental

conditions!

Always switch o the LegaMove lifting column

system and protect it against inadvertently being

switched back on prior to carrying out any main-

tenance or cleaning work!

Warning

Risk of injury!

Ensure that no unauthorized persons (e.g. small

children) or objects are within the vicinity a of

the height-adjustable piece of furniture and/or

stay on it when it is moved.

Make sure that there is enough room to move

when operating the equipment!

3. Safety

Warning Residual hazards!

Handling the LegaMove lifting column system

still involves certain residual hazards that could

not be eliminated by design.

Be aware of any residual hazards and observe

these installation and operating instructions as

well as the documentation of the ﬁnal product!

Note

Always subject the ﬁnal product (height-adjus-

table piece of furniture) to a hazard analysis to

prepare yourself for possible remaining hazards

(e.g. as a result of constructional measures or

following the notes in the operating and/or safe-

ty instructions for your product).

3.7 Training/instruction

The manufacturer of the height-adjustable piece of furniture is

under the obligation to instruct the operators (e.g. installers) and

the end-user on existing legal and accident prevention provisions

and inform and/or instruct them about existing safeguards and

their use.

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