3S Lift Service lift operation and installation manual

3S LIFT SERVICE LIFT
USER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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中际联合(北京)科技股份有限公司
FICONT INDUSTRY (BEIJING) CO., LTD.
Only trained personnel may use the service lift.
This manual must be available to staff at all times during installation and operation.
Additional copies are available from the manufacturer upon request.
All dimensions are indicative only and subject to change without notice.
CONTENT
User Operation Manual ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1. Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
2. Cautions ............................................................................................................................................................ 3
3. Introduction to service lift .................................................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Model ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Function ................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Working environment .............................................................................................................................. 4
3.4 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.4.1 Traction hoist .......................................................................................................................... 4
The service lift uses a 3S lift traction hoist, as transport equipment which goes up and down
along the guiding wire rope and the lifting wire rope hung on the suspension beam to the top of
the tower. ......................................................................................................................................... 4
3.4.2 Fall arrest................................................................................................................................ 4
3.4.3 Operability .............................................................................................................................. 4
3.4.4 Overload protection ................................................................................................................ 4
3.4.5 Stability ................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Components ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Structure overview ................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1.1. Ladder guided service lift with sliding door at right side ....................................................... 5
4.1.2. Ladder guided service lift with sliding door at left side ......................................................... 6
4.1.3 Ladder guided service lift with front door at right side .......................................................................... 7
4.1.4 Ladder guided service lift with front door at left side ............................................................................ 8
4.1.5 Rope guided service lift with sliding door at the front right side ............................................ 9
4.1.6 Rope guided service lift with sliding door at the front left side............................................. 10
4.2 Structure specifications ......................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.1 Ladder guided service lift ..................................................................................................... 11
4.2.2 Wire rope guided service lift ................................................................................................. 12
4.3 Driving device, safety device & control device ...................................................................................... 13
4.4 Application ............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.4.1 Transportation ...................................................................................................................... 14
4.4.2 Safety ................................................................................................................................... 14
4.4.2.1 Safety arrest .......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.4.2.2 inside-cabin control ................................................................................................................................ 14
4.4.2.3 Outside-cabin control ............................................................................................................................. 14
4.4.2.4 SafeLock ................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.4.2.5 Safe door ............................................................................................................................................... 15
4.4.2.6 Access door ........................................................................................................................................... 16
4.4.2.7 Limit switches ........................................................................................................................................ 16
4.4.2.8 Overload protection ............................................................................................................................... 17
4.4.2.9 Manual descent (Only for emergency) .................................................................................................. 17
4.4.2.10 Safety anchor point .............................................................................................................................. 17
4.4.2.11 Emergency lamp (Optional) ................................................................................................................. 17
5. Daily inspection............................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Service lift .............................................................................................................................................. 18
5.2 Wire ropes and suspension beam ......................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Path way of service lift ........................................................................................................................... 18
5.4 Control function ..................................................................................................................................... 18
5.5 Hand held control pendant (Optional) ................................................................................................... 19
5.6 SafeLock................................................................................................................................................ 19
6. Out of service.................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.1 Stop the service lift on the starting platform .......................................................................................... 19
6.2 Failure caution ....................................................................................................................................... 19
7. Unlock SafeLock .......................................................................................................................................... 20
8. Emergency evacuation instructions .......................................................................................................... 20
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9. Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................... 21
9.1 Annual inspection .................................................................................................................................. 22
9.1.1 3S Lift traction hoist .............................................................................................................. 22
9.1.2 SL3 SafeLock ....................................................................................................................... 22
9.1.3 Service lift ............................................................................................................................. 23
9.1.4 Suspension beam/ wire rope/ cable ..................................................................................... 23
9.1.5 Overload protection/ signal .................................................................................................. 24
9.1.6 Labels ................................................................................................................................... 24
9.1.7 Repair ................................................................................................................................... 24
9.2 Trouble shooting .................................................................................................................................... 24
9.3 Wire rope replacement .......................................................................................................................... 27
9.3.1 Parking the service lift on starting platform .......................................................................... 27
9.3.2 Wire end treatment ............................................................................................................... 27
9.3.3 Remove lifting wire rope....................................................................................................... 27
9.3.4
Remove the safety wire rope ......................................................................................... 27
10. Ordering spare parts ..................................................................................................................................... 28
11. Transportation and storage .......................................................................................................................... 28
Installation manual .............................................................................................................................................. 29
1. Installation for service lift ................................................................................................................................ 29
1.1 Installation procedure ................................................................................................................................... 29
1.2 Installation dimension ................................................................................................................................... 30
2. Key points for installation ................................................................................................................................ 32
2.1 Installation for ladder guided service lift ....................................................................................................... 32
2.1.1 Installation for lifting and safety wire ropes .......................................................................... 32
2.1.2 Install the stop disc ............................................................................................................... 32
2.1.3 Key points for fasteners on the traction hoist....................................................................... 33
2.1.4 Feed the lifting wire rope ...................................................................................................... 33
2.1.5 Feed the safety wire rope..................................................................................................... 34
2.1.6 Secure the lifting/safety wire rope ........................................................................................ 34
2.1.7 Install the support arms ........................................................................................................ 34
2.1.8 Install the limit switch............................................................................................................ 35
2.1.8.1 Installation of limit switches on top of cabin .......................................................................................... 35
2.1.8.2 Installation of limit switches on the bottom of cabin .............................................................................. 35
2.2 Installation for wire rope guided service lift ........................................................................................... 36
2.2.1 Install the guide wire rope .................................................................................................... 36
2.2.2 Install the wire rope guide device......................................................................................... 36
2.2.3 Install the wire rope fixing sleeves and the fixing brackets .................................................. 37
2.2.4 Install the guide wire rope tensioning bracket...................................................................... 37
2.3 Power connection .................................................................................................................................. 37
2.3.1 Power supply ........................................................................................................................ 37
2.3.2 Power cable .......................................................................................................................... 38
2.3.3 Power connection ................................................................................................................. 38
2.4 Lifting holes on service lift ..................................................................................................................... 38
2.5 Installation of service lift’s power switch box ......................................................................................... 38
2.5.1 Preparation of installation..................................................................................................... 38
2.6 Power supply ......................................................................................................................................... 39
Appendix 1: 3S Lift service lift safety operation and administration regulations ................................................ 40
Appendix 2: Service lift safe use instructions and precautions .......................................................................... 42
Appendix 3: Safety measures ............................................................................................................................. 44
Appendix 4: Service lift inpection table sheet ..................................................................................................... 45
Appendix 5: 3S lift service lift maintenance report ............................................................................................. 49
Appendix 6: 3S lift service lift user operation log ................................................................................................ 50
Appendix 7: 3S lift service lift iniformation signs ................................................................................................ 51
Appendix 8: 3S lift service lift safety anchor ....................................................................................................... 53
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User Operation Manual
LIMITED WARRANTY
Ficont Industry (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter
referred to as 3S Lift ) warrants that commencing
from the date of shipment to the customer and
continuing for a period of the longer of one year
thereafter, or the period set forth in the 3S Lift
warranty, the product described in the manual will be
free from defects in material and workmanship under
the normal operation and service when installed and
operated following the regulations and provisions of
the manual.
This warranty is made only to the original user of the
product. If there were defects in material and
workmanship for the service lift, and the sole and
exclusive maintenance and the entire liability of 3S
Lift, under this limited warranty,
(1) at the option of 3S Lift, a replacement of the
Product with a similar new or reconditioned Product
of equivalent value, or a refund of the purchase price
if the product is returned to 3S Lift, prepaid
expenses.
(2) The obligations of 3S Lift are expressly
conditioned upon return of the product in strict
accordance with the return procedures of 3S Lift.
This warranty does not apply if the product
(1) has been altered without the authorization of 3S
Lift or its authorized representative;
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.
(2) Use of non-original parts which are not approved
by 3S Lift, during the reconstruction or modification
of product;
(3) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or
maintained in accordance with this Manual or other
instructions from 3S Lift;
(4) has been subjected to abuse, neglect, casualty,
or negligence;
(5) resell the product to others.
Except for specific regulations in the 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 3S LIFT. 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. 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 Chinese original shall be
taken as authoritative.
3S Lift Service Lift for Wind Turbine Generators
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1. Symbols
Table 1
SYMBOLS
KEY WORDS
POSSIBLE
CONSEQUENCES
MEANING
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER!
Direct or indirect danger
Fatal or severe injuries
CAUTION!
Possible danger
Injuries or property damage
DANGER!
Direct or indirect risk of
electrical shock
Fatal or severe injuries
TIPS
ATTENTION!
Potentially hazardous situation
Damage to property or other
IMPORTANT!
Important explanation for
operation
None
REFERENCE
Reference to written
specification/documentation
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2. Cautions
ATTENTIONS！
To avoid accident—read and
assimilate all instructions in this
manual before operation!
a)
Only qualified personnel can perform the
installation, maintenance and operation of the
service lift and its suspension.
b)
The personnel must be over the age of 18 years
old, and can understand the solutions to
possible problems or have acquired
professional training. The personnel’s
educational level must be executed in
accordance with the requirements of local laws
and regulations.
c)
d)
e)
The personnel are obliged to read and
understand this manual.
Prior to installation, all parts must be tested to
ensure their safety and full functionality.
j)
Self-locking nuts must be used at all the time,
and the followings must always be observed:
 The screw must extend from the nut by at
least 0.4 of the thread diameter.
 The nut cannot be used anymore when it is
possible to loosen by hand.
k)
Prior to installing the suspension system,
ensure that the tower is able to bear the load.
l)
If any damage or failure may jeopardize
personnel’s safety during operation,
immediately stop the work in process and notify
the supervisor or owner.
m) All installation and repair of electrical equipment
must be performed by qualified electricians.
The manual must be handed out to the operator
and must always be available for reference
during operation and installation.
n)
All repair of 3S Lift traction hoist, SL3 SafeLock
and the parts must be performed by qualified
technicians.
If a third party is entrusted with one of the above
tasks, the owner shall appoint an experienced
supervisor in charge of operation.
o)
If any supporting parts are repaired or replaced,
the operational safety of the system must be
tested and verified by professional technician.
p)
Use of non-original parts, in particular use of
other wire ropes other than the specified original
3S Lift wire ropes will void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
q)
The operator should keep in touch with the
supervisor through communication equipment
such as interphone or mobile phone.
r)
No modification, extension or reconstruction of
the service lift is allowed without the
manufacturer’s prior written consent. 3S Lift
will not be responsible for the damage or injury
caused by using parts not approved by original
manufacturers.
Service lift design lifetime is 20 years, annually
uses 12.5 hours, and totally is about 250 hours.
CAUTION！
To avoid danger—please strictly
follow all instructions in the
manual!
f)
i)
The installation, upward or downward travel of
the service lift involves possible danger of falling.
All people inside the danger area shall wear
Personal Protective Equipment (safety helmet,
full body harness, shoes and fall arrester, which
will prevent from falling down by means of a
safety system secured to the building.
s)
g)
Only fault-free suspension device, original parts,
3S Lift traction hoist, SL3 SafeLock, original 3S
Lift service lift specialized wire ropes and
stopping devices can be used.
h)
Electrical connection of the system must be
made in accordance with EN 60204-1.
The tower owner must verify the
requirements for the third party
service lift inspections with the
local authority, and comply with
the specified standards and
codes.
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3. Introduction to service lift
3.1 MODEL
Product series of Service lift: WindMaster
( For the details, please consult 3S Lift)
3.2 FUNCTION
The service lift described in this User’s Manual is
designed for:
The service lift is equipped with a SafeLock (SL3
SafeLock) on the safety wire rope to prevent
accidental falling of the service lift. The SafeLock can
sense the service lift’s running speed constantly, if
the service lift’s speed overpasses the SafeLock’s
preset speed (see table 11 ), the service lift will be
locked by the SafeLock, so as to guarantee the
service lift’s safety.
a) Transporting technician or materials inside wind
turbine tower to certain height.
b) Transporting for installation, inspection and repair
inside wind turbine generators (WTG).
3.4.3 OPERABILITY
The service lift is permanently installed inside the
WTG, it does not apply to the following situation:
by turning switch from 1 to 0.
Operation switches are situated both inside and
a) At drilling construction site;
b) On the permanent building surface;
c) As a crane lift;
d) In explosion hazards environment.
3.3 WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Operating temperature: -30℃~ +60℃
Before operating the service lift, turning Elevator
Power switch to position 1, turn on power.
When the lift is not used, turn off the power of the lift
outside the service lift cabin. The switches have two
modes: MANUAL and AUTO. In MANUAL mode: the
service lift can travel upward and downward
intermittently; In AUTO mode: service lift can travel
upward and downward continuously. Inside the cabin,
the control panel is equipped with a display screen.
During operation, the display screen will show the
current status and give relative code accordingly.
Survival temperature: -60℃ ~ +75℃
Relative humidity:＜95%
Low temperature version is available upon request.
Operating temperature: -40℃~ +40℃
3.4 SAFETY
3.4.1 TRACTION HOIST
The service lift uses a 3S lift traction hoist, as
transport equipment which goes up and down along
the guiding wire rope and the lifting wire rope hung
on the suspension beam to the top of the tower.
3.4.2 FALL ARREST
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(Read clause 4.4.2.2 in the user’s operation manual
for detail).
3.4.4 OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The service lift is equipped with an overload
protection device to prevent the service lift from
overload running. (See operation manual clause
4.4.2.8 for detail).
3.4.5 STABILITY
Two Guide wire ropes on right and left sides of
service lift (WINDMASTER-RS) to prevent the
service lift from swiveling and/or tilting.
Ladder guided service lift (WINDMASTER-L) will
take ladders installed onto tower as guild rail to
prevent the service lift from swiveling and/or tilting.
4. COMPONENTS
4.1 STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
4.1.1. LADDER GUIDED SERVICE LIFT WITH SLIDING DOOR AT RIGHT SIDE
3
1
2
12
4
11
8
5
6
9
10
7
Fig.1a
Table 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
Safety wire rope
Stop disc
Lifting wire rope
Top sensing bar
Viewing window
Outside operation switch
Fig.1b
7
8
9
10
11
12
Bottom sensing panel
Supporting arm
Accordion door
Guided aluminum ladder
Electric control box
Traction hoist
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4.1.2. LADDER GUIDED SERVICE LIFT WITH SLIDING DOOR AT LEFT SIDE
1
3
2
12
4
8
5
9
10
6
11
7
Fig.2a
Fig.2b
Table 3
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
Safety wire rope
Stop disc
Lifting wire rope
Top sensing bar
Viewing window
Outside operation switch
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7
8
9
10
11
12
Bottom sensing panel
Supporting arm
Accordion door
Guided aluminum ladder
Cabin
Traction hoist
4.1.3 LADDER GUIDED SERVICE LIFT WITH FRONT DOOR AT RIGHT SIDE
3
1
2
12
4
11
8
5
6
10
9
7
Fig. 3a
Fig.3b
Table 4
1
Safety wire rope
7
Bottom sensing panel
2
Stop disc
8
Supporting arm
3
Lifting wire rope
9
Front right door
4
Top sensing bar
10
Guided aluminum ladder
5
Viewing window
11
Electric control box
6
Outside operation switch
12
Traction hoist
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4.1.4 LADDER GUIDED SERVICE LIFT WITH FRONT DOOR AT LEFT SIDE
3
1
2
12
4
11
8
5
6
10
9
7
Fig 4a
Fig 4b
Table 5
8
1
Safety wire rope
7
Bottom sensing panel
2
Stop disc
8
Supporting arm
3
Lifting wire rope
9
Front left door
4
Top sensing bar
10
Guided aluminum ladder
5
Viewing window
11
Electric control box
6
Outside operation switch
12
Traction hoist
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4.1.5 Rope guided service lift with sliding door at the front right side
1
3
2
4
12
5
11
10
6
7
9
8
Fig 5a
Fig 5b
Table 6
1
Safety wire rope
7
Guiding wire rope
2
Stop disc
8
Tensioning bracket
3
Lifting wire rope
9
Bottom sensing panel
4
Top sensing bar
10
Outside operation switch
5
Wire rope fix sleeve
11
Electric control box
6
Front right door
12
Traction hoist
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4.1.6 Rope guided service lift with sliding door at the front left side
2
3
1
12
4
11
5
10
6
7
9
8
Fig 6a
Fig 6b
Table 7
10
1
Safety wire rope
7
Guiding wire rope
2
Stop disc
8
Tensioning bracket
3
Lifting wire rope
9
Bottom sensing panel
4
Top sensing bar
10
Outside operation switch
5
Wire rope fix sleeve
11
Electric control box
6
Front left door
12
Traction hoist
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4.2 STRUCTURE SPECIFICATIONS
4.2.1 LADDER GUIDED SERVICE LIFT
SLIDING DOOR AT FRONT RIGHT SIDE
Rated load：240kg
Lifting capacity：2 persons
Self-weight：160kg
Inside cabin dimensions (mm)：956 X 596 X 2100
Gross weight=self weight + cable weight
Cable weight: approx. 0.3 kg/m
Fig. 7
Table 8
STANDARD
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
L
600
960
640
750
620
2980
300
500
580
80
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4.2.2 WIRE ROPE GUIDED SERVICE LIFT
SLIDING DOOR AT FRONT RIGHT SIDE
Rated load：240kg
Lifting capacity：2 persons
Self-weight：160kg
Inside cabin dimensions (mm)：956 X 596 X 2100
Gross weight=self weight + cable weight
Cable weight: approx. 0.3 kg/m
Fig.8
Table 9
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STANDARD
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
R
600
960
1150
640
110
600
2980
500~700
450
80
500
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4.3 DRIVING DEVICE, SAFETY DEVICE & CONTROL DEVICE
Fig. 9 Traction Hoist
Fig.10 SafeLock
C550/C550-H
SL3-883
9
2
Fig.11 Control box
Status Display Panel
12
18
5
16
8
15
11
17
1
7
3
13
10
6
4
14
Table 10
1
2
3
4
5
6
Manual descent lever
installation hole
Motor
Hoist box
Gearbox
Long lever
Wire rope outlet
7
SafeLock label
13
DOWN button
8
9
10
11
12
Locking button
Wire rope inlet
Observation hole
UP button
Indicator light
14
15
16
17
18
Cable plug
Power switch
AUTO/MANUAL switch
EMERGENCY-STOP button
Display screen
Table 11 SafeLock
SL3 SafeLock
Safety load (kg)
Wire rope diameter (mm)
Reaction distance (mm)
SL3-883
800
8.3
＜100
SL3-883-H
800
8.3
＜200
Table 12 Traction Hoist
3S Lift traction hoist
Lifting capability (kg)
C550/400V/690V
550
Lifting speed
(m/min)
9
8.3
Rated power
(kW)
1.5
C550/480V
550
10.7
8.3
1.5
C550-H/400V/690V
550
18
8.3
2.7
Wire rope (mm)
Table 13 Wire rope
Wire type
Wire diameter
(mm)
Surface
treatment
Min. breaking
force (kN)
Nominal tensile
strength (MPa)
Tension Device
Lifting wire rope/
safety wire rope
8.3
Galvanized
51
2160
Counter weight or
Extension spring
Guide wire rope
12
Galvanized
66
1670
Tripod
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4.4 APPLICATION
4.4.1 TRANSPORTATION
It can transport technician or materials inside WTG
to certain height.
4.4.2 SAFETY
4.4.2.1 Safety arrest
The brake inside the traction hoist is engaged under
the following situation:
a)
The service lift stops
b)
Power failure of service lift
4.4.2.2 Inside-cabin control
IMPORTANT!
Before operating, users must wear
Personal Protective Equipment (safety
helmet, full body harness, safety
lanyard and fall arrester, etc).
CAUTION!
Outside-Cabin Control is only used
for transfering material or empty lift.
NOT for transfering people.
For carrying objects or materials,
the weight of objects or materials
shall not be more than 140kg.
Outside control buttons are: UP button, DOWN
button and E- STOP button (see Fig.12). Prior to
operation, turn the AUTO/MANUAL to AUTO mode
(see Fig.11); press the UP button, then release it, the
service lift will move upward; When it should stop or
in case of emergency, press the EMERGENCYSTOP button, the control circuit of service lift and the
power of driving device will be cut off, the service lift
will stop working (so going down does); To resume
the operation, turn the switch clockwise to make it
pop up.
DOWN
EMERGENCY- STOP
UP
Inside-cabin control buttons are: Power switch,
AUTO/MANUAL switch, UP button, DOWN button,
EMERGENCY-STOP button, and display screen
(see Fig.11). Prior to operation, turn
AUTO/MANUAL switch to MANUAL mode; Press
and hold the UP button, the service lift will move
upward, release the UP button, the service lift stops
(so going down does); In case of emergency, press
the red EMERGENCY-STOP button, the control
circuit of service lift and the power of driving device
will be cut off, service lift stops. To resume the
operation, turn the EMERGENCY-STOP clockwise
to release.
When the service lift’s power switch is turned on, the
display screen will show all status and give relative
code accordingly. When the lift is not used, all the
devices should be stopped and power should be cut
off.
4.4.2.3 Outside-cabin control
DANGER!
Do not operate the service lift from
outside cabin if passenger is in the
lift.
Fig. 12
After the work, it requires to switch off the service lift
and power off the main switch.
4.4.2.4 SafeLock
The service lift is equipped with a SafeLock (see
Fig.10) on the safety wire rope to prevent accidental
falling of service lift. The SafeLock can monitor the
service lift’s running speed constantly, if the service
lift’s speed overpasses the SafeLock’s preset speed,
the SafeLock will activate to stop the service lift from
falling.
When SafeLock is locked, the display screen will
show relative code accordingly, and then unlock the
SafeLock according to instructions.
SafeLock will be activated again.
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a) If the lifting wire rope is broken, the service lift will fall
Lifting wire rope
Safety wire rope
Lifting wire rope broken, service lift falls
When the dropping speed of service
lift reaches the preset locking speed,
the locking mechanism will be
activated to prevent lift from falling.
Fig.13
b) Traction hoist failure, the service lift will fall.
In emergency, the locking button can be used to
lock the service lift.
IMPORTANT!
In emergency, the SafeLock can also
be engaged by pushing down the
locking button of the SafeLock.
IMPORTANT!
When the service lift has return to the
starting platform, test the SafeLock
function.
IMPORTANT!
Check the unlocking and locking
function of SafeLock every time before
operation.
CAUTION!
It is not allowed to run the service lift
when unlocking, locking or
overspeed locking function fails. It is
required to return the SafeLock back
to the factory for repairing.
Safelock is required for recalibration,
after it has run for 6 years or 250
hours continous service within 6
years.
CAUTION!
In case of no power and the SafeLock
is locked on the safety wire rope
under tension, evacuate from the
service lift according to the
evacuation procedures.
4.4.2.5 Safe door
The door of service lift is equipped with trapped-key
switch. When the service lift’s door is not closed
completely, the service lift will not move, and the
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display screen will show relevant code. Only when
door is closed completely, and the door trapped-key
switch is activated, service lift can be operational.
Bottom access door plate
Bottom sensing panel
Attention!
When using top access door, the
operator must wear safety
harness.
Fig. 15
4.4.2.7 Limit switches
Top access door
Handrail
Pedal
Fig.14
4.4.2.6 Access door
Top access door
Top access door is located at the top of cabin. When
the devices on the top cabin are required to inspect
or repair, it also can climb up via the top access door.
(See Fig.14 )
Bottom access door (Only for ladder guided
service lift)
Bottom access door is located at the bottom of cabin.
Lift up the bottom access door, hang access door up
according to the bottom access door operation
instructions. (See Fig. 15 )
There are accessories such as handrails and pedals
in the cabin. In emergency of operating the service lift,
evacuate from access door via safety lanyards,
handrails and pedals. (See Fig.14 )
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a) Top sensing switch
While ascending, if the top sensing bar is pushed
down by any object, the top sensing switch will be
triggered to stop the service lift ascent (See Fig.16 ).
Meanwhile, the display screen will show relative
code.
b) Top limit switch
Top limit switch is installed on the top of the service
lift, once it touches the stop disc during ascending, it
will be activated. At the same time, the display inside
the cabin will show the limit information and the
service lift stop moving.
ATTENTION!
Once the top sensing switch or top
sensing bar is activated, push DOWN
button until it is deactivated.
c) Ultimate limit switch
If the top limit switch fails, the ultimate limit switch will
be activated when it touches the stop disc. Then the
circuit power will be cut off, and the display screen
will show relative code. In this case, the service lift
cannot ascend or descend. The service lift should be
inspected by technician to repair the top limit switch.
DO NOT continue to operate the service lift.
DANGER!
Do not use the service lift when top
or ultimate limit switch fails.
d) Bottom sensing panel
In the following situation, the bottom limit switch will
be activated to stop the service lift. The status
display screen will show relative code accordingly:
 The bottom sensing of the service lift is pushed
up when it encounters obstacle ;
 The bottom sensing of the service lift touches
the starting platform.
Safety anchor
Manual descent lever
Remove the obstacle, and the service lift can go on
descending to the safety position.
Ultimate limit switch
Top limit switch
Top limit switch
Top sensing bar
Fig.17
4.4.2.10 Safety anchor point
Fig.16
4.4.2.8 Overload protection
When service lift is overloaded (about 125% of rated
load), it will stop working and give warning signal
with relative code on display careen. Reduce the
load to below the overload limit; the service lift can
work normally.
ATTENTION!
During operation, the display screen
will show all status and give relative
code , operator can observe it at any
time. Overload due to the service lift’s
swinging will not be displayed on the
screen and the service lift will keep
working under such situation.
On the roof of the cabin, there are safety anchors
(See Fig. 17). When the operator is taking the lift
inside cabin, he needs to connect one hook of their
safety lanyard to one safety anchor to ensure their
safety.
ATTENTION!
Manual descent is ONLY for
emergency usage.
When using the manual descent, it
shall descend the service lift to the
nearest platform, and then evacuate
from ladder.
4.4.2.11 Emergency lamp (Optional)
a)
4.4.2.9 Manual descent (Only for emergency)
Use manual descent in case of power failure.
Manual descent:
a) Follow instruction and manually push the red
manual descent lever upward. (See Fig.17 ).
The service lift will descent at constant speed.
b) If stopping pushing the lever, the service lift will
stop descending.
In charging state, red indicative lamp flashes,
and the green indicative lamp will flash if full
charged. The lamp will flash if pressed down the
emergency light switch, and it will be off if
pressed and hold the switch by 3 seconds (See
Fig. 18 )
b)
Under the state of power-off, press the button of
emergency light, the lamp will be 10%
brightness on; press once again, it will increase
the lamp brightness to 50%; press the button
again, the lamp will be 100% bright; press the
button again, the lamp will flash; press again,
the lamp will be off. And it will circulate as
mentioned above.
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c) Check whether the lifting and safety wire ropes
are in normal condition and not tangled.
5.3 PATH WAY OF SERVICE LIFT
a) Make sure that there are no obstacles within the
service lift’s path way, the obstacles may
seriously affect the lift’s function.
b) Make sure that all required protection measures
below the cabin are in place and in good
condition.
Emergency light
Fig. 18
5. Dail y inspection
5.1 SERVICE LIFT
a) Before each operation, ensure that the 3S Lift
traction hoist, the SL3 SafeLock and all auxiliary
components (limit switches, wire rope fix sleeve,
etc.) are mounted according to specifications
and without any noticeable defects.
b) Check whether the lifting and safety wire ropes
are fed correctly through the guide rollers on
both side of the lift.
c) Extra lifting and safety wire rope at termination
must be coiled separately at the floor and tied
with counterweights, the lifting rope weight must
be freely rotated and moved up or down during
the entire lift traveling.
d) Check the service lift capacity: the load (workers
plus materials) must not exceed 240kg of rated
maximum lifting capacity. For carrying objects or
materials only by auto mode, the load shall not
be over 140kg, considering the lift is stopped in
the air, operator should access the lift and make
it operational.
e) Check whether the power cable is collected
evenly in the cable collection bin, without
overflowing or tangling.
5.2 WIRE ROPES AND SUSPENSION BEAM
a) While operating the service lift, check whether
the lifting and safety wire are fed into the traction
hoist and the SafeLock correctly.
b) When service lift reaches the top of the tower,
check the connection of the wire ropes and
suspension beam (the safety of suspension
beam and the reliability of the additional safety
protection wire).
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5.4 CONTROL FUNCTION
a) Emergency stop: If push down the
EMERGENCY-STOP buttons either inside or
outside the cabin, both UP and DOWN buttons
will not work. To restart the operation, turn the
EMERGENCY-STOP button clockwise to make
it released.
b) Top limit switch: During ascending, press top
limit switch’s roller lever or the top sensing bar,
the top limit switch can be activated and the
service lift will stop immediately. After releasing
the top limit switch’s roller lever or the top
sensing bar, the service lift continues to travel
upward.
c) Ultimate limit switch: If the top limit switch is
disabled, once the ultimate limit switch is
activated during ascending, the power supply
will be cut off, and the service lift will stop
working and alarm sounds immediately. The
service lift cannot work anymore, it need to be
repaired by qualified personals.
d) Bottom sensing panel: During descending, if
the bottom sensing panel touches ground or
obstacle from any direction, the service lift will
stop immediately. Remove the obstacle, and the
service lift can continue descending.
ATTENTION!
Only if the top limit fault solved, then it
can use the service lift
e) Door key-trapped switch: when the door is
open, the service lift cannot travel upward or
downward.
f)
Operation in AUTO mode: turn
AUTO/MANUAL button to AUTO mode; push
down then release the outside UP or DOWN
button, the service lift will work automatically.
ATTENTION!
If any failure is found during lift
operation, please do as following:
 Stop work;
 Protect the workplace, if needed;
 Rectify the failure(see table 15 )
DANGER!
Make sure that nobody is exposed to
danger below the service lift, for
instance: there may be some object
falling from above.
Suitable measures: install pend roof or
barriers.
5.5 HAND HELD CONTROL PENDANT
(OPTIONAL)
If the service lift is equipped with a hand held control
pendant, test the following functions:
a) Prior to using the control pendant, turn the
AUTO/MANUAL button inside the cabin to
MANUAL mode.
b) Turn the EMERGENCY-STOP button to
inactivated status, press the UP/DOWN button,
the service lift will ascend or descend.
c) When using the control pendant outside the
cabin, pay attention to the control cable’s length.
d) When the testing is done, press the
EMERGENCY-STOP button, and put the control
cable and the control pendant back into cabin
pocket.
5.6 SAFELOCK
a) Press down the locking button, when a “click”
sound heard, the SafeLock is locked onto the
wire rope, then the wire rope cannot go through
the SafeLock (see Fig. 10 ).
access door.
6. Out of service
6.1 STOP THE SERVICE LIFT ON THE STARTING
PLATFORM
a) When not using the service lift (or repairing the
service lift), in order to release some
components’ load stress on service lift. The
operator can use manual decent to lower the lift
down until the bottom leveling feet touch the
platform, ensure that the four feet land on the
starting platform.
b) Push down the EMERGENCY-STOP button and
cut off the power supply.
c) If there is a guard rail on the platform, close the
door on guard rail if applicable.
d) If the service lift stops working temporarily
(equipment testing or intermittent operation), just
bring down the service lift to the bottom sensing
panel engaged, then push down the
EMERGENCY-STOP button and turn off the
power supply.
DANGER!
The manual descent function is
forbidden to use when the service lift
is in normal condition. It will cause
damage on the speed limiter inside
traction hoist if manual descent is
used for longer time or longer
distance.
6.2 FAILURE CAUTION
When failure occurs, stop the service lift on the
ground (See clause 6.1 ) or cut off the power supply.
Put the “OUT OF SERVICE” signboard on the
service lift, and contact qualified technician for
repairing.
b) When the SafeLock is engaged, to unlock the
SafeLock by pushing the long lever clockwise to
its limit position. When a “click” sound is heard,
the SafeLock is unlocked; the lift can go upwards
and downwards through the safety wire rope
normally. (see Fig. 10 ). Monitor the function of
the SafeLock during operation through the top
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7.
Unlock SafeLock
Once the SafeLock is engaged, the safety wire will
be gripped by the SafeLock. The display screen will
show related error code. Unlock the SafeLock by the
following steps:
DANGER!
When the lifting wire rope is broken
or the traction hoist fails, evacuate
from the service lift.
DANGER!
Once the SafeLock is engaged and
the service lift is suspended on the
safety wire rope, the SafeLock
cannot be unlocked until the
following measures have been done.
a) If power is available, turn off the service lift’s
power (power switch), several seconds later,
press the UP button and turn on the power at the
same time. Make the service lift go upward
about 3 second, and then stop.
b) Unlock the SafeLock by pushing the long lever
clockwise to its limit (see Fig.10 ), until you can
not feel any elastic force, and heard a click
sound.
c) If power is not available, you can manually
ascend the service lift and unlock it through
hand-wheel (see Fig.19). (Specific steps please
ATTENTION!
When the service lift parks on the
starting platform, check the
SafeLock’s function (Read section 5.6
in the user’s operation manual).
ATTENTION!
It is not allowed to run the service lift
when the unlocking, locking and
overspeed locking function of the
SafeLock is failed. Any fault safelock
should be checked 3S Lift technician
for further operation.
8. Emergenc y evacuation
instructions
For ladder guided service lift, operators can directly
go to the ladder through the access door of service
lift to evacuate.
ATTENTION!
Evacuation from service lift, only
when service lift or wind turbine
occurs unforeseen accident, or
when the manual descent function
is failed.
Detailed evacuation plan, please see appendix 3
check the safelock unlock method in the operation
manual. Document No.: RND-WM-0198 or
RND-WM-0209)
Fig.20
Hand-wheel
Manual descent
Fig.19
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9. Maintenance
Table 14
Service Lift Maintenance Plan
Check before every
operation
Every 125 accumulative
operation hours or
annual inspection,
whichever comes first
Every 250
accumulative
operation hours or 6
years, whichever
comes first
Inspection
**
**
SafeLock
Confirm unlocking
and locking function
Implement annual
inspection standard 9.1.2
****
Gear motor
/
Check the functions
Inspection and
replace gearbox oil
Centrifugal over-speed governor
(motor connecting coupling)
/
Check the functions
***
Motor electromagnetic brake
/
Inspection
Inspection
Electromagnetic brake friction
disc
/
Check the functions
*
Wire rope inlet tube, outlet tube
/
Inspection
Inspection
Wire rope separator
/
**
**
Motor
/
Check the functions
Inspection
Electrical control system
Check the functions
Check the functions
Inspection
Limit switch ( including stop disc)
Check the functions
Check the functions
Inspection
Manual descend
Check the functions
Check the functions
Check the functions
All the connecting bolts
/
Inspection
Inspection
Suspension beam
/
Inspection
Inspection
Guiding device
Inspection
Inspection
Inspection
Whether it interferes with facilities
inside the tower
Inspection
Inspection
Inspection
Item
Steel wire rope
Note:
* Inspect friction discs in required time, if the remaining thickness of friction material is less than 3mm, the
friction disc shall be replaced.
** For 18m/min hoist, when the accumulated service time of lifting wire rope has exceeded or approached
to125 hours, the lifting wire rope should be replaced.
For 9m/min or 10.7m/min hoist, when the accumulated service time of lifting wire rope has exceeded or
approached to 250 hours, the lifting wire rope should be replaced.
*** Inspect the centrifugal speed limiter status by following the above mentioned inspection period. When the
residual thickness of centrifugal speed limiter is less than 3mm, the centrifugal speed limiter shall be replaced.
**** Check and test the unlocking, locking and stalling locking function of SafeLock ( Inspection according to
9.1.2). When the new or overhauled Safelock has run for 6 years or accumulated running time over 250 hours
whichever comes earlier, the Safelock needs to be overhauled by 3S Lift.
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9.1 ANNUAL INSPECTION
Have the entire system, especially the traction hoist
and the SafeLock, tested by a qualified technician
authorized by 3S Lift at least once a year. The
frequency of testing also depends on the condition of
use and operation.
The 3S Lift traction hoist and SL3 SafeLock must be
tested by 3S Lift authorized party. New test
certificate should be issued for every 250
accumulative operation hours.
ATTENTION!
If the SafeLock is activated, a qualified
technician must verify the safety of the
SafeLock, the wire rope and related
parts.
The tower owner must ensure the
annual inspection and special
inspection are logged. (See the
Appendix)
9.1.2.1 For a new SafeLock or the recalibrated
SafeLock, during each annual inspection, always
perform the following works:
a)
Inspect the locking function by pushing down
the locking button, alarm (E-18) function;
b)
Inspect the unlocking function of SafeLock by
turning the long lever to the left limit.
c)
For safety wire rope only, remove the counter
weight and uncoil the extra wire rope under the
starting platform. Pull the safety rope upwards
quickly by hand and inspect the over speed
locking function. Then repeat the second step to
unlock.
9.1.2.2 In the high temperature and high humidity
areas, the coastal areas or the offshore areas, if the
SafeLock has been used for 3 years, during annual
9.1.1 3S LIFT TRACTION HOIST
3S Lift hoist normally does not need special
maintenance, it should be cleaned when getting very
dirty and the cleaning should be performed in
ventilated environment.
Gearbox oil replacement should be conducted after
250 working hours or after 6 years of service,
whichever comes earlier.
Lubricant 1.2L SHC632 (or equivalent)
recommended：
After the first oil change, it is suggested that the oil
quality should be checked every 6 years when the
hoist is maintained. If the lubrication oil is not
transparent, the oil should be changed.
inspection, do extra inspection works: the Safelock
shall be disassembled and evaluated by 3S Lift
qualified technicians.
If there is any abnormity in the above inspection, it is
required to send the whole project SafeLock back to
factory for overhaul.
9.1.2.3 If the SafeLock has been used for 250 hours
or for 6 years whichever comes first, during annual
inspection, must remove the SafeLocks, and send
them back 3S Lift for overhaul, or overhaul them by
3S Lift qualified party.
Annual test:
a) Make sure no apparent visual defects after dirt
removed.
b) Check the rope inlet and outlet holes if some
abnormal wears
c) See the traction hoist part in appendix 4”3S Lift
service lift routine inspection list”.
9.1.2 SL3 SAFELOCK
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9.1.3 SERVICE LIFT
Annual test:
Check service lift (as specified in the user’s
operation manual section 5.1).
9.1.4 SUSPENSION BEAM/ WIRE ROPE/ CABLE
Fig.24
Always keep the wire rope clean. The rope surface
should not be applied with corrosive grease or oil.
Annual test:
Check and replace the wire rope if any of the
following defects is found:
The above examples do not waive the standard
requirement of GB5972 and ISO4309!
a) Wire rope
Check the mounting condition of wire ropes at the
a)
Within the length of 30 times of the wire’s
diameter 8 or more wire break, or a strand
breaks; (see Fig.22 )
top and ground level in accordance to the installation
instruction. (See 2.1.1 in installation manual)

Ensure that the wire ropes are fastened
securely on the top, all bolts are secured
well;
Ensure that the additional secondary
protection sling(or rope) is correctly installed;
And with proper tension, make sure there is
no excessive tension loss over the time.
Cleaning if necessary, only use mechanical
means to clean the dirty wire ropes, i.e. a
cloth or a hand brush. Do not use solvents or
other detergents.
Lubrication:

Fig.22
b)
c)
d)
Severe corrosion on the surface or inside the
wire.
Overheat damage, apparent color change.

Reduction of the wire diameter by 5% or more
compared to the normal wire diameter. (see
Fig.23 )



Fig.23
e)
Damage on the wire surface, severe
mechanical damage. (squeezed, impact
damage, etc.) (see Fig.24 )


Only use specialized wire rope lubricants.
Do not use lubricants such as lithium soap
based, or disulphide-containing lubricants.
Applying method: Normally one technician
stands on the top of lift, another technician
operates inside cabin to make the lift to
descend, the top technician applies
lubricant onto wire ropes by means:
spraying can, brush, rollers, or drip
applicator, make sure the lubrication
made evenly.
A poor lubrication may lead to corrosion or
quick wear of related components. An
excessive lubrication may lead to dirt
accumulation on the rope surface.
A correct lubrication keeps proper hoist
traction and extends wire rope life.
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b) Power cable


Check and replace the cable if the cable
sheath and connector are damaged. Repair
the cable collection bin if damaged.
Check the cable collection function into
cable collection bin. If the cable cannot be
collected correctly, should remove the
twisting stress on the cable, and recollect it
orderly by running the lift a few times up and
down in entire trip.
c) Wire rope guiding rollers
Ensure the guiding rollers can run through guide wire
rope smoothly, details please see the installation
manual 2.2.3
9.1.5 OVERLOAD PROTECTION/ SIGNAL
Annual test:
a) Check whether the electrical components have
any defects, whether the display screen can
show correct overload code.
b) Perform overload test. (See 4.2.2.8 )
9.1.6 LABELS
Check the completeness and legibility of all the signs
and labels. Repair or replace them if not meet the
requirements.
9.1.7 REPAIR
The service lift repair can ONLY be performed by the
original manufacturer or third party authorized by 3S
Lift, and ONLY original spare parts shall be used.
The gearbox oil replacement shall be performed by
original manufacture or technicians authorized by 3S
Lift.
3S Lift is not responsible for any consequences
caused by not following the above stipulations.
9.2 TROUBLE SHOOTING
a) All test and repair of the electrical components
should be performed by a qualified electrician!
b)
Maintenance and repair on the 3S Lift traction
hoist, SL3 SafeLock and the system’s
supporting components should be performed by
qualified technician only! For instance, the
person shall have the Maintenance Certificate
of Service lift issued by 3S Lift.
Annual test:
Table 15
Problems
Causes
The service lift
neither goes up
nor down.
Solutions
Danger!
Attempting to use the service lift will jeopardize worker’s safety!
A1 The EMERGENCY-STOP button (inside Deactivate the button by turning it
cabin or outside cabin) is activated.
clockwise.
A2 Wire rope on 3S Lift traction hoist is
Stop work IMMEDIATELY!
damaged or defective, or the wire inlet/outlet
Ask the supplier or manufacturer for help.
fault.
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Problems
Causes
Solutions
A3 The SafeLock locks the service lift on the Evacuate from the service lift (See
safety wire because:
4.4.2.6); set up warning sign around the
a) Lifting wire rope broken.
working area; Inform the manufacture or
b) Traction hoist failure.
supplier.
A4 The service lift is stuck by an obstacle.
Danger!
Cut off the power
supply before
opening the control
Carefully remove the obstacle. Test the
operational functions. If necessary, inform
the supervisor.
a) Turn on the power (key switch).
A5 No power supply:
b) Find the cause and wait for the power
a) The power is off
return
b) Grid power is not on
c) Correct electrical cable collection bin by
c) Wrong phase sequence
an electrician.
d) Bad contact between the cable and control d) Inspect and repair the supply cable,
box
and wire connection of the control box.
e)Power missing phase
e) Have an electrician inspect the reason
and solve the problem.
a)
A6 Limit switch functions
a) Ultimate limit switch is activated.
b) Door interlock switch is blocked is
defective.
A7 Overheating protection because of:
a) Phase missing
b) Bad heat dissipation of the motor
c) Voltage too high/low
a) Inspect/repair fuses, cable wires and
connection.
b) Check the heat dissipation of the gear
motor.
c) Measure voltage and power
consumption of the traction hoist, if
voltage deviates from specifications,
use cable with bigger diameter.
A8 Motor magnetic brake does not open
a) Wire or rectifier defective
b) Brake coil defective
c) Brake clearance not big enough
a) Inspect or replace the rectifier
b) Change magnetic brake coil
c) Adjust brake disc clearance
Danger!
Cut off the power
supply before
opening the control
b)
Manually descend the service lift
down until the ultimate limit switch is
deactivated. If the top limit switch
fails, it must be replaced before
operating the lift.
Close the door and test the door
interlock switch.
A9 The SafeLock will lock the service lift on a)
the wire rope if:
a) The traction hoist is over speed.
b) The SafeLock is not released or engaged
accidentally.
Unlock the SafeLock (See chapter 7
of user’s operation manual); bring the
service lift all the way down to the
ground, and send the traction hoist
back to the factory for repair
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Problems
Causes
Danger!
The defective SafeLock is the
biggest threat to the service
lift’s safety!
Solutions
b)
Unlock the SafeLock (See chapter 7
of user’s operation manual)
Replace the defective SafeLock
IMMEDIATELY!
Danger!
Irresponsible behaviors will
jeopardize system's safety.
B1 The service lift encounters on obstacles.
The service lift
goes down but not
B2 Top limit switch
up.
a) Top sensing switch is defective and
activated.
b) Top limit switch is activated.
Carefully remove the obstacles. Check the
operational safety. If any problems, inform
the supervisor.
a) Check the top limit switch’s function.
Replace if necessary.
b) Bring the service lift down until the
limit switch is released.
B3 Overload warning signals
Check and reduce load until the service lift
(The display screen will show overload code). runs normally.
B4 Power phase missing
Check power supply.
B5 The UP button cannot work.
( on the inside cabin or outside cabin)
Check the button’s connection.
Replace if needed.
The traction hoist
C1 Overheating because of the following
gives off abnormal reason:
sound. But the
service lift work
C2 Wire rope is dirty or defective or need
normally
lubrication.
See this table 15
If possible, immediately replace the 3S Lift
Attention!
traction hoist or wire rope, and return it for
Further use of defective wire rope repair at 3S Lift.
may result in damage of the wire
traction system.
C3 Gearbox oil is frozen because of low
temperature.
The service lift
can go up but not
down.
Danger!
Irresponsible behaviors will
jeopardize the system’s safety.
Remove the obstacle carefully and make
the service lift go downward.
Test the operational safety.
If any problem exists, inform the
D1 The service lift encounters or is stuck on supervisor.
an obstacle and the bottom limit switch is
activated.
D2 The SafeLock grips the service lift on the
wire rope:
a) The service lift over speed
b) The SafeLock is not released or
engaged accidentally.
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oil.
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a)
b)
Unlock the SafeLock (See chapter 7
this manual); bring the service lift
down to the ground, ask 3S Lift for
help.
Unlock the SafeLock (See 7).
Problems
Causes
Solutions
Danger!
The defective SafeLock is the
biggest threat to the service
lift’s safety! Replace it
immediately if defective.
Check the function of SafeLock.
The service lift
works normally.
E1 Display screen shows no code while
working:
a)The display screen is defective;
The service lift
can go up and
down, but the
cable collection
cannot work
normally.
Have an electrician test and repair it.
Danger!
The cable is the only input line of
the service lift’s high voltage,
safety is very important.
a)
b)
c)
a)
b)
The cable collection bin and the guiding c)
ring are not in right position if applicable.
d)
The cable is stuck by obstacles.
Under low temperature, the cable cannot
coil normally.
Adjust the position of the cable
collection bin and the guiding ring.
Carefully remove the obstacles and
check whether the cable is broken.
Change the cable suitable for the
working temperature.
If cable has twisting stress due to
improper installation, need to release
the cable stress.
IMPORTANT!
For basic errors, check the cause according to the code displayed on the display
screen; ANALYZE the problem and solve it. For other problems, please ask 3S Lift for
help. When problems occur, pictures should be taken for analysis.
9.3 WIRE ROPE REPLACEMENT
a)
ATTENTION!
Please wear safety gloves.
9.3.1 PARKING THE SERVICE LIFT ON STARTING
b)
PLATFORM
a)
b)
Clear all obstacles under the service lift.
Descend the service lift to the starting platform.
(See 6.1 )
9.3.2 WIRE END TREATMENT
Beneath the starting platform:
a) Loosen and uncoil the coiled wire rope roll, let
the wire rope extend naturally.
b) Remove the counterweight or the wire
tightening spring.
c)
Disable the bottom limit switch (dismantle the
limit switch displacement rod).Bring down the
service lift in MANUAL mode until the bottom
safe stop panel touches the ground/starting
platform.
Descend the service lift by manual descent until
the service lift rests on ground/ starting platform.
Push the DOWN button in the MANUAL
mode, and pull the wire rope out from the top
of the service lift, then release the DOWN
button.
REMOVE THE SAFETY WIRE ROPE
a)
b)
Keep the SafeLock in unlocked condition, and
then manually pull the wire rope upwards.
Pull up the wire rope from the top of the service
lift.
9.3.3 REMOVE LIFTING WIRE ROPE
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10. Ordering spare parts
Wire ropes
Describe the model and the serial number of the
service lift, especially the 3S Lift traction hoist model,
wire diameter and serial number.
Hoist
Describe the model number and the serial number.
Electric control
When ordering the spare electrical components,
describe traction hoist model, serial No. and part
name. There is a wiring diagram in the electric
control box for reference.
SafeLock
Describe the model and serial number of the service
lift, especially the model number of the SL3
SafeLock, also describe the wire diameter and the
serial number.
Photos are always helpful for identifying the correct
parts.
Labels and signs
Verify the completeness and legibility of all labels
and signs. Replace missing or illegible ones!
For safety reasons, the cabin has at least the
following warning signs:
 Maximum admissible load.
 Identification plate with the serial number, CE
marking and/or marking corresponding to the
location of the wind farm and according to
pertinent legislation in force, as well as any
other useful information.
 Maximum number of occupants.
 Exclusive use of authorized personnel.
 The use of personal protective equipment is
mandatory.
 Use forbidden at wind speeds over 18 m/s.
 Personnel using the elevator must carry
communication equipment.
Lower platform
Risk of being crushed.
11. Transportation and storage
According to the transport and storage conditions
agreed with the customer, the following methods are
standard ways for the transport of the cabin with the
installation accessories:
Transport:
Use wooden packing case for land transport and sea
transport, wooden packing case can withstand the
frequent loading and unloading by the forklift, at the
same time, it also can meet the shock absorbing and
 Keep service lift in its original packaging until it
would be installed in the wind turbine tower.
 Environment relative humidity for storage no more
than 65% (at the ambient temperature 25℃).
 Storage temperature between -60℃ and 75 ℃
 Keep away from fire source and heat.
 Stackable no more than two layers.
 Place service lift face up for storage, pay attention
to mark “UPWARD” diagram.
 Keep the package out of rain or water.
The spare part list is available upon request from the supplier or directly from 3S Lift
damp proofing requirements.
Storage conditions:
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Installation manual
The Installation Manual, as well as the User’s Manual shall be learned and assimilated before installing
the service lift. Make sure that all specified parts are available.
The warranty will be void against damage and injury resulting from not following this “User’s Operation and
Installation Manual” i.e. reconstruction or modification of equipment or usage of non-original parts which are
not approved by original manufacturer.
1. Installation for ser vice lift
1.1 Installation pr ocedur e
Install ladder guided service lift and wire rope guided
service lift correctly according to the following
instructions:
IMPORTANT!
Prior to installation, make sure all the
installing holes are pre-drilled. Open the
package box of the service lift, and get all
parts ready.
IMPORTANT!
Installation personnel should wear PPE
and fall protection equipment.
a)
Normally use the electrical chain hoist to lift the
wire ropes onto the top of turbine, then move
e)
Move the service lift close to the guiding ladder,
and install the support arms. (Ladder guided)
f)
Install the guiding wire fix sleeves on both sides
of service lift. (Wire rope guided only)
g)
Mount wire fix sleeves onto fixed plates which
are on each platform. (Wire rope guided only)
h)
The guide wire rope shall be tensioned by
tensioning unit on the starting platform. (Wire
rope guided only)
i)
Tension the lifting and safety wire rope by
counter weights or tightening springs.
j)
Tension the Guide wire ropes by tensioning
device, such as tripod. (Wire rope guided only)
k)
Adjust the travel distance of limit switches both
at the bottom and top of the service lift, to
ensure them working properly.
l)
Inspect the operation and function of the service
lift according to the manual.
them to the top platform, mount the wire ropes
and secondary protection sling onto the
suspension beam.
b)
Bring the stop disc to the top of the turbine
tower, and mount it onto the safety wire rope.
c)
Bring the two guiding wire ends with shackles to
the top of the turbine tower, and secure them
onto the suspension beam.
d)
Connect the power (380V 3P+N+PE, 50Hz) by
plugging the power cable underneath the
service lift. Feed the lifting wire rope into the
traction hoist and pull it out from the back of the
service lift. Ascend the service lift to proper
position.
IMPORTANT!
The above Installation procedures should
be implemented optionally according to
service lift guide type.
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1.2 INSTALLATION DIMENSION
Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
a)
b)
c)
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All the dimensions in the Fig.1 are the minimum
value of the actual size.
The dimensions of the preset holes in the figure
represent the installing position for the rope
guided service lift’s accessories.
The installing position in the figure is only for
reference. For special circumstance, installation
should be performed according to the plan
drawing.
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ATTENTION!
Make sure there is no obstacle on the
service lift’s way.
DANGER!
Make sure the staff inside the service
lift can get to the ladder.
Fig.2a
Fig.2b
a) All the dimensions in the Fig. 2 are the minimum
value of the actual size.
b) The dimensions of the preset holes in the figure
represent the installing position for the ladder
guided service lift’s accessories.
ATTENTION!
Make sure there is no obstacle on the
service lift’s way.
DANGER!
Make sure the staff inside the service
lift can get to the ladder.
c) The installing positions in the figure are only for
reference. For special circumstance, installation
should be performed according to the plan
drawings.
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2. KEY POINTS FOR INSTALLATION
Secondary protection wire
Suspension beam
2.1 INSTALLATION FOR LADDER GUIDED
SERVICE LIFT
2.1.1 INSTALLATION FOR LIFTING AND SAFETY
WIRE ROPES
a)
The length of the lifting and safety wire
ropes depends on the working height of
the service lift inside the turbine tower.
Uncoil the wire correctly, and do not pull
wire over any sharp edges. Strictly
prohibit using excessive force to drag the
ropes.
Thimble
Shackle
Fig.4
Fig.3
b)
Steel wire rope installation would be carried
out at the top of platform.
IMPORTANT!
Before hoisting the top portion of the
turbine tower, to save efforts, it is better
to fix the wire ropes onto the top platform
or use crane hoist to lift the wire rope to
the top platform. After connecting the
wire rope with the suspension beam,
slowly drop the wire rope to the bottom of
the tower.
c)
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ATTENTION!
Correctly distinguish the position of the
lifting wire rope and the safety wire rope:
lifting wire rope goes through the traction
hoist and the safety wire rope goes through
the SafeLock.
Make sure these two wire ropes are not
tangled.
The operator should connect the thimble end
of wire rope to the install hole of beam and
install the secondary protection wire at the
same time ( See Fig.4 )
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ATTENTION!
Secondary protection wire must
pass throught the thimbles.
2.1.2 INSTALL THE STOP DISC
The stop disc must be installed onto the safety wire
rope and make sure the distance between the stop
disc and the wire thimble is more than 200mm so
that the service lift can ascend onto the platform
completely. (See Fig.5)
Secondary wire rope
Lifting wire rope
Safety wire rope
Guide wire rope
M16 nut
Guide wire rope
Stop disk
M16 lock
Fig.7
Fig.5
2.1.3 KEY POINTS FOR FASTENERS ON THE
2.1.4 FEED THE LIFTING WIRE ROPE
Correctly distinguish the lifting wire rope and the
safety wire rope.( See Fig.8 )
TRACTION HOIST
2.1.3.1 Loose or tighten the lock nut to make sure
the bolt can be freely rotated by hand, at the same
time the bolt assembly cannot be moved axially (left
to right). (See Fig.6 )
IMPORTANT!
The lifting wire rope is on the left, the safety
wire rope is on right. Stop disc is installed
on the safety rope.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Fig. 6
2.1.3.2 If the traction hoist needs to be installed or
replaced onsite, do the following steps to fasten the
two nuts under the load sensor. Fasten the M16 nut
manually until it cannot be rotated by hand any more,
then turn the nut (360 degree) by wrench. Finally
fasten the lock nut against the upper nut.
Connect the power supply to service lift.
Manually feed the lifting wire rope through the
hoist’s wire inlet opening as far as possible. In
manual mode, press and hold the UP button
and then the wire will get into the traction hoist
automatically.
Release the UP button when the wire comes out
of the traction hoist for about 200-300mm, then
stop the traction hoist.
Route the wire rope around the guide pulleys
under the traction hoist (See Fig.9) and press
UP button to make the wire rope continue to go
around the guide pulley (See Fig.10 ) until the
rope end falls on the starting platform.
ATTENTION!
Please wear safety gloves for wire
rope installation!
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Lifting wire rope
Safety wire rope
wheels (See Fig.10 ) until it falls on the starting
platform.
2.1.6 SECURE THE LIFTING/SAFETY WIRE ROPE
Fig. 8
Wire rope inlet hole
When the lifting wire rope and the safety wire rope
hang down onto the starting platform from the guide
wheel from rear side of the service lift, fix the
counterweights on the wire ropes. The counterweight
top of the safety wire rope is 200-400mm from the
bottom of the starting platform, and the distance
between top of lifting wire rope counterweight is
350-450mm from the top of the cable drum. (See
Fig.11 )
ATTENTION!
The counterweights should be free to
be moved upwards and downwards,
and the wire ropes are not tangled.
.
Safety wire rope
Fig. 9
counterweight
Lifting wire rope
counterweight
Fig. 11
2.1.7 INSTALL THE SUPPORT ARMS
a)
b)
Fig. 10
Connect the four support arms onto the top and
bottom of the lift.
Move the service lift close to the guiding ladder.
Connect guide wheels with the support arms to
make the wheels run along the ladder beams.
Install fixing plate and tighten connecting bolts.
2.1.5 FEED THE SAFETY WIRE ROPE
a) Unlock the SafeLock by pushing the long lever;
feed the safety wire rope’s end into the inlet hole of
the SafeLock (See Fig. 9 ).
b) After the wire passes through the SafeLock, route
the wire rope through the guide pulleys underneath
(See Fig. 9 ), and pull it to go through the rear guide
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Fig. 12
Ultimate limit switch
Top limit switch
ATTENTION!
During the installation for support
arm, the service lift should be kept
steady to avoid damage.
Top sensing bar
Top limit switch
ATTENTION!
The wheels should run smoothly
after installing the support arm and
there’s no binding or incline
phenomenon.
Fig. 14
2.1.8 INSTALL THE LIMIT SWITCH
Limit switches (See Fig.14 ) Include top limit switch,
top sensing bar, ultimate limit switch and bottom limit
switch.
2.1.8.1 Installation of limit switches on top of
cabin
Installation personnel will install the top sensing
switch, top limit switch, ultimate limit switch, bottom
sensing limit switch, limit switch mounting bracket,
and traction hoist mounting bracket is used to mount
the traction hoist via fasteners, and then adjust the
sensing probes onto the right angle. (See Fig. 13)
Bottom limit switch
2.1.8.2 Installation of limit switches on the
bottom of cabin
Prior to install the bottom sensing switch, it shall
ascend the service lift upwards about 1000mm away
from the platform for installation of bottom limit
switch, check the height of trigger probes and limit
switch angle, to test the function of the bottom limit
switch. (See Fig. 15 and 16)
a)
Firstly, check whether the connection status
between bottom sensing panel and limiting
displacement bar is normal, whether limiting
displacement bar can move upwards and
downwards normally, without clamping
stagnation.
b)
Push upwards bottom sensing panel to the
position, 20mm away from bottom surface of
service lift supporting feet.
c)
Adjust bottom sensing switch located at the
back of the equipment cabin to activated
position, secure limit switch firmly.
d)
Loosen bottom sensing panel to its original
position.
e)
Repeatedly push bottom sensing panel, to
confirm whether bottom limit switch is located at
the right position, adjust the probe of switch to
realize the position fine adjustment, ensure the
switch is activated normally.
Bottom limit switch
Fig 13
ATTENTION!
Correctly distinguish the Top sensing
switch, the top limit switch and the
ultimate limit switch. The distance
between the top limit’s triggering point
and the ultimate limit switch should be
more than 30mm.
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2.2.1 INSTALL THE GUIDE WIRE ROPE
a)
Bottom limit switch
b)
Bottom sensing panel
The length of the Guide wire rope depends on
the service lift’s working height inside the
turbine tower. All wire ropes should be evenly
uncoiled. Do not pull wire ropes over any sharp
edges.
Fix wire rope end with thimble to the
corresponding shackles on the suspension
beam
Fig. 15
2.2.2 INSTALL THE WIRE ROPE GUIDE DEVICE
Connect the guide devices onto the holes on both
side of the service lift (See Fig. 17 and Fig.18)
ATTENTION!
Make the larger diameter side of the
guiding wheel close to the service lift.
Fig. 16
Bottom sensing limit switch
Move upwards and
downwards
Test method:
a) Push any part of the bottom sensing panel
upward, it is qualified if an activated sound from
bottom limit switch can be heard.
b) When bottom limit switch is activated, the
distance between the bottom sensing panel and
the service lift’s feet should be more than
20mm.
ATTENTION!
Ensure all limit switches are
sensitive and can automatically
reset.
2.2 INSTALLATION FOR WIRE ROPE GUIDED
SERVICE LIFT
For installation of lifting wire rope, safety wire rope,
stop disc, top sensing switch, Top limit switch,
ultimate limit switch, and bottom sensing switch,
please refer to the installation procedures of ladder
guided service lift. (See Fig. 15 )
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Top guide device
Fig.17
Bottom guide device
Fig.18
2.2.3 INSTALL THE WIRE ROPE FIXING SLEEVES
AND THE FIXING BRACKETS
Insert the guiding wire into the wire rope fixing
sleeves which installed on fixing brackets (See Fig.
19 ). Two wire rope fixing sleeves are installed on
each platform, placed on both sides of the service
lift.
ATTENTION!
After the wire rope fixing sleeves
installed, make sure the guiding
rollers can run through wire ropes
smoothly.
connected with the nylon rope, and the other end is
connected with the back buckle of the guide wire
rope. Tighten the wire rope by retraining the
tightening device.
h) When the indicating sign reaches within the white
line in the green area, stop tightening and lock all the
nuts that have not been tightened (Fig. 20-3).
i) Draw a loose proof torque mark on the guide wire
(Fig. 20-4)
After a period of usage, the guide wire
rope will be stretched. To keep the
service lift runs safely, the wire ropes
must be retightened.
Tensioning device
Wire rope fixing sleeve
Back buckle
Thrust ball bearing
Spring
Guide wire rope
Starting platform
Spring washer
Fixing bracket
Limiting plate
16 size extra-large
flat washer
M16 nut
Pull rod
Fig. 20-1
Fig. 20-2
Indicative sign
Fig. 19
2.2.4 INSTALL THE GUIDE WIRE ROPE
TENSIONING BRACKET
Nylon rope
Pull the guide wire rope through platform’s predrilled
holes, mount the TENSIONING BRACKET. (See Fig.
20 )
Pull rod
Fig. 20-3
Fig. 20-4
2.3 POWER CONNECTION
a) After holding tight the guide wire rope by hand, fix
the back buckle on the guide wire rope. The position
of the back buckle is higher than the bottom wire
rope guide about 1m
b) Put the pull rod through the bracket and fix ii onto
the bottom of the starting platform.
c) Assembly the components which are under
tensioning bracket (Fig.20-1)
d) Tie a circle uses a nylon rope (not less than 1t)
and one end connects to the flat plate of pull rod (Fig.
20-2, 20-3).
e) Put the guide wire rope through the tensioning
bracket and fix the wire rope with the wire rope clip
(do not tighten the wire rope, just not falls off).
f) Put some grease on the bolt screws of the pull rod
g) Uses a wire rope tightening device, one end is
DANGER!
2.3.1 POWER SUPPLY
a)
b)
c)
d)
The electrical connection of 3S Lift traction hoist
must meet the requirement of EN 60204-1.
The power supply must be equipped with a fuse
and a 30mA earth leak circuit breaker.
Must disconnect the main power supply before
handling electrical units.
Must verify that the power supply in the tower
complies with the service lift’s rated voltage.
Three-phase hoist is connected as following method:
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force and reconnect the cable plug.
Control Voltage: 24 V
Speed 9m/min
400 V
3P+N+PE
690V
3P+ PE
Speed 10.7m/min
480 V
3P+ PE
Speed 18m/min
400 V
3P+N+PE
690V
3P+ PE
△
△
I=3.7A
I=2.1A
1.5kW
1.5kW
△ I=2.98A
1.5kW
△
△
I=5.7A
I=3.2A
2.7kW
2.7kW
2.3.2 POWER CABLE
a) The length of the cable depends on the height
of the turbine tower and the position of power
outlet. Make sure the correct length before
installation.
b) Cross-sectional dimension of the cable is
related to the length of the cable between the
power supply and the 3S Lift traction hoist.
c) The output power of power supply has the ability
to provide at least 2.5 times of 3S Lift traction
hoist’s rated power.
Table 1
Cable length (m)
Hoist power （kW）
≤153
1.5 or 2.7
Set the service lift into MANUAL mode
IMPORTANT!
If wrong phase sequence occurred, ask
an electrician to change the phase
sequence.
ATTENTION!
Adjust the height and angle of cable
guider ring, make it easier for cable
collecting.
IMPORTANT!
After installation, all the pre-tightening
bolts and nuts shall mark tightening
torque lost line or screw thread
anti-loose marks.
2.4 LIFTING HOLES ON SERVICE LIFT
Lifting holes (See Fig. 22 ) is used to hoist the
service lift onto the bottom platform of the wind
turbine tower.
Lifting holes
2
Cross-sectional dimensions (mm )
3×2.5+2×1.5 or 5×2.5
2.3.3 POWER CONNECTION
a) Make sure the power switch on the control box
is turned off, and press EMERGENCY-STOP
button.
b) Check the connections of control box, traction
hoist, and cable plugs.
c) Assemble the cable collection bin and fix it onto
the platform at proper position.
d) Coil cable into the cable collection bin orderly;
cable with socket passes through cable guide
ring, to connect with cable plug of electric
control box at the bottom or rear of service lift;
hold the cable with a cable net bag to avoid any
stress on the cable.
e) Connect the plug of the other end of the cable
through the hole on the cable collection bin with
the power supply in the turbine tower.
f) Turn on the power switch, and the status display
panel on the control box will be lighted, then
turn the E-STOP button clockwise to make it be
in the released position.
g) Prior to trial operation, ascend the service lift to
the top of the wind turbine tower, and observe
whether the cable has any twisting stress, which
will affect the cable collecting function into the
cable collection bin. If the cable has twisting
stress, lock the service lift on the safety wire,
unplug the cable plug, release the cable twisting
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Fig. 22
2.5 INSTALLATION OF SERVICE LIFT’S POWER
SWITCH BOX
The power switch box is installed on the starting
platform or the guard fence on the starting platform,
which depends on the position of the power
distribution cabinet.
2.5.1 PREPARATION OF INSTALLATION
2.5.1.1 The power’s voltage and frequency must be
the same with the service lift’s.
2.5.1.2 Check the length of the cable, which depends
on the height of the tower tube, the position of power
supply.
2.5.1.3 Check every spare part according the
packing list
2.5.2 Install the power switch box on the guard fence
on the starting platform, or the reserved position
(installation bracket or stud) on the platform.
2.6.6 Check the power switch box functions, open
the power switch, check if all the indicative lamps
can work well?
2.6.7 Check the electric control box, traction hoist
and cable plug if connecting well?
Appendix 1: 3S lift service lift safety operation
regulation
Appendix 2: Services lift safe use instructions
and precautions
Appendix 3: Safety measures
Appendix 4: 3S lift service lift inspection table
sheet
Appendix 5: 3S lift service lift maintenance
report
Appendix 6: 3S lift service lift user operation log
Appendix 7: 3S lift service lift information signs
Appendix 8: 3S lift service lift safety anchor
Fig. 23
2.6 POWER SUPPLY
2.6.1 Put the power cable in cable collection bin, the
cable plug ends up and the other end passes
through a small hole in at the bottom of the cable
collection bin.
Cable plug
Starting platform
Cable
Cable collection bin
Fig. 24
2.6.2 The cable end without plug goes on the starting
platform. Open the power switch box, connect,
ensure the correct connection.
2.6.3 Connect the service lift cable to power switch
box.
2.6.4 First fix the cable connecting with service lift,
the cable connecting to turbine does not fix
2.6.5 Connect the cable plug to the service lift
bottom cable socket
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Appendix 1: 3S Lift service lift safety operation and administration
regulations
1.
Purpose
1.1 To ensure safe operation of the service lift and operators’ safety;
1.2 To clarify the responsibilities between 3S Lift and end users to make sure the service lift is well maintained,
repaired and safely operated.
1.3 The regulation is a supplementation of 3S Lift User’s Operation and Installation Instruction Manual; it is the
manual’s appendix.
2.
3S lift’s responsibilities
2.1 During lift commissioning and acceptance process, 3S Lift is responsible to train customers for lift’s
operation and maintenance. After training, 3S Lift offers an operation qualified certificate to the trainee, and
records the trainee’s service management department, name, identification number, date of issue, date of
expiration.
2.2 Warranty is counted since the date when lift starts to be used. 3S Lift is responsible for the repair of the
products within the warranty, on the condition that the service lift used in a normal environment and correctly
operated. 3S Lift is not responsible for the personal injuries or equipment damage before 3S Lift's acceptance if
customer use the lifts earlier.
2.3 3S Lift is not responsible for the damages or incidents resulting from fault operation and maintenance result
from not following 3S Lift operation manual.
2.4 The Customer Service Department in 3S Lift is responsible for tracking all products sold, and creating the
database for service lift, and arranging regular inspection within warranty.
2.5 If the service lift is out of warranty or about to run out of warranty, if required, the Sales Department of 3S
Lift is responsible to have customer to sign a contract named of “After-sale Service Contract of Lifts” to ensure
the Lifts well maintained.
3. Customer’s responsibilities
3.1 The user shall always set an equipment administrator for service lift. If the initial user is the personnel of a
turbine manufacturer, then the equipment administrator is from turbine manufacturer.
If the user becomes the
Production & Operation Department from the turbine manufacturer, then the equipment administrator will be
the Production & Operation Department of the wind farm. The former equipment administrator is obligated to
hand over the Operation and Installation Instruction Manual and the appendix of “3S Lift Safety Operation
Regulation of Service lift” to the current user.
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3.2 The user’s equipment administrator is responsible for the safety operation, maintenance, regular inspection
and major repair of the service lift.
3.3 The Equipment administrator is obligated to receive the file of “Operation and Installation Instruction
Manual” and the appendix of “3S LIFT SERVICE LIFT SAFETY OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION
REGULATION”.
File number: RND-WM-0063;
3.4 The Equipment administrator shall arrange the operator and maintenance personnel to get training and
exams so as to get Service Lift operation qualified certificate.
3.5 An operator without certificate is not allowed to operate a service lift of 3S Lift individually, but the operator
can operate or use the service lift with the accompanying of an operator who has the certificate.
3.6 The purpose of certification is to make sure that the equipment is correctly operated and to be able to find
out potential problems and solve them so as to avoid accidents.
3.7 Operators should read carefully and understand the file of O&M manual.
3.8 The equipment administrator is responsible of creating files of all the installed Lifts.
And he is also
responsible for arranging inspection of SafeLock, replacement of damaged wire rope and regular maintenance,
also for minor repair and major repair of the hoist.
3.9 If the service lift is out of warranty or about to run out of warranty, the user shall sign a contract named of
“After sale Service Contract of Lifts” with 3S Lift to make sure the Lifts well maintained.
3.10 If no service contract is signed, the user shall receive and sign the following four files:
3.10.1
3S Lift Operation and Installation Instruction Manual
3.10.2
Service lift Safety Operation Regulation
3.10.3
3S Lift Service lift Rounds-Inspection Table Sheet
3.10.4
Notification Letter to Service lift User
3.10.5
All the files above state clearly that it is mandatory to keep the Lifts well maintained.
3S Lift is not
responsible for the safety incidents due to poor running condition of service lift because the user does not
perform regular maintenance.
4. Reference
None
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Appendix 2
Appendix 2: Service lift safe use instructions and precautions
Service lifts safe use instructions and precautions
1. General
Service lift is specialized suspended access equipment (SAE) for wind turbine generator; it comes to personal
safety and property security of wind field. The safety operation of the wind farm is part of the safety production,
which shall stick to the guideline of "safety first, precaution crucial ". The service lift shall be operated and used
according to the associated provisions, and carry out periodic examination to guarantee safety operation
fundamentally.
2. Reference
"3S lift service lift user’s operation and installation manual" and "3S lift service lift safety operation and
administration regulations” are the essential documents for operating service lift. The personnel are obliged
to read and assimilate the Manual and regulations and identify the responsibilities.
3. Service lift safe operation
3.1 Personal qualification
a) Only qualified personnel can perform the installation, maintenance and operation of the service lift and its
suspension.
b) The personnel must be over the age of 18 years old, and can understand the solutions to possible
problems or have acquired professional training. The personnel’s educational level must be executed in
accordance with the requirements of local laws and regulations.
c) The personnel are obliged to read and understand this manual.
d) The manual must be handed out to the operator and must always be available for reference.
e) If a third party is entrusted with one of the above tasks, the owner shall appoint an experienced supervisor
in charge of operation.
3.2 Safety protection
a) The installation, ascent or descent of the service lift involves possible danger of falling. All people inside
the danger area shall wear Personal Protective Equipment (safety helmet, full body harness, shoes and
fall arrester, which will prevent from falling down by means of a safety system secured to the building.
b) Anyone going in service lift must at all times wear PPE (safety helmet, full body harness, safety lanyard
and fall arrester for the ladder).
c) Rated load of service lift 240, max. Number of occupants is two people, overload not allowed.
d) If push down the E-STOP buttons either inside or outside the cabin, all control operation shall be
prohibited.
e) Only in the situation of power-off or other emergency, the manual descent function can be used
i)
Follow instruction of marks on the cabin ceiling roof and manually push the red manual descent lever
upward.
ii) Centrifugal speed limiter inside the traction hoist will make the service lift descent at constant speed.
iii) If stop pushing the lever, service lift will stop downward travelling.
f) Must check unlocking and locking function of SafeLock each time before operation.
3.3 Supervisor periodic examination and inspection
Before operating service lift, it shall carry out regular inspections in accordance with the regulations in “3S LIFT
SERVICE LIFT USER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL”.
3.4 Service lift annual inspection
In the warranty period of service lift, the manufacturer shall take the responsibility. Beyond the warranty period,
it can entrust manufacturer continue to provide after-sales service. If not, supervisor shall take the
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responsibility of the maintenance of the service lift. Manufacturer will not undertake any risk and responsibility
of any losses and / or casualties due to use the service lift out of warranty period.
4. Manufacture will not bear the corresponding responsibility, if any of the following events occurs.
4.1 All the consequences are caused by untrained people operating the service lift without authorization;
4.2 All the consequences are caused by unqualified people operating the service lift without authorization;
4.3 All the consequences are caused by using unoriginal components and parts; for example: service lift
breakdown or personnel casualties;
4.4 Violation of state, industry and wind farm safety regulations and “3S LIFT SERVICE LIFT USER’S
OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL” requirements to operate service lift, which may cause service lift
damage and personnel casualties;
4.5 Continue to use service lift which does not carry out the annual inspection or periodic maintenance, it might
cause service lift damage and personnel casualties;
4.6 Because of intervening with other facilities of wind turbine tower, it might cause service lift damage and
personnel casualties;
4.7 Because of other safety incidents, it might cause service lift damage and personnel casualties;
4.8 Because of earthquakes, landslides, fire and other natural disasters, which might cause service lift damage
and personnel casualties;
4.9 Manufacture will not bear any responsibility of the consequences of force majeure.
5. Documentations
5.1 No matter who takes the responsibility of annual inspection, it shall record the following information for each
annual inspection, including the flight number, service lift serial number, SafeLock number, traction hoist
number, wire rope number (if any) and running time and etc.
5.2 It shall keep the detailed records of trouble spot, maintenance condition, replacement parts list and
maintenance result, and it shall get confirmed with signature;
5.3 It shall take photos for all the essential parts and components for archiving;
5.4 All documents (both soft and hard copy) shall be archived following the procedures timely;
5.5 It shall sign the document transfer receipt after received the annual inspection relevant information handed
over to owner, the person who signs the receipt has the responsibility to properly keep the files and at the right
time, it can hand over to the administrative department for archival filing.
6. Unaccomplished matter, consult the provisions of “3s service lift user’s operation and installation
manual”.
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Appendix 3: Safety measures
General: The Service Lift is only to be used by personnel who have received instructions in operating the Lift in all
predictable situations. These instructions can only be given by a person with the proper knowledge e.g. 3S Lift
Trainer or Trainer approved by 3S Lift.
The following precautions and procedures are to be followed during operation, and if the Lift stops and the manual
emergency descent cannot be performed.
IMPORTANT!
Operating the Lift: Anyone going in the Lift must at all times wear PPE (safety helmet, full
body harness, safety double hooks, lanyard and fall arrester for the ladder).
EVACUATION of personnel from the Lift is only necessary in extreme situations such as manual descent
function does not work properly.
(Evacuation will take half door/window at front service lift as an example.)
3S Lift recommends the following procedures:
1. User(s) open the front door/window, attaches one hook
of safety lanyard to the yellow anchor(s) outside the cabin.
(See Fig.1)
2. User(s) climbs onto the adjacent ladder and connect
user’s another hook onto the ladder to secure the user’s
safety. (See Fig.2)
Fig.1
Fig.2
3. After safe anchoring in the ladder area, user(s)
releases the anchor outside the cabin of service lift. (See
Fig.3)
4. User(s) climbs to the other side of the ladder with
proper safety technique and attaches the fall arrester to
the lifeline on the ladder. (See Fig.4)
5. User(s) can now climb safely up or down the ladder.
(See Fig.5)
Fig.3
Fig.4
RESCUE of a person from the lift is only necessary in extreme situations.
Fig5
If necessary 3S Lift recommends
taking the following procedures:
1. The rescuer climbs up along the work side of the
ladder with ladder fall arrester onto at the same level as
the service lift stays.
2. Rescuer sets suitable safety with one hook of the
safety lanyard in the ladder area. After safe anchoring to
the ladder area, the rescuer can release the ladder fall
arrester from the ladder lifeline.
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3. Rescuer climbs to the other side of the ladder, opens
the front door/window of the lift, and attaches the other
hook of the safety lanyard to the yellow anchor outside
the lift cabin.
4. Check that the person to be rescued is conscious or
unconscious.
5. The rescuer transfers to the lift cabin, then release his
anchor from the ladder area.
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Appendix 4: Service lift inpection table sheet
Service lift inspection table sheet
Version: 0
QR-RND-175
Order No.
Service Lift No.
Wind Farm Address
Inspector
WTG No.
Inspection Date
Model:
No.:
Model:
Traction Hoist
SafeLock
Confirmed by customer
Telephone No.
Traction hoist □
Key Components
replacement records
Running time:
SafeLock □
Steel wire rope □
Motor electromagnetic brake □
H
No.:
Centrifugal over-speed governor□
wire rope separator □
PCB A/C □
If service lift has already worked for more than 250 hours or over 6 years of service, it’s required to do the
following inspections
1. Traction Hoist: The traction hoist shall replace gearbox oil and cable separator every 250 hours; check the
centrifugal over-speed governor and motor electromagnetic brake, if the friction materials of friction plate are
less than 3mm, it shall be replaced.
For annual inspection, it shall check the clearance of motor electromagnetic brake, adjust the clearance and
test the manual descending function; it shall check the wear condition of wire rope outlet pipe /inlet pipe, and
then replace the wearing parts.
2. SafeLock: It is required to check and test the unlocking, locking and stalling locking function of SafeLock
(Inspection according to 9.1.2). When the new or overhauled Safelock has run for 6 years or 250 hours
whichever comes earlier, it needs to be overhauled by 3S Lift technicians.
3. Lifting wire rope (running through the traction hoist):
For 9m/min or 10.7m/min hoist, when the accumulated service time of lifting wire rope has exceeded or
approached to 250 hours, the lifting wire rope should be replaced.
Traction hoist
Item
No.
1
Does the traction hoist sound normal (no
abnormal noises) when working
2
Check the accumulated working time, it shall
replace the oil every 250 hours service
Centrifugal
over-speed
governor
Category
Gearbox
For 18m/min hoist, when the accumulated service time of lifting wire rope has exceeded or approached to125
hours, the lifting wire rope should be replaced.
3
4
5
Inspection Item
Inspection results Resolution
accumulated
working time=
Hours
Does the manual descend function well and
smoothly, without abnormal sound?
Is the temperature in the normal range
detecting the connection among the motor and
gearbox?
Is the remain thickness of friction plate
Thickness=
materials less than 3mm after 250 hours service mm
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Item
No.
Motor
electromagnet
ic brake
Cable separator
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Other
13
14
15
SafeLock
Annual inspection
16
17
18
19
20
Hanging
point
Annual inspection
21
22
23
24
Inspection Item
Are the springs effective, without failures, key
groove without deformation
Is there abnormal wear and sound, when
checking steel wire rope at the annual
inspection?
Replace the rope separator after 250 hours?
The rope separator must be replaced, when
replacing the steel wire rope.
Is the clearance of brake between 0.5-0.6mm at
Clearance =
the annual inspection?
Is the cooling fan effective at the annual
inspection?
Is the remain thickness of friction plate
Thickness=
materials less than 3mm after 250 hours service mm
The steel belt, wire rope press mechanism shall
be maintained after 250 hours service.
It there abnormal wear of outlet pipe and inlet
pipe at the annual inspection?
The state of the bolt between the top of traction
hoist and lifting plate should be: it can be
rotated by hand, at the same time it cannot
move axially.
When SafeLock is activated, whether service lift
would stop, and status display panel shows E
-18.
Is it locking the steel wire rope by manual
testing stall conditions?
When pressing down the locking button, does
locking the wire rope function well?
When pushing the long lever, does it unlock
function well?
Require to overhaul the SafeLock every 6 years
or 250 hours whichever comes earlier.
In the middle, every 3 year, need to
disassemble SafeLock check internal condition
by 3S Lift technician.
Is welding seam of suspension beam free of
crack??
Are the connecting bolts between suspension
beam and tower in good condition?
Is the secondary protection sling pass through
thimbles of lifting wire rope and safety wire rope
and secured well by 3.2T shackle?
Whether the spindle nuts of shackles
connecting to suspension beam is secured well
and marked by marker pen?
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inspect
ion
25 Is the stop disc secured firmly?
Steel wire
rope
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27
Inspection results Resolution
Are the lifting wire rope and safety wire rope
free of wire broken, burr, and corrosion, etc.?
mm
3S Service Lift
Category
Appendix 4
Item
No.
Are the tensioning brackets secured well
without intervening with tower accessories?
Whether each guide wheel block and guide
wheel can run through steel wire ropes?
The wire rope can't get out the rope guiding
wheel.
When the safety wire rope coils, it should be
away from the lifting wire rope.
The lifting wire rope and safety wire rope should
not tangle under the lowest platform.
Are the guide wire ropes tensioned (service lift
run well and stable)
When the wire rope guide rollers pass wire rope
sleeves, it shall not have clamping stagnation,
and shaking
The counterweight which is on the safety wire
rope should be heavier than the one on the
lifting wire rope if tower height is over 100
meter.
The height of the counterweight on the safety
wire rope should be higher than the one on the
lifting wire rope, and the distance should be no
less than 400mm.
The counterweight should keep away from the
cable collection bin and the tower wall.
Check the bolt which fastens the counterweight,
the wire rope clamp loosen or not.
Is the main power cable free of tangled or
scratched
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Does cable collection bin works normally
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
Annual inspection
35
Counterweight
36
37
Annual inspection
Conventional
inspection
Annual inspection
Electric wiring
39
43
Annual
inspection
38
Power Cable
Inspection Item
47
41
42
44
45
46
Inspection results Resolution
The cable collection bin should be levelled, no
interference with the counterweight, tower wall,
bolts on the flange, etc.
Does the cable gripping holder hold the cable
firmly, no stress acted on the cable.
Does cabin lighting lamp, flash warning light,
and buzzer work well，when the lift running?
Does the status display pane on control box
show well?
Is there no metal portion exposed for all
electrical wirings/cables of the lift?
Check the electrical leakage protector function
well
Do the top limit switch, ultimate limit switch, top
sensing bar, bottom sensing panel , and key
trapped limit switch , access door latch function
well？
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Do all the control buttons function well?
49
Are guiding brackets and guiding rollers free of
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Appendix 4
Item
No.
Inspection Item
Inspection results Resolution
deformation and loosen?
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Are the lift anchor secured well?
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Are the ladders and connecting parts tight?
54
Does the ladder have deformation, and
malposition which would affect the running of
service lift?
Are the bolts and nuts of the traction hoist
secured firmly?
Does top sensing bar and bottom sensing panel
with switch function properly?
55
Are the labels/signs complete and legible?
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Others
Annual inspection
53
56
57
58
59
Are there no interferences between the platform
openings and service lift
Are there no interferences between the platform
guard fences and service lift
Are there no other interferences between other
parts of the tower and service lift
Check if user instruction manual and other
documents in the manual box are in good
condition.
Note: the table is used for service lift only; the highlight bold item shall be paid special attention. When found
problems not including in this table, please attach appendix.
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Appendix 5: 3S lift service lift maintenance report
3S lift service lift maintenance report
Version: 0
QR-RND-161
Maintenance report
Classification
Project
Inspector
Maintenance person
Date
Date
Maintenance Description
Note:
Note: This table can only be used by the persons in charge of this lift, and can be copied for further use.
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Appendix 6: 3S lift service lift user operation log
3S lift service lift user operation log
Version::0
Person In Charge:
No.
Operator
Hoist No.:
Operating Date
Wire Rope Model:
This time working
hours (h)
QR-RND-162
Safe Lock No.:
Accumulative
working hours (h)
Accumulative wire
rope working hours (h)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Note: This table can only be used by the persons in charge of this lift, and can be copied for further use.
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Appendix 7: 3S lift service lift iniformation signs
3S lift service lift information signs
1. Verify the completeness and the legibility of all
information signs. Replace missing or illegible plates
and signs!
All the relevant information signs of 3S Lift service lift
as follows:
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2. The safety instructions must be clear, perfectly conspicuous, plastic-coated or equivalently protected and
permanently affixed.
Safety instructions shall be placed near starting platform
Risk of being crushed
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Appendix 8: 3S lift service lift safety anchor
1. Cautions
3S Lift SERVICE LIFT SAFETY ANCHOR is an
anchor point used for protection against falls from
heights intended for using with a full body harness
compliance with EN 361 as applicable. Self-closing
connectors compliance with EN 362 as applicable are
only allowed to connect with the SERVICE LIFT
ANCHOR.
when assembling 3S Lift Service lift Safety ANCHOR.
Not allowed to reuse of demounted 3S Lift Service lift
Safety ANCHORS or parts. It’s strictly forbidden any
changes or other uses beyond the manual.
Users are obliged to read and assimilate this Manual
2. Danger
Use in connection with other equipment than
designated, there are potential risks. There must be a
absorbing device between connector and safety
harness.
The maximum load that allows to transmit in service
from the anchor device to the structure is 22KN in ±15°
vertical direction. The maximum deflection of the
safety anchor occurred in service is 10mm.
The position of the anchor point is crucial for fall arrest
– the height of the fall, elongation of lanyard and
energy absorber or pendulum movement of the user
should be considered in order to minimize the risk of
impact in obstacles in case of a fall. Modifications or
use non original 3S Lift components are prohibited
The 3S Lift Service lift Safety ANCHOR is for the use
of one person only.
It’s strictly forbidden to carry out working when the
person is in unfit mental or physical condition.
Working under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any
medication which would influence the safety is
prohibited.
Any doubts to the safety of the 3S Lift Service lift
SAFETY ANCHOR, or it isn’t proper fixed, deform or
damaged with cracks or similar incompatible harms, it
shall never be used.
3. Marking
Marking on Lift Anchor plate:
Product name
European standard
number
Unique identification
b
Capacity rating
After installation, marking shall be clearly visible; otherwise it’s necessary of additional marking near the safety
anchor.
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4. Installation
The safety anchor installation must be performed by a
competent person following the instructions of this
manual.
3S Lift Service lift SAFETY ANCHOR:
1. Mount the safety anchor to the structure using the
provided hardware as shown in the picture below.
3S Lift service lift SAFETY ANCHOR has to be screwed
with two M8 inner hexangular round head screw, 2 flat
washers class A 8 and secured by two self locking
nuts..
2. Secured the nuts with force moment 15 N·m.
Before mounting the 3S Lift Service lift SAFETY
ANCHOR in heights, ensure that it has taken proper
measures against fall from height by using relevant fall
arrest equipment.
3. Ensure the anchor is fully seated and properly
tightened.
4. Fill in “Installation form”.
5. Perform yearly inspection by following the
procedures of inspection.
Inspection before use:
Each time using the 3S Lift Service lift Safety ANCHOR
the user inspects the ANCHOR visual and manually by
twisting / pulling. Check the parts are properly fixed and
free of deformities, damages, cracks or similar
unacceptable defects.
Periodical examination:
A periodic examination at least every 12 month is
essential for the safety of the 3S Lift Service lift
SAFETY ANCHOR. The examination must be
performed by a competent person following the
inspection form in this manual.
5. Inspection
Inspection after installation:
The inspection shall be carried out by a qualified person
following the inspection form in the manual.
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For the 3S Lift Service lift SAFETY ANCHOR the
competent person (authorized in writing by 3S LIFT)
only needs to be trained in any metallic component
covered by the European/American standard norms for
fall arrest equipment.
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6. Inspection form
Installed by:
3SLift Service lift safety anchor
inspection
Installation company
Installed by:
YES
NO
Lift structure does not show any deterioration.
2. Anchor locking screws are fully inserted and tightened with 15 N·m.
Inspection
Items
3. Anchor does not show cracks, deformities, corrosion or other
damages.
4. Anchor installed on the lift structure according to the instructions.
5. Anchor marking is clearly readable.
◯ Yes. Safety anchor can be used
Results
Signature of qualified :
◯ Minor damage, safety anchor needs to repair
◯ Serious damage, safety anchor needs to replace
Date:
If the 3S Lift Service lift SAFETY ANCHOR is found not OK, it shall be removed / replaced by a new 3S Lift Service lift
SAFETY ANCHOR! The result of the periodic examination must be recorded in the registration form of safety anchor.
7. Annual inspection form of safety anchor
3S LIFT SERVICE LIFT SAFETY ANCHOR ANNUAL INSPECTION FORM
Date
Inspected results
Reason
Inspected by
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