Dear Client
Congratulations on choosing the IMER winch, the reliable and
innovative result of years of experience.
WORKING IN SAFETY
To work in complete safety, read the following instructions
carefully before installing the machine.
This OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE manual must be kept
on site by the person in charge, e.g. the site foreman, and must
always be available for consultation.
The manual is to be considered an integral part of the machine and
must be kept for future reference (EN 12100) until the machine is
disposed of. If it is damaged or lost, a replacement copy may be
requested from the manufacturer.
The manual contains important information regarding site prepa-
ration, installation, operation, maintenance, and ordering spare
parts. Nevertheless, the installer and the operator must both have
adequate experience and knowledge of the machine prior to use.
To guarantee the complete safety of the operator, safe operation
and long life of equipment, follow the instructions in this manual
carefully, and observe all safety standards currently in force for
the prevention of accidents at work (use of suitable footwear and
clothing, hard hats, safety harnesses, proper installation of railings
around drops, etc.).
It is strictly forbidden to carry out any form of modifica-
tion to the steel structure, working parts of the machine or
the gantry structure.
IMER INTERNATIONAL declines all responsibility for non-
compliance with laws and standards governing the use of lifting
equipment, in particular; improper use, defective power supply,
lack of maintenance, unauthorised modifications, tampering with
or damage to part or all of the equipment, and partial or total failure
to observe the instructions contained in this manual.
IMER INTERNATIONAL reserves the right to modify
the characteristics of the hoist and/or the contents of this
manual without any obligation to update previous machines
or manuals.
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
ATTENTION: Use of lifting equipment requires care and
skill. The machine must be operated by skilled and properly
instructed personnel only.
1) The machine is designed to lift materials only and for
use in building construction sites.
2) Carrying persons and/or animals is prohibited.
3) The machine must not be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres or underground.
The machine consists of (fig. 1):
- frame (ref. 6) with hand brake (ref. 8).
- Drum (ref. 3) fitted to reduction gearbox shaft (ref. 11), steel rope
(ref. 1) lift hook (ref. 2) and counterweight (ref. 10);
- Gearmotor consisting of an electric brake motor (ref. 4) and oil
reduction gearbox (ref. 11).
- Electrical system (5) with 1 m pendant control with three pu-
shbuttons (12)
- Up position control lever (9).
2. IMER HOIST SUPPORT STRUCTURE
The structure supporting the winch must withstand the loads
generated during operation (Fig. 2).
IMER supplies a gantry support, as shown in fig. 8, for use on
building sites and specially designed to transfer loads to the load
support structure.
IMER INTERNATIONAL S.p.A.
G 500
tion of Conformity enclosed with
the present manual is only valid if
only IMER components are used
for the winch and gantry.
If this condition is not complied
with, the Declaration is applicable
to the winch only. The installation
technician who fits the winch on
another type of gantry support
must compile a new EC Declara-
tion of Conformity after having
satisfied all the provisions of
the Machinery Safety Directive
2006/42/EC and its subsequent
modifications and supplements.
The forces - referred to support gantry - must be accounted for in
calculations related to supporting structures (scaffolding, balco-
nies, ceilings, etc.), made by a qualified technician.
When using supports with load capacities other than that of the
winch, the permissible load capacity of the weakest element of
the system must be prominently displayed.
2.1 INSTALLING THE WINCH ON SITE
over 1m high and a foot stop.
- Make sure that the lifting run is free from obstacles, and ensure
that nobody leans outwards on intermediate floors.
- Cordon off the ground loading area to prevent interference with
work.
3. ASSEMBLY (Fig.1)
Only competent, trained personnel may assemble and operate
the winch.
Given the weight of the winch, an appropriate number of per-
sonnel must be used for handling and installing it so as to avoid
hazardous situations.
The maximum working height (42m) corresponds to the gearmo-
tor position i.e. is measured from the gantry rails supporting the
winch (ref. 7).
Mount the winch on the gantry support by inser-
ting the wheels (ref. 7, fig. 1) in the rail guides (fig.
8) and release the brake (ref. 8, fig. 1). Prevent
detachment of the winch by fitting the end stop
onto the rail.
Follow the rest of the instructions as described
in para. 7.
All pendant controls have 3 pushbuttons (Fig. 3):
black: down
white: up
red: emergency stop.
Release the hook.
4. CONNECTION TO THE MAINS
- Make sure that the mains voltage is the same as that specified
on the dataplate.
- Also check that the mains voltage is within the range 210 V to
235 V (For the 230V version) or between 105 and 115V (110V for
vrsione), when lifting at the rated load.
- The power cable must be fitted with a magnetotermic switch and
a residual current device (rcd); the earthing wire must have the
same cross-section as the power cable.
Cables must be dimensioned in proportion to both the operating
current and their length to avoid voltage drops (Table 1).
Do not use extension leads wound on drums.
- The power cable must be suitable for frequent handling and have
an abrasion-resistant sleeve (for example H07RN-F).
Connect the machine's plug to a 16 Amp EEC socket with an IP67
protection factor and tighten up the securing collar.
- The hoist is now ready for testing.
5. TESTING
sonnel. Take all necessary safety precautions.
Warning! The winch must be tested before use.
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ATTENTIONThe EC Declara-
The load access to the floor must be protected by a rail
Warning! Testing must be carried out by qualified per-
Fig. 2
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