servoscale

Via Parri, 7 (I) - 42045 Luzzara (RE)

Tel.0522/970666 r.a.-Fax.0522/970919

VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT

MODEL E06

USE AND MAINTENANCE Page 03 - 17

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 18 - 30
SPARE PARTS MANUAL Page 31 - 53

MANUAL CODE

7512031

DATE ____________
04 - 02 - 2002 APPROVED ____________
With the purpose of follow technical evolution, VIMEC reserves the right to alter the specification prior notification.
 "EC" DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The manufacturer:

NE
servoscale

IO
Via Parri N°7,42045 Luzzara (RE) ITALIA

RS
Tel.0522/970666 r.a. Fax 0522/970919

states on his own responsability that the vertical lifting platform type:

EC VE
E06

VI IMA
comply with the following Directives:
DA ULT
M
- Directive 89/336/CEE "Electromagnetic Compatibility"
as amended by CE 92/31
IT ON

Harmonised Normative References:

RN C

EN 50081 - 1,EN 50082 - 1,EN 55014,EN 60555 - 2,EN 60555 - 3

A
FO RE

- Directive 73/23/CEE (Low Voltage)

UI

- Directive 89/392/CEE "Machinery Directive"

IT

as amended by 91/368/CEE
ST

93/44/CEE,93/68/CEE
SO

As this machine is included in the Annex IV of the Machinery Directive,it is certified with the Certificate of
EC Type Examination N° IMQ , AT 087 DM emitted by:
DA

Notified Body: IMQ , Via Quintiliano 43 , 20138 Milano (Italy)

We declare that this machine is in conformity with the Machine submitted to the EC Type Examination

Managing director

Ing.Pier Franco LINARI

01/03/1998
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USE AND MAINTENANCE

INDICE DEL MANUALE

1. Unit and manufacturer identification Page 04

2. Service Page 04

3. Description of unit Page 05

4. Technical data Page 07

5. Provided an not provided use. Page 07

6. Setting at work operations Page 07

7. Correct use of the platform Page 08

8. Safety device Page 11

9. Maintenance Page 13

10. Wiring diagrams Page 17

11. Vibrations - aerial noise of unit Page 17

12. Information about unit parts and materials elimination Page 17

SAFE WORK
ATTENTION

This symbol indicates important instructions for safety.

The observance of these instructions does not dispense the respect of the other ones.

Read carefully this manual before undertaking tha assembly, the use and maintenance of the unit.
The best prevention of accident is attention and circumspection during the use of the unit.
Follow the indications reported on every type of plates applied to the unit.
Immediately replace the damaged plates.
Only skilled staff can operate the unit in case of unusual operations.
Observe the skill level for different activities with reference to the following symbols:

O Skilled operator

OC Skilled operator with specific ability.

OS Skilled operator committed by the manufacturer.

The unit should be always driven by a GROWN-UP that is informed of all operating functions scheduled
in this manual.

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1) UNIT AND MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION

I - 42045 LUZZARA (RE)

Via Parri N° 7 - Tel. 0522 / 970666

TYPE E06
SERIAL Nr. (N°) ----
YEAR ----
LOAD (Kg) - -∗- -
POWER (V / A / Hz) 230 / 10 / 50

LOAD
- -∗- - kg
SERIAL Nr. SERIAL Nr.
____ ____

∗) SEE RATING PLATE ON UNIT

2) SERVICE

RETAILER STAMP AND REFERENCE FOR AUTHORIZED SERVICE

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FIG.1
3) DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT

3.1) Main concepts

The platform Lift Mod.E06 has been designed to d

transport disabled persons and a possible attendant.
The unit Mod.E06 is similar to a lift,it is composed of a
mobile part (platform) (Fig.1) and of a part that contains
and protects the platform (Fig.2).
The platform consists of an antislip floor (Fig.1/a) and
at least one vertical wall (Fig.1/b); there are also a push
button control (Fig.1/c) and a lamp (Fig.1/d).
The shaft is an enclosed metallic or masonry structure
(Fig.2/a) with floor doors (Fig.2/b) enabling the entrance
to the platform.
In order to guarantee the safety of people,floor doors c
are normally locked by a safety door lock.
The opening of a door is allowed only when the platform b
is at a determined floor.
Floor doors can optionally be provided with a motorized
opening and closing system.
A push button control is provided near each entrance
door (Fig.2/c).

3.2) Description a

Load equipment

It is composed of:
- carriage
- platform
- side pannels
- push button control FIG.2
- electric system
- roof
- roof-lamp
- safety systems

Rails and lifting devices

a
It is composed of:
- rails
- fastenings
- cylinder
- safety devices
- electric system
- hydraulic pack

Shaft
c
It is composed of:
- self supporting shaft (if required)
- doors
- locks
- motorised floor doors (option)

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3.3) Main precautionary measures against - Landing doors with frame to be assembled
mechanical damages - Shaft with doors (if required)
- Self supporting structure (if required)
- Outside door releasing with relative key switch - Lock kit
- Platform locking for maintenance operations - Dismantled carriage
- Stop in Pit button. - Dismantled elevator car
- Door automation kit (if provided)
3.4) Main precautionary measures against - Pre-arrengement for interphone (if provided)
electric damages - Alarm on board

- Sensor self-leveling
- Stop push button on board WARNING: Only VIMEC skilled staff can carry
- Floor sensor out the installation of the unit.
- Final limit switch device
- Overload cutout 3.8) Technical standards
- Feeding and auxiliary circuits in disjointed cables
- Door double check equipped with lock and anti- The unit complies with the following standards:
tampering microswitch
- Anti blackout emergency descent "98/37 CEE"
- Emergency light on board
- Alarm system prearrangement Machines Directive:
- Interphone prearrangement (option)/telephone dialler
- Photocell prearrangement (option) EN 292 - 1 Unit safety:
Main concepts,general principles of design.
3.5) Main precautionary measures against Terminology,basic methodology
hydraulic damages
EN 292 - 2 Unit safety:
- Descent speed modulating valve Main concepts,general principles of design.
- Safety gear valve into the cylinder Specification and technical data.
- Check valve
- Pressure limiting device on the hydraulic circuit EN 418 Unit safety:
- Emergency descent with manual push button on the Emergency stop device
hydraulic pack Functional features-Principles of design
- Hand pump
EN 60204 - 1 Unit safety:
3.6) Warning and obligation plate Electrical equipment of the units
Part 1:General rules
The unit has the following warning and obligation plates:
EN 50081 - 1 Electromagnetic compatibility:
- Identification plate indicating the allowable rated load General standard about residential,trade milieu and light
- Identification plate indicating that the roof is not of the industry issue.
type bearing
- Dentification plate indicating the person allowed to the EN 50082 - 1 Electromagnetic compatibility:
use General standard about residential,trade milieu and light
- Identification plate to lock the platform during industry immunity.
maintenance operations
- Identification plate with main use instructions EN 60555 - 2 CISPR IEC 555-2
- Identification plate for manual operations Circuit transients in the power supply mains
Part 2:Harmonic
3.7) Standard finish

- Rail sections with joint plates

- Complete wall fastenings
- Cylinder with anchorage brackets
- Spacing bar
- Cross
- Hydraulic pack
- Pipes for hydraulic pack-cylinder connection
- Removable contacts and position sensors
- Flat cable with cable fixing accessories
- Sheaths for connecting electric parts
- Control board

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4) TECHNICAL DATA

- Traction gear With return pulley hydraulic cylinder and double chain

- Performances
Running direction Up/Down
Speed (up/down) 0,13 m/s
Capacity 1 disabled person + attendant
Safe working load see identification plate placed on the attendant remote control

- Installation The unit is suitable for outdoor and indoor in pack and the electric
system have to be protected by a suitable cage. In case of tempe
rature below 0° C,it is necessary to equip the hydraulic installation
with fluid heating system. A roof on the shafts must be fitted,for
external installations. If the hydraulic power unit is not installed in
an enclosed compartment, an enclosed casing which contains and
protects it must be installed; access to the inside of this casing (by
means of a key) must only be permitted to skilled personnel or the
maintenance technician.

- Electric installation
Motor 230 V c.a. single-phase 50 Hz - 1,5 kW
Power consumption 10 A

- Controls On board: raised up/down push buttons,illuminated call-send push

buttons at floors. All push buttons are constant pressure type,all
controls operate with in close position.

5) PROVIDED AND NOT PROVIDED USE OF THE UNIT

5.1) Provided use

The platform Lift E06 is a lifting system designed for a disabled person+a skilled attendant of all unit
operating functions.
The instructions reported on the identification plates are essential to the use of the unit.

5.2) Not provided use

The user must follow the instructions of the manual.

Not allowed uses:
- Do not lift anything not provided in paragraph 5.1
- Do not overtake the safe working load indicated on the identification plate
- Do not leave the driving of the machine to a person not educated (skilled) about the operating functions
- Do not forget the instructions indicated on the plates applied to the unit
- Maintenance operations have not to be carried out by unskilled staff

WARNING: MODIFICATIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED

6) SETTING AT WORK OPERATIONS differential magnetothermal switch of 10A capacity load

and grounding with 2.5 mm² cable.
6.1) Connection and installation The electrical line 230 V single-phase voltage 50Hz shall
comply with the CEI standards in force and with the
Possible modifications of the shaft pit have to be carried national standards for the security of the electric
out at customer charge (before the delivery, as per installations.
VIMEC drawing); together with the costs for electric The responsability for the resistance of walls,
installation up to our transformer,and from this one to terraces, floors and concrete bases remains at costumer
the call-send floor controls.The electrical wires have charge.
conductors of a minimum 2.5 mm² cross section area,a

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7) CORRECT USE OF THE PLATFORM FIG.3

WARNING: BEFORE USING THE STAIRLIFT,

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY.

7.1) Starting up

The platform is started up by operating the circuit-

breaker, taking care to turn on the battery connector/
switch (Fig. 3/a).

WARNING: To switch off the system the user

must both break the circuit-breaker contact and turn
off the battery connector/switch (Fig.3/a) .

NOTE: When the power supply is restored, the next

time the lift is used a complete ascent/descent cycle is
carried out (with the button kept pressed) before all its
functions are restored.
7.2) Controls on the platform

A push button control board containing the following

devices is installed on the platform (Fig. 4):

- Emergency STOP push button,red coloured - Fig.4/a

When pressed this push button immediately stops the
unit in each travel direction and the alarm siren sounds.
It should only be pressed in the event of an emergency
(danger). Please press it 45° clock wise to restore the
platform operation.

- Push button for alarm bell, yellow coloured Fig.4/b

This push button has normally no function.
However should you buy an optional alarm or an optio-
nal interphone,this push button would have specific
functions (see point 7.4).

- Emergency lamp - Fig.4/c a

In the event of power failure (blackout) light turns on
and garantees a minimum visibility inside the cabin.

- Direction push buttons - Fig. 4/d

These push buttons are for the platform motion, there FIG.4
are always four of them, and are numbered in increasing
order starting from (0) which is the equivalent to the
ground floor. c
d
- Key switch (Fig.4/e) influencing the direction push
buttons use.
Turn the key switch clock wise in ON position to use
the platform.

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FIG.5
7.3) Controls at floors

A call/send floor control containing the following devices

is provided near each floor door (Fig.5):

- Call push button,white coloured - Fig.5/a.

This push button allows the platform to reach that de-
terminate floor enabling the entrance.

The button is marked with the " " symbol and has an a
indicator light (Fig. 5/a) with the following functions:
- Light off: lift free.
- Light on: lift busy.
- Light flashing: lift called.

Optional
- Key switch (Fig.6/a) influencing the call push button
use. FIG.6
Insert the key and turn it clock wise to ON position to a
activate the push button.

N.B: The floor key is the same as the key on board

and uses the same key.

7.4) Use

- Open the access door.

If the door does not open, the lift is not at the floor.
To call the lift, simply keep the call button pressed (Fig.5/
a).

NOTE: If the light on the button is on or flashing,

the lift is already busy or a door is open; wait for
the light to go out before calling the lift.
The lift cannot be called as long as the button light
is on or flashing.
- Lights

During the platform use lights automatically switch on;

WARNING: Once you have entered the lift, you they also turn off automatically when the platform is at
can always leave it even after the door has closed.
a floor not used for a period of time to be manual set.
The door does not lock until the lift moves away
from the floor.
- Alarm

Pressing the "alarm bell" button activates two alarms,

WARNING: Lock the wheelchair with its own one on the main control panel and one on the on-board
brakes, and if it is electric, switch it off. push-button panel.
- Press the direction push button for the required floor,if The system is designed to allow connection of an
the door is correctly closed the platform starts moving. additional alarm (visual or acoustic), which can be
positioned anywhere else provided a power supply of
Keep constantly pressed during all the travel the 24 Vdc is available.
direction push button; it is obviously possible to change
the landing floor at any time during the travel by simply
pressing its correspondent push button.
The platform stops immediately by releasing the
direction push button.
At the landing floor the platform stops automatically in
the correct position.
The floor door is released.

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FIG.7
7.5) Optional
b
It is advisable ordering the optional devices with the a
unit.
a) Motorised floor doors - Fig. 7
The motorised floor doors option is used for avoiding
the manual opening and closing of floor doors.
It is forseen either for indoor or outdoor.
The door opens automatically when the lift is at the floor
and the floor button is pressed (user in lift) or the call
button is pressed (user outside). It closes again after
remaining open for an adjustable preset time.
The optional device consists of a package installed at
the top of the doorpost (Fig. 7), which contains an
electric motor.
The horizontal unit (Fig 7b) carries a switch (Fig.7a)
which switches the automatic system on or off.
In case of mains power failure or if the ON/OFF push
button is on OFF position,the door will be free to move
as a normal door.
During the motorized movement the automatic door
package is provided with safety devices that prevent
crashings and impacts with the doors to persons or FIG.8
objects placed in the radius of action.
b) Interphone - Fig. 8
The interphone is a device enabling voice
communication between the user and the outside.
An interphone c•„9ce is installed on the platform
allowing both to talk and to hear;a handset with bell is
installed at the floor.
The pression of the alarm bell push button (Fig. 8/a) on
the platform causes the ring of the handset bell.
a
When the handset is raised,the communication between
the two persons is immediately settled.
The communication is interrupted when is lowered the b
handset.
The interphone also works even in the instance of a 7.6) Use reccomandations
mains power blackout.
- It is necessary to use the platform following the
NOTE: This optional device does not allow the setting modalities described in this manual.
of an alarm device.
c) Arrival beeper WARNING: The floor door must always be
When the lift reaches the floor, a two-tone beeper closed when leaving the lift.
sounds (the tone and volume can be adjusted). - Before leaving the platform in OFF position for long
periods,make sure that it is at the lowest floor (see
d) Barrier photocell
7.1).
A photocell detects any obstacles around the edge of - Keep the special keys for door lock emergency and
the platform, preventing the lift from moving. main electric panel release out of the reach of children
e) Current floor display and unauthorised persons (Fig. 9/a).
- Always keep the documents in the equipment of the
A display shows the number of the floor at which the lift
unit such as manuals,wiring diagrams,guarantee
is currently located, or if it is on the move, the last floor.
always in a safe place.
It also carries the symbols for the various alarms.

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FIG.9
- Use the emergency door release key only in extreme
situations (Fig. 9/a).
- The max. loading rate is one disabled person and a
possible attendant,any other different use is forbidden.
7.7) Emergency landing operation in case of mains
power supply failure (black out)
In case of power failure during the platform operation,it
is possible to reach the lower floorand get off the a
platform.
This is immediately recognizable as the platform lights
turn off,the alarm light switches and only the down
buttons remain active. The only possible operation is to
press the push button to reach the lower floors; the
operation is similar to a normal movement like the door
release.
FIG.10
WARNING: Once arrived to the floor and close
the door,the plattform descends to floor zero and
is not useble anymore until the electrical power a
supply is back.
7.8) Passenger rescue in case of lift breakdown
The passenger rescue is necessary in case of platform
operation faults. Before starting the recovery
procedure,the power supply to the platform must be
deactivated using the differential safety breaker.
In this position the platform does not move accidentally
but cabin lights,interphone and alarm devices remain
in work position.

WARNING: Make sure that all floor doors are b

closed and locked.
If the platform is stopped between floors,operate on the
hydraulic system removing the red coloured protection
and pressing the emergency downwards valve (Fig.10/
a),according to the instructions showed on the hydraulic SAFETY SYSTEMS
system.
Lower the platform down to the lowest floor,making it 8.1) Safety devices for the user
lean on the floor.Release the floor door by means of a) Levelling system at floor
the suitable emergency key (Fig.9/a) and let the It is an elecro-hidraulic device allowing the platform
passenger land. stopped at a floor (not the ground floor) to self level at
The lift can be stopped at the nearest floor with the aid the landing.
of the floor display on the electrical panel.
b) Safety gear valve
It is a valve positioned in the lower part of the lifting
WARNING: Release the door only when the cylinder.In case of a pressure oil reduction (a pipe
platform has reached the lowest floor. breakage),the safety gear valve stops the platform
during its descent.
Close the door and apply to Vimec technical staff.
Call VIMEC Service Department and not follow the
instructions described previously in case of irreversible WARNING: It is necessary to apply to VIMEC
release. skilled staff in order to release the safety gear.
c) Safety gear device - Fig.11/a
The unit is provided with a safety gear device with
gradual breaking approved. It operates during downward
motion in case of traction elements breakage or
loosening. Safety gear intervention causes the unit to
stop and a microswitch simultaneously locks the unit -
Fig. 11/b.

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WARNING: It is necessary to apply to VIMEC
skilled staff in order to release the safety gear.
d) Safety gear intervention test

WARNING: It is necessary to apply to VIMEC

skilled staff for this test.
b
- Lift the platform to the upper floor.
- Hitch the hook (Fig.12/a) to the last ledger (Fig.12/b).
- Go out the cabin and call the platform from the lower
floor
- Call the platform from the upper floor when it stops.If a
the hydraulic pump does not work,it means that safety
gear has operated and pressed the safety microswitch-
Fig.11/b.
- Observing the floor display, bring the platform back to
the upper floor by manually operating on the pump re- a
mote control switches - Fig.10/b.
- Release the hook.
e) Safety gear intervention test with load equal to
1.25 time the nominal load
- Repeat the operations described in point “b” with a
load of 313 kg on the platform.
f) Locks
The platform lift use depends on the locks.
If the doors are open in case of open dooors or damaged
locks the unit does not work.
FIG.12
8.2) Other safety devices
a) Electric and mechanical terminal switches b
The terminal switches positioned on the rail and on the
carriage allow the automatic stop in the landing positions
at floor stops.
In case of failure,a safety terminal switch device causes
the unit to stop.
In case of malfunction of the electrical floor limit
swtches,an electrical device called "overtravel".

WARNING: In this case the unit does not

move. It is necessary to apply to VIMEC skilled staff
in order to put it into operation again.
b) Power supply
The unit is powered with 230 V a.c. single phase
voltage,while the auxiliary circuit is powered with 24V
c.c. voltage.
a
NOTE: The lighting system is supplied at 230 V!!
c) Controls
All controls are of the constant pressure type (it is
sufficient to release the push button and the unit stops).
d) Manual operation
It can be carried out at any time allowing the user to be
transported in case of breakdown or power supply failure
(see point 7.7 and 7.8).

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e) Emergency stop push button
A red coloured emergency STOP push button is installed a
on the unit.When it is pressed,it causes the stop of all
stairlift motions.The unit operating is reset by turning
the STOP push button 45° clock wise.

WARNING: Check the emergency STOP

operating monthly.
If the push-button does not stop the operations.DO
NOT USE the unit!!
Apply to VIMEC skilled staff immediately.
9) MAINTENANCE
Our stairlifts are carefully tested in each
component,Vimec suggest a periodical inspection by
skilled staff.In order to guarantee the best operativity
and safety,the equipment must be periodically inspected
by our qualified technicians who will carry out the
following operations.
Removing connector J3 (Fig. 13/a) from the main
electrical panel automatically activates "maintenance"
mode.
In this mode, all automatic functions (self-levelling,
automatic timed descent, automatic emergency
descent) and those controlled from the floors (call) are
disabled.
Aboard the lift, apart from the emergency buttons (Stop
and alarm bell) only keys 0 and 1, allowing descent (0)
and ascent (1) along the entire travel path, with no
compulsory stop at the floors, are still active.
In maintenance mode, all the safety functions remain
active.

WARNING: During the maintenance of the unit

the operative must always remove connector J3 FIG.14
(Fig. 13/a) and keep it with him for safety reasons.
NOTE: When the connector is returned to its place, the
next time the lift is used a complete ascent/descent cycle
is carried out (with the button kept pressed) before all
its functions are restored.
a
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9.1) Parts to be periodically inspected

Competence: OS: VIMEC trained operator.

EVERY EVERY ON
UNIT PARTS TO BE CHECKED 6 12 AS-
MONTHS MONTHS SEMBLY
SAFETY Check that the positions of terminal stop at floors an the
DEVICE sensors are the required ones. n n
Check the door interlocks with the relative locks. n n
Check operation of the limit microswitch at the top of the
guides. n n
Check operation of the system providing self-levelling at
the floors. n n
MECHANICAL Check that the cable connections are fixed correctly (Fig.
COMPONENTS 14/a). n n
Check the entire length of the cables for signs of wear or
broken strands. n n
Check that there are no signs of corrosion along the
cables and that these are coated with a layer of protective
grease. n n
Check the races of the return pulleys on the cylinder for
wear. n
Check the slide blocks on the carriage for wear. n
Check the position of the cross when the carriage is
against the mechanic limit stops (see Par. 15 page 28). n
SAFETY GEAR Check operation of the safety devices. n n
Perform the locking valve test. n n
Ensure that the device is easy to operate without frictions
or eccessive slacks and rightly controls the safety
microswitch. n n
RAIL STABILITY Check all connecting screws with fastenings and all
possible screw anchors. n n
Check the tightness of any joint plates. n n
Check that there are no steps or changes in direction of
the guides at the joints. n
LOCKS Check that the locks correctly work,the unit has to opera-
te only at closed doors. n n
Check the clearances and movement of the rubber wheel
on the floor cams; check with the clearances on the
platform that there is no jamming between the cam and
the lock wheel. n n
OIL RECOVERY Check that there are no oil dripping from the hydraulic
pump or from the cylinder. n n
Check that there are no oil leaks from the lifting cylinder. n n
Check the level in the cylinder oil recovery tank. n n

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9.2) Cable maintenance Cables up to 80-100 metres long can be unwound on
The cables must be replaced if even just one of their the ground.
strands breaks. Longer lengths normally have to be wound onto a reel
or capstan, which should be placed on suitable trestles
- Wear for unwinding.
Noticeable wear of strands is a forewarning of breakage
and beyond a certain limit a worn strand should be
considered as broken, and thus replaced. FIG.15
This limit can be considered reached when the diameter
of the strand appears on visual inspection to have been RIGHT
reduced to one half of its original diameter.
If seriously worn strands are found, increase the
frequency of cable inspections.

- Corrosion
Like wear, corrosion leads to strand breakage, but
corrosion is to be considered a more serious form of
deterioration than wear causing the same reduction in
diameter. WRONG
The rule above therefore still applies, but should be
applied even more strictly.
Reduction in a cable's diameter may be a sign of internal
corrosion.
The inside of the cable should be checked periodically
in order to identify any deterioration due to corrosion.

- Other signs of deterioration

Regardless of the evaluations discussed above, the RIGHT
cable must be replaced:
• when its overall diameter has been reduced by 10%
of its original diameter in even just one point;
• when a strand is completely broken, or when it has
received damage which reduces its working cross-
section by 40% in one or more points;
• when the cable has permanent dents, twists or kinks
caused by damage or resting on sharp corners;
• when the core comes out of the cable in even just one
WRONG
point;
• when one or more braids look slack and stick out even
when the cable is taut.

- Checking the cable

Cable performance can often by improved by identifying
the causes of cable deterioration and using types
particularly resistant to these factors, or eliminating or
reducing the level of the causes themselves. RIGHT
These deterioration factors can normally be identified
by examining a used cable.

A cable's working life may be reduced, or a new cable

even irreparably damaged, if it is not correctly installed.
The instructions should be followed in every detail (see
Fig. 15).

• The reel or spool of cable must be unwound as shown

in Fig. 15. WRONG

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9.3) Return pulley maintenance
After a given period of operation, the return pulley races
may be damaged beyond the acceptable limit, causing
damage to the cables.
Whenever the cables are replaced, check that the
bottoms of the pulley races are smooth and their
diameter is 7-10% greater than the nominal diameter
of the new cable.
a
WARNING: During maintenance operations
under the platform,it is necessary to use the relative
safety blocks assembled on the rail fastenings (Fig.16/
a) and operate the stop in pit button (Fig.16/b).
b

9.4) Defects - Possible causes - Solutions

Competence: O - trained operator

Defects Possible causes Possible solutions

The unit does not move Emergency STOP Turn the push button
in both directions pressed 45° clock wise
Magnetothermal switch Press the resetting
operating push button
Differential switch Call in an authorised
operating VIMEC technician
Doors and locks Correctly close the doors
Pushing the call/send Doors and locks Close the doors correctly
floor button,the unit
does not work

9.5) Replacing the cables FIG.17

Normally VIMEC supplies the cables already cut to the
correct length and with the relative end fixtures
connected.
To replace the cables, rest the lift in the pit and
disconnect the cables from the lift carriage and the base
connection. After removing the old cables, prepare the
new ones, fixing the end fixture to one end immediately
with the relative clamps.

Fix the cables to the tie-rods on the carriage, pass the

cables over the transmission pulleys and once on the
ground check their length. Check that the cables are
350-500 mm longer than the nominal length.

WARNING: The exact measurement must be

made with the springs on the carriage compressed
(Fig. 17/a), i.e. in working position (see Fig. 17).
Fix the cable end fixture with the relative clamps as a
shown in the diagram (Fig. 14).
- Cutting the cable
If the cables have to be cut, it is important to proceed
exactly as follows:
• Identify the cutting point.
•Wrap several layers of insulating tape (Fig. 18/a)
around the cutting point + about a further 200 mm along
the cable to be used (see Fig. 18).

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• Use a disc cutter to cut the cable, taking great care to
make a clean cut without cutting individual strands
separately.
• Remove any dust left on the cut end.
• Check that the cut has not loosened the braiding on a
the cable to be used.
10) WIRING DIAGRAMS
Wiring diagrams are in the brochure enclosed to the
unit.
11) VIBRATIONS AND AERIAL NOISE OF THE UNIT
a) Vibrations
The unit induces vibrations on the passenger with: 200
- Low frequency and moderate acceleration
- Brief exposure cycles for the transported person
It is a trifling parameter for safety.
b) Aerial noise: less than 70 dbA
12) INFORMATION ABOUT UNIT PARTS AND
MATERIALS ELIMINATION
a) Rubber and plastic materials elimination
Put them in cleaned containers and confer them to
authorized centres for the salvage dump according to
the set of rules in force.

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