Operating Instructions
OKTOPUS
GL-K800
Technical documentation
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2.2 Safety instructions
(1) Only use cranes with a CE mark and a load bearing capacity exceeding the live
load of the OKTOPUS®GL-K800 in all working positions by at least 150 kg!
(2) Never use a damaged, not fully functional or not complete OKTOPUS®.
(3) Prior to using the crane/OKTOPUS®working arrangement for the first time always ha-
ve the units checked by an expert and this inspection documented!
(4) Only operate the crane if you hold a suitable licence!
(5) Only operate the OKTOPUS®and the crane, if you are familiar with the control and
display elements as well as the operating instructions. You need to be aware of
the impact a function can have on the entire equipment.
(6) Prior to using the OKTOPUS®and the crane check the function of the operating and
indicating elements as well as the alarm features!
(7) Make sure that the crane operator has a sufficient view over the sling and assembly
location.
(8) Arrange hand signals with the installer and fitter for the necessary crane operations!
(9) Consider absolutely the maximum load-bearing capacities of the OKTOPUS®GL-K800
described in this section under the point Information Signs! The data are valid only for
a working height which corresponds to the sea level!
(10) Should be protection hoods on the suction heads, the protection hoods must remove
before start-up!
(11) Only work in wind strengths of less than 36 km/h, else the load is endangered of
swinging uncontrollably.
(12) Check the suction pads daily for damage; if necessary replace with new pads.
(13) Clean the suction surfaces on the elements. Do not place the suction pads on pro-
tective film, but remove the film beforehand, at least at the contact areas of the suction
pads.
(14) Never stand or walk under the suspended load!
(15) Ensure that no-one attempts to mount or ride on the OKTOPUS®GL-K800 or the
suspended construction elements.
(16) Stop work immediately when the acoustic alarm sounds and the warning light
lights up! In this case there are the danger of a grave damage to the system and fal-
ling of the sucked load. Use the elevating machine to put down the OKTOPUS®and
the sucked load carefully. Find and remove the cause for the alarm. In case the de-
fects cannot be removed, finish working with the OKTOPUS®immediately. The OK-
TOPUS®has to be secured against further use.
(17) In the event of faults and during servicing and maintenance work always switch the
OKTOPUS®off. Turn therefor the main switch to the OFF position!
(18) Please note, low temperatures and humidity can cause freezing of the vacuum
system!
(19) Never use the OKTOPUS®within highly combustible ranges or within the range
of aggressive substances!
(20) Wet components must not be sucked in, because:
a. this reduces the load bearing capacity considerably and
b. the vacuum system and/ or the control system of the OKTOPUS®might be dam-
aged!
(21) Never attempt to lift damaged glass or facade elements.
