Original instructions

Vimec s.r.l
Via Parri, 7 - 42045 Luzzara - Reggio Emilia- Italy
Tel. + 39 0522 970 666 - Fax. + 39 0522 970919
www.vimec.biz

VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT

MODEL E07 - 2012
USE AND MAINTENANCE Page 03 - 21
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 22 - 62
SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE Page 63 - 112
HEAVY DUTY PLATFORM LIFT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 113 - 124
HEAVY DUTY PLATFORM LIFT SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE Page 125 - 142
7512125

MANUAL CODE

7512125/c
12U

02/11/2016
DATE ____________ APPROVED ____________

With the purpose of following the technical evolution, VIMEC reserves the right to alter the specification without prior notification.
 VIMEC S.R.L “Original” Declaration of conformity
_________________________________________________________

“EC” DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The manufacturer:

Via Parri n.7 , 42045 Luzzara (R.E.) ITA

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

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(Name and address of the person authorised to compile the technical file:
Name: Marco Marchetti
Address: Via Parri n.7 , 42045 Luzzara (R.E.) ITALY - Tel. +39/0522/970666)

impaired mobility type:

pl
states on his own responsibility that the vertical platform lift for use by persons with

E07 – Serial Number:

am
complies with the following Directives:

- Directive 2014/30/EU “Electromagnetic Compatibility”

- Directive 2014/35/EU “Low Voltage”

- Directive 2006/42/CEE “Machinery Directive”

As this machine is included in the Annex IV of the Machinery Directive, it is certified with the
Ex

Certificate of EC Type Examination N° IMQ BU 300 DM issued by:

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.

The Managing Director

Andrea Veggian

Luzzara, 08/03/2011

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 USE AND MAINTENANCE

GENERAL CONTENTS

1. Unit and manufacturer identification Page 04

2. Service Page 05

3. Description of the unit Page 06

4. Technical data Page 08

5. Provided an not provided use Page 08

6. Setting at work operations Page 08

7. Correct use of the platform Page 09

8. Safety device Page 14

9. Maintenance Page 17

10. Wiring diagrams Page 21

11. Vibrations - aerial noise of unit Page 21

12. Information about unit parts and materials elimination Page 21

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 the 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) I - 42045 Luzzara (RE)

Via Parri,7 - Tel. + 039 0522 970 666 Via Parri,7 - Tel. + 039 0522 970 666

TYPE E07 - 2012 TYPE E07 - 2012

SERIAL Nr. (N°) ---- SERIAL Nr. (N°) ----
YEAR ---- YEAR ----
LOAD (kg) 300 LOAD (kg) 350
POWER (V / A / Hz) 230 / 13 / 50 POWER (V / A / Hz) 230 / 13 / 50

LOAD LOAD
300 kg 350 kg
SERIAL Nr. SERIAL Nr. SERIAL Nr. SERIAL Nr.
____ ____ ____ ____

I - 42045 Luzzara (RE) I - 42045 Luzzara (RE)

Via Parri,7 - Tel. + 039 0522 970 666 Via Parri,7 - Tel. + 039 0522 970 666

TYPE E07 - 2012 TYPE E07HD

SERIAL Nr. (N°) ---- SERIAL Nr. (N°) ----
YEAR ---- YEAR ----
LOAD (kg) 400 LOAD (kg) 500
POWER (V / A / Hz) 230 / 13 / 50 POWER (V / A / Hz) 230 / 14 / 50

LOAD LOAD
400 kg 500 kg
SERIAL Nr. SERIAL Nr. SERIAL Nr. SERIAL Nr.
____ ____ ____ ____

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 2) SERVICE

I - 42045 Luzzara (RE)

Via Parri,7 - Tel. + 039 0522 970 666

TYPE E07HD
SERIAL Nr. (N°) ----
YEAR ----
LOAD (kg) 600
POWER (V / A / Hz) 230 / 14 / 50

LOAD
600 kg RETAILER STAMP AND REFERENCE
SERIAL Nr. SERIAL Nr. FOR AUTHORIZED SERVICE
____ ____

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3) DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT FIG.1

3.1) Main concepts

b
The platform Lift Mod. E07-2012 has been designed to
transport persons with limited mobility and a possible
attendant.
The E07-2012 consists of a mobile part known as the
platform (Fig. 1), and a part which contains and protects
the platform itself, known as the shaft (Fig. 2).
The platform consists of an antislip floor (Fig. 1/a), the
roof (Fig.1/b) and at least one vertical wall (Fig. 1/c).
It also contains a push-button control board (Fig. 1/d).
The shaft is an enclosed metallic or masonry structure
(Fig. 2/a) with floor doors (Fig. 2/b) enabling the en-
trance to the platform. In order to guarantee the safety d
of people, floor doors are locked by a safety door lock.
The opening of a door is allowed only when the platform
is at a determined floor.
Upon request, floor doors can optionally be provided c
with a motorized opening and closing system.
A push button control is provided near each entrance
door (Fig. 2/c).

3.2) Description

Load equipment a

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

Rails and lifting devices

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

Shaft
c
It is composed of:
- metal scaffold (if required)
- doors
- locks
- motorised floor doors (option)

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 3.7) Standard finish
3.3) Main precautionary measures against mecha-
nical damages - Rail sections with joint plates

- Outside door releasing with relative triangular key - Complete wall fastenings
switch - Cylinder with anchorage brackets
- Platform locking for maintenance operations inside - Spacing bar
the pit - Cross
- Platform block for works of maintenance in headroom. - Hydraulic pack
- Photocell barriers - Pipes for hydraulic pack-cylinder connection
- Pressure switch
- Removable contacts and deceleration sensor
3.4) Main precautionary measures against electric - Flat cable with cable fixing accessories
damages - Sheaths for connecting electric parts
- Stop in pit - Control board
- Self-leveling systems - Landing doors with frame to be assembled
- Stop push button on board - Shaft with doors (if required)
- Over-run device - Metal scaffold (if required)
- Overload cutout - Lock kit
- Feeding and auxiliary circuits in disjointed cables - Dismantled carriage
- Door double check equipped with lock and antitam- - Dismantled elevator car
pering microswitch - Door automation kit (if provided)
- Anti blackout emergency descent - Antifreeze protection (if provided)
- Emergency light on board - Alarm on board
- Alarm system on board - Cabinet protecting the electrical and hydraulic system
- Phone prearrangement (option)/telephone dialer with key for access
- No mains voltage in the platform (only low voltage 24
Vdc or 20 Vac).
WARNING: Only VIMEC skilled staff can carry
3.5) Main precautionary measures against hydraulic out the installation of the unit.
damages
3.8) Applicable directives
- Descent speed modulating valve
- Safety gear valve into the cylinder The unit is manufactured according to the following
- Check valve Directives:
- Pressure limiting device on the hydraulic circuit
- Emergency descent with manual push button on the - Directive 2014/30/EU
hydraulic pack “Electromagnetic Compatibility”
- Hand pump
- Directive 2014/35/EU
3.6) Warning and obligation plate “Low Voltage”

The unit has the following warning and obligation plates: - Directive 2006/42/EEC
“Machinery Directive”
- Identification plate indicating the allowable rated load
- Identification plate indicating “no climbing onto the
roof”
- Identification plate indicating the person allowed to
the use
- Identification plate with main use instructions
- Identification plate for manual operations
- Plate indicating how to behave in the event of reco-
vering the passenger
- Plate warning you to switch off the machine only when
on ground floor
- Plate stating the obligation to apply the mechanical
block in the pit before entering the shaft for maintenance

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4) TECHNICAL DATA

- Traction gear With return pulley hydraulic cylinder.

- Performances
Running direction Up/Down
Speed (up/down) Max 0.15 m/s
Max Capacity 1 person with limited mobility + attendant
Safe working load See identification plate placed on the on-board control panel
and the plate placed at each floor.

- Installation The unit is suitable for outdoor and indoor. In case of temperature
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.
Electric installation
Motor 230 V c.a. single-phase 50 Hz,1.8 kW
Max Power consumption 13 A

- Controls ON BOARD: - if the equipment is supplied with cabin doors, the manoeuvre is of
“universal” type
- if the equipment is NOT supplied with cabin doors, the manoeuvre
is of “dead-man” type
AT FLOORS: “Universal” manoeuvre
All the controls work only with the doors closed and locked.

- Working cycles Every 10 min, perform 2 min / work and 8 / break.

5) PROVIDED AND NOT PROVIDED USE OF THE UNIT

5.1) Usi previsti

Provided use
The platform lift E07-2012 is a lifting system designed for person with limited mobility with or without
wheelchair + 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.
When using the E07-2012 platform lift, it is forbidden:

- Do not carry 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 unit to a person not educated (skilled) about the operating functions
- Do not leave the driving of the unit to a non self-sufficient person
- 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
6.1) Connection and installation
Possible modifications of the shaft pit have to be carri-
ed out at customer charge (before the delivery, as per
VIMEC drawing); together with the costs for electric
installation up to our control panel: Provide an electric
line up to our control panel, with conductors of 2.5 mm2
cross-section and differential security current circuit
breaker with rated capacity of 16 A and sensitivity of
0.03A and grounding with cable of 2.5 mm2. Provide
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an electric line up to our control panel, with conduc-
tors of 1.5 mm2 cross-section and differential security
current circuit breaker with rated capacity of 10A and
sensitivity of 0.03A and grounding with cable of 1.5
mm2. Moreover, this line, by means of a switch, will
supply two power points (60 W lamps) to be placed in
the pit and on the head to light the shaft. Also provide a
separate line from the above mentioned one, with con-
ductors of min. 2.5 mm2 cross-section and differential
security current circuit breaker with rated capacity of
16A and sensitivity of 0.03A and grounding with cable
of 2.5 mm2. This line will have one or more 16A service
sockets for maintenance, of which at least one placed
inside the artificial pit of the shaft. Instructions for more than one door at floors
The responsibility for the resistance of walls, terraces, Flashing indicators/cabin push buttons
floors and concrete bases remains at costumer charge.
If the push button:
7) CORRECT USE OF THE PLATFORM - is flashing: → Door available
Floor available/not available
WARNING: BEFORE USING THE STAIRLIFT, - is fixed ON: → Floor available
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. - is fixed OFF: → Floor not available
Door not available
7.1) Starting up Lock opening:
- Floor with
The system is set in operation with the residual current one single door → Automatic opening
circuit breaker. upon arrival at the floor
- Floor with more → Doors opening after arrival at
than 1 door the floor and selection by
WARNING: To switch off the system the user
flashing cabin push buttons
must both break the circuit-breaker contact and
turn off the battery connector/switch (Fig. 3/a) (that
otherwise are automatically disconnected after 2h).
FIG.3
7.2) Controls on the platform

A push button control board containing the following

devices is installed on the platform (Fig. 4):
a
- Emergency STOP push button, red coloured - Fig. 4/a
When pressed this push button immediately stops the
unit in each travel direction; turn the button clockwise
to restore operation.
- Alarm bell button - Fig. 4/b.
This push button has normally the function to operate
the alarm bell and the re-opening of the access door,
and the telephone dial pad call. The button always
stays active even with the key in the horizontal position
(see point 7.4).

WARNING: Once entered into the cabin, it is

always possible to exit by keeping the alarm button
(bell) pressed for at least 2 seconds.

- Emergency lamps - Fig. 4/c

Its light is normally out, but in the event of power failure
(blackout) light turns on and guarantees a minimum
visibility inside the cabin.
- Direction push buttons - Fig. 4/d
These buttons are used to control the platform lift; there
are always at least two of them and they are numbered FIG.4 g
in increasing order, starting from (0), which represents
the ground floor. The buttons have a blue lit outer ring,
that is active only when the button function is available.
(Light out = function not available)
- Key switch (Fig.4/e) influencing the direction push f
buttons use. e
Turn the key switch clockwise in vertical position to
use the platform.
- Display showing the floor reached and the direction
a
of movement (Fig. 4/g).
- Telephone dial pad (Fig. 4/f).

b
c

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7.3) Controls at floors
FIG.5
A call/send floor control containing the following devices
is provided near each floor door (Fig. 5):
- Call push button - Fig. 5/a.
This push button allows the platform to reach that de-
terminate floor enabling the entrance.
The button has a luminous outer ring that has the fol-
lowing functions:
- Green indicator light: machine available.
- Pink indicator light: machine busy.
- Red indicator light: machine called. a
- On request:
- Coded key switch influencing the call push button use.
Move the key to the relevant stop as shown in (Fig. 5/b)
to activate the push button
b
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 press the call button (Fig. 5/a).

NOTE: If the light on the button is on or flashing, FIG.6

the lift is already busy or a door is open; wait for
the light to become green before calling the lift.
The lift cannot be called as long as the pink indica-
tor light is flashing.

WARNING: Once you have entered the lift, you

can always leave it even after the door has closed
by pressing the cabin push button correspondent
to the floor.

WARNING: Lock the wheelchair with its own

brakes, and if it is electric, switch it off. a

- Press the direction push button for the required floor, if

the door is correctly closed the platform starts moving.

If the equipment is NOT supplied with cabin doors, it is

necessary to keep the “run button” pressed during the
whole travel; it is possible to change the arrival floor
at any moment during the travel by simply releasing
the current button and pressing the button of the new
- Alarm
landing.
Pressing the “alarm bell” button activates two alarms,
one on the main control panel and one in the platform.
If the equipment is supplied with cabin doors, just press The system is designed to allow connection of an
the “run button” for a short period. It is not possible to additional alarm (visual or acoustic), which can be
change the arrival floor during the whole travel. The positioned anywhere else provided a power supply of
confirmation of successful control is given by a short 24 Vdc, Max 300ma is available.
audible warning signal (beep).

Once the deceleration area of the arrival floor is rea-
ched, the platform automatically stops in the right
position and the floor door is unlocked.
- Telephone dial pad
It must be programmed with numbers chosen by the
user that ensure certain relief in case of breakdown.
It is operated by pressing the button with the yellow bell,
it also works in the event of a black-out (power failure)
for a maximum time of 2h.

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7.5) Optional
FIG.7 b
It is advisable ordering the optional devices with the unit.
a
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
foreseen 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 or
by pressing an on board push button of another floor.
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. 7/b) carries a switch (Fig.7/a) c
which switches the automatic system on or off.
If there is an electric supply failure, the door will function
all the same thanks to the back-up batteries.
FIG.8
During the motorized movement the automatic door
package is provided with safety devices that prevent
crashings and impacts with the doors to persons or
objects placed in the radius of action.
The max. door opening angle is 90°, and it is limited by
a retainer (Fig. 7/c) inserted in the rail.

b) Audible warning
The audible warning on reaching the floor (gong) is
integrated in the voice synthesis.
a
c) Photocell barriers
The full-height photocell barriers are standard. They
detect the presence of an obstacle on the sides of
the platform not equipped with walls and they stop
the movement of the machine. At each departure a
test is run on the actual operation of the barriers.

7.6) Use recommendations

- It is necessary to use the platform following the mo-
dalities described in this manual. FIG.9

WARNING: The floor door must always be

closed when leaving the lift.

- Before leaving the platform in OFF position for long

periods,make sure that it is at the lowest floor (see
7.1).
- Keep the special keys for door lock emergency release
out of the reach of children and unauthorised persons
(Fig. 8/a), (Fig. 9).
- Always keep the documents in the equipment of the
unit such as manuals, wiring diagrams, guarantee
always in a safe place.
- Use the emergency door release key only in extreme
situations (Fig. 8/a).

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Instructions for release key
- Remove the cap.
- Push downwards (upwards) to release the lock (Fig.
10). Do not remove the key from the slot after using it.
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 floor and get off the
platform.
This is immediately recognizable as the machine stops
(if going up) and only the down buttons remain active.
7601058
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.
If a display is present, the wording EM is shown.
7.8) Passenger rescue in case of lift breakdowna
WARNING: Never open a floor door in order
to try and rescue a passenger.
The passenger rescue is necessary in case of platform
operation faults.

FIG.10

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Before starting the recovery procedure, the power
FIG.12
supply to the platform must be deactivated using the
differential safety breaker.
In this position the platform does not move accidentally
b
but cabin lights, interphone and alarm devices remain a
in work position.

WARNING: Make sure that all floor doors are

closed and locked.
If the platform is stopped between floors, operate on the
hydraulic system removing the red coloured protection
if provided and pressing the emergency downwards val-
ve (Fig. 11/a) (Fig. 12/a), according to the instructions
showed on the hydraulic system.
Lower the platform down to the lowest floor, making it
lean on the floor.
Release the floor door by means of the suitable emer-
gency key (Fig. 8/a) and let the passenger land.

Hydraulic power station for manual pump operation

1) Close the delivery valve.

2) Discharge the pressure into the valve block by pres-
sing the emergency down button.
3) Pump for 4 or 5 times, by keeping the emergency
down valve pressed.
If the pump is operating, by releasing the emergency
down valve and by keeping on pumping, the valve block
must go under pressure.

If this is not the case, disassemble the manual pump;

4) Loosen the two socket-head screws and bend the

pump arm outside
5) Disassemble the outer block FIG.13
6) Remove the cylinder
7) Top up the manual Pump housing with oil
8) Assemble again the whole manual pump unit and Outer block
repeat the operations as per points 1 – 2 and 3.

FIG.14

FIG.11

b Manual pump
cylinder housing

Manual pump cylinder

after lever removal

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 WARNING: Release the door only when the FIG.15
platform has reached the lowest floor.
Close the door and apply to Vimec technical staff.
In case of irreversible release, call VIMEC Service
Department despite of the instructions described pre-
viously.

8) SAFETY SYSTEMS b
8.1) Safety devices for the user

a) Levelling system at floor

It is an electro-hydraulic device allowing the platform a
stopped at a floor to self level at the landing in order to
compensate any hydraulic leakage.
b) Safety gear valve
It is a valve positioned in the lower part of the lifting
cylinder. In case of a pressure oil reduction (a pipe bre-
akage), the safety gear valve stops the platform during a
its descent.

WARNING: It is necessary to apply to VIMEC

skilled staff in order to release the safety gear.
c) Safety gear device - Fig. 15/a
The unit is provided with a safety gear device with gra-
dual breaking approved. It operates during downward
motion in case of traction elements breakage or loo-
sening.
Safety gear intervention causes the unit to stop and a
microswitch simultaneously locks the unit - Fig. 16/b.

WARNING: It is necessary to apply to VIMEC

skilled staff in order to release the safety gear.
d) Safety gear intervention test
- The unit is equipped with a system allowing to test
for operation of the safety gear from outside (Fig. 16).

WARNING: It is necessary to apply to VIMEC

skilled staff for this test.

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Safety gear testing device
FIG.16
For operation, please refer to the manufacturer’s ma-
nual attached to the equipment documentation.

FIG.16.1

Safety gear brake

White

FIG.16.2 Green

Green
cable
+ fork

FIG.16.3

Proper way
to arrange
the cables

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e) Safety gear intervention test with load equal to
1.25 time the nominal load. WARNING: Check the emergency STOP
- Repeat the operations from point “d” after placing a operating monthly.
load equal to the rated load + 25% on the platform.
If the push-button does not stop the operations,
DO NOT USE the unit!!
f) Test for operation of the safety gear for rope
loosening or breaking. Apply to VIMEC skilled staff immediately.
- Take the platform to approximately 2 metres off the
ground.
- Fit the lever in the specific threaded hole (Fig. 16/a).
- Operate the lever to simulate ropes loosening or
breaking.
- When the platform is blocked, call it from the top floor.
If the pump doesn’t begin working, this means that the
safety gear has tripped and has pressed the safety
microswitch (Fig. 15/b).
- Reset the test mechanism by pulling the handle atta-
ched to the lead (Fig. 16/b).

g) Locks
The platform lift use depends on the locks.
If the doors are open in case of open doors or damaged
locks the unit does not work.

8.2) Other safety devices

a) Electric and mechanical terminal switches
The terminal switches positioned on the rail and on the
carriage allow the automatic stop of the platform in the
landing positions at floor stops.
In case of malfunction of the electrical floor limit
switches, an electrical device called “over-run” is
triggered.

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 vol-
tage, while the auxiliary circuit is powered with 24V
c.c. voltage.
c) ) Controls
All controls are of the constant pressure type (it is suf-
ficient 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).
e) Emergency stop push button
A red coloured emergency STOP push button is instal-
led on the unit.
When it is pressed, it causes the stop of all lift motions
and the operation of an acoustic alarm.
To restore the lift to operating mode, turn the STOP
button clockwise.
f) Overload pressure switch
If an overload occurs, a pressure switch prevents
running.
A red indicator light by the kg symbol in the cabin comes
on until the overload on the platform ceases (Fig. 17/a).

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9) MAINTENANCE
FIG.17
VIMEC installations are built according to the
Machinery Directive currently in force, which un-
a
derlines the integration of safety in planning and
construction of machines as an indispensable com-
ponent, as well as correct installation and ongoing
maintenance.
Therefore plant guarantee is subject to regular, pun-
ctual maintenance of all the safety and protection
systems of the machine that has been supplied.
Maintenance must be done by specialised techni-
cians, properly trained, who shall perform all the
operations described below. b
For elevators and lifting platforms for the disabled,
the use and validity of the guarantee provided by
Vimec Srl are subject to respect for what is provided
for in the circular of the Ministry of Industry no.
157296/97, and more specifically:
1) issuing the test certificate by VIMEC and conse-
quent issue of the EC declaration;
2) start-up communication to the mayor by the
owner of the construction or premises where the
platform is installed
3) entrustment and maintenance to a company
qualified pursuant to law 1415/42
4) acceptance of the assignment and periodic
checks on the plant by a certifying agency.
FIG.18
Consequently, the guarantee is not valid where re-
spect of such law has not been applied. Therefore
the customer shall send VIMEC Srl, as soon as
possible, a copy of the copy of the communication
a
presented to the mayor of the municipality where
the elevator or lifting platform will be installed.

To set the MAINTENANCE operating mode, enable

the MAINTENANCE function in the OPTION menu of b
the integrated console on the electric panel (Fig. 17/b).
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.
NOTE: After maintenance (disabling the MAINTENAN-
CE function in the OPTION menu of the console) the
machine enters power factor correction mode if the
machine is stationary between 2 floors, otherwise it en-
ters standard mode (RUN) if the machine is at the floor.

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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 ASSEMBLY
MONTHS MONTHS
SAFETY Check that the positions of terminal stop at floors through the
DEVICE sensors are the required ones.
Check the door interlocks with the relative locks.
Check operation of the over-run microswitch at the top of the
rails.
Check operation of the system providing self-levelling at the
floors.
Check the operation of the photocell barriers.
Check the operation of the columns in the pit and in the hea-
droom and their related safety contacts.
Check the emergency stops in pit and cabin.
Check the safety contact on the roof and on the cabin push
button control board.

MECHANICAL Check that the cable connections are fixed correctly (Fig.
COMPONENTS 18/a; 18/b).
Check the entire length of the cables for signs of wear
or broken strands.
Check that there are no signs of corrosion along the ca-
bles and that these are coated with a layer of protective
grease.
Check the races of the return pulleys on the cylinder for
wear.
Check the slide blocks on the carriage for wear.
Check the position of the cross when the carriage is
against the mechanic limit stops (see Par. 16 page 41).

SAFETY GEAR Check operation of the safety devices.

Perform the locking valve test.
Ensure that the device is easy to operate without fric-
tions or eccessive slacks and rightly controls the safety
microswitch.
RAIL STABILITY Check all connecting screws with fastenings and all
possible screw anchors.
Check the tightness of any joint plates.
Check that there are no steps or changes in direction of
the rails at the joints.

LOCKS Check that the locks correctly work, the unit has to ope-
rate only at closed doors.

OIL RECOVERY
Check that there are no oil dripping from the hydraulic
pump or from the cylinder.

Check that there are no oil leaks from the lifting cylinder.

Check the level in the cylinder oil recovery tank.

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9.2) Cable maintenance
The cables must be replaced if even just one of their FIG.19
strands breaks.
RIGHT
- Wear
Noticeable wear of strands is a forewarning of breaka-
ge and beyond a certain limit a worn strand should be
considered as broken, and thus replaced.
This limit can be considered reached when the diameter
of the strand appears on visual inspection to have been
reduced to one half of its original diameter.
If seriously worn strands are found, increase the fre-
quency of cable inspections.
WRONG
- 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.
The rule above therefore still applies, but should be
applied even more strictly.
Reduction in a cable’s diameter may be a sign of in-
ternal corrosion.
The inside of the cable should be checked periodically
in order to identify any deterioration due to corrosion. RIGHT

- Other signs of deterioration

Regardless of the evaluations discussed above, the
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;
WRONG
• when the core comes out of the cable in even just
one point;
• when one or more braids look slack and stick out even
when the cable is taut.

- Checking the cable

Cable performance can often be 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.
These deterioration factors can normally be identified RIGHT
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. 19).

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

in Fig. 19.

Cables up to 80-100 metres long can be unwound on

the ground. WRONG
Longer lengths normally have to be wound onto a reel
or capstan, which should be placed on suitable trestles
for unwinding.

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9.3) Return pulley maintenance FIG.20
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 bot-
toms of the pulley races are smooth and their diameter
is 7-10% greater than the nominal diameter of the new
a
cable. Grease the pulley pin at every routine service.

WARNING: The maintenance operations un-

der the cabin must be performed in the following
way:
- Take the cabin to the first floor
- Open the door with the emergency keys
- Extract the safety mechanical block without en-
tering the runway.
A flashing light will stay on until the safety contact
of the mechanical block is in position.
- After maintenance, put the mechanical block back
into the rest position. The flashing light will stay
on until the door is closed and the system reset
(pressing the ENTER ESC buttons on the console
at the same time for 2 seconds).
b

WARNING: During maintenance operations

under the platform, it is necessary to use the rela-
tive safety blocks assembled on the rail fastenings
(Fig. 20/a).

WARNING: It is forbidden to use the roof as

a walkway:
The maintenance operations above the cabin must
be performed with the roof dismantled and from
within the cabin.

WARNING: When servicing work has to be

carried out above the platform the safety lock-out
device (Fig. 20/b) must be used equipped with a
safety contact that disables the movements of the
machine.
The maintenance operations above the platform
must be performed only after removing the roof
from inside the cabin.

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9.5) Replacing the cables 12) INFORMATION ABOUT UNIT PARTS AND MA-
Normally VIMEC supplies the cables already cut to TERIALS ELIMINATION
the correct length and with the relative end fixtures
connected.
To replace the cables, rest the lift in the pit and di- a) Rubber and plastic materials elimination
sconnect the cables from the lift carriage and the base Put them in cleaned containers and confer them to
connection. After removing the old cables, prepare the authorized centres for the salvage dump according to
new ones, fixing the end fixture to one end immediately the set of rules in force.
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. FIG.21

WARNING: The exact measurement must be

made with the springs on the carriage compressed
(Fig. 21/a), i.e. in working position (see Fig. 21).
Fix the cable end fixture with the relative clamps as
shown in the diagram (Fig. 18).
- 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. 22/a)
around the cutting point + about a further 200 mm along
the cable to be used (see Fig. 22).
• Use a disc cutter to cut the cable, taking great care
to make a clean cut without cutting individual strands
separately. a
• Remove any dust left on the cut end.
• Check that the cut has not loosened the braiding on
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 FIG.22

a) Vibrations
The unit induces vibrations on the passenger with:
a
- 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

200

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 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS E07 - 2012

GENERAL CONTENTS

1) Contents of supply Page 23

2) Preparing the brickwork shaft Page 23

3) Safety devices Page 23

4) Connections assembly Page 24

5) Rail assembly Page 24

6) Cylinder, spacer and cross assembly Page 27

7) Carriage assembly Page 33

8) Installation of electric board and hydraulic power pack Page 34

9) Assembly of flat cable Page 34

10) Fitting accessories on the rail Page 36

11) Platform and push button panel assembly Page 37

12) Doors assembly Page 40

13) Lock kit assembly Page 40

14) Electric system installation Page 42

15) Cylinder air leaking Page 44

16) Adjustments and working check Page 44

17) Cabin assembly Page 45

18) Maximum pressure valve adjustment Page 48

19) Pressure switch setting Page 48

20) Hinged doors assembly Page 51

21) Sliding doors assembly Page 51

22) Automatic door safety block Page 60

23) Lift shafts and self-supporting structure assembly Page 62

24) Final test Page 62

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1) CONTENTS OF SUPPLY FIG.1
- Rail sections complete of joint plates
- Complete wall fastenings
- Cylinder complete of anchorage brackets a
- Complete spacing bar (if provided)
- Cross and pulleys
- Hydraulic pack
- Pipes for hydraulic pack-cylinder connection
- Sensor microswitch and cam units
- Cable fixing accessories
- Sheaths for connecting electric parts
- Control board
- Landing doors complete of frame to be assembled
- Shafts complete of doors (if provided)
- Complete self-supporting structure (if provided)
- Locks kit
- Complete carriage (to be assembled)
- Complete cabin (to be assembled)
FIG.2
- Automatic doors kit (if provided)
- Hydraulic oil heating protection (if provided)
- Alarm on board POWER
POINT
- Telephone dialler
- Cabin card unit
- Pit box

2) PREPARING THE BRICKWORK SHAFT

Inside the shaft, prepare two power points with their
switch and power sockets as in (Fig. 2).

3) SAFETY DEVICES

WARNING: A suitable safety device com-

plying with the regulations in force in the country
of installation must be provided for installation and
assembly operations at heights over 2 m. POWER
POINT
SOCKET
WARNING: If a platform lift is installed inside
a free-standing structure, use the devices specified
in the manual for the structure itself. LIGHT SWITCH

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4) CONNECTIONS ASSEMBLY tightening all clamps on the connections. In addition
check in different points the distance between the rails
- With Halfen fastenings:
measured from the external side which has to be 600 ±
Check the correct fixing of the halfen fastenings at wall 0.5 mm (Fig. 8). Once the rail assembly is completed,
(Fig. 1/a). Fix the highest and the lowest connections. install the pit box under the first intermediate connection
Fix all the other intermediate connections taking care (Fig. 6/a).
they are perfectly plumb and aligned with the first in-
stalled - Fig. 3.
If they are not plumb, provide to thick their support
before tightening on the Halfen fastenings - Fig. 4.
- With chemical anchors and screw anchors: FIG.4
Fix the highest and the lowest connections according
to the measures described in the supplied drawing. Fix
all the other intermediate connections taking care they
are perfectly plumb and aligned with the first installed
(Fig. 3).
If they are not plumb, provide to thick their support
before tightening on the wall fastenings - Fig. 4.

5) RAIL ASSEMBLY
FIG.5 a
If the rails are divided in more pieces, position the
two inferior rails without tightening the suitable fixing
clamps.
N.B: The “T” rails show a fixed end; make sure the
lower rails have got this fixed end at the upper part -
Fig. 5. Assemble the remaining rail sections carrying
out the connections with the special plates to bolt - Fig.
5/a. Check all the rails squareness before

FIG.3 FIG.6
MECHANICAL STOP

600
mm
.

600
mm
.

600
mm
.
a

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PROPER BY-PASS AND BRUSH ASSEMBLY

FIG.7

6-8mm

WARNING: THE BRUSHES (FIG. 7/a) MUST BE COMPRESSED ON THE CABIN BY-PASS GROUP
(FIG. 7/b) BY 6 TO 8 mm (FIG. 7/b).

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 FIG.8/a
WARNING: It is recommended to pay parti-
cular attention when placing the connections, not
to strain the tightening clamps.
This is to avoid any possible and damaging forcing
with the carriage and the cylinder.

50mm magnets
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHORT FLOORS

With brush holders having a minimum distance

between 350 - 300 mm

min 350 mm
a
Position the brush holders as in Fig. 8/a and move the
plasto ferrites 50 mm away and enter SHORT FLOOR.

With modified brush holders: minimum distance

< 150 mm

Position the brush holders as in Fig. 8/b, so that the

maximum distance between the centres of the two
brush holders is not less than 150 mm.

Enter SHORT FLOOR.

Intervene on the slowing curves of the proportional

valve, if there is self-levelling arriving at these short
floors before the door opens.

Intervene on the distance between slowdown sensor

and plasto ferrites if there is an RK error.

- Summary: FIG.8/b
< 350 mm Standard

- Standard brackets

< 300 mm
50mm magnets

- Special brackets (Fig. 8/b)

- Move the ferrites so that the space is 50 mm

- Enter SHORT-FLOOR
min 150 mm

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6) CYLINDER, SPACER AND CROSS ASSEMBLY
FIG.9
6.1) Complete cylinder

Tighten the screw (Fig. 9/a) which acts as a spacer,

checking that the lock-nut (Fig. 9/b) has been fitted.

c a
b

FIG.9.1
E07
WALL

PLATFORM

FIG.9.2
E07- HD
WALL

PLATFORM

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 FIG.10
- Position the base of the spacer (Fig. 12 bis/a) in the
lower connection, placing it on the proper centering.

- By the preassembled collar (Fig. 14/c) fix the cylin-

der to the spacer screw without tightening the anchor
screws.

- Assemble the cylinder (Fig. 14/a) on the spacing bar

fixing it by the preassembled collar without fully tighte-
ning the anchor screws.

- The cylinder connection is smooth and free to move

along the rails.

- Fit the pulley assembly (Fig. 10) and fix it to the cylin-
der by means of the snap ring (Fig. 11/a), finally
fix the guard as shown in (Fig. 13).

- Connect the feeding tube as shown in the diagram

(Fig. 12).

- Put the cylinder in plumb position in the following

way: with loosened screws of the cylinder collar and
the pulley assembly assembled, pull the rod as far out
as possible.

FIG.11

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- Tighten the collar screws carrying out a correct shim- FIG.12 bis
ming of the collar using the adjuster screws provided
(Fig. 9/a). c
- Connect the two cables to the tie-rods on the base
connection (Fig. 12 bis/d).
- Fix the flat cable guard as shown in (Fig. 12 bis/f),
checking that there is no interference with the cables.
- The rubber pads must be removed for cylinder having
a diameter of 70 mm.

a
f
WARNING: Place the pipe behind the cylinder
at approx. 45° on the right side (not on the side of
the flat cable, Fig. 12).

d
FIG.12 45° d

FIG.13 FIG.14

d
c
a

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6.2) Assembly sequence of cylinders diameter 60
- 70 dismountable. FIG.15

The cylinder is made up of the following elements:

G
- Lower half-cylinder <A> with the rod <1> inserted and
D B
anchoring <B> necessary for lifting the cylinder.
- Upper half-cylinder with rod <2> inserted and lifting
hook <D>.

- Assembly phase sequence:

I- Hang the lower half-cylinder <A> with hook <B> and

lean it on the spacer. 2

II- Temporarily block the lower half-cylinder <A> with

the arms on the connectors (Fig. 16).
1
III- Remove the lifting element <B>.
C
IV- With the cylinder on the floor, loosen the protection
<E> so that it can be more easily removed permanently,
and check that the screw <G> is properly tightened. A

V- Lift the upper half-cylinder <C> using the lifting

element <D> with the aid of a hand tackle (Fig. 15/F)
and remove the nylon protection <E>, unscrewing it, E
taking care not to unscrew the bolt on the upper part
<D> (very important).

VI- Bring the two half-cylinders close together by lo-

wering half-cylinder <C>, unscrewing the tightening
nut placed at the arch <D>. This way the two rods will
come closer.

F
FIG.16

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VII- Check that the joints are perfectly clean, otherwise FIG.16.1
clean both male and female ends.
Degrease and spread medium Loctite 603, the presen-
ce of even small amounts of impurities cause blockage.
Tighten the rods without forcing them, check alignment
repeatedly using the special wrench (Fig. 16.2).
Tighten completely with a snap, using a wrench if ne-
cessary (Fig. 16.2).
Check by hand whether there is even a minimum step Remove grease
at the joint; if necessary remove it with fine emery paper and coat with
(Fig. 16.1).
Loctite 603

ROD JOINT KIT

VIII- Tighten the jacket of the half-cylinder <A> with the jacket of the half-cylinder <C> taking care to use any type
of grease that is not mineral.
IX- Assemble the ring nuts with gaskets that have been well greased, tightening the nut with a wrench.
X- Fix the cylinder tightly to the collars (connections).

FIG.16.2

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6.3) Oil recovery assembly FIG.17
Fasten the oil recovery tube to the cylinder barrel (Fig.
17/a).
Fasten the oil recovery tank with the proper hanger to
the right rail (Fig. 18/a).

FIG.18

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7) CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY
- Place the platform frame inside the rails, resting it on
the ground (Fig. 19/a).
- WARNING: Assemble the two shoes com-
plete with spacers onto the platform frame (Fig.
19/b-19/c).
- Place the complete RH and LH uprights on the plat-
form frame (Fig. 19/c). Fix with the screws provided,
but without tightening (Fig. 19/d).
- Insert the safety gear connection rod (Fig. 19/e)
among the two uprights by ensuring that the screws
are tightened on both sides so that no clearance
is left (Fig. 19/s).
- Fit the top cross-beam complete with accessories (Fig.
19/g); do not tighten the metal fasteners (Fig. 19/h).
- Connect the ropes to the tie-rods on the carriage (see
Fig. 19/i). Extend the cylinder slightly to tension
the tie-springs on the carriage (Fig. 19/l). Check that
during this operation all the components for operation
of the safety device fit into place correctly.
- Complete assembly of the safety device lever mecha-
nisms as shown in the diagram (Fig. 19/m) and then
connect the spring (Fig. 19/r).
- Connect the trigger levers to the safety blocks (Fig.
19/n).
- Check the diagonals (Fig. 19/s).
- Fit the closing panel (Fig. 19/o), tightening the eight
fixing screws.
- Fit the panel containing the cabin card (Fig. 19/t), by
tightening the four fixing screws.
- Tighten all the metal fasteners put in place earlier.
- Check that the safety blocks operate correctly:
If even just one cable is slackened, the blocks must grip
both the rails and stop downward movement of the lift.
The stroke of the lever on the blocks (Fig. 19/n) must
be between 10-15 mm.
Check that the knurled rolls of the two safety gear de-
vices are parallel to the rails.
In this position the microswitch (Fig. 19/q) is pressed.
- Check that when both cables are re-tensioned, the sa-
fety blocks release the rail and the microswitch returns
to the cavity provided, enabling operation of the system.
- With the carriage raised, check that the springs under
the two tie-rods (Fig. 14bis/e) are compressed to the
same extent; if not, check the length of the cables, or
adjust the height of the tie-rods as far as possible by
altering the position of the fixing nuts.

FIG.19
g
Tighten the screws
up to the stroke
s
s

i
h
c
c
m
t
=

l n
e
=

r
o
a c

d
b

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