Technical Description

ALIMAK SC45/30

Construction Hoists

This manual is only applicable if the manufacturing number indicated below corresponds to the
manufacturing number stamped on the identification
sign of the equipment. Where there is a conflict contact your ALIMAKHEK
ALIMAKHEK representative.

YOUR HOIST HAS:

Part No.707030-003_B
Manufacturing
Manufactu ring No.: Year:
2014－08－29

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 FOREWORD
This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict
quality and safety standards. The manual is intended to
provide instructions to installation personnel in order to
safely control installation and operation of Alimakhek
hoists.
Potential risk for user or equipment is indicated in the
following way in this book:

DANGER indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT: Information with these
headings indicates the possibility of damage
to the equipment.

WARNING!
If the manual was lost, please don ’t operate the
equipment. Wrong operation may lead to personal
injury or property damage.

Photographs and drawings are illustrative only and do not necessarily show
the design of the products on the market at any given point in time. The
products must be used in conformity
conformity with applicable practice and safety
regulations. Specifications of the products and equipment presented herein are
subject to change without notice .

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CONTENTS
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

TECHNICAL DATA
DATA & SPECIFICATIONS
S PECIFICATIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

ELECTRIC TROUBLESHOOTIN
TROUBLESHOOTING
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FOUNDATION

HOIST MAST

PREPARATIONS
PREPARATIONS BEFORE
BEF ORE INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION

Copyright © AlimakHek, 2014. All

All rights reserved.

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General………………………………………... A1

Regulations..…………………………………... A1

Foundation ..…………………………………... A1

Base frame....………………………………….. A2

Ground enclosure .…………………………... A3

Hoist mast.…………………………………... A4

Car…………………………………………... A5

Drive unit.……………………………………... A7

Cable guiding device………………………….. A8

Control systems.……………………………….. A9

Landing equipment…………………………... A10

Safety equipment…………………………... A11

Optional equipment…………………………... A14

The purchaser’s / user’s A16

own protective measures….

Load A17

signs.………………………………………...

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Technical description

General
The ALIMAK SC45/30 hoists are construction
hoists for personnel and materials transport. Car
width 1.4 m is fixed.
The hoists have a lifting capacity of maximum
2000 kg up to a lifting height of 200m.
Lifting speed is 36m/min., alt. 60 m/min. with
VFC-operation.
The ALIMAK SC45/30 construction hoist can
be set up with single or dual cars.
The hoist is easily transported by truck, to and
from the
erection site and handled with forklift trucks or
jib cranes on the site.

Regulations
The hoist and its mechanical and electrical
components are designed and dimensioned to
operating conditions on construction site and
fullfil demands according to local
regulation.The hoists and its components have
been thoroughly tested and conform to national
standards.

Necessary documents such as operator’s

manual, wiring diagrams, circuit diagrams and
spare parts lists are delivered with the hoist.

Foundation
The foundation is a reinforced concrete slab and
cast ”in place” in accordance with instructions
given under ”Preparations before installation”
and ”Concrete slab dimensions” in this
manual.
A transportable sheet steel foundation or a
precast concrete slab can also be used.

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Base frame

The bottom mast section is bolted to the base frame, which

incorporates 3 buffer positions to support the enclosure.
The hoist can be used freestanding, bolted to the transportable
sheet steel foundation or the concrete slab.
With an additional buffer support the base frame also incorpo-
rates a dual car set up.

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Ground enclosure
The foundation is enclosed by 2000 mm painting steel
net sections attached to the base frame.

The enclosure is built in modules and can easily be adapted for different lengths
as well as dual car set ups.The panels are fastened with screw/nut, which are the panels simple
and fast securing.

The enclosure is provided with one or two vertical sliding

mechanically interlocked and electrically monitored door(s).
Two entrance doors allow entrance to the car from 2 different
directions(options).

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Hoist mast

The square mast c/c 450 x 450 mm. The mast is constructed of
tubes and frames of high tensile steel and fabricated in lenghts of
1508 mm. Each section is provided with one or two bolted
rack(s) module 5 and the sections are bolted together with bolts
and nuts.
The four guiding tubes and possibilities with two racks give
dual car set up advantages.
The ties are attached to the frames of the mast sections or alt. to
the rear mast tubes(only at single cage). The other end to special
brackets attached to the wall or slab. The tie length is telescopic
adjustable within different intervals. The ties can also be inclined
from the horizontal. Specifications for each particular mast tie
can be found in chapter H.
Mast sections and mast ties are galvanizing with the
exception of the mast section rack.

The hoist stops automatically at the top and bottom by means

of cams attached to the hoist mast. The cams activate the
normal limit switches located on the hoist car. Additionally
there is a final limit switch activated by separate cams at the
top and bottom of the hoistway.
The final limit switch controls a main contactor, which
switches off all three phases of the main power supply to the
drive motor(s).

Up & down
limited switch

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Optional prefabricated sheet steel foundation
Use of prefabricated
prefabricated sheet steel foundation

－Furnish a properly sized gravel bed where the base

unit is to be installed

－Level and compact the gravel bed.

The gravel bed furnished should be of sufficient depth
in order to preclude washout. Consideration shall be
given to installing a plastic membrane below the
gravel.

－Set the sheet steel plate onto the prepared gravel bed
at its proper location

Alimakhek can supply －Using a spirit level to locate the highest level guide
manufacturingdrawings of appropriate pin
steelsheet foundation free of charge
－From the highest level guide pin use shim washers or
pair of slotted shims to level
level remaining pins
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－Lift the base unit above the sheet s teel foundation.
Adjust the position of the base unit and lower it so the guide
pins on the sheet steel foundation
foundation enter the holes (for
(for the
mast sections corner tubes) in the base frame.

－Assemble and tighten the bolts for the attachment of the

mast’s
mast’s base frame to the steel sheet foundation with
bolts intended for this purpose

－Lift, lower and assemble the drive unit located on

a mast section

－Connect the machinery to the hoist’s

hoist’s power
po wer and
control circuits

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Optional lifting tool for use with on site cranes
The preferred method of assembling the lift system is the use of
a crane with sufficient lifting height
3 – 5 mast sections (never exceeding the mast’s freestanding
capability) can be assembled lying on the ground before being
lifted to the mast top and assembled.

We recommend attaching the load according to the figure in

order to avoid driving the car to the top of the mast in order to
disconnect the load from the crane hook.

The user’s own protective measures

Protection
Protection at the landings
It is recommended that overhead protection is furnished at
landing entrances to protect against falling objects

Scaffolds and other gangways close to the hoistway

Scaffolds and other gangways and platforms close to the hoist-
way shall be provided with enclosures according to local
regulations.

Illumination of landings
Adequate site lighting shall be provided to illuminate the
landings over the full height of travel of the hoist

Landings erected at site

Landings built on site shall be
b e equipped with safety railings and
toe guards and shall meet applicable local regulations.
Each landing shall be designed for the maximum load of the
hoist.

Final commisioning test and verification

of equipment before delivery

The equipment is fully checked according to the directives
stated in GB26557-2011 , before delivery, to confirm
intended operation.
Ensure safety device with full load (pay load) for drop test has
been done ,details see Maintenance
Maintenance manual.
manual.
Ensure “Run test” has been done with 125% payload (overload
25%).

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Load signs

Load sign showing maximum load and maximum number of

passengers in the car, must be displayed inside the car and on
each landing.

The sign must be durable and with minimum 25 mm height of

the characters.

It is advisable to use hot seal laminating film for this purpose.

Data on load signs must be in accordance with technical data
and additional technical information on pages B1 – B4 in this
manual

If car overload sensing device is used

Restrictions regarding allowable No. of passengers in the car

are dictated by applicable requirements in the Asia Member
States and based on the average weight 75 kg and space 0.2 m²
intended for each and every person.

Use of the overload sensing device, installed and calibrated for

the hoist's maximum allowable payload capacity will sum up
the total weight of the passengers in the car for each and every
trip. No. of passengers in the car can then be more than stipulated
in Asia norms due to the passenger's average weight.

Car payload 2000 kg will give allowable no. of passengers

inside the car = 21pcs., with estimated passenger average
weight 95 kg.

Furthermore, the overload sensing device will handle the

passenger's personal equipment as well
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Product range B1

Car length 3.0 m …………………………… B1

Technical data sheet …………………………... B1

Dimensions……………………………............... B2

Enclosure & landing door………...................... B4

Tie distance and overhang…………............... B6 B6

Lubrication and lubrication quantities............... B6

Electric circuit diagram...................................... B6

Tightening torque………................................... B7

Customer data………………………………... B9

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Product range, car length 3.0 m

Car Width x length x height = 1.4m x3.0m x 2.1m

DOL
Power = 2 x 8.5Kw ， S1=100%
Speed = 36m/min (50Hz,standard); 35m/min (60Hz,option)
FC
Power = 2 x 16.4 Kw， S1=100%
Speed = 60m/min (87Hz,standard)
Pay load : 2000kg

B-P door foe exit Long ramp door for

Vertical door, Position
Position in rear exit
in front or rear

View of ramp door

Technical data table

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 Cerramiento de la base para carros sencillos y dobles
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Ground enclosure for single and dual hoist cars
Height：2000mm
A tura = mm

Cerramiento de instalacion
Ancho = 2490 mm
de carro unico

Largo = 3530 mm

Largo del carro = 3000mm

Car length L4 L5
3000mm 1782mm 3530mm

height：2000 毫米

Cerramiento de instalacion de carro doble

Carro doble o twin

L = mm

Medida centro torre a

L = mm la periferie de la cerca

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Bi-folding gate for landings
Puerta de hoja doble para los pisos

opening height（h） H mm weight

2000mm 2285 110kg

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Cable guides for trailing cable(s)

Weight ：4.1kg

Cable collecting basket

Dia.：850mm
Height：1800mm
Weight ：30kg

Cable guides for trolley and

trailing cables

Weight ：8kg

Cable collecting basket

Weight ：44kg

Tie distance and overhang

See chapter ”Hoist mast”.

Lubrication and lubrication volumes

See lubrication diagram in the chapter "Service
and Maintenance"

Electric circuit diagram

See hoist document box

Noise level at operation

Measuring standard: IEC 651. Less than 85 dB(A).

Operating temperature range

＋40℃/－40℃

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3.0m Car

Pay-load capacity kg 2000

Average speed 50Hz (option) m/min 36

Average speed 60Hz (option) m/min 35

Max. lifting height m 150

I ncreased lifting height on request

No. of buffer springs pcs 3

Safety device type P/no. 662012-000

SAJ30-1.2/M5

CAR DIMENSIONS

Internal width m 1.4

Internal length m 3.0

External length ( E ) m add 0.12 m to internal length above

Internal height, minimum m 2.1

Door opening W x H m all equal 1.4 2.0m

ELECTRICAL DATA

Power supply range 380V，50Hz，3P

440V，60Hz，3P

Power supply fuses A~ 80

Twin motor machinery kW 2×8.5

Starting current（DOL） A~ 207

Power consumpt. kVA~ 29

Power cable guiding system Cable Trolley(<=150m)

Power cable guiding system Cable basket(<100m)
Fixing cable3x25+2x10,

Tailing cable 3x16+2x6

WEIGHTS
Base enclosure weight approx kg ~230Kg

Cage( 1 pcs) kg ~1100Kg

Machinery kg ~550Kg

Mast section with one rack kg 70.4

Mast section with two racks kg 87.4

Mast section length mm 1508

TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS
Base unit incl. ground enclosure

Length--twin m 4.22
Width m 3.53

Maximum height m 3.1

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3.0m Car

Pay-load capacity (fuse 80A） kg 2000

Average speed 50Hz (option) m/min 60

Max. lifting height m 200

I ncreased lifting height on request

No. of buffer springs (9016730-000) pcs 3

Safety device type P/no. 662012-060

SAJ40-1.4/M5

CAR DIMENSIONS

Internal width m 1.4

Internal length m 3.0

External length ( E ) m add 0.12 m to internal length above

Internal height, minimum m 2.1

Door opening W x H m all equal 1.4 2.0m

ELECTRICAL DATA

Power supply range 380V，50Hz，3P

440V，60Hz，3P

Power supply fuses A~ 100

Twin motor machinery kW 2×16.4

Starting current（FC） A~ 65

Power consumpt. kVA~ 49

Power cable guiding system Cable Trolley(<=200m)

Fixing cable3x35+2x10,

Tailing cable 3x16+2x6

Set up transformer(60KVA) LH >150m

WEIGHTS
Base enclosure weight approx kg ~230Kg

Cage( 1 pcs) kg ~1100Kg

Machinery kg ~550Kg

Mast section with one rack kg 70.4

Mast section with two racks kg 87.4

Mast section length mm 1508

TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS
Base unit incl. ground enclosure

Length--twin m 4.22
Width m 3.53

Maximum height m 3.1

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Foundation………………………………….. G1

Concrete slab ...…………………………….. G1

Foundation pit……………………………….. G7

Concrete slab without foundation frame ….. G8

Transportable foundation………………….. G8

Load on the foundation…………………….. G9

Ground pressure…………………………….. G10

Case………………………………………….. G11

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Medidas de la loza al centro de la loza depende del tipo
Slab size de equipo usado en los pisos

IMPORTANT: Distance from building face to

center of foundation frame depends on the

Doble = W3=4630
type of landing equipment used.See section B.

Sencillo = W2=2800

Sencillo = W1=2190
D2=1600mm

D = mm

D1 = W1=2190

Horizontal section
to lower edge of reinforcement

Minimum 30 mm concrete
cover or according to local

Car size D0 D1 D2 W0 W1 W2 W3 Concrete

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（m） mm mm mm mm mm mm mm (m )
Single Car
1.4x3.0 500 3730 1600 250 2190 2800 - 3.1
Dual Car
1.4x3.0 500 3730 1600 250 2190 - 4630 5.2

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Components for attachments of enclosure
For the attachment of the enclosure on the foundation we recommend to use
expansion bolts.
Please note that these items are not fur nished with the hoist.
When extra safety space is required under the hoist car at the
bottom landing
Some local hoist regulations require an extra saf ety space under the hoist car
bottom landing. The same concrete slab as before can be used provided that the
enclosure front is raised according to local hoist regulations.
See picture below.
H = 750mm(with cable trolley)
H = 500mm(with cable basket)
Note: Details about ” H” please see GA drawing.

Structure for raising

Stairs, bridges or fill materials

地平面level
Ground

Alternatively a concrete pit can be made below ground level..

Ground level

Centro de la puerta de piso

Marco enterrado

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Foundation pit

The foundation pit is made as follows:

1,Make a concrete slab with additional vertical
reinforcement for the pit walls, see figure. (Identical to one
for a concrete slab level with the ground and for the hoist
model in question).

Vertical reinforcement to
be fixed

2, When the base slab has cured, add the horizontal

reinforcement followed by formwork and completion of the
walls of the foundation pit.

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Power supply from generator set at jobsite
SC45/30 Generator set size

Max Gen.
Model Machinery Speed Fuse
load Set size
45/30DOL 2 ×8.5kW 36m/min 2000kg 80A
45/30FC 2×16.4kW 60m/min 2000kg 100A

Gen. set must be able to continuously deliver the highest present

current level = starting current. Always check the nominal
output current on the actual Gen. set.

Step-up transformer

Note – if a lift/hoist is connected to the main power supply via a

step-up transformer the following must be fulfilled !

－DOL operated electric motors must be dimensioned for the

particular step-up transformer.

－Check the connection on the primary side of the control

transformer. Reconnect, if necessary, and measure to ensure
the voltage on the secondary side.

－All additional equipment connected to outlets must be

dimensioned for the particular step-up transformer. Voltage
level on the 3-Phase outlet will be the same as delivered
from the step-up transformer.

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Voltage drop in the power supply
Typical symptoms

– The hoist will not start with the full rated load.
– The brakes will not lift when starting in the Up-direction.
– The contactors oscillate on and off (”shatter”) when starting
with full load in the Up-direction.
– The contacts of the Up and the main contactors are
damaged.
Steps to be taken to overcome a voltage drop problem
The best method to avoid any voltage drop problem is to make a
proper engineering review of the conditions at the job site
before installing the hoist. When installed, the options are
limited.However, should a situation occur where the power
supply seems to be insufficient, it is important to determine
whether this depends on the voltage drop in the power supply or
something else. Use an instrument to measure the incoming
power supply voltage in both the B-panel at the base and the M-
panel on/in the car. Take the readings during starting
conditions in the upward direction with rated load in the car. If
the voltage drop exceeds the values given above, one or more of
the following steps can be taken:
1. Increase the conductor size in the power supply cable from
the jobsite distribution board to the B-panel at base.
2. Increase the conductor size in the trailing power cables
between the Base panel and the car. Due to mechanical and
performance reasons, the conductors in the trailing cable
should not exceed 16 mm ²
The fixed cable to the junction box at 1/2 lifting height can
be increased in size.
3. Reduce the rated load
4. Install a step-up transformer in the power supply in order to
increase the voltage.
Note! Motor windings must be adaptable to this higher
voltage. Otherwise the motor must be changed. To give the
best possible advantage, the step-up transformer should
preferably be located close to the jobsite distribution board..
5. Use some sort of soft start equipment.
I f you have any questions regarding the power supply cables
or the trailing cables, please contact Alimak for advice.

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Dimensioning hoist cables
（ Trailing power cable and feeding fixed power cable where
applicable;SUT-step up transformer ）
Drive unit Cable size Max lifting height
Rated speed Fixed 380－420V 440－480V
Trailing cable
power cable 50Hz 60Hz
Alimakhek SC45/30 80Amp
2x8.5kW DOL 36m/min 3x25/2x10 3x16/2x6 150m 150m
YC-1 YC-1
2x16.4kW FC 60m/min 3x35/2x10 3x16/2x6+SUT 150-200m 150-200m
YC-1 YC-1

Trailing cable
3x16+2x6 YC-1 For cable trailing ，P/N. 692975-000
3x25+2x10 YC-1 For cable trailing ，P/N. 692949-000