O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S - Vetter GmbH

O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S 

VETTER Lifting Bags 1.0 bar/14.5 psi 

Item No. 9987 0132 00 C 

Vetter GmbH State: 12/06

Vetter Lifting Bags 1.0 bar/14.5 psi Page: 2 

Contents 

Preliminary remarks Page 3 

Safety information Page 3 - 4 

Correct use Page 5 

Inventory check Page 5 

Product description Page 6 - 9 

Preparations for use Page 10 

Instructions on use Page 10 - 11 

Operation with compressed air bottle Page 11 - 12 

Operation with other air supplies Page 13 

Additional accessories Page 14 

Elimination of defects Page 15 

Repetitive checks Page 15 - 16 

Care and storage Page 16 

Repair instructions Page 16 - 18 

Technical data for lifting bag Page 18 

1.0 bar/14.5 psi 

Technical date for pressure bags Page 19 

1.0 bar/14.5 psi 

Manufacturer information Page 19 

Declaration of conformity Page 20 

Test procedure Page 21 - 25 

List of dangers Page 26


Preliminary remarks 

Only knowledge and the exact observance of this operating manual 

guarantee correct and reliable operation, achieve the best possible 

usage and ensure any claims made within the framework of the Vetter 

guarantee. 

Only a person who has been instructed in the use of Vetter Lifting Bags, 

using the manufacturer operating manual and the instructions from the 

user, is to be given the operation task. 

Safety information 

The prespecified protective clothing is to be worn during the operation. 

National regulations connected with the lifting bag systems and their 

operation are to be observed. 

Lifting bags are only to be used with compressed air. 

Under no conditions are inflammable or aggressively acting gases to be 

used. 

The lifting bags must only be inflated with original Vetter fittings because 

these are subjected to an acceptance test by the manufacturer. 

The lifting bag system is to be checked before and after operation to 

determine whether it is in perfect condition. 

Never lay two or more lifting bags 

on top of each other. 

Ensure that the load does not slip. 

Gravitationally support loads being lifted during a continuous lifting 

procedure. 

Always pay particular attention to the stable condition of the support 

material during support work. 

The support structure must at least support 

the whole area of the bag and must be larger 

in its length and width than in its height!


Attention danger of slipping ! 

Never place metal on metal 

when carrying out support work 

Place stones, branches or similar items under the bag in order to 

increase ground grip when the ground is slippery (ice, snow, mud etc.). 

Avoid pointed loads such as grips, screws etc. 

Never place the bags on sharp edges or hot to red hot components. 

Use suitable intermediate layers and cover the whole bearing area of 

the bag. 

Protect the bag from sparks from welding or separation work. 

Do not additionally subject the bag to such things as hydraulic stamps, 

hoists, falling loads etc. 

Never remain under the load being lifted, 

and never try to grip the load from below ! 

Remain at a safe distance ! 

Avoid shearing effects caused by bag squeezing when deflating. 

Never stand in front of the load during operation, always place yourself 

to the side of it, because the bag can be catapulted out under 

unfavourable conditions.


Correct use 

Lifting bags are mainly pneumatically (usually with air) driven 

rescue equipment for the rescue services (e.g. fire service) with 

which trapped people can be freed, paths made to carry out 

rescue or counter-measures etc. 

The lifting bags can also be used as working equipment to lift or 

move objects. 

Lifting bags meet the requirements specified in DIN 14 152 T 1 as well 

as GUV-G 9102 in the field of fire services. 

Further operational instructions are specified in the operating manual 

of the user. 

Inventory check 

Items 

2 Lifting bags, of the same type and size 

2 Inflation hoses, 5 m (16.4 ft.) in length 

1 Dual deadman controller 

alternative: 

1 Dual controller in fitting design 

1 Pressure regulator 200/300 bar 

1 Packing bag 

1 Set repair material 

1 Operating instruction 

Other set combinations are possible if required !


Product description 

Due to the high pressure point load, it is frequently not possible 

to use winches or hydraulic lifting gear when dealing with heavy, 

unstable loads. 

In such cases the advantages of Vetter lifting bags become very much 

apparent: 

Very light 

Low pressure point loading 

Very flat in design 

Can be used in any position 

As already known, air distributes itself evenly 

on all sides. 

The ideal shape of a pressure container is 

spherical. 

With flexible pressure containers, such as the 

lifting bag, the top and bottom as well as sides 

bulge. 

With lifting bags this bulging, especially of the 

top and bottom, could damage the bag when 

pressed against sharp objects and the bag 

may become cut, punctured or abraded. 

Danger of damage to the 

pressurized walls of the bag. 

The VETTER construction 

Bags which have a cylinder shape cannot 

bulge on the side because the material tensions 

evenly. 

This characteristic greatly reduces any damage 

to the side wall.


Owing the extensive use of internal 

harnesses, bulging of the top and bottom is 

avoided. 

The strong, multi-layer and reinforced material 

avoids bag damage within the working area. 

The supporting material of the lifting bag is made of 

ARAMIDE 

which is a very light but tear-resistant artificial fibre. 

The coating of the supporting material is made of 

NEOPRENE 

which is a synthetic artificial rubber. 

As opposed to material rubber, NEOPRENE has ideal characteristics 

for the lifting bag, e.g.: 

High resistance to mineral oil and acid 

High resistance to wear and has a long life cycle 

Maintenance free 

The flexible lifting bags mould themselves to the shape of the load 

to be lifted as opposed to hydraulic and pneumatic lifting gear with 

their solid positioning plates. In connection with the very low application 

pressure of only 1.0 kg/cm², loads can be lifted carefully. 

Lifting bags, irrespective of the type, are unstable 

over the complete lifting distance ! 

When using just one bag it must be positioned 

exactly under the load's centre of gravity 

otherwise load movement cannot be avoided. 

In practise, exact positioning 

is not possible ! 

If the use of one bag cannot be avoided then positioning stability 

of the load is to be ensured.


However, if two bags are used and if one bag 

is placed to the front part and the other bag to 

the rear part of the load then the centre of 

gravity will always be between the two bags. 

The basic condition for a stable, different control of both bags is the 

separate independent control using the corresponding dual controller. 

Due to this, the Lifting Bags 0.5 bar and 1.0 bar 

are equipped with the following: 

2 Bags of the same type and size 

2 Inflation hoses 5 m and 10 m long 

1 Dual deadman controllers 

1.0 bar/14.5 psi 

1 Pressure regulator 200/300 bar 

(special version for US, F and J) 

The corresponding packing bag is included as well as 1 repair set. 

Lifting bags 1.0 bar/14.5 psi are subject to the requirements specified in 

DIN 14 152 T 1 (prEN 13 731). 

According to DIN, lifting bags are classified as PNEUMATIC LIFTING 

DEVICES with the following definitions: 

Pneumatic lifting devices according to 

DIN 14 152 T 1 

DIN- Side Min 

Description wall lift / kN 

LH 10 S Yes 10 




LH 10 No 10 

LH 30 No 20


The following Vetter lifting bags correspond to the listed standard 

types: 

Standard Vetter Lifting Bags 

1.0 bar/14.5 psi 

LH 10 S 1/6 

LH 20 S 1/9 

LH 30 S 1/13 

LH 50 S 1/23 

Pneumatic lifting device or lifting bag without side wall can be supplied 

if required. 

As opposed to the national standard DIN 14 152 T 1, the European 

standard prEN 13 731 requires the following with a controller: 

5.2.4.6 When the operating device of a controller 

is released then it must immediately return 

to the "neutral " position automatically 

The so called "deadman switch" was introduced as a compulsory 

fitting to meet the requirements of this standard. 

Dual controller 1.0 bar with deadman 

switch.


Preparations for use 

Remove the set of lifting bags from the transport and unpack the packing 

bag. 

Make certain that the inflation device is ready for operation. 

Make certain that there is sufficient air supply available. 

Only perfectly working and tested lifting bag systems are to 

be used. 

The person in charge of the operation is to decide on the method 

and how it is to be applied from case to case within the field of his 

responsibility as well as observance of the operating instructions of 

the user. 

Instructions on use 

Move the lifting bag to a suitable position so that at least 75% 

of the supporting bag surface is under the load. 

Normally at least two bags are used of the same type and 

size. Position each bag near to the end of the load. If necessary 

use lines for drawing under the load or lower between loads 

which have to be pressed apart. 

Depending on the low operation pressure of the 

lifting bags, the maximum pressure point loading is 

only: 

1,0 kg/cm² with lifting bags 1.0 bar 

Due to low bearing pressure, under-support for ground fixture is only 

necessary in exceptional cases. 

The load to be lifted is to be 

secured against slipping by 

suitable measures !


Before moving the lifting bag under the load it should be ensured 

that the side wall material is positioned between the top and bottom plates. 

Under no circumstances should the side wall material be between the 

load and top or the load and bottom during the lifting sequence. This can, 

under certain circumstances, cause damage to the side wall of the bag. 

If the movement height or the movement area is not sufficient for 

correct application of the lifting bag, then the required space can normally 

be quickly obtained by using the Vetter Mini Lifting Bag 8 bar. 

Operation with compressed air bottle 200 bar or 300 bar 

Connect the pressure reducer to the compressed 

air bottle, 200 bar or 300 bar, using the tommy 

screw (1). 

Close the presser reducer (2). 

Open the valve on the bottle (3). 

The pre-pressure manometer (4) indicates the 

pressure in the bottle. 

Adjust the back pressure to approximately 2 bar with the regulation bar (5) 

(indication of the reduced pressure on the back pressure manometer (6)). 

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3 

4 6 

1 

8 

5 

2 

9 

Open the handwheel (3) of the pressure reducer. 

The lifting bag system is ready for operation. 

Connect the air hose of the pressure reducer via 

the nipple to the input coupling (7) of the 

controller. In doing this, press the nipple into 

the coupling until you feel it lock in. 

For additional safety: turn the brass sleeve (8) 

so that it is opposite the safety pin (9). 

11 To inflate the lifting bag 

pull the lever (9) back, 

resp. slowly open the 

11 

9 

ball valve (10). 

Observe the manometers 

(11) and the load. 

10


If the required pressure is reached for lifting or if the lift height is 

achieved, then end the inflation sequence by releasing the switch 

lever or close the ball valve. 

The switch lever of the controller with the deadman switch will 

automatically go back to the zero position. 

An integrated safety valve will automatically activate when the bag 

is unintentionally over-inflated above the maximum operating pressure 

(1.0 bar/14.5 psi) or when there is an increase in bag pressure due to 

additional loading of the bag. 

The activation tolerance for opening and closing of the safety valve 

must not exceed +/- 10%. 

Press the switch lever to "Deflate" in order to deflate the bag or to 

lower the load, resp. open the head of the safety valve (counter-clockwise) 

when using the fitting controller. 

Load behaviour and lift movement must always be continuously 

monitored. 

Depending on the type, position and behaviour of the load during the 

lifting sequence, the lifting bags are either 

simultaneously and evenly inflated or 

inflated step-by-step, resp. individually. 

Remember to remain at a safe distance from the load ! 

Do not stand directly in front of the lifting bags 

because if the positioning is incorrect the bags 

could be catapulted outwards. 

Never leave the controller and the inflation device unattended while 

the lifting bags are under pressure. 

Never disconnect the connection between bags and controller while 

the bags are under pressure.


Operation with other air supplies 

The set of transition pieces (Order No. 1600 0125 00) with the 

following adapters is available for operation with other air supplies: 

1 ) Truck compressed air connection, 2-way brake system. 

For extracting air from the trailer coupling head. 

2.) Blind coupling 

Closes the control line of the brake system. 

Remember ! 

Ensure the truck does not roll away by using brake blocks ! 

3.) Truck tyre inflation device adapter 

For extracting air from the tyre inflation bottle in the area of the 

braking device. 

Remember ! 

As a standard, the tyre inflation connection must be protected 

by a safety valve (blow-off pressure: approx. 7.5 bar/108.8 psi) ! 

4.) Truck tyre valve 

For inflation with a normal hand or foot pump as well as any 

other air source for the inflation of tyres. 

5.) Truck tyre valve connection, can be clamped. 

For air extraction from the spare tyre. 

6) Adapter for the permanent compressed air supply at the location. 

7) Air supply hose, 10 m (32 ft.) long, green 

8) Air supply hose, 10 m (32 ft.) long, green, with shut-off valve 

9) Bag, red 

9 

7 

8 

2 1 5 4 3 

6


Additional accessories 

7 

8 

10 

11 

12 

9 

5 

6 

Pos. Item no. Description 

1600 0105 00 Comp. air bottle 10 l / 200 bar 




5 1600 0084 00 Dual connector 200 bar 

6 1600 0091 00 Dual connector 300 bar 

7 1600 0116 00 Safety and carrying frame 

(without bottles) 

8 1600 0118 00 Wheel trolley for safety and 

carrying frame 

(Fig. with 2 x Pos. 7) 

(without bottles) 

9 1600 0087 00 Hand pump 

10 1600 0094 00 Foot pump 

11 1600 0145 00 Pressure regulator 

12 1600 0120 00 Adapter for compressor


Elimination of defects 

If a safety valve blows-off too early because a foreign body has 

penetrated and is lodged in, then the blow-off device is to be opened at 

the head of the safety valve by turning counter-clockwise so that 

the compressed air is able to escape. 

If the foreign body is not removed, then the upper part of the valve 

must be unscrewed with the safety valve disassembled. To do this 

position the tube pliers in the centre and unscrew by turning to the left. 

Carefully remove the valve ball and remove the foreign body. 

Screw the upper part of the valve tightly back and assemble the safety 

valve, and check to make certain that it functions perfectly. 

The set pressure must not be changed. 

If the seal or seal plate has been removed on the upper 

part of the valve then reliable function is not guaranteed. 

The safety valve is to be exchanged. 

If there are functional defects on the pressure reducer or controller 

due to icing, high humidity at low temperatures, then use a normal 

defrosting agent (similar to that used on cars). 

Repetitive checks 

Repetitive checks are to be made on lifting bag systems as follows: 

A) Testing during acceptance 

Check to ensure that all items are present and complete; this is 

made by the person commissioned for the task. 

A visual and function test is to be made by an instructed person 

according to the operating instructions. 

B) A visual and function test is to be made after each period of use / 

application and carried out by an instructed person. 

This test is to be documented. 

C) The lifting bag system is to undergo a visual test and function 

test at least once each year by a trained person and is to be made 

according to the check list in the following pages. 

This test is to be documented.


D) Every 5 years, or if there is any doubt about the safety or 

reliability, the lifting bag is to be tested according to GUV-G 9102 

(formally GUV 67.13) by the manufacturer. 

The responsibility for the correct and professional execution of the 

repetitive test lies with the user ! 

Lifting bags or lifting bag systems are not subject to the requirements 

specified in EC Guidelines 97/123/EC (refer to Section 3.15). 

A repetitive test by a specialist (e.g. TÜV or DEKRA) is no longer 

necessary. 

Care and storage 

The lifting bag equipment is to be cleaned each time after use. 

Normally cleaning is made with warm water and a soap detergent. 

A chemical cleaning agent is not to be used under any 

circumstances and high pressure warm water equipment 

is also never to be used. 

Drying is made at room temperature. 

DIN 7716 is to be observed with any long storage periods. 

Repair instructions 

Small cracks or cuts in the side wall material (max. 4 cm) can be 

quickly repaired without difficulty using the supplied repair material. 

The repair must only be made with the Vetter Repair Set 

(Item No. 0100 0010 00). 

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3 

1 

5 

2 

The repair set consists of: 

1 Patches 100 mm diameter 

1700 0177 00 

2 Patches 120 mm diameter 

1700 0178 00 

3 Special adhesive 

1700 0010 00 

4 Emery paper 

1700 0009 00 

5 Bag 

1700 0008 00


max. 

4 cm 

If other patch material is used, e.g. hose patches or other 

types of adhesive bonding (vulcanization), then this 

could cause damage to the material. 

Danger of bursting ! 

The patch material is intended for the 

repair of damaged positions (cracks etc.) 

up to a length of 4 cm. 

12 Any larger damage must be repaired by the 

cm manufacturer. 

Clearly mark the position of the patch 

on the damaged bag material. 

Roughen the marked area evenly with 

sand paper. 

Too much force causes the rubber to 

be worn which will in turn cause damage 

to the webbing structure. 

Roughen one side of the patch. 

Clean the roughened surfaces thoroughly 

of any dust or other dirt. 

Using a brush, apply the special adhesive 

to the roughened marked area and also 

to the patch. 

Let the adhesive dry for approximately 

20 Minutes so that it is dry to touch.


Place the patch over the damage area 

marked, and using a blunt instrument 

rub the complete area of the patch using 

a high amount of pressure. 

After this, allow a drying period of 24 to 

48 hours. 

The repaired lifting bag is to be given a visual check as well as a function 

check, especially for sealing, by a specialist person before putting into 

operation. 

It is imperative that larger areas of damage be repaired by the manufacture. 

Contact the manufacturer if there are any questions or if there is any 

doubt concerning the correctness or reliability of the repair. 

Technical data for lifting bag 1.0 bar/14.5 psi 

Typ 1/23 1/13 1/9 1/6 

DIN Nomination LH 50 S LH 30 S LH 20 S LH 10 S 

Lifting power cm/inch 11.3/12.45 6.5/7.15 4.5/4.95 3.0/3.3 

Lifting power set cm/inch 22.6/24.9 13.0/14.3 9.0/9.9 6.0/6.6 

Lifting height, max. cm/inch 110/43 62/24 60/24 45/18 

Insertion height cm/inch 3/1.2 3/1.2 3/1.2 3/1.2 

(uninflated) 

Diameter cm/inch 120/47 91/36 76/30 61/24 

Working pressure bar/psi 1.0/14.5 1.0/14.5 1.0/14.5 1.0/14.5 

Test pressure bar/psi 1.5/21.75 1.5/21.75 1.5/21.75 1.5/21.75 

Air requirement at 1.0 bar l/cu.ft. 2,486/88 806/28 544/19 262/9 

Nominal content l/cu.ft. 1,243/44 403/14 272/9.6 131/4.6 

Inflation time, approx. sec. 191 62 42 20 

Weight, approx. kg/lbs 21/46 12/26 9/20 7/15 

Weight (set), approx. kg/lbs 58/128 40/88 32/71 25/55


Technical data for pressure bags 1.0 bar/14.5 psi 

Typ LH 1/10 LH 1/30 LH 1/10 S LH 1/20 S LH 1/30 S LH 1/50 S Rescue Set 

Lifting power cm/inch 2.1/2.3 6.2/6.8 2.2/2.4 4.5/4.9 6.1/6.7 7.1/7.8 12.1/13.3 

Lifting height cm/inch 21/8 43/17 37/15 65/26 65/26 75/30 65/26 

Insertion height cm 2 2 4 4 4 4 

(deflated) inch 0.8 0.8 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 

Size cm 65 x 32 65 x 95 50 x 45 70 x 65 90 x 71 90 x 80 

inch 26 x 13 26 x 37 20 x 18 28 x 26 35 x 28 35 x 32 

Working bar 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 

pressure psi 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5 

Test pressure bar 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 

psi 21.75 21.75 21.75 21.75 21.75 21.75 21.75 

Air requirement l 52 228 248 760 1,082 1,434 2,164 

at 1.0 bar cu.ft. 1.84 8.05 8.75 26.83 38.19 50.62 76.39 

Nominal content l 26 114 124 380 541 717 1,082 

cu.ft. 0.92 4.02 4.38 13.41 19.10 25.31 38.19 

Packaged size cm 110 x 72 x 30 

inch 43 x 28 x 12 

Inflation time sec. 4 18 19 58 83 110 164 

Weight, approx. kg/lbs 2.5/5.5 6.0/13.2 3.1/6.8 5.5/12.1 7.0/15.4 11.0/24.3 25.0/55.1 

All rights are reserved for any improvements within the 

scope of product improvement. 

Vetter GmbH 

A Unit of IDEX Corporation 

Blatzheimer Str. 10-12 

D-53909 Zülpich 

Tel.: +49 (0) 2252-3008-60 

FAX: +49 (0) 2252-3008-71 

info@vetter.de


EC Declaration of Conformity 

in terms of the EC Machine Directive 

We, 

Vetter GmbH 

A Unit of IDEX Corporation 

Blatzheimer Strasse 10-12 

D-53909 Zülpich 

hereby declare that the VETTER Lifting Bags and Pressure Bags 1.0 bar/14.5 psi 

for lifting and lowering loads 

Serial-No.: 

Design: 

(refer to equipment label, to be entered by the customer) 

complies with the following pertinent regulations in its standard design: 

Machine Directive 98/37/EG 

Harmonised standards employed: 

EN 292 Part 1/2 

according to prEN 13731 

National standards and technical specifications employed: 

DIN 14152 

according to the EC Directive 97/23 EC 

We hereby assure that the certification procedure was conducted in accordance with the 

Directive 98/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 on the 

approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery and that the requirements 

of the standard DIN EN 45 014 General Criteria for Supplier's Declaration of Conformity were 

observed in the preparation of the Declaration of Conformity. 

Zülpich, 14.11.2006


Test procedure for VETTER Lifting Bags 1.0 bar/14.5 psi 

This test procedure only applies to the visual test and the function test carried out by a trained 

person. The pressure test of the bag, made after 5 and 10 years, is to be carried out by the 

manufacturer according to DIN 14 152 T 1. 

This test procedure was created according to state of the art technology known to us and 

according to statutory regulations. 

Should these regulations have changed, then the person carrying out the test is obliged to 

carry out the test according to the regulations and standards valid on the day of the test. 

Contact the manufacturer if there is any doubt about this. 

Reason for test After operation Annual test 

Person carrying out the test (trained) 

Item being tested 1 Set Vetter Lifting Bags 

Type 

Serial number 

Nominal content of bag / litre 

Permissible operating pressure / bar 

Year of manufacture 

Date of last test 

Bag 1 Bag 2 

1. Item check Available Not available 

1.1 2 Bags 

1.2 1 Bag 

1.3 2 Inflation hoses 

1.4 1 Dual controller 

1.5 1 Pressure regulator 

1.6 1 Repair set 

1.7 1 Operating instructions 

1.8 1 Inspection book / file 

Remarks / Notes


2. Visual test 

2.1 Bag 1 

Firstly clean the bag with soapy water 

if it is dirty YES NO 

2.1.1 Bag free of damage after a visual check. 

2.1.2 Side wall material free of cuts, cracks, 

punctures, separations or other forms of damage, 

e.g. hardened areas, traces of acid etc. 

2.1.3 Top and bottom plates free of cuts, cracks, 



2.1.4 Adhesive seams and overlap areas free of damage 

or separations. 

2.1.5 Securing devices (loops) for rope are available. 

2.1.6 Inflation coupling with fixture free of recognizable damage. 

2.2 Bag 2 

2.2.1 Bag free of damage after a visual check. 

2.2.2 Side wall material free of cuts, cracks, 



2.2.3 Top and bottom plates free of cuts, cracks, 



2.2.4 Adhesive seams and overlap areas free of damage 

or separations. 

2.2.5 Securing devices (loops) for rope are available. 

2.2.6 Inflation coupling with fixture free of recognizable damage. 

2.3 Inflation hose 

2.3.1 Inflation hose free of cuts, cracks, punctures, 

buckles, separations or other forms of damage, 


2.3.2 Hoses free of hardened areas and free of any traces 

of thermal or chemical effects. 

2.3.3 Couplings are solidly fixed. 

2.3.4 Coupling screws are easy to move. 

2.3.5 Couplings not damaged. 

2.3.6 Sealings available and undamaged. 

2.3.7 Couplings can be connected to each other.


2.4 Dual controller F = Fitting design K = Deadman switch / Plastic housing 

2.4.1 Input coupling (plug in coupling) undamaged 

and operational 

2.4.2 Blocking valve (F) and control lever (K) free of 

external damage and easy to move 

2.4.3 Manometer protection cover (F) available 

2.4.4 Manometer with markings for the maximum 

operating pressure (1.0 bar/14.5 psi) 

2.4.5 Safety valves free of visual damage and each 

valve with a sealing 

2.4.6 Housing (K) free of visual damage 

2.4.7 Output coupling without visual damage 

and operational 

2.5 Pressure regulator 

2.5.1 Input sealing available 

2.5.2 Bottle connection thread undamaged 

2.5.3 Both manometers free of visual damage and have 

the marking of the maximum operating pressure 

2.5.4 Manometer protection cover is available 

2.5.5 Pressure adjustment lever is easy to move 

2.5.6 Blocking valve is undamaged and is easy to move 

2.5.7 Air hose is free of cracks, cuts, punctures, 

separations and other forms of damage, 


2.5.8 Connection nipple is undamaged 

2.5.9 Hose connection is secure 

2.6 Repair set 

2.6.1 Adhesive, patches, emery paper available 

2.6.2 The adhesive can still be used, not dried out 

If, at this point or at any time during the test, there should be any doubt 

regarding the safety aspect, then the test is to be interrupted and the bag 

as well as the equipment should be sent to the manufacturer. 

3. Function test 

Only when the visual test according to 

Point 2 and the equipment test do not 

produce any cause for rejection 

Connect pressure reducer to the compressed 

air bottle. Connect the blocking valve to the 

pressure reducer. Open the valve on the 

compressed air bottle. 

YES NO


3.1.1 Pre-pressure manometer indicates 

(pressure in the compressed air bottle) 

3.1.2 Back-pressure manometer indicates 

(if necessary increase the pressure using the adjustment lever) 

3.1.3 The pressure can be regulated over the whole 

adjustment range 

3.1.4 The safety valve remains sealed at the maximum 

pressure 

3.1.5 The blocking valve at the pressure reducer output 

is sealed when closed 

3.1.6 With a set pressure of 4 bar/58 psi, the pressure does not 

increase greatly within a period of 5 minutes 

Connect the pressure reducer to the controller using the air hose. 

Open the blocking valve of the pressure reducer. 

Adjust pressure to approximately 4 bar/58 psi. 

3.2 Air hose and input coupling are sealed 

YES NO 

Connect inflation hose to the dual controller. Alternately connect the hoses at the 

other end to the bayonet blind 

coupling (Item No.: 0350 0065 00). 

Adjust the pressure reducer to approx. 1 to 1.5 bar (14.5 to 21.75 psi). 

Slowly and carefully open the ball valve and the piston valve. 

3.3.1 Manometer on the controller indicates 

perfectly 

3.3.2 The safety valve fully opens at +/- 10% 

3.3.3 After the ball valve/piston valve has closed, 

the safety valve closes within the 10% 

tolerance 

Repeat the procedure at the other connection of the controller 

3.4.1 Manometer on the controller indicates 

perfectly 

3.4.2 The safety valve fully opens at +/- 10% 

3.4.3 After the ball valve/piston valve has closed, 

the safety valve closes within the 10% 

tolerance


Connect the lifting bag and inflate in the open up to approximately 0.1 bar 

3.5 After a repeat test, the bags are in perfect 

condition according to Sections 2.1 and 2.2 

Remain at a certain distance from 

people and buildings 

YES NO 

Increase the pressure in the bag to 50% of the maximum operating pressure. 

Remain at this pressure for 1 hour. 

3.6 Pressure drop must be less than 10% after 1 hour 

Increase the pressure to the maximum operating pressure 

3.7 There should be not bulges or other non-typical 

deformities 

Test results 

The test carried out produced 

the following results: 

The bag system is 

- correct and there are no doubts 

about safety for further application. 

- not correct 

---- the following is required: 

...................... ..................................... 

Location / Date Signature / Person testing 

Next visual test and operational test 

Next pressure test by the manufacturer


List of dangers according to EN 292-1 and EN 292-2 

(also refer to Attachment A (normative) prEN 13731) 

Danger Page reference 

A.1 Mechanical dangers 

1.1 Danger of squeezing 3 / 4 / 7 

1.7 Danger of cutting or puncture 4 / 7 

1.9 Danger by catapulting out 3 / 4 / 7 / 8 

A.2 Danger from noise 

2.1 Damage to hearing 3 

2.2 Effects to speach 3 

A.3 Danger from materials 

3.1 Explosion 3 

A.4 Danger due to negligence 

ergonomic principles 

4.1 Unhealthy positioning 4 

4.2 Negligent use of personal 3 

safety devices 

4.3 Psychological stress 3 

4.4 Human error 3 

4.5 Wrong positioning of visual signs 5 

A.5 Unintended movements 

5.1 Failures/defective functions of control elements 9 

A.6 Mechanical failure 

6.1 Failure of energy supply 9 / 12 

6.2 Failure of control device 9 / 12 

6.3 Loss of stability 3 / 8 

A.7 Additional dangers 

7.3 due to control device 8 / 12 

7.5 Movement 3 / 12 

7.8 Non-permissible use 3 / 10 

7.9 Moving parts out of the hold position 3 / 7 / 8 

7.10 Missing or insufficient visual or acoustic 

warning devices 11 

7.11 Insufficient instructions for the user 3 

7.12 Falling loads 12 

7.13 Missing stability 7 / 8 

7.14 Strong uncontrolled movements 3 / 7 / 8 

7.15 Uncontrolled/unintended movement of load 3 / 7 / 8 

7.16 Insufficient holding devices 3 / 7 / 8 

7.17 Insufficient mechanical solidity of parts 3 / 7 

7.18 Exceptional conditions with assembly, 

testing, use, maintenance 3 / 8 

7.19 The effects of loads on people 3 

7.20 Danger due to negligence or ergonomic 

principles (impact of loads) 10 / 12 

7.21 Fire and explosion 3 

7.22 Control failure 3

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