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BMU - Building Maintenance Unit - Facade Access Equipment

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Eurosafe Solutions Ltd

Building Maintenance Units (BMU) designed to provide access to the facades of buildings for general access and maintenance activities.

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Application

BMU's are installed at roof level and can either be fixed in a single position or can traverse around the roof on fixed or freestanding monorails.


BMU's are used for facade access and maintenance and can incorporate lifting equipment to facilitate glazing replacement.

Description

Range of Building Maintenance Units (BMU's) to provide access to facades of buildings for activities such as window cleaning and glazing replacement. Each unit is bespoke to suit the nature of the building and the work required.


Every product is manufactured and tested following at a minimum, the requirements specified by the 2006/42/EC European Directive of Machinery, and specifically, the European standard EN 1808:2015 (safety requirements on suspended access equipment).


GPN Model:

The GPN is one of the most versatile BMU within Eurosafe's portfolio. It is used for buildings of all heights where the roof allows the traversing movements on rails parallel to the parapet. Due to its limited reach (4—5 meters maximum), the GPN is normally installed in buildings with straight facades or even setting back facades when it incorporates a pantograph. The GPN model has two jibs, it can operate with cradles of different sizes and its affordable price makes it one of their most popular designs.


GPI Model:

The GPI model is used for buildings of all heights with straight or negative facades (when using a pantograph).

Thanks to the height and long reach provided by its single jib, this BMU is a solution for buildings where the roof design does not allow movement on rails directly parallel to the parapet.


The GPI model comes with a range of options to adapt to a building needs. Bespoke solutions may include:

  • Telescopic jib.
  • Luffing jib.
  • Radio control.
  • Multilayer drum hoist (up to 500 m).
  • Traversing on rails or on concrete paths.
  • Telescopic mast.
  • Slewing ring.
  • Turning T-jib.
  • Wire rope with electrical core.


GPIT Model:

The GPIT model is used for buildings of all heights with straight or negative facades (when using a pantograph). It is a suitable solution for buildings where one BMU has to provide access to the different façade protrusions.

As per the GPI model, the GPIT can work on roofs with multiple obstacles and can incorporate a pantograph to provide access to set back facades.


The GPIT model comes with a great range of options to adapt to a buildings needs. Bespoke solutions may include:

  • Luffing jib.
  • Radio control.
  • Multilayer drum hoist (up to 500 m).
  • Traversing on rails or on concrete paths.
  • Telescopic mast.
  • Slewing ring.
  • Turning T-jib.
  • Wire rope with electrical core.


GCM Model:

The GCM model is a roof car that uses powered cradles TP01 and TP02 for one or two people respectively.

This BMU offers similar performance to other models but its use is limited to buildings up to 120 m tall with simple facades and clear roofs.


Thanks to its compact size, the roof car can traverse easily around the perimeter of the roof.

General information

Color

Silver

Grey

Other

Finish

Anodized

Anti-slip

Galvanized

Mill

Painted

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Material

Aluminium

Metal

Stainless steel

Steel

Shape

Rectangle

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Two year

Guidance for specification option:

Manufacturers standard warranty

Five year

Guidance for specification option:

Five-year manufacturer's warranty provided if the service contract is taken with Eurosafe Solutions Ltd.

Uniclass

Pr_40_70_75_01 Access cradlesPrimary

CAWS

N25/110 Permanent suspended access system

Product range

Facade Access

Specification data - Access cradles

Standard

To EN 1808:2015, EN 4413:2010, EN 10034:1993, EN 4413:2010, EN 1461:2010.

Carrying capacity

One person.

Two persons.

Rated load

240 kg.

Working dimensions

-

Maximum vertical travel distance

Bespoke.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Clear working width

Bespoke.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Length

Bespoke.

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Platform construction

-

Type

Single deck.

Material

Aluminium alloy, stainless steel.

Factory finish

-

Coating

Anodized.

Anti-slip.

Galvanized.

Mill.

Painted.

Unfinished.

Colour

Silver.

Grey.

Other.

Guidance for specification option:

Contact manufacturer for details.

Infill between guard rails

Solid sheet.

Ancillary equipment

Not required.

Auxiliary hoists.

Guidance for specification option:

Auxiliary hoists can be included for materials lifting.

Cradle

-

Manufacturer guidance

  • Cradle - Dims: 3.2 m.
  • Cradle - Safety low bar: Yes.
  • Cradle - Facade pins: 1 U.
  • Cradle - Facade rollers: 2 U.

Track

-

Manufacturer guidance

  • Track - Gauge: 1500 mm.
  • Track - Blocks span: 3000 mm.
  • Track profile: To EN 10034:1993, HEB 260.

Wire

4 U.

Guidance for specification option:

  • Wires - Diameter: 8 mm.
  • Wires - Protection: Galvanized.

Voltage

400 V.

Frequency

50 Hz.

Current

III + E + N.

Building height

Guidance for specification option:

Any building height possible, consult manufacturer and insert requirements.

Protection

Mechanical secondary break, condensers device, lifting gearmotor hand wheel.

Guidance for specification option:

Hot dip galvanization to EN 1461:2010.

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

Spain

Country of product manufacture

Spain

Literature

OL4051-JPV01

OL4051-JPV01

Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) Brochure

Building Maintenance Unit (BMU) Brochure

Case studies

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