Beta Max Beta Lite, Operating And Maintenance Procedures

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B e t a M a x P o r t a b l e H o i s t s O p e r a t i n g a n d M a i n t e n a n c e P r o c e d u r e s M a n u a l
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3.1 Motor and Brake
Beta Max portable hoists are powered with either a 110V AC electric motor or a
220V AC, single- or three-phase, electric motor, depending on the model and
customer choice. The motor is fan cooled and all electrical components are sealed
and protected from the weather.
A fail-safe, conical braking system provides safe load handling at any lifting
position and securely holds the load even when electrical power is lost. This
system operates from the inductive forces in the rotor created by the AC current
through the stator wires.
Figure 3.1
Motor and Brake