Beta Max Beta Lite, Operating And Maintenance Procedures

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Operation and Setup
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NOTE: Once the Trestle Monorail is assembled, it must be properly anchored before
it can be used with a portable hoist. Beta Max, Inc. warranties cover only the following
four methods of anchoring: Trestle Monorail ceiling brace, floor tie-down clamps,
ballast containers, and counterweight.
5.5 Methods of Anchoring the Trestle Monorail
Trestle Ceiling Brace
Use this method when the Trestle Monorail will be installed on an intermediate
floor of a building with a rigid structural ceiling above. After the Trestle Monorail
is assembled and placed in the desired location, a jack is bolted to the top of the
inboard (rear) end of the Trestle Monorail. The jack is extended until it makes firm
contact with the ceiling. This locks the Trestle Monorail between the ceiling and
the floor and stabilizes the system.
Floor Tie-Down Clamps
For a more permanent application, anchor bolts are secured to the floor near the
base of the inboard (rear) end of the Trestle Monorail uprights. Either Beta Max
floor tie-down clamps, a heavy chain, or equivalent is used to connect the clamps
to the anchor bolts.