Beta Max MAXIAL TRACK HOIST, Use And Maintenance Instruction Manual

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Use and Maintenance Instruction Manual
MAXIAL TRACK HOIST
REV. 2.2 (2017)
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Page | 10-11
10.3.6.1 Adjusting Brake tension
The tension spring adjustment (brake tension) can be adjusted external of the hoist motor.
The tension spring is adjusted by increasing or decreasing the spring tension against the
tension locknut located on the tension shaft. There needs to be a full load hanging from the
wire rope to properly adjust the brake tension. This can be easy accomplished by the set up
of the unit with two 9’-9” track sections with the Unisversal Carriage and a basket carrier with
full-rated load (450lbs) attached to the end of the wire rope. Beta Max recommends a test
distance of wire rope be used for this process instead of a full drum of wire rope to reduce the
risk of damage to wire rope.
To access the brake tension locknut a few items will need to be removed from the motor
pack.
1. Remove the end of motor access panel on the shroud
2. Remove the motor fan cover
3. Remove the rotor plug protecting the tension adjustment locknut
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To increase the spring tension, turn the tension adjustment locknut counterclockwise
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To decrease the spring tension, turn the tension adjustment locknut clockwise
CAUTION
It is recommended to use a test piece of wire rope cable to test the brake
tension and perform the tension spring adjustment.
NOTE
The brake tension is to be tested with a full rated load.
CAUTION
The brake tension nut is left handed threads.