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)
MACHINE INFORMATION
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Figure 3.17
3.4.8 Forces on scaffold
For a balanced load; the pullout force will be equally distributed into F1 and F2 as denoted.
For forces that push on the scaffold F1 and F2 will be reversed. For a balanced load, shear
force is minimal. Wind is not taken into account. Forces are for a 175 ft system, maximum
push/pull forces in direction indicated;
P1=490 lb and P2=214 lb . Forces shown is assuming
Maxial system is clamped to scaffolding using 2 Scaff-Clamps every 6.5 ft; these clamps
should be arranged as shown: 21 in. apart, centered on centerline. Forces shown are the
maximum when the basket is at any position in the system.