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6.3
Rope replacement, as well as additional maintenance and servicing
procedures, must be completed by a factory authorized service center.
Both an authorization and a return number must be issued by
DBI/SALA. Do not attempt to disassemble the RPD. See section 5.1
for servicing frequency. Do not lubricate any parts.
6.4
EMERGENCY RELEASE OF “JAMMED” ROPE: In some use
situations, if the load has been raised very close to the RPD unit, it
may not appear possible to reach the lowering mode (orange
indicator). However, an override system consisting of an override
ferrule and lever
(see steps 1 & 3)
is provided to
release the brake.
To override the
brake, continue
raising the load
(effort will
increase) and then
lower it, repeat as
required until
lowering mode is
reached. If this
fails to work,
remove the load
and use the
procedure below.
Step 1.
A. Remove the load.
B. Remove screw or plug. See
Figure 13.
Step 2.
Insert a nail or
similar object into
the screw hole. See
Figure 14.
Step 3.
Tip the nail as
shown to activate
the brake over-ride
lever. The brake
override lever is
located internally on
Figure 13 - Removing Screw or Plug
Figure 14 - Insert Nail
