Begin Hoist Installation
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Chapter 2
Begin Hoist Installation
The following sections provide instructions on how to begin the installation of the Prodigy
FlyPipe hoist.
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Prepare the Installation Location on page 6
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Install Coupler in Span Sections on page 7
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Assemble the Hoist Sections on page 7
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Attach TwinLine Clamps on page 9
Tools Needed
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Snips or a knife (for unpacking)
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Phillips screwdriver #1 and #2 (various uses)
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3/8 in hex key (for attaching TwinLine clamp to strut channel)
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17 mm socket wrench (for fine trim adjustment of TwinLine clamp)
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2.5 mm hex key (for assembling the hoist)
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Small tool (screwdriver or hex key) with shaft diameter no greater than 5 mm (0.2 in) and
length at least 30 mm (1.2 in). (Necessary only if SafeStop device has tripped)
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Stands or sawhorses (for resting the hoist on when terminating TwinLines to the drum)
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Nicopress tool with J groove
Prepare the Installation Location
Before you assemble and hang your hoist, you need to identify the install location and attach
strut channel, such as Unistrut, to the building structure.
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Attachment points where TwinLine clamps terminate to strut channel must be spaced
3.05 m (10 ft) on center
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The attachment point for the Drive section TwinLine clamp must at least
1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) from the nearest wall to allow access to the motor box
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The attachment point for the End section TwinLine clamp must be at least
1.2 m (4 ft 0 in) from the nearest wall to allow clearance for the End section
1.68 m
(5 ft 6 in)
minimum
1.2 m
(4 ft 0 in)
minimum
3.05 m
(10 ft)
1.37 m
(4 ft 6 in)
1.07 m
(3 ft 6 in)
Note:
If your attachment points are not spaced according to the requirements above,
contact your ETC Project Manager or Technical Services. For contact information, see
Help from ETC Technical Services on page 2
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