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Introduction

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Summary of Contents for Prodigy FlyPipe Studio

Page 1: ...Prodigy FlyPipe Installation Guide Part Number 8006M2100 Rev G Released 2021 06...

Page 2: ...ademarks and patents go to etcconnect com ip All other trademarks both marked and not marked are the property of their respective owners ETC intends this document whether printed or electronic to be p...

Page 3: ...Electrical Specifications 5 Lifting Specifications 5 Control and Feedback 5 Hoist Local Controls 5 Begin Hoist Installation 6 Tools Needed 6 Prepare the Installation Location 6 Unpack the Hoist 7 Inst...

Page 4: ...t Lines 16 Step 4 Finalize Lift Line Termination 17 Finalize Hoist and Cable Management Installation18 Attach the Platter to the Hoist 19 Attach Cable Assembly to Platter 20 Ensure SafeStop Devices ar...

Page 5: ...To Set and Test the Lower Limits 28 To Set and Test the Upper Limits 29 Verify Hoist Address 29 Examine the System 30 Table of Contents iii...

Page 6: ...ext CAUTION A Caution statement indicates situations where there may be undefined or unwanted consequences of an action potential for data loss or an equipment problem WARNING A Warning statement indi...

Page 7: ...t model and serial number located on motor box Other components in your system Foundation QuickTouch etc Americas United Kingdom ETC Inc ETC Ltd Technical Services Department Technical Services Depart...

Page 8: ...onnect power before servicing this equipment AVERTISSEMENT D connectez l alimentation avant d effectuer l entretien de cet quipement WARNING ETC Prodigy hoists and QuickTouch and Foundation control eq...

Page 9: ...of three different types of sections Each hoist consists of Drive and End sections and up to four Span sections The self climbing hoist provides strut channel on the underside of the hoist body from w...

Page 10: ...using QuickTouch or Foundation control systems Roller lever limit switches provide mechanical upper and lower travel and overtravel limits Incremental position encoder provides configurable soft trave...

Page 11: ...or sawhorses for resting the hoist on when terminating TwinLines to the drum Nicopress tool with J groove Prepare the Installation Location Before you assemble and hang your hoist you need to identif...

Page 12: ...Span Sections There is a coupler already installed in the drive section of the hoist but you need to install the coupler for each span section The coupler for each span section is included in the box...

Page 13: ...screwdriver secure each splice plate with the four M5 screws The splice plates and screws are in a bag that is packaged in the TwinLine clamp box Remove cotter pin Position splice plates 5 Remove the...

Page 14: ...e plus 41 cm 16 in minimum dead hang to be run up when attaching the TwinLine clamps 1 Run the TwinLine and TwinLine clamp up to the strut channel attached to the building structure 2 Rotate the chann...

Page 15: ...ug connector for power and the bottom nearest the hoist has a Twist Lock socket connector There is a length of cable spooled and secured with a white cable tie on both ends for running to the appropri...

Page 16: ...bing strap Note There is a mark on the nylon webbing that is 457 mm 18 in above the topmost rib This mark should be approximately at the point where the webbing loops over the attachment point When th...

Page 17: ...data cable The power cable has a Twist Lock receptacle connector on one end which you should connect at the motor box on the hoist The other end has a Twist Lock plug connector which connects to the...

Page 18: ...ng travel limits you need a completed Emergency Stop E stop circuit This circuit is typically completed when the control system is installed and energized If a control system is not installed or opera...

Page 19: ...LED is on either one phase of the feed is not connected or a true 208 V or 480 V three phase supply has not been used Contact a qualified electrician to connect the proper supply Verify Hoist Is Not O...

Page 20: ...the two holes in the drum are visible from the cutouts where the SafeStop devices rest This is the position of the drum when it is shipped and is the position required to thread the lift lines through...

Page 21: ...e Before marking and trimming the lift lines Ensure the lift lines aren t twisted at any point in the run especially around the cable management attachment points Pull the lift lines back and forth a...

Page 22: ...ing 8 Trim the excess wire rope as close to 3 mm 1 8 in from the bottom of the stopper sleeve as possible CAUTION Wire ropes that are trimmed longer than 4 5 mm 3 16 in from the bottom of the stopper...

Page 23: ...hoist movement to ensure that none of them are closed Attempting to move the hoist with a closed SafeStop device can cause damage to the hoist If necessary you can also adjust the timing of the hoist...

Page 24: ...e box in which the cable assembly shipped 2 Take the halves of the brackets and fit them around the hoist so there is one full bracket on each side of the SafeStop device 3 Using a Phillips screwdrive...

Page 25: ...approximately where webbing loops through platter 1 Thread the buckles onto the nylon webbing straps that extend beyond the bottommost rib 2 Loop the nylon webbing through the slots on the platter 3 T...

Page 26: ...Note that you do not need to remove the side cover to reset SafeStop devices SafeStop jaws closed SafeStop device latch tripped Remove plug to reset SafeStop device latch set If you need to reset any...

Page 27: ...you run the hoist up with slack lines you could cause damage to the hoist 1 2 3 Level the Hoist and Test Movement If it is necessary to adjust the trim so your hoist is level use a 17 mm socket wrench...

Page 28: ...just slightly slack 2 Remove the yellow Screw End cap 3 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the two M5 screws securing the screw end anchor to the hoist extrusion 4 Insert the screwdriver into one of...

Page 29: ...o the right shows a transparent screw end with the screw end anchor screw holes identified There are three additional screw holes on the side of the anchor not shown Note When adjusting the timing usi...

Page 30: ...ly shift the device in the appropriate direction 1 2 With the cover now removed you should be able to view the fleet angle of the lift lines Use the images below to determine in which direction you sh...

Page 31: ...the hoist motor box 2 Verify that the hoist has power by checking the LEDs next to the local controls 3 Ensure that all TwinLine sets are held taut 4 Call out the intended movement direction of the h...

Page 32: ...the uppermost point of supported travel and the lower limit is set to the lowest point of supported travel Your upper overtravel limit must be set so as to provide a minimum of 13 cm 5 in of travel be...

Page 33: ...of travel You can use these measurements to roughly identify where you should be positioning the limit switches Please refer to the label for additional information CAUTION Do not loosen or move the m...

Page 34: ...to its normal operating range before testing the overtravel limit Testing the overtravel limit with full momentum of the hoist is the desired outcome of returning the hoist to its normal operating ran...

Page 35: ...hey are sufficient Inspect all lift lines to ensure they are plumb and in the right location Inspect all lift lines to ensure there are no twists Ensure that all of the SafeStop devices are open Work...

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