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3.5
Mounting Location
3.5.1
Prior to mounting the trolley (and hoist) ensure that the trolley beam and its
supporting structure are adequate to support the trolley, hoist and its loads. If necessary consult a
professional that is qualified to evaluate the adequacy of the suspension location and its supporting
structure.
3.5.2
See
Section 6.3
for outdoor installation considerations.
3.6
Installation of Trolley onto Beam
3.6.1
Assemble and adjust the trolley before attempting to install the trolley on the beam.
3.6.2
Preferred Method – Sliding the trolley connected with a hoist onto the traversing beam from the beam
end is the most convenient and recommended method. If the trolley can be mounted from the end of
the beam then: Remove the trolley end-stop from the beam and set the trolley on the beam from the
end. Securely re-install the trolley end stop on the beam.
3.6.3
Optional Method for Trolleys up to 5 Ton – If the trolley cannot be mounted from the end of the beam,
complete the installation as follows:
1)
Assemble the trolley (refer to
Section 3.4
).
2)
Remove the Shaft Stopper Pin from Suspension Shaft (See
Figure 3-36
).
3)
Remove the outside Adjusting spacers and Reinsert the Shaft Stopper Pin. Spread the trolley side
plates apart.
4)
Lift the trolley onto the beam so that the trolley wheels of Side Plate S or G rests on the beam's
flange.
5)
Hold Side Plate S or G securely so that it does not come off the beam, then push the side plates
together so that all four wheels rest on the beam's flange.
6)
Replace the Outside Adjusting Spacers and the Shaft Stopper Pin. Insert Split Pin, Bend the Split
Pin securely.
Figure 3-36 Optional trolley installation method (½-5 Ton)
