Section 4 – Operation (Continued)
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4-3.
Low Battery Indication.
In the
tele
Pendant transmitter there is a separate low battery indicator located to the right of the ON/OFF
indicator. This is a yellow LED that turns ON solid when it is time to replace the batteries. See Section 4-6.
Battery Replacement for battery replacement.
WARNING
BEFORE TURNING ON OR OPERATING THE CRANE, MAKE SURE ALL PERSONNEL ARE
CLEAR OF THE OPERATING AREA AND NO ONE IS STANDING UNDER THE LOAD. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE
TO EQUIPMENT
.
WARNING
WHEN OPERATING THE CRANE FOLLOW LOCAL AND GOVERNMENTAL RULES ON THE USE
OF HORNS AND ALARMS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
.
4-4.
Operation.
Make sure that all personnel are clear of the crane movement and no one is under the crane or load.
Turn unit ON by pressing the ON/OFF (ON) button. The red LED ON/OFF indicator should flash rapidly
for a few seconds indicating the ON command is being sent to the receiver. After the receiver is turned ON
the red LED should flash slowly indicating the transmitter is now ready to send commands.
Perform whatever safety checks are required. See Section 2. Radio Controlled Safety. Operate any horns or
alarms as required by local and governmental regulations.
To operate the crane, press and hold the desired function button to maintain operation. Press the directional
buttons harder to second position to engage second speed for those cranes having 2-speed motors.
Always turn system OFF by pressing the ON/OFF (OFF) button on the transmitter when done with crane
operation. Do not use the E-STOP button as an ON/OFF button.
In an emergency always hit E-STOP (EMS) immediately. To clear the emergency condition, turn the
transmitter OFF and ON again to resume normal operation.
Typically the receiver will time-out after approximately 15 minutes if there is no activity. The transmitter
can programmed to time-out if not used for some number of minutes. The transmitter time out time is
selectable.
