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Reference: 708052-1
Issue date: 23-Jul-2014
Revision: B
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
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Failure of the electrical supply may delay travel of the platform
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Control system failure can cause unwanted movement of the platform
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Improper power supply (voltage or frequency) may damage the hoist
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
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Consider and prepare for the effects of climate. (Heat/Cold/Ice/Wind)
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Sandblasting and acid wash procedures may introduce special concerns. They may
affect the immediate health of an operator and may pose serious risks to the hoist and
other equipment being used.
HAZARD PREVENTION
WIRE ROPE
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All electrical connections must be locked and supported by strain relief devices.
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Make sure the electrical cord and wire rope are long enough to allow full travel of the
suspended equipment.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wire Rope Diameter
3/8” (9.5 mm)
Wire Rope Specification
6x19, IWRC (Independent Wire Rope Core), Right Regular Lay,
IPS (Improved Plow Steel) or EIPS (Extra Improved Plow Steel),
Preformed, Galvanized or Bright
User must verify that the wire rope meets or exceeds applicable
codes for breaking strength safety factor. Canadian standards
require 10:1, 3/8” (9.53 mm) wire rope with a min. breaking
strength of 15,000 lbs (66.7 kN).
