Richards-Wilcox DYNA-HOIST DC Series, Installation Manual

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WARNING
WARNING: THE OPERATOR ASSEMBLY IS HEAVY AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SHOULD IT
BE DROPPED DURING INSTALLATION. TAKE ALL NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID DROPPING
THE OPERATOR (I.E. TETHER/TIE DOWN) PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION. SCAFFOLDING OR SCISSOR-
LIFTS/PLATFORM-LIFTS ARE ADVISED FOR OPERATOR INSTALLATION. NEVER ATTEMPT TO INSTALL AN
OPERATOR ABOVE EYE-LEVEL OR FROM A LADDER.
Operator Installation
ENSURE THAT PREVIOUS STEPS FOR SHAFT COLLAR/KEY INSTALLATION HAVE BEEN PROPERLY
FOLLOWED BEFORE PROCEEDING. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE ENCODER
DURING OPERATOR INSTALLATION.
Align the keyway of the gearbox with the pre-mounted key (see
Key Shaft Collar/Key Installation on previous page) located on the
mounting side of the shaft.
Slide the gearbox onto the shaft until it makes contact with the Key
Shaft Collar.
Assemble the Torque Arm Bracket to the Torque arm using the
fastener provided. NOTE: DO NOT TIGHTEN THE NUT FULLY).
Anchor the Torque Arm Bracket to the solid structural support.
Fasten the torque arm to structural support by means of the
supplied bolt, locking nut and washers. The supplied bracket may
be required. If the torque arm does not align with structural support,
you may try adjusting the torque arm position on the gearbox (see
Assembling Torque Arm to Gearbox) accordingly or use the Torque
Arm Bracket.
Junction Box Mounting
The junction box contains terminals for power connections, as
well as battery/communication connections for the control panel.
Mount the junction box, by means of the mounting flanges and in
accordance with the electrical code, in a conspicuous location
that will provide access for both electrical power and control
panel wiring connections. The junction box is pre-wired with 2
feet of flexible conduit, if longer lengths are required, consult with
factory. Do not mount the junction box near moving parts or in an
inaccessible area.
FIGURE: 6
FIGURE: 7
FAILURE TO SECURELY FASTEN TORQUE ARM COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE, SERIOUS
INJURIES OR DEATH AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.