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Document No: 723590-1
Revision: D
Issue Date: 2023-Jan-30
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The user must ensure that the equipment complies with local rules and regulations.
Problem
Possible Cause and Solution
13.13 Hoist Will NOT
Travel Downward
AND You Cannot
Reset the
Overspeed Brake
Reset Knob (Hoist
has NO Power)
Once it is safe to reset the overspeed safety (refer to
13.12), unplug the power supply cable and engage the red
emergency stop button to ensure that power does not come back on
while performing the steps that follow.
Remove the plastic motor cap.
Place a 13 mm deep well socket wrench on the hex shaft of the
motor and with other hand, pull up on the emergency brake handle.
Turn the wrench clockwise (from the vantage point of the front of the
hoist).
Be sure to release the emergency brake handle BEFORE releasing
tension on the wrench so that the hoist does not slip backwards.
Turn the wrench the hoist has moved up the wire rope enough
to reset the overspeed safety.
Replace the plastic motor cap.
Return the platform to a safe landing location, troubleshoot
electrical issues, and perform the Daily Testing and Inspection
procedures found on Page 28 before continuing normal operation.
