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The load must be rigged using a sling of
appropriate capacity, dimension and type
for the object to be handled. It is prohibited
to use the Minifor
™
synthetic rope as a sling
by running it around the object with hook
fastened to the synthetic rope as a loop (fig. 8,
page A correct slinging).
5.4) Rigging
All the above recommendations are
particularly applicable when rigging. In this
case, special attention must be paid to
tensioning (see Chapter 11).
5.5) Device for securing onto a vehicle ball
hitch (MTA)
All the above recommendations are
particularly applicable when fixing Minifor
™
onto a vehicle ball hitch using the MTA.
In this case, special attention must be paid
to tensioning (see Chapter 12).
6) Setting up
6.1) Preliminary checks
1. Load or force, less than or equal to
working load limit of hoist.
2. Strength of fixed point or bearing surface
sufficient to safely apply a force equal
to the working load limit.
3. Correct rigging.
4. Minifor
™
synthetic rope in good condition.
5. Length of Minifor
™
synthetic rope is
sufficient for load hoisting distance. Add
an additional length of at least 1.5 m
for passage through the hoist and a
sufficient length of apparent slack rope.
6. Length of electric control cable sufficient
to connect with hoist at operator position
defined for safe working conditions.
6.2) Electrical recommendations
1. Before using the hoist with a new
connection, refer to the nameplate on
the motor.
Check the characteristics of the power
supply,
single phase or three-phase
,
voltage, available amperage. Check
that the current supplied is compatible
with the characteristics on the motor
nameplate. The available current must
be equal or greater than the current
indicated on the nameplate.
2. If an extension is used, choose an
extension having the following charac-
teristics:
• single phase 230V: 3 wires
(1 phase, 1 neutral, 1 ground) with
section 2.5 mm
2
.
• three-phase 400 V or 690 V: 4 wires
(3 phases, 1 ground) with section of
2.5 mm². These characteristics are
valid for up to 50 m of electrical cable.
For greater lengths, contact your
Tractel
®
dealer.
3. The electrical extension connection must
be reinforced by an accessory (“sock”)
to withstand the weight of the extension
at the connector.
4. If the connector supplied with the
electrical power supply cable is to be
changed, this intervention must only be
performed by a qualified technician. Any
intervention on the control box cable
must also only be performed by a
qualified technician. No intervention
should be performed on the electrical
unit of the hoist (except for changing a
fuse), by anyone other than a Tractel
®
-
approved repair agent.
5. Make sure that the installation on the
worksite or building on which the
Minifor
™
TR125 SY is connected is
equipped with the regulatory electrical
safety devices (local and national
regulations) such as, among others,
a differential circuit-breaker and a
ground connection, protecting the
operator, the Minifor
™
TR125 SY and its
equipment.
6. If the Minifor
™
TR125 SY is supplied
from an electric power generator, check
that it provides (at minimum) the
required startup voltage and power (6
kVa).
7. The Minifor
™
TR125 SY three-phase
hoists are equipped with a phase
direction detector inhibiting operation if
the phases are inverted. If the motor
does not operate, proceed as instructed
below (procedure to be carried out by a
qualified electrician):
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