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FOREWORD
The information in this manual has been prepared to provide assistance with safe installation, operation and serv-
icing of your new Braden planetary hoist. It is strongly recommended that you read and understand this entire man-
ual before installing and operating your hoist.
Some pictures in this manual may show details or attachments that are different from your hoist. Also, some com-
ponents may have been removed for illustrative purposes.
Please note that this manual is not specific to any one hoist. Whenever a question arises regarding your hoist or
this manual, please contact the Braden Technical Support Department via phone at (918)-251-8511, from 08:00 to
16:30 hours, CST, Monday through Friday, via fax at (918)-259-1575, or via email at [email protected],
for the latest available information.
MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER
When requesting information for your Braden hoist, always refer to the model code and serial number. The serial
number is a seven-digit number. The first two (2) digits indicate the year of manufacture. Example: 04XXXXX =
built in 2004.
EXPLANATION OF MODEL NUMBER
CH
DESIGNATES CONSTRUCTION HOIST
230
DESIGNATES 23,000 LB FIRST LAYER LINE PULL
A
DESIGNATES THE MODEL SERIES RELATING TO DESIGN CHANGES
AB
DESIGNATES AUXILIARY BRAKE
36
DESIGNATES TOTAL GEAR REDUCTION
090
DESIGNATES HYDRAULIC MOTOR DISPLACEMENT IN CU IN/REV (DECIMAL POINT ELIMINATED
(EXAMPLE 090 = 9.0 CU IN/REV)
01
DESIGNATES THE DRUM OPTION
G
DESIGNATES OTHER DRUM OPTIONS (G = GROOVED)
1
PERMITS TESTING AND INSPECTION PRE API2C FOR OFFSHORE CRANES
CH 230 A - AB - 36 090 01 G - 1
CONSTRUCTION
HOIST
MAX
RATING
DESIGN
MODEL
GEAR
RATIO
DRUM
SIZE
MOTOR
SIZE
DRUM
OPTION
OPTION
AUXILIARY
BRAKE
SERIAL NUMBER
MODEL NUMBER