Creative Conners CM Varistar Smart Chain Hoist, Справочное руководство

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Smart Chain Hoist Reference Manual
Published 4-14-20
BRAKE TESTING
The ​ Stagehand Pro ​ can control two brakes for use in hoisting applications. The ​ Stagehand Pro ​ will
internally check the electronic systems to ensure the brake circuits are working properly before
releasing either the motor brake or the load brake to prevent dropping a suspended piece of scenery.
However, the ​ Stagehand ​ cannot confirm that the brakes are mechanically operating correctly.
Since the ​ Stagehand ​ cannot confirm that both brakes are functioning mechanically and that neither
has jammed in a released state (very rare, but possible), the brakes should be tested at every install
and nightly pre-show check. The ​ Stagehand ​ has convenient buttons on the faceplate to assist you with
testing the brakes. To test that your brakes are operating correctly on your
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Smart Chain Hoist
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, read
through the following steps in their entirety and then perform each action as follows:
●
Clear the stage below the suspended scenery
● Press the Brake Test button
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While holding the Brake Test Button, press the Load Brake button. This will manually release the
Load Brake. The Motor Brake should still be engaged and will hold the load. If the suspended
scenery slips down, release the Load Brake button immediately. Since the Motor Brake did not
hold the load as expected, that brake has failed. DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE UNTIL THE
MOTOR BRAKE IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED. FAILURE TO REMOVE THE MACHINE FROM
SERVICE COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
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