TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safe Hoist Operating Guidelines .........................................................................................
1-3
Introduction .............................................................................................................................
4
Correct G-Force® Installation Orientation ..............................................................................
5
G-Force® Main Assembly Component Description ...............................................................
6
Installation
Step 1 - Unpacking the G-Force® ..................................................................................................... 7
Step 2 - Pre-Assembly / Tools Required ........................................................................................... 7
Step 3 - Actuator Assembly Installation ............................................................................................ 7
Step 4 - Coil Cord Installation ........................................................................................................... 8
Step 5A - In-Line Slide & Force Sensing Slide Handle Installation ..................................................... 9
Step 5B - Remote Mounted Slide Handle Installation .................................................................... 9-10
Step 5C - Suspended Pendant Handle Installation ........................................................................... 11
Step 5D - Remote Mounted Pendant Handle Installation ............................................................. 11-12
Step 5E - 1320 Lb. In-Line Slide or Remote Mounted Handle Installation ....................................... 13
Step 5F - 1320 Lb. Suspended Pendant Handle Installation ............................................................ 14
Step 5G - 1320 Lb. Air Hose Installation (Option) ............................................................................. 14
Step 5H - Remote Mount Force Sensing Slide Handle Installation ................................................... 15
Step 5I - Remote Mount Force Sensing Hub Handle Installation .................................................... 16
Step 6 - Electrical Power Connection.............................................................................................. 17
Step 7 - Initial Power-Up ................................................................................................................. 17
Step 8 - Float Mode and Final Steps ......................................................................................... 18-19
Step 9 - Expansion I/O Block Mounting Instructions (Option) ......................................................... 20
Lift Functionality ...............................................................................................................
21-23
Controls Interface Features ..................................................................................................
24
Program Mode
Overview & Basic Features ............................................................................................................ 25-29
Custom Feature Definition and Requirements ............................................................................... 30-35
Input/Output Points ......................................................................................................................... 36-41
Troubleshooting
Basic Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 42
System Fault Diagnostics Chart .......................................................................................................... 43
Diagnostic Mode Test Chart ................................................................................................................ 44
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................
45
Wire Rope Inspection, Maintenance, & Replacement .....................................................
46-50
Slack Spring Adjustment ......................................................................................................
51
Recommended Spare Parts Kits ..........................................................................................
52
Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................
53
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................
56
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