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External Access System
06/29/09
6) Inspection
WARNING:
If car has been removed from track
some balls may be lost. Do not use cars if balls
are missing. Cars with missing balls may come
off track resulting in a fall, severe injury and
death. See page 8.
B) Inspect Pivot Pin Retaining Screws in cars and
coupler. Make sure Coupler/Pivot Pin Retaining Screws
have not loosened and are tightened securely in coupler.
If loose, remove screw, apply Red Loctite
®
and tighten.
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E
E
If car has been removed from track, make sure car
contains all 60 balls. Do not load car assembly if
balls are missing.
WARNING:
If all screws are not fastened securely,
track can separate from mounting surface
resulting in a fall, severe injury and death.
C)
Inspect shackles for signs of corrosion, cracks, or
elongation. If damaged, do not use. Damaged shackles
can indicate that car was overloaded. Return complete
car assembly to one of the service centers/recertification
centers listed on back of manual for advice.
D) Check all track screws to make sure they have not
loosened and are flush with top of track. Screws must
be flush with top of track to allow cars to roll smoothly.
Loose screws can also compromise system safety.
WARNING:
If screws loosen, shackle pivot pin can
move, allowing shackle to suddenly release from
car resulting in a fall, severe injury and death.
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INCORRECT
B
B
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B
B
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B
E) Inspect endstop screws to make sure they have not
loosened and are flush with top of endstop.
WARNING:
If endstop screws loosen cars can roll
off end of track resulting in a fall, severe injury
and death.
