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HOLDING THE TRANSMITTER
Hold the transmitter with the control panel facing you.
Be sure that you are able to easily read any text and
understand the operation symbols.
The procedures described in the following paragraphs
must be completed before the radio remote control
system is activated. These checks must be performed
at least once a day, before the start of any operation
and at all shift changes.
VISUAL CHECK
Always check the transmitter for any physical damage
before any operation.
• Check equipment for wear or damage.
• Check rubber cuffs and pushbutton caps for wear
or damage.
IMPORTANT:
Never operate a transmitter with worn or
damaged parts. Replace immediately with only
Hetronic parts. Contact Hetronic or your Dealer.
START-UP PROCEDURE
1. Be sure that all safety measures required by the
equipment manufacturer have been followed.
2. Turn on power to the receiver.
3. Place the key switch on the transmitter in the
OFF position and the E-Stop pushbutton in the
OFF position (i.e. twist and pull it out).
4. Place a fully charged battery pack into the battery
compartment located at the back of the
transmitter.
5. Turn the key switch to the ON position. The
Power LED on the transmitter flashes GREEN
once and an acoustic pulse sounds to indicate
there is a diagnostic test in progress.The LED on
the transmitter continuously flashes GREEN and
a second acoustic pulse sounds to indicate
successful diagnostic testing.
6. Press the Start/horn pushbutton
7. The system is now ready to use.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid accidental start-up, always
engage the E-stop pushbutton and switch the
transmitter "OFF" when not in use. When the
transmitter is not attached to the operator, the key
switch should be removed and stored in a secure
place.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
1. Press the red "EMERGENCY STOP" pushbutton.
2. Turn the key to "OFF".
3. Wait for all moving crane/machine parts to stop.
4. Refer to crane/machine’s operator manual for
further instructions.
SAFE MODE
When the transmitter battery power is nearly
exhausted, the system automatically goes into Safe
Mode. An acoustic pulse sound for 30 seconds to
indicate a low battery warning.
At the end of the warning period, the transmitter sends
the E-Stop signal to the receiver and all crane/machine
motion commands are stopped.
To restart the system, a fully charged battery must be
inserted into the transmitter. Proceed with startup
instructions. Always have a fully charged battery
available to continue operation of radio remote control.
WARNING:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal
injury and/or damage to equipment. Always
hold the transmitter in the proper orientation.
Holding the transmitter improperly while
operating the crane/machine could result in
unexpected crane/machine response.
WARNING:
FAILURE TO FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS could result in personal
injury and/or damage to equipment. Test the
"E-STOP" function as described in the
crane/machine manufacturer’s operator
manual before beginning any operation.
WARNING:
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH. Switch the crane/machine "OFF"
if there is a fault or any problems with the
safety check. Contact Hetronic or your dealer
immediately to repair the system. NEVER
operate the crane/machine when the
"EMERGENCY STOP" function does not
operate properly.
Improper operation, maintenance or
adjustment may cause serious injury or
damage to equipment and may void the
warranty.
