Installation
You can find a video companion for these installation and calibration instructions on our website at
1. Unbox your new
brake
and inspect the device and shipping containers for any damage that
may have been incurred during shipping.
2. Find the
braking torque
adjustment and use a small flathead screwdriver to confirm that it is
turned counter-clockwise as far as it will go. This will set the braking torque to the minimum
for your first test. This only requires gentle turning force - excessive force on the adjuster can
damage the device.
3. Find the
braking time
adjustment and use a small flathead screwdriver to confirm that it is
turned counter-clockwise as far as it will go. This will set the braking period to the minimum
for your first test. This only requires gentle turning force - excessive force on the adjuster can
damage the device.
4. Plug your control panel into your
brake
by inserting the silver connector on the control panel
cable into the mating connector on the
brake
. The connector will only fit in one orientation so
rotate it gently until it snaps into place. Once mated, manually screw the control panel
connector clockwise to lock it in place. Hand-tighten the connector until snug (do not use
tools to tighten).
5. Plug your
power tool
into the
power tool receptacle
on the
brake
. It is important to plug
your tool into the brake before plugging the brake into the wall.
6. Once your
power tool
is plugged into the
brake
, plug the
brake
into a power outlet.
7. Mount the
control panel
to your
power tool
in a convenient to access location.
8. Turn the on/off switch on your
power tool
to the ‘on’ position. Note that the
power tool
switch must now remain in the ‘on’ position at all times. To prevent tampering or otherwise
being turned ‘off’, cover the power tool switch. If this device is being used in a workplace,
refer to the
Occupational Safety Standards
section for further information.
9. Now that you have completed the installation, proceed to the
Calibration
section to calibrate
your device.
Occupational Safety Standards
ANSI B11.19-2010, Performance Criteria for Safeguarding, states the following:
Code Excerpt
(Requirement)
Code Excerpt (Explanation)
Relevance & Applicability*
“The user shall
ensure that guards
are installed,
maintained, and
operated so as to
protect against:
unauthorized
adjustment or
circumvention;”
(ANSI B11.19-2010
7.2.6)
“Guards installed in such a
manner that tools are
necessary for their
adjustment or removal may
satisfy this requirement.”
“Examples of some types of
fasteners that should not be
used are: slotted or Phillips
head screws; wing nuts;
Magnets; latches and hasps;
hooks and eyes.”
(ANSI B11.19-2010 E7.2.6)
After the installation of your
brake
, MAKESafe Tools
recommends the following in
order to comply:
1)
Cover the original tool switch
on your
power tool
to prevent
tampering and to maintain its
‘on’ position.
2)
Use a plug lockout enclosure
or other fastening means to
prevent the unauthorized
unplugging of the
power tool
from the
brake
.
*It is the end user's responsibility to read and interpret all occupational safety requirements along
with their local authority having jurisdiction. Interpretations provided here are the opinion of
MAKESafe Tools.
MAKESafe Tools, Inc. | Copyright 2021 | Last Updated 12/29/21
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