WARNING:
IF THE ENGINE FAILS DURING OPERATION, RELEASE CONTROL LEVERS TO PREVENT
LOAD FROM FALLING.
5.
Do not allow the platform to jam against the spring stops on the top bracket. The drive belt may jam in the drum
sheave, preventing the lowering of the platform.
WARNING:
DO NOT REMOVE MATERIAL FROM THE HOIST UNTIL IT HAS STOPPED
COMPLETELY.
6.
Lift the brake lever slowly to lower platform to the ground.
Lowering speed for SAFE operation should not
exceed 50 feet/minute.
Continue to decelerate the platform as it nears the ground to prevent damage to platform or
track.
Do not allow the platform to strike the track shoes on reaching the bottom of the track
. If necessary,
extra downward pressure on the brake lever can be applied to stop the load.
WARNING:
AVOID SUDDEN BRAKING WHEN HANDLING A LOAD.
7.
Check the hoist periodically during operation. Do not attempt to make adjustments during operation.
WARNING:
KEEP ALL BODY PARTS CLEAR OF MOVING PARTS.
4.3
PREPARING POWER DRIVE FOR SHUTDOWN
At the end of operation, secure the equipment to prevent unauthorized use.
Never
assume you will find the equipment in
the same condition that you left it. Proceed as follows:
1.
Insure that all lifting tension has been removed from the wire rope.
2.
Shut off power drive and take necessary action to prevent its unauthorized use.
3.
If the power drive is being permanently disassembled, at the end of a project for example, follow the detailed
disassembly procedures in Chapter 5.
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