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INSTALLATION AND SETUP
3.1
PRIOR TO SETUP
1.
Insure all structural members of the power drive are free of defects and damage that may affect the integrity of the
unit.
2.
Insure the hoisting area is secured from all unauthorized personnel.
3.
Referring to Figure 3-1. and the instructions included with the additional cross tie stiffener install a cross tie stiffener
in the 5
th
cross tie from the swivel shoe end of the base track section.
WARNING:
INSURE THAT OSHA COMPLIANT FALL PROTECTION IS IN PLACE.
WARNING:
PRIOR TO SETTING UP THE HOIST THERE MUST BE A PLAN OF ACTION OUTLINING
THE WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED, INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES, PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND THE METHOD OF COMMUNICATION. FAILURE TO DO
THIS CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE.
WARNING:
INSURE THAT ALL BOLTS AND NUTS ARE TIGHTENED SECURELY TO PREVENT
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY.
3.2
MOUNTING THE POWER DRIVE
WARNING:
THE HOISTING OPERATION MUST BE CLEAR OF ALL ELECTRICAL LINES AND
OBSTRUCTIONS TO PREVENT EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY. CONSULT POWER COMPANY BEFORE WORKING NEAR POWER LINES.
WARNING:
NEVER CLIMB ON THE TRACK. THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH. USE A LADDER.
4.
Mount the power drive in an essentially vertical position.
If the power drive is not vertical, the brake and clutch
levers will not work and the engine may not operate.
Referring to Figure 3-1, position the power drive on the 3
rd
and 5
th
reinforced track cross ties
from the bottom with the clamp on the 5
th
cross tie. Power drive should be on the
underside of the track. Center the drive between the track rails and lock in place by rotating the lock to the left.
Insert a #38 lock pin in the hole provided to prevent lock from loosening. Fasten the operating handles on the power
drive. When facing the power drive from the rear or building side of the track, the power drive operator handles will
be on your right. Details on power drive startup are given in Chapter 4.
5.
Before reeving the hoist, inspect the wire rope for wear and damage. Detailed inspection procedures are in Chapter 6.
WARNING:
WEAR HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING WIRE ROPE. INSUFFICIENT HAND
PROTECTION WHEN HANDLING WIRE ROPE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
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