9. Safety Brakes
The Safety Brake will automatically engage
when the unit is horizontal, preventing disas-
sembly of the mast sections. When this oc-
curs, the masts will extend, but not retract. A
special tool, which can be found in the Op-
erator’s Manual tube, is required to release
the brakes. If the tool is lost or damaged,
one can be made simply from a piece of 1/8
to 1/4 inch diameter steel rod 9 inches long
with both ends bent into an “L” shape 1-1/4
inches long.
To release the brake, lay the lift back onto
the winch wheels and place the tool into
brake access slot located on the left side of
the lift, and through the hole in the counter-
weight.
Pull the tool down and the brake will release.
It may be necessary to push the locked mast
(or Carriage) up slightly while pulling down
on the tool. Once the brake is released,
maintain pressure on the tool and slide the
mast sections apart.
Repeat this procedure for each mast section.
When the brake is engaged, it will be pos-
sible to see the Brake Cam acting on the
adjacent mast section. Once the brake is
released, it will rotate around into its nor-
mal position and will not be visible.
10. Boom
To use Boom, pull spring-loaded ring and
slide out the outer boom arm to desired
station. Release spring-loaded ring, mak-
ing sure that the plunger engages into the
locating hole. To attach applied adapters,
slide adapter in to the socket and secure
with the set screw for no movement.
Boom Capacity Chart
Station
1
2
3
Lbs.
500
400
350
Kg.
225
180
160
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