CAR-MON LFT Series User manual
INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE
CAR-MON SERIES LFT
HEAVY-DUTY BALANCER
NOTE:
If balancer is attached to a Car-Mon platform, it should be mounted
directly above the tubing assembly so the cable hangs as
perpendicular as possible during use, minimizing wear on the cord
and the guide.
WARNING
DO NOT operate with damage or frayed cable.
DO NOT remove load until tension is released.
DO NOT lift loads not centered under balancer.
INSTALLATION
1. Hang the balancer on the Car-Mon platform (if provided) or mount
directly above the work area securely. The mounting ring can be
removed if balancer is to be bolted to the platform. The weight of
the balancer and the tubing drop should be taken into
consideration when mounting. If the balancer is mounted with
mounting ring, you must install the safety chain provided
and attach to the building structure, and not at the same
attachment point as the mounting ring. See instructions at
lower left.
2. When the balancer is secure, raise the tubing assembly to the
safety clip. DO NOT pull the cable down from the balancer to
attach to the tube assembly! Damage to the balancer or
injury could result!
If the balancer tips to an angle after tubing is attached, try
mounting the balancer to a location where the coated cable hangs
as perpendicular as possible.
MOUNTING RING
& SAFETY CLIP
CABLE
REEL
SAFETY
CHAIN
ATTACHMENT
POINT
ADJUSTABLE STOP
MECHANISM
RATCHET STOPS
RATCHET STOP
MECHANISM
SAFETY CLIP
CAUTION!
DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE
LFT BALANCER.
NO USER
SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
INSTALLING SAFETY CHAIN
1. Loop safety chain around secure building
structural steel.
2. To complete loop, affix shackle to chain link
by inserting pin through shackle eyes and
install cotter key vin pin through hole and
bend key legs over to secure the key in the
pin.
3. Affix shackle at the opposite end of the
chain to the LFT frame by inserting pin
through top shackle eye on bottom. Install
cotter key through hole in pin below
shackle eye and bend key legs over to
secure the key in the pin.
BUILDING
STRUCTURE
SHACKLE
LFT PLATE
SHACKLE
CAR-MON PRODUCTS, INC. 1225 Davis Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Phone (847) 695-9000
IMPORTANT
INSTALL SAFETY CHAIN
PROVIDED AND ATTACH TO
BUILDING STRUCTURE
CAR-MON PRODUCTS, INC. 1225 Davis Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Phone (847) 695-9000
INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
TO ADD TENSION
1. Fully retract balancer to release tension. You may need to remove tube assembly. Do not adjust with
tube assembly attached to the balancer unless properly supported.
2. Manually pull the cable by the adjustable stop until about 6' of cable is hanging and ratchet stop is
engaged in one of the ratchets. Make one wrap of cable clockwise around the cable reel. Grab the
adjustable stop and carefully release the tension on the cable. Now check the position of the ratchets
and ratchet stop. The ratchet stop should not be engaged in any of the ratchets, and the ratchets on the
cable reel should be at the 9 and 3 o'clock position. If they are not, pull the cable out manually and move
the adjustable stop (make sure to tighten securely) so that when the stop is in the resting position, the
ratchet stop is not engaged.
3. Repeat the procedure if necessary, adjusting only one wrap at a time.
ADD TENSION BY WRAPPING THE CABLE
CLOCKWISE USING THE PROCEDURE
DESCRIBED.
DECREASE TENSION BY UNWRAPPING
THE CABLE COUNTERCLOCKWISE
USING THE PROCEDURE DESCRIBED.
Check cable termination condition frequently for any fraying or damage. Call factory or a Car-Mon
representative for any replacement parts or repair.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN UNIT TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
TO DECREASE TENSION
1. Fully retract balancer to release tension.
2. Manually pull the cable by the adjustable stop
until about 2’ of cable is hanging and ratchet
stop is engaged in one of the ratchets. While
supporting the tube assembly unwrap the
cable (one wrap) counter clockwise around
the cable reel.
3. Repeat procedure if necessary, adjusting only
one wrap at a time.
Grab the adjustable stop and
carefully release the tension on the cable.
Now check the position of the ratchets and
ratchet stop. The ratchet stop should not be
engaged in any of the ratchets and the
ratchets on the cable reel should be at the 9
and 3 o'clock position. If they are not pull the
cable out manually and move the adjustable
stop (make sure to tighten securely) so that
when the stop is in the resting position, the
ratchet teeth are at the 9 & 3 o'clock position.
If you have any questions on this procedure, please call the factory at 847-695-9000,
or e-mail us at the address provided below.fax at 847-695-9078,
CAUTION!
DO NOT
DISASSEMBLE
LFT BALANCER.
NO USER
SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND ALWAYS MAKE SURE
THE RATCHET STOP IS
ENGAGED IN ONE OF THE
RATCHETS WHEN
WRAPPING CABLE.
NOTE: If tube assembly cannot be safely and properly supported during the adjustment process, it
should be removed.
NOTE: If tube assembly cannot be safely
and properly supported during the
adjustment process, it should be
removed.
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