R&M LM Manual

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INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
LM STEPLESS CHAIN HOIST
LOADMATE
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English
STD-R-KHA-F-CQD-ENG

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mCAUTION: Read the instructions supplied with the product before installation and
commissioning.
mCAUTION: Keep the instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Table of contents
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Contact Information...............................................................................................................................5
1.2 Warranty................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................................5
1.4 Safety ....................................................................................................................................................6
1.5 Placards and Instructions......................................................................................................................8
2 INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................................9
2.1 General .................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 Lubrication.............................................................................................................................................9
2.3 Mounting ............................................................................................................................................ 10
2.4 Load Hook Throat Opening................................................................................................................ 10
2.5 Electrical Connection ......................................................................................................................... 11
2.6 Connection ......................................................................................................................................... 13
3 INITIAL START-UP ................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1 General .............................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Correcting the Direction of Hook Travel............................................................................................. 14
3.3 Operational Checks – No Load.......................................................................................................... 15
3.4 Operational Checks – With Load ....................................................................................................... 15
4 HOIST OPERATION................................................................................................................................ 16
5 LOW HEADROOM TROLLEY ................................................................................................................ 17
5.1 Description – Technical Characteristics (low headroom trolley)........................................................ 17
5.1.1 Technical Characteristics .......................................................................................................... 17
5.1.2 Environmental Data................................................................................................................... 18
5.1.3 Optional equipment ................................................................................................................... 18
6 SWIVEL TROLLEY ................................................................................................................................. 19
6.1 Description – Technical Characteristics (swiveling trolley to 3.2 tons) .............................................. 19
6.1.1 Technical Characteristics .......................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Installation of Swivel Trolley............................................................................................................... 20
6.3 Electric Swivel Trolley ........................................................................................................................ 21
6.3.1 Swiveling trolley (3.2 tons) ........................................................................................................ 22
6.3.2 Swiveling trolley (3.2 to 5.0 tons) (NOT LOCALLY AVAILABLE) ............................................. 22
6.3.3 Procedure to adjust swivel trolley guide rollers......................................................................... 23
7 MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 24
7.1 Basic Hoist Construction.................................................................................................................... 24
7.2 Motor / Body....................................................................................................................................... 25
7.3 Hoist Motor Brake and Load-Limiting Device .................................................................................... 25
7.3.1 Slip Clutch Operation ................................................................................................................ 25
7.3.2 Slip Clutch Adjustment after Installation.................................................................................... 27
7.4 Load Chain......................................................................................................................................... 28
7.4.1 General...................................................................................................................................... 28
7.4.2 Maintenance Inspection ............................................................................................................ 28
7.4.3 Load Chain Specifications (see Figure 11) ............................................................................... 30
7.4.4 Removing the Load Chain......................................................................................................... 30
7.4.5 Installing the Load Chain........................................................................................................... 31
7.5 Fall Stop Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 33
7.5.1 General...................................................................................................................................... 33
7.5.2 Removing fall stop (Figure 13) .................................................................................................. 33

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7.5.3 Fall Stop Installation (Figure 13) ............................................................................................... 33
7.6 Chain Container ................................................................................................................................. 34
7.6.1 Removing Chain Container (Figure 14) .................................................................................... 34
7.6.2 Installing Chain Container (Figure 14) ...................................................................................... 34
7.7 Vinyl Chain Bag (optional) ................................................................................................................. 35
7.7.1 Installing Vinyl Chain Bag (Figure 15)....................................................................................... 35
7.8 Limit Switches .................................................................................................................................... 36
7.8.1 Upper and Lower Gear Limit Switch ......................................................................................... 36
7.9 Hooks ................................................................................................................................................. 37
7.9.1 General...................................................................................................................................... 37
7.9.2 Inspection .................................................................................................................................. 38
7.9.3 Hook Dimensions and Specifications........................................................................................ 38
7.9.4 Top Hook ................................................................................................................................... 39
7.10 Control Changes and Fuses.......................................................................................................... 40
7.10.1 Control Circuit Fuses................................................................................................................. 40
7.11 Printed Circuit Board (Stepless) .................................................................................................... 41
7.12 Three Phase – Wiring Diagram – Stepless Hoist - 460 volts – Power Circuit............................ 43
7.13 Three Phase – Wiring Diagram – Stepless Hoist - 460 volts – Control Circuit .......................... 44
7.14 Wiring Diagram – 3 Button – Push Button.................................................................................... 45
7.15 Wiring Diagram – 5 Button – Push Button..................................................................................... 46
7.16 Wiring Diagram – 7 Button – Push Button..................................................................................... 47
8 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................... 48
8.1 Maintenance and Inspection Table.................................................................................................... 48
8.2 Lubrication.......................................................................................................................................... 49
8.3 Recommended technical support for various spare parts ................................................................. 50
8.4 Screw Tightening Torque (lb-ft) Specifications .................................................................................. 50
8.5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................. 51
9 PARTS ILLUSTRATION ......................................................................................................................... 52
9.1 Hoist Body – Three Phase Power Supply.......................................................................................... 52
9.2 Mechanism / Brake (Stepless)........................................................................................................... 54
9.3 Lifting Assembly................................................................................................................................. 56
9.4 Controls (Stepless) ............................................................................................................................ 58
9.5 Adjust Limit Switch (Stepless)............................................................................................................ 59
9.6 Low Headroom Trolley....................................................................................................................... 60
9.6.1 Low Headroom Trolley (Drive Components)............................................................................. 60
9.6.2 Low Headroom Trolley (Suspension Components) .................................................................. 62
9.7 Electric trolley (Swiveling trolley 0 to 3.2 Tons (3200 Kg)) ................................................................ 64
9.8 Push Button Assembly – Horizontal Pairs of Buttons ........................................................................ 66
9.9 Pushbutton Assembly – Horizontal Pairs of Buttons ......................................................................... 67
9.10 Push Button Assembly – Vertical Pairs of Buttons (Option).......................................................... 68
9.11 Push Button Assembly – Vertical Buttons (Option) ....................................................................... 70

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Contact Information
Please do not hesitate to use the following contact information in the event that you may need assistance:
R&M MATERIALS HANDLING, INC.
4501 Gateway Boulevard
Springfield, OH 45502
General Telephone: 937 - 328-5100
Toll Free Telephone (US): 800 - 955-9967
General Fax: 937 - 325-5319
Parts Department Fax (US): 800 - 955-5162
Parts Dept. Fax (other): 937 - 328-5162
Website: www.rmhoist.com
1.2 Warranty
All sales are subject to the R&M Materials Handling, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale (Revision
101707), a copy of which is available at www.rmhoist.com or upon request from R&M Materials Handling,
Inc. customer service/sales representatives and the terms of which are incorporated as if fully rewritten
herein.
1.3 Disclaimer
This Manual has been prepared by R&M MATERIALS HANDLING, INC. to provide information and
suggestions for hoist installation, maintenance, and inspection personnel. This manual should be used in
conjunction with the LoadMate® Electric Chain Hoist Operator’s Manual to teach safe operating practices
to all personnel associated with hoist operations and maintenance.
It is NOT intended that the recommendations in this manual take precedence over existing plant safety rules
and regulations or OSHA regulations. However, a thorough study of the following information should
provide a better understanding of proper installation, maintenance, and inspection procedures that are to be
followed in order to afford a greater margin of safety for people and machinery in the area of hoist
operations.
It must be recognized that this is a manual of recommendations for the Hoist Installation, Maintenance, and
Inspection personnel and its use is permissive not mandatory. It is the responsibility of the hoist owner to
make personnel aware of all federal, state, and local codes and regulations. The owner is responsible for
providing instruction and insuring that certain installation, maintenance, and inspection personnel are
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1.4 Safety
Read and understand this manual before using the hoist.
Important issues to remember during installation, operation, maintenance, and inspection are provided at the
hoist control stations, at various locations on the hoist, in this manual, and in the LoadMate® Electric Chain
Hoist Operator’s Manual.These issues are indicated by DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION instructions
or placards that alert personnel to potential hazards, proper operation, load limitations, and more.
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DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
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WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Taking precedence over any specific rule, however, is the most important rule of all:
“USE COMMON SENSE”
It is a responsibility of the hoist owner / user to establish programs to:
1. Train and designate hoist operators, and
2. Train and designate hoist inspectors / maintenance personnel.

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The words SHALL and SHOULD are used throughout this manual in accordance with definitions in the
ASME B30 standards as follows:
SHALL indicates a rule is mandatory and must be followed.
SHOULD indicates a rule is a recommendation, the advisability of which depends on the facts
in each situation.
Hoist operation, hoist inspection, and hoist maintenance personnel training programs should be based on
requirements in accordance with the latest edition of:
ASME B30.16 Safety Standard for Overhead Hoists ( Underhung )
Such training should also provide information for compliance with any Federal, State, or Local Code
requirements, and existing plant safety rules and regulations.
If an overhead hoist is installed as part of an overhead crane or monorail system, training programs should
also include requirements in accordance with the latest editions, as applicable, of:
•ASME B30.2 Safety Standard for Overhead and Gantry Cranes, Top Running Bridge,
Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist
•ASME B30.11 Safety Standard for Monorails and Underhung Cranes
•ASME B30.17 Safety Standard for Overhead and Gantry Cranes, Top Running Bridge,
Single Girder, Underhung Hoist.

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NOTICE:
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It is a responsibility of the owner / user to install, inspect, test, maintain, and operate a
hoist in accordance with the ASME B30.16 Safety Standard, OSHA Regulations, and
ANSI / NFPA 70, National Electric Code. If the hoist is installed as part of a total lifting
system, it is also the responsibility of the owner / user to comply with the applicable
ASME B30 volume that addresses other types of equipment used in the system.
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Further, it is the responsibility of the owner / user to require that all personnel who will
install, inspect, test, maintain, and operate a hoist read the contents of this manual,
LoadMate® Electric Chain Hoist Operator’s Manual, ASME B30.16 Safety Standards for
Overhead Hoists (Underhung), OSHA Regulations, and ANSI / NFPA 70, National
Electric Code. If the hoist is installed as part of a total lifting system, all personnel
must also read the applicable ASME B30 volume that addresses other types of
equipment used in the system.
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DANGER: Failure to read and comply with any one of the limitations noted in this manual
can result in product failure, serious bodily injury or death, and / or property damage.
R&M Materials Handling, Inc. has no direct involvement or control over the hoist’s operation and
application. Conforming to good safety practices is the responsibility of the owner, the user, and its
operating personnel.
Only those Authorized and Qualified Personnel who have shown that they have read and have understood
this manual and the LoadMate® Electric Chain Hoist Operator’s Manual should be permitted to operate
the hoist.
The owner / user SHALL insure that all Operators read and understand the LoadMate® Electric Chain
Hoist Operator’s Manual prior to operating the hoist.
1.5 Placards and Instructions
READ and OBEY all Danger, Warning, Caution, and Operating Instructions on the hoist and in this manual
and LoadMate® Electric Chain Hoist Operator’s Manual.Make sure that all placards are in place and
legible.
Failure to comply with safety precautions in this manual and on the hoist is a safety violation that may result
in serious injury, death, or property damage.

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2 INSTALLATION
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DANGER: Before installing, removing, inspection, or performing any maintenance on a
hoist, the main switch shall be de-energized. Lock and tag the main switch in the de-
energized position in accordance with ANSI Z244.1. Follow other maintenance procedures
outlined in this manual and ASME B30.16.
2.1 General
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NOTE: Install the breather on the upper part of the hoist.
Prior to installation, the unit shall be checked thoroughly for damage during shipment or handling at the job
site.
Each complete electric chain hoist is load tested at the factory at 125% of the nameplate-rated capacity.
All hoists are designed for the type of mounting specified by the purchaser. The adequacy of the supporting
members (monorail beams, cranes, hangers, supports, framing, etc.) is the responsibility of user / owner and
shall be determined or verified by qualified personnel.
Read the instructions contained in this manual and the LoadMate® Electric Chain Hoist Operator’s
Manual as well as any other related manuals. Observe the warning tags attached to the unit before the
installation is started.
2.2 Lubrication
The hoist gear case comes completely pre-lubricated with grease.
Note: Open trolley wheel gearing has not been greased at the factory. See the trolley manual for proper
gear lubricant to use before installing hoist.
The load chain requires lubrication prior to first use. Chain lubricant is included with shipment of each new
chain hoist.

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2.3 Mounting
Below are three types of mounting:
1. Hook Mounted
2. Base Mounted
3. Coupling Mounted
4. Trolley Mounted – NOT SHOWN – is accomplished via a Hook or Trolley Coupling to the Trolley
Assembly.
Figure 1. Mounting Types
For all trolley-mounted hoists, refer to appropriate trolley manual for trolley installation instructions.
After a trolley-mounted hoist has been assembled to a beam, check for balance. Each trolley-mounted hoist
is balanced at the factory for “as shipped” condition. Any auxiliary devices (radio control, lights, hose reels,
etc.) furnished and mounted by “others” may require additional counterweight. Hoists must hang straight
without a load or there will be a noticeable “kick” when a load is applied to hook. An unbalanced hoist /
trolley may result in damage to equipment.
2.4 Load Hook Throat Opening
mCAUTION: ANSI B30.16-1998 recommends that the throat opening of a load hook be measured
and recorded prior to putting a hoist into service and that a gage be made to provide a quick
visual inspection for a bent hook as required during routine inspections. Record this
information before initial start-up. See Section 7.9 for more detailed hook information.

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2.5 Electrical Connection
The user / owner must provide the main power supply hardware (cable, conductor bar, fuses, disconnect
switch, etc.).
mCAUTION: Make sure that the power supply voltage is the same as that shown on hoist serial
plate / nameplate.
mCAUTION: Make sure that fuses and other current overload devices are in place to protect the
power supply.
mCAUTION: Make sure that power cable or conductors have sufficient capacity to maintain the
hoist supply voltage by ±5 percent of nominal voltage under all operating conditions. Poor
voltage regulation may cause motor overheating or sluggishness, and chattering / inoperative
motor brake(s) and controls.
mCAUTION: Do not use power supply cables with solid conductors.
mCAUTION: Check the device cover is properly installed.
mCAUTION: High voltages are present in this device. Switch the power off and after the display
turns off, wait 5 minutes before opening the cover.
mCAUTION: Insulation resistance test with a megger multimeter requires special precautions.
mCAUTION: Do not make any measurements in side the device when it is connected to the main
supply.
mCAUTION: Do not touch the components on the circuit boards. Electrostatic discharge may
cause damage or destroy the IC-circuits.
mCAUTION: Check all ventilation holes are clear and unobstructed.
mCAUTION: Check that hot air coming from the brake resistors does not cause any danger.
mCAUTION: It is forbidden to use radiophones or portable phones near this device with the
doors open.
mCAUTION: Drive is not intended to be used in a low-voltage public network, which supplies
domestic premises. Radio frequency interference is expected if used in such a network.

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mWARNING: Failure to properly ground the hoist presents the danger of electric shock.
mWARNING: An improper or insufficient ground connection creates an electrical shock
hazard when touching any part of the hoist or trolley.

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2.6 Connection
Figure 2. Control Box Power Connection
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NOTE: The electrical configuration can be different according to the specifications of the
hoist. See electrical drawing.
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NOTE: Do not change the travel directions labels in the control box or in the hoist internal
wiring.

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3 INITIAL START-UP
mWARNING:
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NOTE: Before connecting power to hoist, check all “motion” buttons on pendant
control assembly to make sure that they operate freely without binding or sticking.
Check pendant cable and strain relief connection to ensure that they are not damaged.
3.1 General
Initial start-up procedures are as follows:
Read all attached WARNING tags and placards affixed to hoist.
Oil load chain generously over entire length of chain.
Make sure that load chain is not twisted. If so, untwist load chain before using.
Make sure fall stop is placed at least 6” [150 mm] from last chain link on free end.
Install chain container.
If furnished, make sure that trolley wheels have proper spacing in relation to beam flange. See
appropriate trolley manual for details.
Check direction of hook travel to make certain that it corresponds to respective control button that is
depressed. That is, does hook travel “UP” when UP BUTTON is depressed? If OK, go to section 3.3. If
not, proceed to section 3.2 for correcting direction of travel.
3.2 Correcting the Direction of Hook Travel
mWARNING:
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DO NOT change control leads in pushbutton enclosure or at motor relays. DO NOT
change nameplates on pushbutton assembly. The upper/lower safety limit switch is
wired in series with “UP” control circuit as furnished from factory. Changing
pushbutton control leads or nameplates will prevent the upper safety travel limit switch
from functioning properly.
Reversing any two power leads of a three-phase AC motor will reverse the direction of rotation.
Reverse any two leads of a three-phase power at the main power source or at connections to motor.
Do not change internal wiring of hoist.
After changing two of the main power leads, recheck direction of rotation. Press “UP” button only. If
hook travel goes in “UP” direction, proceed to section 3.3. If not, redo section 3.2.

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3.3 Operational Checks – No Load
Check hoist motor brake function. Run empty load block up or down to check that load block does not
drift more than 1.0 inch [25mm]. If so, adjust brake as described in Section 7.3 of this manual.
Run empty load block down to check that fall stop (located on free end of load chain) makes proper
contact with upper / lower travel safety limit switch and that limit switch functions properly.
Run empty load block up to check that load block makes proper contact with upper / lower travel safety
limit switch and that limit switch functions properly.
Run empty load block up and down several times while checking for proper tracking of load chain.
3.4 Operational Checks – With Load
After completion of no-load operational tests, the user /owner should perform a full load test even though
each complete hoist is load tested at factory.
Lift a near capacity load about one (1) foot [30cm] above floor level. Check that the brake holds load.
Also, check stopping capability of brake when lifting to a stop and lowering to a stop.
Move trolley the full length of monorail or crane beam. Check for any binding of trolley wheels on flange
and/or interference at splice joints, hanger connections / bolts, etc.
Check contact with stops. Contact with stops SHALL only be made with trolley bumpers. Stops that are
designed to make contact with wheels SHALL NOT be used.

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4 HOIST OPERATION
mWARNING:
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BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THIS HOIST, THE
OPERATOR/(S) SHALL BE TRAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LoadMate® Electric
Chain Hoist Operator’s Manual AS SUPPLIED WITH THIS HOIST.
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FAILURE TO READ AND COMPLY WITH ANY ONE OF THE LIMITATIONS NOTED IN THIS
MANUAL AND THE LoadMate® Electric Chain Hoist Operator’s Manual FURNISHED
WITH THIS HOIST CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT FAILURE, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR
DEATH, AND / OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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REFER TO SECTION 1.0 OF THIS MANUAL FOR CONTACT INFORMATION IF
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED.

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5 LOW HEADROOM TROLLEY
Figure 3. Low headroom trolley
5.1 Description – Technical Characteristics (low headroom trolley)
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NOTE: The trolley you have just purchased must be used only with the nominal load indicated on
the rating plate.
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NOTE: The trolley’s service life will depend upon the level of duty, the average operating time, the
number of starts and the maintenance applied to it.
5.1.1 Technical Characteristics
The low headroom trolley can be used for loads from 60 kg up to 5000 kg with all our electrical chain hoists.
It can be driven with an inverter drive unit or a dual or single speed unit.

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5.1.2 Environmental Data
Ambient temperature: -10°C to +40°C
Protection degree: IP55 as standard
Sound level: 70 decibels at 1 m
5.1.3 Optional equipment
Limit Switch: This cuts off the directional movement when the trolley reaches the end of its run.
Electric Actuation Device: This actuates the supply line; the slide block must not exceed the rolling
profile (A).
Brush: This allows for earthing, due to the brush rubbing on the profile element.
Raceway Stops: Not supplied: These must be fitted on the profile element, at the end of the trolley run.

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6 SWIVEL TROLLEY
6.1 Description – Technical Characteristics (swiveling trolley to 3.2
tons)
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NOTE: The trolley you have just purchased must be used only with the nominal load indicated on
the rating plate.
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NOTE: The trolley’s service life will depend on the level of duty, the average operating time, the
number of starts and the maintenance applied to it.
6.1.1 Technical Characteristics
Type 1 Type 2
30 Hz
≤1000 kg
100 Hz
>1000 kg
Fem Class H4 H4
IP IP55 IP55
Insulation class F F
Duty factor 40% 40%
Operating temperature -10°C, +40°C -10°C, +40°C
Power supply frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Standard speed 20/5 m/min 80/20 fpm 20/5 m/min 80/20 fpm
Default acceleration time (Deceleration time) 2.5 s 2.5 s
Thermal protection for motor Option Option
Thermal protection for frequency converter Std. Std.
Noise level 70 db 70 db

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6.2 Installation of Swivel Trolley
The service life of the trolley depends upon the way it is installed. The instructions in this manual must be
followed carefully for the installation, use and maintenance of the hoist. Any use contrary to these
instructions can be dangerous. Do not use hoist until this manual has been fully read and understood.
Always keep this manual near the hoist, available to the operator and the person in charge of maintenance.
Make sure that the safety rules are followed (harness, clearance of work areas, posting of instructions to be
followed in the area, etc.).
The Trolley can be mounted on any type of standard profile (see: setting of the flange width).
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NOTE: Check the width of the runaway rail and adapt the spacing of the flanges of the trolley as
indicated by the tables.
Make sure:
That the profile is secured.
That the profile is suitable to the loads to be supported.
That the dimensions are compatible with the trolley that is to be installed.
That the electrical characteristics of the mains network conform to those of the motor.
Carry out:
1 – Disassembly of the trolley:
Remove the side plate on the counterweight side.
Position the trolley on the beam.
Refit the side plate.
(see: Tightening torques)
2 – Without disassembly of the trolley:
Install the trolley on the profile, by the end.
Fit the travel limit stops (not provided) at the end of the runway.
Check that the nuts are correctly tightened.
(see: Tightening torques)
After these checks, perform the following test with care:
1. Drive in one direction with the slow speed for a few seconds.
2. Accelerate up to the high speed and keep the high speed for 5-10 seconds.
3. Follow the same procedure in the other direction.
4. If the trolley drives in the wrong direction, swap the cables (blue and white) of the motor or the wires on
D1 and D2.
5. Check the function of the slow down and end limit switches.