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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
REMEMBER: ANY PRODUCT CAN FAIL IF ABUSED, MISUSED, OVERUSED,
OR NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. Such failures can cause loads to fall,
possibly resulting in serious injury or death as well as major
property damage.
Therefore:
- Read these warnings and installation instructions before
installing or operating Bal-Trol
®.
(Also keep a copy of file for review.)
Assure that only qualified personnel operate this equipment.
Periodically inspect cables, eyebolts, and shackles for
damage.
Do not operate with damaged, twisted, or frayed cable.
Operating pressure must not exceed 100 PSI.
Do not exceed rated capacity.
Bal-Trol®
eyebolts must be free to pivot and protected from impacts.
Set horizontal and vertical speeds to the slowest acceptable
speed.
Do not attempt to operate a damaged or malfunctioning
Bal-Trol®.
Do not lift loads that are not centered directly under the
Bal-Trol®.
Do not attempt to lift loads that are not anchored.
Do not use a hook or fixture which does not securely hold
the load.
Do not maneuver loads over people, nor attempt to lift
people.
Do not leave a lifted load unattended.
Do not remove a load unless tension has been released from
the cable.
Use of Safety Chain and Drop Stop r Load Arrestors are
recommended.
Please contact
Tri-Motion for applications assistance for your Bal-Trol requirements.
Most Common Hazards:
It would be impossible in the scope of this document to list all
possible dangers and misapplications associated with the use of our
products. However, in order to promote safe habits, the most common
hazards are outlined and explained below:
- Never exceed the rated lifting capacity.
- Keep out from under a raised load.
- Avoid shock loads and rapid speeds.
- Perform regular inspections.
- Perform regular maintenance.
- We recommend Safety Chains and Drop-Stop
®
Load Arrestors.
Rating Lifting Capacity is shown on a sticker attached to the
side of the Bal-Trol ®.
Never exceed the rated lifting capacity. The rated lifting
capacity is the maximum load which should ever be applied to a
Bal-Trol®, even
when the product is new and when the load is uniformly applied -
straight line pull only. Avoid side loading caused by lifting
loads which are not centered directly under the Bal-Trol®.
Mounting the Bal-Trol®
to a 360 degree articulating arm allows for a larger work area
without side loading or horizontal shock loading.
(See also Shock Loading below.) Operating pressure for any
Bal-Trol ® must
not exceed 100 PSI.
Raised Loads
Keep out from under a raised load. Take notice of the
recommendation from the National Safety Council Accident Prevention
Manual concerning all lifting operations:
"All employees working at cranes or hoists or assisting in
hooking or arranging a load should be instructed to keep out from
under the load. From a safety standpoint, one factor is
paramount: Conduct all lifting operations in such a manner, that if
there were an equipment failure, no personnel would be injured. This
means keep out from under a raised load, and keep out of the line
of force of any load."
Do not operate a load over people. Do not ride on loads. Do
not allow the load to rotate. Tri-Motion offers swivel fittings to
prevent rotation and prolong cable life. Do not leave a lifted load
unattended. Do not manipulate loads by grabbing the cable or cable
hardware. Tri-Motion offers a Slim-Grip handle for applications
where the operator is inclined to pull on the cable for whatever
reason, including lowering an empty hook. Do no remove a load unless
all tension has been released from the cable. Do not use a hook or
end effecter which does not securely hold the load. Do not attempt
to lift loads that are anchored.
Shock Loads and Rapid Speeds When the Bal-Trol ®
is mounted on trolleys which slide along rails or tracks, avoiding
impacting the Bal-Trol®
into the ends of the tracks, especially at rapid speeds. Such
horizontal shock loads can bend or break the eyebolts. Avoid
shock loads. In applications where it is inevitable that the
trolley will hit the ends of the track, mount the Bal-Trol®
shackles to approved overhead-lifting chain, then connect the chain
to the trolleys. This will help protect the eyebolts from the
horizontal shock loads. Eyebolts should never be rigidly connected
to the overhead support system, they should be free to pivot without
binding up. Do not remove the provided shackles. All Bal-Trol®
r are supplied with provisions to secure a safety chain. All
overhead equipment should be secured for safety reasons.
Vertical shock loads occur when the up and down speeds are too
rapid. Adjust the up and down controls to the slowest acceptable
speeds.
Regular Inspections Inspect cables regularly for visible
damage and fraying. Do not cover any part of the dabble with tape,
as this makes proper inspection difficult or impossible. Do not
operate Bal-Trol ®
with damaged, twisted, or frayed cable. Inspect eyebolts
regularly for visible damage, bending, cracks, wear, elongation,
rust, etc. Do not operate Bal-Trol®
with damaged eyebolts. The need for visual inspection cannot be
overemphasized. No product can keep operating at its rated
capacity indefinitely. Periodic inspections help determine when
to replace parts such as cables and eyebolts, and thereby reduce
possible hazards. Keep inspection records to help ensure periodic
inspection intervals. Due to the diversity of applications, load
weights, number of cycles, mounting arrangements, speed
requirements, and environmental conditions, blanket recommendations
for inspection procedures and frequency are not possible. When in
doubt, inspect prior to each use. Carefully check for frayed
strands, lumpy appearance forming underneath the coating of the
cable, wear, deformation, cracks, elongation or bending of the
eyebolts - sure signs of imminent failure. Immediately withdraw such
items from use, and replace them. If down time is a concern, then
keep spare parts or spare Bal-Trols®
on site. Replacement cables and parts are available from Tri-Motion.
Regular Maintenance Do not attempt to operate a damaged or
malfunctioning Bal-Trol ®.
If the Bal-Trol®
leaks air, allows a load to gradually drift downward, malfunctions,
or does not operate smoothly, this is an indication that it requires
maintenance. If return authorization is obtained first, then such
units can be sent back to Tri-Motion for thorough evaluation and
repair. Tri-Motion offers cable replacement kits and seal kits which
can be installed in the field by qualified personnel. The
disassembly procedure provides an excellent opportunity to inspect
the moving parts which are inside the Bal-Trol®.
Sheaves should be checked to verify that they turn easily, and if
not then new sheave bearings must be installed. Preventative
maintenance can be performed on a scheduled basis, before the
Bal-Trol®
begins to malfunction or leak. Keep maintenance records to help
ensure periodic maintenance intervals. Due to the diversity of
applications and load weights, number of cycles, mounting
arrangements, speed requirements, and environmental conditions,
blanket recommendations for maintenance frequency are not possible.
When in doubt, schedule preventative maintenance more frequently.
Safety Chains & Drop-Stop ®
Load Arrestors are recommended for safety personnel and product.
In case some safety considerations are still being overlooked
despite the warnings listed above, the Drop-Stop®
Load Arrestors can significantly reduce the chances of a hazard
occurring. They operate on the principle of inertia, which is the
same principle used in car safety belt systems. Drop-Stops®
are used as a back-up device to the Bal-Trol®.
The Drop-Stop®
is designed to arrest the falling load which its falling speed
exceeds the activation rate of the Drop-Stop®.
It is recommended that all Drop-Stops®
are returned for a yearly routine inspection and recertification.
Drop-Stops®
are repaired exclusively by trained representatives.
Please contact
Tri-Motion for applications assistance for your Bal-Trol requirements.
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