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Power Climber Wind PC1 Series Operating Instructions Manual

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• All persons operating this equipment must read and completely understand this manual
• All persons must be thoroughly trained in the use of the equipment, its operational and safety
features, and they must also be capable of carrying out the daily inspections.
• Only authorized persons shall operate the equipment.
• Any operation in violation of these instructions is at the operator's own risk and may result in
serious injuries.
• Keep this manual with the hoist at all times.
• Use only spare parts and recommended steel wire rope from Power Climber®.
• It is the responsibility of the user of this hoist to determine that this hoist is suitable to be used in conjunction
with any other equipment. The user must also determine that this hoist and additional components used will be
in strict conformity with the provisions of Federal, State, National, and local ordinances and regulations.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PC1 HOIST
WARNING:
Manufacturer: Power Climber® 365 Upland Drive, Seattle, WA 98188
Phone 800-560-2546, Fax 206-575-2535
© 2014

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PC1 HOIST WARNING: • All persons operating this equipment must read and completely understand this manual • All persons must be thoroughly trained in the use of the equipment, its operational and safety features, and they must also be capable of carrying out the daily inspections. •...
  • Page 2 Manufacturer Power Climber A Division of SafeWorks, LLC 365 Upland Drive Seattle, WA 98188 Customer Support (North America) Tel: +1 800 560 2546 (CLIMB) or outside the U.S.: +1 206 577 0101 Fax: 1 866 470 8722 Email: CustomerService@PowerClimber.com Web: www.PowerClimber.com Page 2 of 40 Reference: M-804...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction.............................4 1.1 Features..........................4 2.0 Instructions.............................6 2.1 General Specifications......................6 2.2 Hazard Symbol Summary....................6 2.3 Safety Summary........................7 2.4 Hazard Summary.......................10 Mechanical Hazards.....................10 Electrical Hazards......................11 Environmental Hazards....................11 Hazard Prevention......................11 Wire Rope........................11 2.5 Hoist Components......................15 Front View Of Hoist.....................15 Side And Back Views Of Hoist..................16 2.6 Hoist Installation........................17 Installing Hoist To Platform..................17 Laying Down The PC1 Hoist..................18...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION The PC1 is used to raise and lower suspended scaffolds, work cages, and bosun chairs on, or in buildings and structures. If used for any other purpose, you must take all necessary precautions to be sure that both design and operation are hazard free, and such use conforms with manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Page 5 Standard Features of the PC1 Hoist Feature Function Benefit Voltage Indicator • Easy visual inspection can • Indicates voltage to unit eliminate a service call • Technician can diagnose voltage problem by phone Remote Ready • Built-in pendant port accepts •...

  • Page 6: Instructions

    2.0 INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS PC1-1000E PC1-1000A PC1-1000E3 PC1-1000 EDV Motor type Working Load 1000 1000 1000 1000 Limit (WLL lbs) Up to 35 Speed (ft / min) Weight (lbs) 208 or 220 VAC 208/240 VAC 220/110 VAC 90-120 PSI Voltage 1 PH 1 PH...

  • Page 7: Safety Summary

    Symbol Term Meaning Must read this before performing any action READ that follows NOTE / TIP Remember and take this into account SAFETY GEAR Mandatory use of safety gear 2.3 SAFETY SUMMARY Every year workers on suspended scaffolds are injured, become disabled, or are killed because of carelessness or because they did not understand how to correctly operate the equipment.
  • Page 8 Do not use suspended scaffolds unless: A. You are wearing a personal fall arrest system that meets or exceeds your application requirements. B. You have personally made sure of the following: i. The roof support system is complete, properly assembled, counterweighted (or other wise anchored), tied off, and not overloaded.
  • Page 9 9. When welding from a suspended scaffold, provide proper electrical grounding for this hoist. A. When welding from a suspended scaffold: (Within the US reference OSHA CFR 29- 1926.451(f)(17) B. Make sure platform is grounded to the structure. C. Insulate wire rope 4 ft (1.2 m) above and below the platform. D.

  • Page 10: Hazard Summary

    2.4 HAZARD SUMMARY WARNING If the hoist is suspended in the air and the motor is running, but the wire rope does not move through the hoist, STOP the hoist immediately! Damaged wire rope may be jammed inside the hoist. Any attempt to move the hoist up or down could damage the equipment or cause injury or death.

  • Page 11: Electrical Hazards

    ELECTRICAL HAZARDS ■ Failure of the electrical supply may delay travel of the platform ■ Control system failure can cause unwanted movement of the platform ■ Improper power supply (voltage or frequency) may damage the hoist ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS ■ Consider and prepare for the effects of climate. (Heat/Cold/Ice/Wind) ■...
  • Page 12 1. Wire rope requires lubrication under normal conditions. Lightly lubricate it with a wire rope lubricant specified by the wire rope manufacturer monthly or more often if necessary. 2. To prepare the end of IWRC wire rope for insertion, cut back the steel center at least 2 in (51mm) to allow for independent movement of the core. Braze and rough shape the end of the wire rope to form a smooth, tapered, bullet shape no more than 1/4-in.
  • Page 13 WARNING: Use protective gloves to handle the steel wire ropes Use only Power Climber-approved steel wire rope. Steel wires ropes must be replaced in any of the following conditions: ■ More than 10 wires are broken on a length of 1 inch (240mm) long ■...
  • Page 14 (b) 1.5mm (0.059 in) for diameters 22 to 28 mm (c) 2.5mm for diameters 32 to 40mm. If it is not possible to lower the platform to the ground, secure the tail line* to prevent the platform from running off the suspension ropes. Consult a safety professional before rigging in such an area *Tail line with loop termination NOTE: D o not expose the wire rope to fire, temperatures above 200°F (93.3°C), passage of electrical current, or corrosive atmospheres and...

  • Page 15: Hoist Components

    2.5 HOIST COMPONENTS FRONT VIEW OF HOIST 1. Secondary wire rope insertion point 2. Main Suspension wire rope insertion point 3. Overspeed brake reset knob 4. Slack rope lever and inlet guide 5. Overspeed access door 6. Overspeed inspection port 7.

  • Page 16: Side And Back Views Of Hoist

    SIDE AND BACK VIEWS OF HOIST 1. “No Power” Emergency descent lever 2. Load lock 3. Manual secondary overspeed brake button 1. Emergency power cut-off button 2. Voltage Indicator 3. Electric motor with brake 4. Carrying Handle (Operator’s Manual location) 5.

  • Page 17: Hoist Installation

    2.6 HOIST INSTALLATION INSTALLING HOIST TO PLATFORM Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for platform assembly. Attach the traction hoist stirrup bar to the stirrup of the platform. The hoist can be lifted into position by hand or by reeving the main suspension wire rope and powering the hoist into the stirrup.

  • Page 18: Laying Down The Pc1 Hoist

    LAYING DOWN THE PC1 HOIST When the platform is not in use and resting on a safe While the platform is on a safe landing surface, landing surface, it is important to lay the hoist down disconnect the hoist from its stirrup mount. Whether the inside of the platform.

  • Page 19: Reeving Main Suspension Wire Rope

    REEVING MAIN SUSPENSION WIRE Make sure the access door and diverter cover are fully closed and Slack rope lever fastened. The traction sheave must be fully inboard. Inlet guide Lift the slack rope lever to a vertical position. Access door Insert the main suspension wire Door latches rope bullet through the slack rope...

  • Page 20: Breech Loading Wire Rope

    BREECH LOADING WIRE ROPE Open the access door by sliding the (2) spring loaded pins from left to right at the same time. Open the diverter cover by loosening the two knurled thumb screws. Swing the cover open. NOTE: The next two steps require that the hoist is standing upright in a stirrup mount.
  • Page 21 Rotate the main suspension wire rope into the slack rope inlet guide. Retract the overspeed tension assembly and push the wire rope between the overspeed sensor wheel and the overspeed tension assembly. Reeve the main suspension wire rope under and around the traction sheave, into the v-groove.

  • Page 22: Reeving Secondary Wire Rope (Optional)

    After the wire rope has been completely breech loaded into the hoist, push down on Electrical Box while turning the sheave guard clockwise until the sheave stops. The wire rope should be directly under the two traction rollers. Close the diverter cover and screw in the knurled thumb screws to retain the door in a closed position.

  • Page 23: Safety Instructions

    3.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 DAILY TESTS WARNING Perform all daily tests to ensure correct operation! Do not use the hoist for lifting until you have successfully completed the daily tests. The following tests must be performed at the start of each work shift. If the hoist fails any test, DO NOT use it until it is repaired.

  • Page 24: Testing Overspeed Brake Test Button

    4. Reset the overspeed brake. (Turn reset knob clockwise.) Overspeed Brake has tripped. TESTING OVERSPEED BRAKE TEST BUTTON Push the ↑UP control button and raise the platform approximately 3 feet. While pushing the ↓DOWN control button, push the Secondary Overspeed Brake Test button. The hoist should stop quickly. Release the no-power emergency descent lever to make sure the secondary overspeed brake has locked onto the suspension rope.

  • Page 25: Resetting The Overspeed Brake

    RESETTING THE OVERSPEED BRAKE Power the hoist ↑UP a few inches, at the same time turning the reset knob clockwise until the reset knob engages. If there is not enough traction to raise the hoist, pull downward on the tail line to increase traction. TESTING THE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON While running the hoist in either direction, press the red Emergency Stop Button.

  • Page 26: Testing The Controlled Descent Feature

    TESTING THE CONTROLLED DESCENT FEATURE Raise the hoist approximately 3 feet (0.9m). Disconnect the power supply. During this test, or when you are actually using the controlled descent feature, CAREFULLY pull the Controlled Descent Lever, making sure that the hoist does not overspeed. The hoist should descend at a slow, controlled speed.

  • Page 27: Daily Inspection

    3.2 DAILY INSPECTION Inspect: Bolts, nuts, and clamps must be well secured. • Wire rope • Power supply Make sure hoist is secured to the stirrup with SAE Grade 5 • Rigging fasteners and lock nuts are properly installed. • Platform •...

  • Page 28: Testing The Emergency Stop Button

    SAFETY NOTES • DO NOT operate the hoist if you hear unusual noises. • DO NOT operate the hoist if adjustments or repairs seem necessary. • DO NOT operate the hoist if any warning, operation, or capacity instructions are unclear, missing, illegible, or damaged.

  • Page 29: Cold Weather Operation

    4.1 COLD WEATHER OPERATION When operating the hoist in cold weather, test the secondary overspeed brake frequently. Make sure it is not frozen. If the brake does not stop the hoist, DO NOT USE the hoist until the brake has been thawed, dried, and is in proper working condition.

  • Page 30: Removing The Secondary Wire Rope (Optional)

    REMOVING THE SECONDARY WIRE ROPE (OPTIONAL) Make sure that the platform is properly supported on a stable surface before putting slack on the main suspension wire rope to prevent hoists and platform from tipping and causing injury. There should be no slack on the main suspension wire rope.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    4.3 MAINTENANCE The hoist should be returned to a Power Climber dealer = Inspect for periodic maintenance at least once a year from date of being placed into service. = Verify =Perform process More frequent service may be required if the hoist is subjected to dirty environments.
  • Page 32 2. Hoist does not run. If the motor is hot, motor thermal overload protection Voltage indicator may have tripped. Allow motor to cool and see if it resets. This may take 30 minutes or more. light is ON.) Frequent stops and starts, high outside temperature, a dragging brake, or overloading can cause the motor to heat up.
  • Page 33 6. Overspeed flywheel f you are in the air, push the Overspeed Brake Test button does not turn while hoist and wait be rescued. DO NOT USE UNTIL THIS moves ↑UP or ↓DOWN. HAS BEEN REPAIRED. If you are on the ground, check and correct the following as needed = Inspect Obstructions such as dirt or other materials...
  • Page 34 If you are in the air: Push the EMERGENCY STOP button. Push the Overspeed brake test button and wait to be rescued. 9. You hear unusual noises Unplug the hoist from the power cord. coming from the hoist. Call your supervisor. Return the hoist to be serviced by a Power Climber dealer.

  • Page 35: Hoist Labels

    4.5 HOIST LABELS FRONT BACK SIDE Verify hoist labels ap- pear as they do in photos. If you notice any missing labels, please contact your hoist dealer. Page 35 of 40 Reference: M-804 Issue date: 23-Jul-2014 Revision: C...

  • Page 36: Code Of Safe Practices

    5.0 CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES FOR ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS CO-DEVELOPED BY THE SCAFFOLDING, SHORING & FORMING INSTITUTE (SSFI) and THE SCAFFOLD AND ACCESS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, INC. (SAIA) It shall be the responsibility of all users to read and comply with the following common sense guidelines which are designed to promote safety in the erecting, dismantling and use of adjustable suspended scaf- folds.
  • Page 37 L. ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLD SYSTEMS are to be installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures. M. ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED PLATFORMS MUST NEVER BE OPERATED NEAR LIVE POWER LINES unless proper precautions are taken. Contact the power service provider for advice.
  • Page 38 B. WIRE ROPE AND HARDWARE: 1. USE ONLY WIRE ROPE AND ATTACHMENTS specified by the hoisting machine manufacturer. 2. HANDLE WIRE ROPE WITH CARE. Always use gloves. 3. COIL AND UNCOIL WIRE ROPE in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions in order to avoid kinking or damage. 4.
  • Page 39 2. EACH VERTICAL LIFELINE SHALL BE ATTACHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS to a separate anchorage capable of supporting a minimum of 5000 pounds (2267 kg) or an anchorage designed by a qualified person. 3. DO NOT WRAP LIFELINES AROUND STRUCTURAL MEMBERS unless lifelines are protected and a suitable anchorage connection is used. 4.
  • Page 40 10. WHEN RIGGING FOR ANOTHER DROP assure sufficient wire rope is available before moving the suspended platform horizontally to the next location. F. WELDING FROM SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS REQUIRES SPECIAL TRAINING: 1. ASSURE PLATFORM IS GROUNDED TO THE STRUCTURE using a grounding conductor. 2. INSULATE WIRE ROPE ABOVE AND BELOW THE PLATFORM. 3.

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