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Installation, Operation,
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Tarca
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DO NOT DESTROY
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Issued: 06/2010
Revised: 03/2019
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  • Page 1 ® Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual Totally Free Standing IMPORTANT! Tarca System DO NOT DESTROY ® Gorbel Customer Order No. / Serial No. ® Gorbel Dealer ® Issued: 06/2010 Revised: 03/2019 Date Month Year...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ......................Installation Step 1 - Pre-assembly ......................2 Step 2 - Column Weldment Installation ................3 Step 3 - Header Weldment Installation ................4 Step 4 - Runway Installation ..................... 5-8 Step 5 - Runway and Bridge End Stop Installation ............8-9 Step 6 - Bridge and End Truck Installation ..............
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Gorbel Inc. assumes no responsibility for adequacy or integrity of the mounting surfaces or the structure that the crane may be mounted to. Gorbel Inc. will not be liable for any loss, injury or damage to persons or property, nor for damages of any kind, resulting from the failure or defective operation of any materials not supplied directly by Gorbel Inc.

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION TIP: Packing list can be found in envelope attached to hardware box: General Arrangement Drawing can be found inserted in this installation manual. TIP: Recommended guidelines to help you determine anchor bolt size are supplied below (anchor bolts are not included). STEP 1 - PRE-ASSEMBLY Check packing list to make sure correct quantity of parts is included.

  • Page 7: Step 2 - Column Weldment Installation

    STEP 2 - COLUMN WELDMENT INSTALLATION TIP: Be sure that column cap plate (top of column) is oriented in direction of header weldment. Column gussets must face inward towards bridge and runway as shown. Lay out and mark on floor exact position of column weldments prior to proceeding with installation (refer to enclosed General Arrangement Drawing for recommended dimensions and column weldment location).

  • Page 8: Step 3 - Header Weldment Installation

    STEP 3 - HEADER WELDMENT INSTALLATION Lift and position header weldment onto two secured column weldments (refer to enclosed General Arrangement Drawing for recommended dimensions and header weldment location). Using beam clamps (depending on design) and hardware provided, attach header weldment to column weldment. Diagram 3A.

  • Page 9: Step 4 - Runway Installation

    STEP 4 - RUNWAY INSTALLATION Runways to Header Weldment Connections Suspend runway section under installed support structure (refer to enclosed General Arrangement Drawing for recommended dimensions and runway location). TIP: Runway to be centered under gussets (diagram 4A). Using beam clamps (depending on design) and hardware provided, attach runway section to header weldment, as shown in diagram 4A.
  • Page 10 Splice Joint Instructions WARNING Reference the General Arrangement Drawing for splice locations. It will be necessary to install adjacent runways at the same time. Bring the ends of the track sections together as close as possible (diagram 4C). WARNING If shimming runway, shim must be located between washer plate and top of runway. Align holes in washer plate with the slots in the top flange of the rail.

  • Page 11: Step 4 - Runway Installation

    STEP 4 - RUNWAY INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Diagram 4G. Splicing Runways together. Diagram 4J. Bolted splice (5000 and larger Tarca® beam). Diagram 4H. Bolted splice (4200 - 4600 Tarca® beam). Diagram 4K. Runway alignment tolerance. 9/18 Rev. F...

  • Page 12: Step 5 - Runway And Bridge End Stop Installation

    Diagram 4K (Continued). Runway alignment tolerance. STEP 5 - RUNWAY AND BRIDGE END STOP INSTALLATION End stops are required and must be installed at the ends of the carrier or trolley travel and at the end of crane travel on runways (diagram 5A). Diagram 5A.

  • Page 13: Step 6 - Bridge And End Truck Installation

    STEP 5 - RUNWAY AND BRIDGE END STOP INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) The standard end stops are for normal applications where contacts with end stops are infrequent and travel is at slow speed. When service conditions are such that the carrier, trolley, or crane will contact the end stop frequently or at high speed, spring bumpers or other energy absorbing type end stops are available and should be used.
  • Page 14 STEP 6 - BRIDGE AND END TRUCK INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Weld squaring blocks into place according to diagram 6B. • All welds to be 3/16” fillet. • Weld both sides of key, starting 1/2” from endtruck channel. • Weld in direction away from channel, as shown by arrows in diagram 6B.

  • Page 15: Step 7 - Carrier Installation

    Diagram 6D. STEP 7 - CARRIER INSTALLATION If ordered, Gorbel will provide one of the following motor driven carriers: Motor Driven Carriers With Electric Hoists (Hoists by Others) - WT and WS Series Diagram 7B. WS Diagram 7A. WT Carrier (2 Head).
  • Page 16 STEP 7 - CARRIER INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) Clean bridge track tread surface with a clean, dry cloth (do not use any kind of cleaning solution) to remove grit or debris that may have collected during shipping, storage, or installation. Be sure end stop is installed opposite the end of bridge from the end carrier is loaded into. If possible install carrier by inserting onto end of bridge girder.

  • Page 17: Step 8 - C-Track Festooning Installation (Optional)

    STEP 8A - WEB MOUNT C-TRACK FESTOONING INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) WARNING If pre-wired connections exist, orient the male end of the cable towards the electrical enclosure of the bridge prior to assembling cables into C-Track. Diagram 8A. C-Track festooning. 8A.1 Install first cross arm support piece to the pre-drilled web holes using the hardware provided.
  • Page 18 8A.8 The selected cable connectors can be installed in the appropriate junction boxes and the cable connected. 8A.9 Repeat the above stops as necessary for second C-track. STEP 8B - TOP FLANGE C-TRACK FESTOONING INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL) Diagram 8C. Top Flange C-Track Festooning. 8B.1 Divide total length of beam by 5’-0”.

  • Page 19: Step 9 - Enclosure Mounting Detail (Pre-Assembled)

    8B.7 Install the towing trolley or pendant trolley. Alternate method would be to install all trolleys and cable into one length of C-Track and lift into place. 8B.8 Install second hanger endstop into open end of C-Track. 8B.9 The selected cable connectors can be installed in the appropriate junction boxes anmd the cable connected.

  • Page 20: Step 10 - Bridge Girder Conduit Installation

    STEP 10 - BRIDGE GIRDER CONDUIT INSTALLATION TIP: If requested, Gorbel can install the rigid conduit on the bridge girder. Installer will be responsible for attaching control enclosure (Step 9) and making all flexible conduit connections. Reference Step 11 for motor wiring.

  • Page 21: Step 11 - Motor Wiring

    STEP 11 - MOTOR WIRING NOTE: Brake control must be on separate circuit. WARNING Typical schematics shown for motors that are reconnectable for high or low voltage. Refer to supplemental drawings and J-box on motor for your specific design. 11.1 Wire according to appropriate figure below.

  • Page 22: Step 12 - Runway Conductor Bar Installation (Safe-Lec)

    STEP 12 - RUNWAY CONDUCTOR BAR INSTALLATION (SAFE-LEC) (for Safpowrbar® Runway Conductor Bar Installation, proceed to Step 13, page 20) TIP: Install brackets inboard of runway closest to enclosure (diagram 12H, page 19). 12.1 Bolt hanger brackets to web of runway with 1/2” hardware. For 5000 series and larger Tarca®...
  • Page 23 STEP 12 - RUNWAY CONDUCTOR BAR INSTALLATION (SAFE-LEC) (CONT.) (for Safpowrbar® Runway Conductor Bar Installation, proceed to Step 13, page 20) 12.4 Attach collector bracket to side of endtruck according to Diagram 12E. Bracket may be tack welded or bolted into place. If bolting, locate the bracket as shown, mark the hole locations, and drill three Ø3/8”...

  • Page 24: Step 13 - Runway Conductor Bar Installation (Safpowrbar®)

    STEP 13 - RUNWAY CONDUCTOR BAR INSTALLATION (SAFPOWRBAR®) (for Safe-Lec Runway Conductor Bar Installation, go back to Step 12, page 18) Mounting Insulating Cover on Bar 13.1 Under normal circumstances the insulating cover will be shipped mounted on the bar, but in case removal or replacement is necessary, the following procedure is suggested.
  • Page 25 STEP 13 - RUNWAY CONDUCTOR BAR INSTALLATION (SAFPOWRBAR®) (CONT.) (for Safe-Lec Runway Conductor Bar Installation, go back to Step 12, page 18) Mounting Conductor Bar and Brackets (Continued) • For 8” and 8-1/2” Tarca® track with wheels 5” diameter or less, the conductor bar mounting brackets are mounted across the top flange of the track.
  • Page 26 For other than its standard location, and on low headroom cranes, or when more than four conductor bars are required on a runway, contact Gorbel® Customer Service for location data.
  • Page 27 STEP 13 - RUNWAY CONDUCTOR BAR INSTALLATION (SAFPOWRBAR®) (CONT.) (for Safe-Lec Runway Conductor Bar Installation, go back to Step 12, page 18) Coupling Conductor Bars (Continued) 13.7 (See diagram 13G for complete assembly.) To couple bars together, pull the two ends to be joined apart and insert the coupling bar entirely into the upper opening of one bar.
  • Page 28 STEP 13 - RUNWAY CONDUCTOR BAR INSTALLATION (SAFPOWRBAR®) (CONT.) (for Safe-Lec Runway Conductor Bar Installation, go back to Step 12, page 18) Coupling Conductor Bars (Continued) 13.10 Insert the provided screws through holes in the coupling clamp and into tapped holes in coupling bar and fully tighten (diagram 13M).
  • Page 29 STEP 13 - RUNWAY CONDUCTOR BAR INSTALLATION (SAFPOWRBAR®) (CONT.) (for Safe-Lec Runway Conductor Bar Installation, go back to Step 12, page 18) Mounting Current Tap 13.14 One current tap is required for each continuous run of conductor bar. Determine the tap location and mark for a 2-1/4”...
  • Page 30 STEP 13 - RUNWAY CONDUCTOR BAR INSTALLATION (SAFPOWRBAR®) (CONT.) (for Safe-Lec Runway Conductor Bar Installation, go back to Step 12, page 18) Mounting End Cap 13.20 Ensure that the end of the cover is flush with the conductor bar. Press the end cap’s rectangular boss in to the top channel of the conductor bar until the cap is seated against the end of the bar.

  • Page 31: Step 13 - Runway Conductor Bar Installation (Safpowrbar®)

    STEP 13 - RUNWAY CONDUCTOR BAR INSTALLATION (SAFPOWRBAR®) (CONT.) (for Safe-Lec Runway Conductor Bar Installation, go back to Step 12, page 18) Installation of ST Collectors (Continued) 13.23 Unseat the lower edges of the conductor cover to allow the shoe to slip through (diagram 13Z). Twist shoe 150°...

  • Page 32: Step 14 - Sway Brace Installation (Optional)

    It should be noted that the use of sway bracing is purely subjective because it is not a require- ment of Gorbel, Inc. No specifications exist detailing appropriate methods, and the ultimate quantity and type is at the discretion of the user and installer. If bracing, always determine if the building structure is adequate.

  • Page 33: Step 15 - Final Steps

    STEP 15 - FINAL STEPS TIP: Do not throw away this manual: the maintenance schedule is on the back cover. Keep Packing List, Installation Manual, General Arrangement Drawing, and any other inserts filed together in a safe place. 15.1 If sway bracing is desired (not required), be sure that crane is properly braced. Refer to Step 14, Sway Brace Installation.

  • Page 34: Crane Operator Instructions

    CRANE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Overhead Patented Track cranes and jib cranes generally handle materials over working areas where there are personnel. Therefore, it is important for the Crane Operator to be instructed in the use of the crane and to understand the severe consequences of careless operation. It is not intended that these suggestions take precedence over existing plant safety rules and regulations or OSHA regulations.

  • Page 35: Limited Warranty

    Cancellations: If it becomes necessary for the purchaser to cancel this order wholly or in part, he shall at once so advise Gorbel in writing. Upon receipt of such written notice all work will stop immediately. If the order entails only stock items, a flat restocking charge of 15% of the purchase price will become due and payable by Purchaser to Gorbel.
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  • Page 37: Periodic Inspection And Lubrication Recommendations

    PERIODIC INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION RECOMMENDATIONS The following is a checklist to be followed in performing periodic inspections and preventative maintenance on Gorbel® Tarca® Systems. It is intended that this checklist be supplemented with any additional instruction sheets and maintenance manuals sent with each job.
  • Page 38 BRIDGE ITEM COMPONENT MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY Check for burned contacts, broken shading coils, worn or Every 1,000 hours Controls cracked arc barriers, auxiliary contacts, and proper seating. or 6 months Check contacts. Tighten leads. Check for sticking buttons. Check Push Buttons & ground wire continuity.
  • Page 39 SAFE-LEC CONDUCTOR BAR ITEM COMPONENT MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY Contact shoes should be checked for wear. Check alignment of collector to conductor bar. Base of collector should be directly Every 150 hours Collectors inline with associated conductor. Check collector pivot pins are or 1 month free from any contamination.
  • Page 40 State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 600 Fishers Run, P.O. Box 593 Fishers, NY 14453-0593 Phone: (800) 821-0086 Fax: (800) 828-1808 E-Mail: info@gorbel.com http://www.gorbel.com ©2010 Gorbel, Inc. All Rights Reserved Twitter Facebook twitter.com/gorbelinc Facebook.com/gorbelinc youtube.com/gorbelmarketing gorbel.com/blog linkedin.com/company/gorbel...

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