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® Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual I Series IMPORTANT! Tarca® Switch DO NOT DESTROY Gorbel Customer Order No. / Serial No. ® Gorbel Dealer ® Issued: 11/2018 Revised: 03/2019 Date Month Year...
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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.
MODELS AND OPTIONS Part Number: P T . S W I T C H . K I T - I - 5 0 0 0 - R - M - 4 6 0 - H - 4 - G Track Series: Paint: See Runway Section of G = Gray Green...
• Check packing list to make sure correct quantity of parts is included. Any missing items should be noted and reported to a Gorbel® dealer. • Tools and materials typically needed to assemble switch are as follows: •...
STEP 2 - ATTACHMENT AND HOLE LAYOUT Attachment to support structure via 3/4” Grade A325 bolts. 3” long bolts are included. Hardened washers and Anco lock-nuts are included and must be used. Maximum 1-3/8” structural member thickness. Layout and drill holes in support structures 13/16” nominal. 15/16” maximum hole diameter per AISC.
STEP 3 - MOUNTING Shim frame to level the underside of the outer frame to prevent racking/twisting (shims included). Verify frame is square by checking diagonals. Torque frame attachment hardware to 260 lb ft, Turn-of-Nut method is acceptable If beams are not factory prepped, end prep incoming beams. Additional parts required from factory (see Appendix A on pages 11-14 for detail).
STEP 4 - SAFPOWRBAR® WIRING (OPTION) Prior to installing SAFPOWRBAR on monorail beams, flare/prep bar ends. Refer to diagram 4A for flaring procedure. Gap between bar ends should be adjusted to 1/2”. It may be necessary to adjust the position of the bars to ensure smooth traversing of the shoes. Refer to diagram 4B for finished bar layout.
STEP 5 - CONTROL ENCLOSURE (OPTION) Note: 208/230 VAC 3 phase 60 Hz or 460, 575 VAC 3 phase 60 Hz offered as standard. Control voltage is 120 VAC, if supplied by Gorbel. Controls are factory set. Do not adjust without consult- ing factory.
STEP 6 - MOTORIZED OPERATOR (OPTION) Traversing speed is fixed and not adjustable. Always verify: • Incoming power phases are wired correctly • Motor turns in correct direction • Limit switches stop motor It may be necessary to swap two legs of wiring if motor runs in reverse. WARNING Running motor in reverse direction may cause permanent damage to clutch/motor/controls, therefore voiding warranty.
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STEP 6 - MOTORIZED OPERATOR (OPTION) (CONTINUED) Adjusting limit switches: 1. Locate limit switches. See diagram 6C (3-way switch shown). 2. Adjust the middle (plunger) limit switch first for 3-Way only (skip to step 3 for 2-Way motorized switches). a. See diagram 6D. Loosen both screws holding the limit switch tab in place.
STEP 7 - PNEUMATIC OPERATOR (OPTION) Route 1/4” NPT air hose (by others) to inlet of FR. 80-120 psi supply required. 1.2 CFM maximum consumption. Regulator and controls are factory set. Do not adjust without consulting factory. STEP 8 - MANUAL OPERATOR (OPTION) Cut chains to desired height and install handles using included chain connectors.
CRANE OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS Overhead Patented Track 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.
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.
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.
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TRACKS, RUNWAYS & HANGERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY Top Hanger Bracket/ Check that lock washers are compressed and nuts tightened to Every 1,000 hours Beam Clips/ manufacturer’s specifications. or 6 months Threaded Rod Lower Hanger Check that lock washers are compressed and nuts tightened to Every 1,000 hours Bracket manufacturer’s specifications.
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TROLLEY & CARRIERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY Structural Frame & Every 2,000 hours Check for incipient cracks in welds and castings. Check for loose bolts. Load Bars or yearly Check for loose or missing set screws or lock pins. Grease spherical Eye Bolts, bearing housing monthly through grease fitting or repack with clean Suspension Pins &...
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