Step 8 - Float Mode And Final Steps - GORBEL G-Force iQ Series Installation & Operation Manual

STEP 8 - FLOAT MODE AND FINAL STEPS

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8.1 Float Mode may be activated by simply pressing the
G-Force® logo button on the left hand side of the
handle (diagram 8A). Below is a simple exercise to
practice if you are not familiar with the Float feature.
(This exercise assumes an in-line slide handle is being
used).
A) Grasp the handle grip and lift an object
weighing at least 20 lbs. (9 kg) to a comfortable
height in front of you.
B) Let go the of the handle grip.
C) Press the G-Force® logo button on the handle. Note: Do not hold onto the load. Applying
an upward or downward force on the handle or load while initiating Float Mode will give the
unit a false reading and cause excessive drift.
D) After Float Mode is initialized, the "blue" LED light will turn on and the handle with payload
should not be moving. The LCD will display RUN MODE FLOAT.
E) Now grasp the load.
F) To move the load down, put vertical pressure on the load downward, towards the floor. To
move the load up, lift up on the load, towards the ceiling. Note: The direction and speed of
travel is now being controlled by the amount of force that the operator exerts directly onto
the load. The higher the force exerted on the load, the faster the unit moves. Note: An
over-speed detection routine checks if Float Mode reaches 90% of the maximum fully
loaded lifting speed and shuts the unit down. It safely limits the maximum speed of travel in
Float Mode.
G) Run the unit up and down several times (at least 20 times in each direction) to assure
proper operation. Float Mode should provide a smooth feel.
Actuating the operator present switch while in Float Mode will cause the unit to exit Float.
H) Repeat this exercise until you become comfortable with Float Mode.
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON
FLOAT INDICATOR LED (BLUE)
G-FORCE LOGO BUTTON
(FLOAT MODE) (OPTION)
Diagram 8A. Float Mode Button - Slide Handle.
Diagram B. Slide Handle - G-FORCE LOGO, MENU, Emerg
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