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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
The Mat Mover
®
No.'s 91101-100, 91101-150, 91102-200, 91102-250
22'-0"
(CENTER TO CENTER)
FIGURE C
TERMINAL BLOCK MODULE
TRIAC
REED DEVICE
FLANGE BEARING
EIGHT (8) VANE
ROTARY COUNTING
MOTION SENSOR
(SHAFT MOUNTED)
SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
INST00276059
© 2009 PORTER ATHLETIC, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
08-19-2009
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- Page 1 (CENTER TO CENTER) FIGURE C TERMINAL BLOCK MODULE TRIAC REED DEVICE FLANGE BEARING EIGHT (8) VANE ROTARY COUNTING MOTION SENSOR (SHAFT MOUNTED) SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE INST00276059 © 2009 PORTER ATHLETIC, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 08-19-2009...
- Page 2 Owner’s/Architect’s specification. Care has been taken to fabricate and install this equipment to provide years of safe, satisfactory use and trouble free service. The key to satisfactory service is proper operation and care. Should any malfunctions occur, please notify your supervisor and call your local Porter Dealer or Representative.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
..Mounting the Control Box ® 12-15 ..Wiring the Complete Mat Mover System 16, 17 ..Operational Check Procedure 17, 18 . - Page 5 At minimum, a yearly inspection of the system is recommended. Any structural deviation from Porter installation drawings without written authorization from Porter, and/or wiring of the unit by anyone other than a qualified electrician, will void all warranties. WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT REVIEWING THE OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS.
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Page 6: Operational Instructions
® 1. ONLY authorized, TRAINED personnel are to operate the Mat Mover Authorized personnel is defined as an individual (or individuals) who is at least 21 years of age, has witnessed the proper operation of the unit, and is sanctioned by the facility as being responsible for the operation of the Mat ®... - Page 7 5. Proper storage requires the mat(s) must be rolled square and placed in the ® center, or evenly distributed across the Mat Mover sling. 6. To remove mat from the sling, unhook the straps from the load bar on one side of the sling, allowing the sling to lay flat on the surface, and roll the mat away and into position.
- Page 8 “redundant” control, it is important that the load bar contact both bars, ensuring the load is level. If the load bar is not level, contact your Porter dealer immediately. This may be an indicator of an uneven cable wind.
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Page 9: Installation Instructions
22’-0” centers. If the support members are not in place, notify the architect and/or owner at once. The project specific shop drawing by Porter contains the design load requirement and typical attachment details with the eight (8) anchor locations. -
Page 10: Orientation Of Drums
Steel Requirement Footprint Model Nos. 91101-100 and 91102-200 Thru-Bolt Requirement Model Nos. 91101-150 and 91102-250 2. ORIENTATION OF DRUMS The drums must be in line along their longitudinal axis. The upper actuator arm, which activates the upper limit switch, will not function unless the drum orientation is as shown. -
Page 11: Anchor Locations For Overhead Supported Units
FIGURE A CORRECT! FIGURE B INCORRECT! 3. ANCHOR LOCATIONS FOR OVERHEAD SUPPORTED UNITS (Go to Step 4 if units are wall mounted.) The exact location of anchoring is included on the custom installation print provided with each product. Four (4) high strength eighteen-inch (18”) long rods are provided to suspend each hoist frame from the structural. -
Page 12: Thru-Bolt Locations For Wall Mounted Units
4. THRU-BOLT LOCATIONS FOR WALL MOUNTED UNITS (Go to Step 5 if units are overhead supported.) The exact location of thru-bolting is included on the custom installation print provided with each product. A typical installation is shown in Figure D. FIGURE D A total of twelve (12) 3/4”... - Page 13 FIGURE E FIGURE F Threaded rod is utilized to ensure each hoist unit is installed level! Installing the unit level ensures proper cable wind on the hoist drum. After the unit is secured in place as shown in Figure F, place a level across the lower two (2) angles that comprise the hoist frame support.
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Page 14: Attachment Of Wall Mounted Hoists
6. ATTACHMENT OF WALL MOUNTED HOISTS (Go to Step 7 if units are overhead supported.) With the wall brackets in place as described in Step 4, the units need to be located as shown in Figure G on top of the horizontal angle flange of the wall brackets. -
Page 15: Mounting The Control Box
(on the closest wall), ® and a minimum of 12’-0” above the finished floor. On wall mounted Mat Mover units, the control panel must be clear of the load bar travel area (see Figure J). Once the location has been selected, mark the four (4) anchor locations on the wall to match the four (4) holes on the back of the control box. -
Page 16: Wiring The Complete Mat Mover System
It is imperative the power supply is disconnected before installing, repairing or working ® in the proximity of the Mat Mover . Only qualified electrical personnel should connect or repair this product. Inexperienced personnel attempting the wiring of this unit must note that, improperly done, it is dangerous, and could result in damage to the equipment and/or serious injury or death. - Page 17 Failure to confirm proper phasing may result in the load bar ® overriding the upper limit switch, causing structural damage to the Mat Mover building structure, or both! Page 13...
- Page 18 FIGURE J POWER SOURCE Page 14...
- Page 19 FIGURE K BEFORE Page 15...
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Page 20: Operational Check Procedure
This procedure ensures the Mat Mover system has been wired properly. Also, refer to ® Step 11 for a cross-check of Mat Mover functions with the corresponding control panel light, if necessary. 10.1 Ensure motor overload relays in the control panel are in the “ON” position. -
Page 21: Operational Check Procedure Trouble-Shooting Guide
To ensure the unit has been wired properly, the following provides an easily identifiable ® cross check of the Mat Mover functions with a corresponding control panel light. The following instructions are intended for a minimum of two people. One person must observe the control panel lights, while the second person operates the unit. - Page 22 NOTE: POWER MUST BE TURNED ON FOR THIS PORTION OF THE TEST: 11.1 Open control panel door (key required). Locate top row of lights on PLC. 11.2 Signal assistant to operate hoist units in the “DOWN” direction of travel. Observe for the following: Light “0”...
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Page 23: Assembling The Load Bar
12. ASSEMBLING THE LOAD BAR The load bar is to be assembled in place, directly below the two (2) mat hoists. Do not attempt to assemble in another area and then “carry” into place. The load bar, when assembled, is approximately 450 lbs. Having appropriate protection for the floor in place, lay the center and two end portions in line, with the flanges butting each other. -
Page 24: Initial Hoisting Of Load Bar
FIGURE N 14. INITIAL HOISTING OF THE LOAD BAR First, check all hardware connections to ensure they are tight. Re-check clamp or pulley connection at load bar and verify Grade 8 bolts and nylock nuts were used. Remember that the grade of bolt cannot be substituted! Now, raise load bar to approximately 3’-0”... -
Page 25: Installing Cable Stay-Straps
FIGURE O 16. INSTALLING CABLE STAY-STRAPS The cable stay-straps are easily identifiable; yellow vinyl straps, 4” x 16-1/2” lg., with Velcro at each end. The stay-straps are wrapped around the initial cable winding on each drum, ensuring the cable does not uncoil around the drum should the mat be inadvertently lowered onto an obstacle (bleachers extended, ball cart, etc.). -
Page 26: How The Self-Leveling/Monitoring System Works
17. HOW THE SELF-LEVELING/MONITORING SYSTEM WORKS The control panel is furnished pre-wired, programmed and factory tested to provide proper operation. Each hoist has a built-in reed device (see Figure P), which ensures the motion of each hoist is transmitted to the control system a minimum of eight (8) times per 12”... - Page 27 18. DEMONSTRATION Demonstrate the operation of this unit to an individual at the site who is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of this equipment. Point out safety concerns and the operations/maintenance information contained in this manual, ensuring the individual is clear in understanding the tremendous forces developed by the Mat ®...
- Page 28 Depending upon the usage of the unit, it is recommended that at least an annual inspection is made, at which time the following steps should be taken: 1. GENERAL Make certain the Porter key switch was not substituted, and is located within full view ® ®...
- Page 29 The cable clamps are to be inspected on the drum, ensuring each bolt is tight. ® Make certain the basic operation of the Mat Mover functions properly, with the limit switches shutting off correctly. The upper limit actuator bars are to be lightly greased in the telescopic portion.
- Page 30 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ® CAUTION! Make certain the power supply at both the power source and Mat Mover control panel is disconnected before repairing or working in the proximity of this unit. Only quali ed electrical personnel should connect or repair this product.
- Page 31 7. Pulleys at load bar are Pulleys require lubrication. Contact your Porter dealer. The load bar will need to squeaking. be supported or lowered to the floor, pulley housings disassembled and sheave to be lubricated via the grease fitting.
- Page 32 This product contains chemicals known to the For more information go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov. State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. PORTER ATHLETIC, INC. 601 MERCURY DRIVE, CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS 61822 USA PHONE (888) 277-7778 FAX (217) 239-2255 www.porterathletic.com...
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