Summary of Contents for RGC 250E
- Page 1 POWER DRIVE 250E INSTRUCTIONS REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION HOISTING PRODUCTS BUFFALO, NY P/N 6102072 08/15/13...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Power Drive Installation on Pro Track ................... 5 Clutch-Brake Adjustment Detail ....................11 Wire Rope Components ......................... 12 Power Drive Wire Rope Installation on Brake Sheave ..............13 250E Power Drive Assembly Drawing ..................16 RGC HOISTING PRODUCTS PHONE: (716) 895-1156... - Page 3 PRE-HOISTING CHECKLIST This checklist must be checked prior to each use of the power drive. This checklist is to be used as a guideline in conjunction with the maintenance and inspection procedures outlined in this manual. The power drive and related equipment must be thoroughly inspected prior to each use by a trained person.
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Page 4: Safety
1 SAFETY 1.1 INTRODUCTION Your Reimann & Georger Corporation 250E Power Drive is engineered to provide lifting performance, long term economics and safety advantages that no other type can match. However, even well designed and well built equipment can malfunction or become hazardous in the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user. Therefore, read this manual, and related equipment manuals thoroughly before operating your power drive to provide maximum safety for all operating personnel, and to get the maximum benefit from your equipment. - Page 5 12. Do not remove material from the platform until it has stopped completely. 13. Keep out from under a raised load. 14. Never stand in-line with the raising or lowering of the platform at either the top or bottom of the hoist track. 15.
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Page 6: Specifications
2 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 POWER DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS 250E (Electric motor): 1-1/2HP, 110-220V, 60 cycle Wire rope 5/32-in. diameter, 7 x 19 galvanized aircraft wire rope Note that platform speed and capacity is based on 5/32 inch wire rope diameter. As wire rope builds up on drum, lifting speed increases and lifting capacity decreases in direct proportion to drum diameter. -
Page 7: Installation And Setup
3 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 3.1 PRIOR TO SETUP Ensure all structural members of the power drive are free of defects and damage that may affect the integrity of the unit. Ensure the hoisting area is secured from all unauthorized personnel. Referring to Figure 3-1. -
Page 8: Power Drive Installation On Pro Track
C R O S S T I E C L A 5 T H C R O S S T I E 3 R D C R O S S T Figure 3-1. Power Drive 250E Installation on Pro track... -
Page 9: Operation
4 OPERATION 4.1 BEFORE OPERATING THE POWER DRIVE WARNING: A GOOD LINE OF COMMUNICATION MUST BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN THE HOIST OPERATOR AND THE ROOF CREW. Only trained personnel shall operate this equipment. A trained person is one who has read and thoroughly understands this instruction manual and related equipment manuals and, through training and experience, has shown knowledge regarding the safe operational procedures. -
Page 10: Power Drive Startup
4.2 POWER DRIVE STARTUP 4.2.1 Electric Motor Startup WARNING: DO NOT USE IN WET CONDITIONS. The motor is rated at 1-1/2HP, 110/220V, 60 cycles. It is wired at the factory for 110 volt, single-phase service. Consult the nameplate for wiring changes required for 220 volt, single-phase service. To protect the motor and get maximum motor efficiency, be sure the extension cords used conform to the following table: Up to 50 ft. -
Page 11: Preparing Power Drive For Shutdown
WARNING: IF THE MOTOR FAILS DURING OPERATION, RELEASE CONTROL LEVERS TO PREVENT LOAD FROM FALLING. Do not allow the platform to jam against the spring stops on the top bracket. The drive belt may jam in the drum sheave, preventing the lowering of the platform. WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE MATERIAL FROM THE HOIST UNTIL IT HAS STOPPED COMPLETELY. -
Page 12: Disassembly
5 DISASSEMBLY 5.1 PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY Before disassembling the power drive, read and follow all the safety rules of this manual. Failure to do this can lead to equipment damage and/or serious personal injury. Ensure that the platform is not supporting any load before proceeding. Before dismantling, attach a tie rope to hold the platform in position at the base of the track. -
Page 13: Inspection And Maintenance
6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE RULES Proper maintenance of the power drive and related equipment consists of adhering to all the guidelines given in this chapter and in the Pre-Hoisting Checklist in the front of this manual. Proper maintenance is required to maintain the system in good condition, which is defined as each part being free of rust or other corrosion, bends, breaks, or other defects. -
Page 14: Clutch-Brake Adjustment
6.4 CLUTCH-BRAKE ADJUSTMENT The combination clutch and brake actions to raise rated loads with the clutch handle are adjusted at the factory. If field adjustments are needed, proceed as follows. Refer to Figure 6-1 for adjustment details. The Dacron brake holds the load when the clutch lever is released. If the load drifts down, tighten the nut at the base of the #24 spring to compress this spring. -
Page 15: Wire Rope Inspection Procedure
6.5 WIRE ROPE INSPECTION PROCEDURE Inspect the wire rope prior to each use and at least daily for signs of wear, damage, or pinching. Inspect the entire wire rope working length. Thoroughly inspect the rope sections that pass over sheaves or drums, or that make opposing turns. Inspect wire rope and end attachments carefully. -
Page 16: Safety Hooks
6.6 SAFETY HOOKS The hook to which the power drive wire rope is attached will be either the platform safety hook on the P225 model or the top bracket hook on the PRO400 model. If these hooks should become broken, bent, or disassembled, they should be replaced immediately. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
7 TROUBLESHOOTING The following chart is intended to assist with troubleshooting the power drive. While not all inclusive, the chart outlines the most common causes of a problem and the recommended course of action. The troubleshooting guide for the associated platform hoist is in the instruction manual specifically for that unit. SYMPTOM CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION Electric motor will not start. -
Page 18: Parts Lists
8 PARTS LISTS Each item number on the following parts lists can be matched with the item number shown on the corresponding assembly drawing as indicated below. 8.1 250E POWER DRIVE Refer to Figure 8-1. Item Number Part Number Quantity... -
Page 19: 250E Power Drive Assembly Drawing
Figure 8-1. 250E Power Drive Assembly Drawing... - Page 20 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Reimann & Georger Corporation Hoisting and Construction Products A. LIMITED WARRANTY Reimann & Georger Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants to the original purchaser (the “Buyer”) that all Reimann & Georger Hoisting and Construction products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase.
- Page 21 ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Equipment which has been abused, damaged, used beyond rated capacity, or repaired by persons other than authorized service personnel. Damage caused by acts of God which include, but are not limited to, hailstorms, windstorms, tornadoes, sandstorms, lightning, floods, and earthquakes.
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