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Ingersoll-Rand MAB Series Parts, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Ingersoll-Rand MAB Series Parts, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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PARTS, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THESE PRODUCTS. This manual
contains important safety, installation, operation and maintenance infor-
mation. Make this manual available to all persons responsible for the
operation, installation and maintenance of these products.
Do not use this balancer for lifting, supporting, or transporting people or lifting or
supporting loads over people.
Always operate, inspect and maintain this balancer in accordance with applicable safety
codes and regulations.
Refer all communications to the nearest Ingersoll-Rand Material Handling Office or
Distributor.
Form MHD56088
Edition 2
May 1995
71147029
© 1995 Ingersoll-Rand Company
for
AIR LIFT BALANCER
WARNING
Form MHD56088
®

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  • Page 1 Do not use this balancer for lifting, supporting, or transporting people or lifting or supporting loads over people. Always operate, inspect and maintain this balancer in accordance with applicable safety codes and regulations. Refer all communications to the nearest Ingersoll-Rand Material Handling Office or Distributor. Form MHD56088 Edition 2 ®...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information Danger, Warning, Caution and Notice........................... 3 Safety Summary ..................................3 Safe Operating Instructions..............................4 Warning Label..................................4 Description of Balancer Operation............................ 5 Specifications..................................6 Model Code Explanation ............................... 7 Installation Balancer ....................................8 Air System .....................................

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Ingersoll-Rand can not know of, nor provide all the the balancer. This is the customer’s responsibility. If in procedures by which product operations or repairs may be doubt, consult a registered structural engineer.

  • Page 4: Safe Operating Instructions

    11. Only operate a balancer when the wire rope or chain is centered over the hook. Do not “side pull” or “yard”. Ingersoll-Rand recognizes that most companies who use 12. Never operate a balancer with twisted, kinked or balancers have a safety program in force at their facility. In damaged wire rope or chain.

  • Page 5: Description Of Balancer Operation

    DESCRIPTION OF BALANCER OPERATION Ingersoll-Rand Balancers have a “zero gravity” capability The spool and ball nut travel laterally on a stationary ball which allows the operator to effortlessly move and position screw. This motion is caused by compressed air pushing a load.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Air Balancers "MAB" and MCB" Series Model Lifting Vertical Body Unit Model Lifting Vertical Body Unit Number Capacity Travel Diameter Weight Number Capacity Travel Diameter Weight Single Wire Rope Balancers Wire Rope Reeved Balancers AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA...

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLATION Air System Prior to installing the balancer, carefully inspect it for possible shipping damage. The supply air must be clean and free from water or Balancers are supplied fully lubricated from the factory. moisture. A minimum of 100 psi (6.9 bar/690 kPa) at the balancer is required to provide rated capacity.

  • Page 9: Control Assemblies

    Control Assemblies Resetting Recoil Control Brake Reset unit after brake has been activated. NOTICE Turn regulator knob (D) counterclockwise slowly until hook lowers. • Maximum lift capacity of balancer is calculated at 100 This will release the brake. Follow operational psi (690 kPa).
  • Page 10 Pendant Control Module C017 for 6 and 8 Resetting Recol Control Brake inch Models WARNING Control Module Installation (See Dwg. MHTPA0706) • Do not exceed 150 psi (1034 kPa) inlet pressure. Do Place balancer on a clean surface, with end which has not use a lubricator of any kind.

  • Page 11: Overhead Assemblies

    Reset unit after brake has been activated. Connecting Air Supply Turn regulator screw (E) counterclockwise slowly or Blow out air supply lines before connection. Ensure lines depress the “DN” pendant lever until the hook lowers. are free of all contaminants. This will release the brake.
  • Page 12 Trolley Suspension Kit Assembly Safety Wire rope Installation Attach safety wire rope through universal mounting S013 (I-Beam) and S014 (Patented Track) bracket and around overhead support. Trolley Installation (See Dwg. MHTPA0709) 2. Torque clamp nuts to 7.5 ft lbs (10 Nm). Place balancer on clean surface.
  • Page 13 Load Hook Assembly WARNING Load Hook Installation KP2031 and KP2086 (See Dwg. MHTPA0711) • Severe injury and/or property damage may occur if suspension kit is not installed correctly, or if installed Install load hook as shown. (See Figure A.) on a rail flange other than specified. Rail stops must not 2.
  • Page 14 Tandem and Tandem Reeved Balancer WARNING Installation A connecting “tow” bar must be installed between the two • Do not cut excess wire rope until a trial run has been balancers to ensure correct spacing is maintained at all performed. times.

  • Page 15: Workstation Assemblies

    Storing the Balancer Safety Wire rope Installation Height Measurement (See Dwg. MHTPA0713) Always store the balancer in a no load condition. Measure the lowest drop or load position (A). Wipe off all dirt and water. 2. Measure the highest point of clearance (B). Oil the wire rope/load chain, hook pins and hook gate.

  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION Re-Setting of Recoil Control Brake The four most important aspects of balancer operation are: Follow all safety instructions when operating balancer. If the recoil control brake is activated the balancer will not Allow only people trained in safety and operation on operate until the brake arm (147) is re-set.
  • Page 17 Pendant Control Module C017 Pendant Control Module C091 The C017 Pendant Control Module's function, unlike the Pilot Air Operation C018 single balance control, is used for varying weight The pendant control module uses a closed valve KP9001 applications. which is located in the control handle. Pilot air from the main supply is blocked at the pendant until the “UP”...

  • Page 18: Inspection

    INSPECTION balancer. If wire rope or chain binds or jumps clean and WARNING lubricate. If problem persists, replace the wire rope or chain. Do not operate the balancer until all problems • Never use a balancer that inspection indicates is have been corrected.

  • Page 19: Periodic Inspection

    Periodic Inspection NOTICE Frequency of periodic inspection depends on the severity of usage: • Excessive wear or stretching may not be apparent from visual observation. Inspect chain by measuring NORMAL HEAVY SEVERE five links in accordance with instructions under “Peri- yearly semi-annually quarterly...

  • Page 20: Balancers Not In Regular Use

    When any five links in the working length reaches or exceeds the discard length, replace the entire chain (see Dwg. MHTPA0041 and Table 3). Always use genuine Ingersoll-Rand Material Handling replacement load chain. Table 3 Length When New...

  • Page 22: Lubrication

    I-Beams balancer and/or its associated components. Periodically, grease the wheel bearings with Ingersoll-Rand No. 68 grease or a standard No. 2 multi- Air Lift Balancer purpose grease. Grease fittings are provided in the end of Whenever a Air Lift Balancer is disassembled, lubricate as each trolley wheel axle.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Do not remove any part which is press fit in or on a WARNING subassembly unless the removal of the part is neces- sary for repairs or replacement. • Never perform maintenance on the balancer while it is To avoid damaging bearings during balancer assembly supporting a load.

  • Page 26: Chain Removal

    When chain is completely unreeved remove nut (33) and pry chain end from threaded post on thread plate (32). Wire Rope Replacement (MAB Models only) Insert new wire rope into swagged fitting anchor hole. Push wire rope through until swagged fitting seats itself into anchor hole.

  • Page 27: Chain Replacement

    On single wire rope balancers only. Slide rubber ball Rotate arm (147) and verify spring action. (13), washer and wire rope crimp (15) onto wire rope Replace end cover (1) and housing screws (19). Ensure until it hits wire rope guide. screws (2) in cover locate in notches in ball screw Using a crimping tool, crimp the stop.
  • Page 28 12. Push upper end of excess wire rope so the swagged fitting dislodges itself from spool. 13. Remove wire rope completely by pulling swagged fitting end. 14. On MCB Models, pull chain from spool (6) to furthest extent of travel. Grip chain in the groove of the next to last wrap and carefully pull through the opening in the can housing.
  • Page 29 (Dwg. MHTPA0730) WARNING • Do not remove the hanger bracket from the can housing unless absolutely necessary. Damage to the can (Dwg. MHTPA0729) housing may result. Control Pendant Handle C091 21. To remove thrust bearing, use a bearing puller, or Disassembly carefully pry bearing off.

  • Page 30: Cleaning, Inspection And Repair

    Single Balancer Control C018 Inspect all threaded items and replace those having damaged threads. Disassembly Check bearings for freeness of rotation and wear. Remove hose (46) between regulator (40) and valve Replace bearings if rotation is rough or bearings are body (51).
  • Page 31 19. On MCB chain units install threaded plate (32) in spool (6). Tap into position until plate is flush against spool bore. Ensure plate does not protrude beyond end of spool (6). All Models 20. Install pin (8) in ball screw assembly (9). Install spool over ball screw assembly.
  • Page 32 32. Place ball screw cover (26) over ball screw. Apply a thin film of lubricant, Amber Petrolatum or equivalent, to seal (25) and place on ball screw cover (lubricant side down). (Dwg. MHTPA0733) 27. When viewed through the wire rope or chain guide opening, the first groove in spool to the left must be aligned with hole above and be central to the wire rope (Dwg.
  • Page 33 Trolley Assembly S806A 36. Replace control module but DO NOT APPLY AIR at this point. Assembly 37. Position can housing assembly on its side and reaching Install axles (132) in plate (130) with washers (132) through the can housing opening rotate the spool to the and secure in position with nuts (121).

  • Page 34: Parts Drawings

    SINGLE WIRE ROPE BALANCER (MAB) PARTS DRAWING (Dwg. MHTPA0714)
  • Page 37 NOTES...
  • Page 38 CHAIN BALANCER (MCB) PARTS DRAWING (Dwg. MHTPA0668)
  • Page 41 REEVED AND TANDEM REEVED LOAD HOOK DRAWING AND PARTS LIST (Dwg. MHTPA0778) Part Number Item Description Qty. of Part Total Wire Rope Wire Rope Reeved Tandem Reeved Load Hook Assembly (incls. items 163 thru 169) Cover Plate Sheave See ( ) Washer See ( ) Shoulder Bolt...
  • Page 42 WIRE ROPE REEVED BALANCER PARTS LIST (Dwg. MHTPA0751) (Dwg. MHTPA0783) Model Description Eye Bolt Assembly Use parts list for MAB350-55 plus hook assembly MAB700-27 (17), eye bolt, (108) screw (105), washer (106) and pin (107). Use parts list for MAB350-73 plus hook assembly MAB700-36 (17), eye bolt, (108) screw (105), washer (106) and pin (107).

  • Page 43: Parts Lists

    WIRE ROPE TANDEM BALANCER PARTS LISTS Model Description Connecting Bar MAB450-117 Use parts list for MAB225-117 plus connecting bar MAB700-55 Use parts list for MAB350-55 plus connecting bar KP2115 MAB700-73 Use parts list for MAB350-73 plus connecting bar MAB600-101 Use parts list for MAB300-101 plus connecting bar MAB1000-46 Use parts list for MAB500-46 plus connecting bar KP2212...
  • Page 46 SINGLE BALANCER CONTROL MODULE C018 AND C090 PARTS DRAWING (Dwg. MHTPA0716)
  • Page 48 PENDANT CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY C017 PARTS DRAWING (Dwg. MHTPA0717)
  • Page 50 PENDANT CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY C091 PARTS DRAWING (Dwg. MHTPA0718)

  • Page 55: Warranty

    WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY I-R makes no other warranty, and all implied Ingersoll-Rand Company (I-R) warrants to the warranties including any warranty of original user its Hoists and Winches (Products) to merchantability or fitness for a particular be free of defects in material and workmanship...
  • Page 56 Santa Fe Springs, CA Fax: (416) 213-4510 90670 Order Desk Asia Pacific Operations Phone: (310) 948-4189 Fax: (416) 213-4506 Ingersoll-Rand (Japan) Ltd. Fax: (310) 948-1828 Shin-Yokohama Square Bldg. Regional Sales Offices 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 2-3-12 Shin-Yokohama-Shi, 900 E. 8th Ave., Suite 103...

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