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Chapter 2
Begin Hoist Installation
The following sections provide instructions on how to begin the installation of the Prodigy
FlyPipe hoist.
Tools Needed on page 6
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Prepare the Installation Location on page 6
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Unpack the Hoist on page 7
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Install Coupler in Span Sections on page 7
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Assemble the Hoist Sections on page 7
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Attach TwinLine Clamps on page 9
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Tools Needed
Snips or a knife (for unpacking)
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Phillips screwdriver #1 and #2 (various uses)
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3/8 in hex key (for attaching TwinLine clamp to strut channel)
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17 mm socket wrench (for fine trim adjustment of TwinLine clamp)
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2.5 mm hex key (for assembling the hoist)
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Small tool (screwdriver or hex key) with shaft diameter no greater than 5 mm (0.2 in) and
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length at least 30 mm (1.2 in). (Necessary only if SafeStop device has tripped)
Stands or sawhorses (for resting the hoist on when terminating TwinLines to the drum)
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Nicopress tool with J groove
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Prepare the Installation Location
Before you assemble and hang your hoist, you need to identify the install location and attach
strut channel, such as Unistrut, to the building structure.
Attachment points where TwinLine clamps terminate to strut channel must be spaced
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3.05 m (10 ft) on center
The attachment point for the Drive section TwinLine clamp must at least
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1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) from the nearest wall to allow access to the motor box
The attachment point for the End section TwinLine clamp must be at least
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1.2 m (4 ft 0 in) from the nearest wall to allow clearance for the End section
1.68 m
(5 ft 6 in)
minimum
1.37 m
(4 ft 6 in)
Note:
contact your ETC Project Manager or Technical Services. For contact information, see
Help from ETC Technical Services on page
Begin Hoist Installation
3.05 m
(10 ft)
If your attachment points are not spaced according to the requirements above,
2.
1.2 m
(4 ft 0 in)
minimum
1.07 m
(3 ft 6 in)
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