Page 1: Table Of Contents
WARRANTY ............... 2 INTRODUCTION ..............3 ELECTRICAL BASICS ............4 OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........5 BETA MAX MOUNTING OPTIONS ........5 SCAFF-TRAC HOIST MOUNTING SYSTEM ......6 SCAFF-TRAC & SCAFF-TRAC EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING ............... 7 MAC-TRAC HOIST MOUNTING SYSTEM ......9 MAC-TRAC ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING ......
Page 2: Warranty
WARRANTY Beta Max Inc. warrants its equipment to be free from defects in material and under normal use and service. Our obligation under this warranty, as outlined below, is limited to repairing or replacing, at our discretion, any part of the unit, which proves upon examination to be defective in material or workmanship.
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Beta Max electric utility hoists are general purpose hoists designed for the construction indus- try, but suitable for other applications that require a compact, lightweight, easily handled and efficient hoisting unit. The hoists can be mounted in a variety of ways to serve various applications.
Page 4: Electrical Basics
ELECTRICAL BASICS The electricity that powers your Beta Max hoist is as important as the hoist itself. Electricity is more than one thing. CHARGE is a group of particles gathered together. Charge can flow and build up pressure, which is called VOLTAGE.
Page 5: Other Important Information
A 110 volt electrical motor will not run on a 220 volt circuit and visa versa. This is true of all Beta Max hoists. 220 volt electrical motors have the advantage over 110 volt units because they allow for the use of longer extension cords (less resistance).
Page 6: Scaff-Trac Hoist Mounting System
SCAFF-TRAC HOIST MOUNTING SYSTEM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The Scaff-Trac monorail system is designed for most models of Beta Max hoists. The system is made for the suspension under standard 6 ft. walk-thru tubular scaffold frames, with a 7 ft. center spacing. The basic section allows for a 3.5 ft. cantilever at the outward end of the scaffold run. A load may be raised up on the cantilevered end and then rolled horizontally in between the scaffold frames.
Page 7: Scaff-Trac & Scaff-Trac Extension Assembly And Mounting
The scaffolding must be horizontally level (check the scaffolding manufac- tures mounting specifications for leveling your scaffolding platform). Guardrails and toe boards may also be necessary (check local safety requirements to be sure). BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 8 The extension will slide into place. 4. Raise the inboard end of the extension to the saddle and secure it with the pins. 5. Install succeeding extensions in the same manner. BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 9: Mac-Trac Hoist Mounting System
For lifting larger loads, the system can be adjusted to raise material up through the center of the scaffolding to the work platform. The hoist and Trac can be cantilevered in the center of the 7 ft. span or to the left or right of center in optional mounting holes. BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 10 • Hoist secured by U-clamp at 1 ft. or 2 ft. overhang for varying types of loads. • Safety pin prevents the hoist from rolling out of the Trac. Scaffolding frames should always be securely pinned together, anchored to the building face and counterbalanced appropriately. Check Scaffolding Industry Association guidlines. BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 11: Mac-Trac Assembly And Mounting
2. Slip the monorail into the desired set of mounting holes on the braces as shown in the dia- gram. Attach the clips to secure the monorail from slipping out. 3. Load the hoist from the open end of the monorail and secure in place with the retaining pins. BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 12: Trestle Monorail
TRESTLE MONORAIL The universal mounting option system for all Beta Max portable hoists, the Trestle Monorail is ideal for mounting on a flat roof or an intermediate floor. The system allows a 3.5 ft. cantilever. Two people can assemble the system in minutes.
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Page 14: Trestle Monorail Assembly
TRESTLE MONORAIL ASSEMBLY PREPERATION AND ASSEMBLY The Trestle Monorail system is ideal for mounting Beta Max hoists on a flat roof or intermediate floors. An area of approximately 10 ft. x 15 ft. is needed to assemble the Trestle Monorail. Beta Max suggest that two people assemble the system.
Page 15: Trestle Monorail Anchoring Methods
Anchor bolts must be secured to the floor near the base of the inboard end of the trestle arch. Beta Max suggests no fewer than two bolts per arch leg and at a distance of no less than 12 inches from the trestle arch legs. Beta Max floor tie down clamps are adequate to attach to the trestle arch legs.
Page 16: Mounting The Hoist On A Monorail/Trac System
MOUNTING THE HOIST ON A MONORAIL/TRAC SYSTEM Monorail/Trac mounting is only possible with hoist that have rollers attached. See table for further information about mounting options for your hoist. Beta Max suggests the mounting be done by two or more people.
Page 17 OUTER legs of the scaffolding sections. Connect your hoist to the proper electrical supply and you are ready to lift. DO NOT MOUNT HOIST TO FREE STANDING SCAFFOLDING SCAFFOLDING MUST BE SECURED TO A BUILDING FACE BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 18: Vertical Post Mounting Systems
Connect your hoist to the proper electrical supply and you are ready to lift. 7. Re-tighten all bolts and clamps after the initial load has been placed on the window mount system. APPROVED ONLY FOR MASONRY WALLS BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
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Page 20: Hoist Operation
“twist lock” type. Connectors must be straight, undamaged, and clean and should incorporate suitable ground connections. #10 or #8 guage electrical cable should be used for extensions, #6 is suggested for excessive lengths. Consult your dealer or the Beta Max factory. CONTINUOUS OPERATION OF A MOTOR WITH BORDER LINE OR POOR VOLTAGE...
Page 21 Design Factor for your use. For example, a Design Factor of “5” means that the Nominal strength of the wire rope must be DIVIDED BY FIVE to determine the maximum load that can be applied to the rope system. BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
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Page 23: Wire Rope Specifications
• Contact with electrical wires and the resulting arcing will damage a wire rope. WIRE ROPE SPECIFICATIONS Beta Max hoist come equipped with 19 x 7 rotation resistant wire rope. Rotation resistant wire ropes are less likely to unravel when loaded. This results in improved rotational stability. Please refer to the following table for sizes, length and quality specifications when replacing wire ropes.
Page 24 4. Be sure the free end of the rope is threaded through the emergency up limit stop bar. Re- source the weight and thimble with press fitting or clamps. (see instructions for terminating wire rope pg. 25). BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 25 Either sizing strand or annealed wire may be used; the important point is that sizing be drawn taut enough to prevent any strand from being even slightly displaced. Two sizing on each side of the point where the rope is to be cut should be sufficient for all the rope sizes on Beta Max hoists.
Page 26 CARE AND STORAGE Beta Max hoists are rugged and durable. However, because they are used under all sorts of condi- tions, service timetables and guidelines must be followed for the hoist to perform effecively and safely. Store the hoist away from excess moisture when not in use. Keep the hoist covered if it is being stored in a corrosive environment.
Page 27 • Disconnect the power supply before attempting repair or maintenence. • Take up slack wire rope slowly. • Move hoist slowly when sliding it along the Monorai/Trac. • Pull slack cable off the drum when in the down direction. BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 28: Safety Rules Checklist
(#10 gauge or heavier is suggested) Electrical “Twist-lock” connections of the proper 30 amperes specification. Control pendant housing is not cracked or damaged. Control pendant buttons are not sticking and are snapping in and out. BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 29: Hoist Electical Specifications
HOIST ELECTICAL SPECIFICATIONS Beta Max hoist are designed as 110 volt units or 220 volt units, all 60 cycle, single phase AC elec- tric current and 30 ampere circuitry. They must be ordered as either 110 volt or 220 volt models.
Page 30: Conical Brake
Generally speaking and as reference only, for a starting point there should be about three threads showing in the end cap (11) where the outer air gap adjustment ring (12) is turned in and the end of tension shaft (4) should barely protrude through locknut (6) more then 1/8 inches. BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 31 (12). When this happens, the air gap should be zero. Then begin increasing the air gap in small 1/8”—1/4” turn increments until the hoist works properly on nominal voltage. Then another 1/8” turn should be correct. CONICAL BRAKE DIAGRAM BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 32: Conical Brake Parts List
CONICAL BRAKE PARTS LIST BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 33: Transmission / Drum Assembly
TRANSMISSION / DRUM ASSEMBLY BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 34: Motor / Brake Assembly
MOTOR / BRAKE ASSEMBLY BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
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Page 36: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 37 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 38: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...
Page 39 BETA MAX PORTABLE HOIST SYSTEMS...

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