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HOLLISTER-WHITNEY "ROPE GRIPPER
Instructions for Model #620, 622, 624, 625, 626 & 626SPL (Patent #5,228,540)
WARNING: KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF "ROPE GRIPPER
FORCES CREATED CAN CRUSH FINGERS.
"ROPE GRIPPER
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The Mounting Channel Framework supporting the gripper must withstand upward and
downward forces according to Chart 1 below and applicable codes. Hollister-Whitney does
not recommend anchoring "Rope Gripper's
The Mounting Channel Framework must be sufficiently sized to securely hold the "ROPE
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" and elevator while preventing any sliding. The Traction Machine must also be
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GRIPPER
prevented from sliding. See Figures 2 and 3 for suggested machine room mountings.
Additionally, see Figures 11 thru 14 for examples of Hollister-Whitney machines with built-
in factory "Rope Gripper
It is always recommended that the "Rope Gripper
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However, it may not be possible to mount the gripper in the machine room when adding a
"Rope Gripper
" to an existing installation. It is acceptable to mount the "Rope Gripper
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the hoist-way, and it can be mounted horizontally or upside down on the car or counterweight
side, so long as proper consideration for access is given for future gripper maintenance and
Pumping Unit location. The Pumping Unit must be mounted right side up. The hydraulic
hose standard length is 27 inches. Various hose lengths of up to 8 feet are available in stock,
with longer lengths up to 30 feet available by special order. The available lengths can be
utilized to mount the Pumping Unit in the machine room if the "Rope Gripper
remotely such as in the hoist-way.
Note: If the "Rope Gripper
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covering the "bottom" of the mechanism to help prevent dirt and debris from falling into the
"Rope Gripper's
" internal workings.
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*** With 620-100 Pumping Unit ***
" MOUNTING CHANNEL GUIDELINES
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" mounts.
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" is mounted upside down, consideration should be given to
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" directly to concrete.
" be mounted in the machine room.
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FIGURE 1
" in
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" is mounted
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BULLETIN 1144
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11/12/19
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