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Ask for a replacement if this manual is ever lost or becomes illegible. • Only use spare parts and steel wire rope provided and/or specified by NIHON BISOH CO., LTD. • Use only machinery or incorporated component, which has been declared to be in conformity with UL1323 and national implementing.
I. Before using the equipment, operators must carry out the Daily Tests and Inspections described in Section 7 of this manual and make sure that the equipment is in normal working condition. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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V. The BISOMAC308 is not allowed to use in the water. VI. The BISOMAC308 is not allowed to use as a lifting device of a permanent elevator. VII. The BISOMAC308 is not allowed to use as a medical traction device. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
1.1 General This Operator's Manual is applicable to the BISOMAC308 Electric Traction Hoist manufactured by Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. The BISOMAC308 consists of Hoist Device (referred to as “Hoist”) and Overspeed Detection Device. A) Read and fully understand this manual before using the BISOMAC308.
Message / LOCATION ・Instruction of Emergency Control Descent 1. Emergency Control Descent ・Instruction of Electromagnetic Brake & Electromagnetic Brake Caution ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE ・Instruction of Brake Release Lever Stopper 2. Lever Stopper LEVER STOPPER Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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CONTROL BOX COVER BISOMAC308 LEFT SIDE Message / LOCATION Description ・ UL Certification Label 4. UL Classification CONTROL BOX COVER ・ Showing the location of Operation Manual 5. Operator’s Manual CONTROL BOX Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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・ Instruction of Overspeed (OS) and Reverse Phase 6. Lamp (RP) CONTROL BOX COVER ・ Instruction of Emergency Stop Button 7. Emergency Stop Button CONTROL BOX COVER ・ Instruction to Operator 8. Restriction Use CONTROL BOX BISOMAC308 BACK SIDE Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
Maintain every 100 hour of operation hour or no longer than every year. See Maintenance Manual for instructions on maintaining. NOTE: THIS DIFFERS FROM CONDITION OF USE AT WORK SITES, refer to Section 4 Work Environment. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
500 ft (152 m) per platform NOTE Due to the various possible suspended platform loading situations and electric voltage sources, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SPECIFY THE MAXIMUM POWER CABLE LENGTH EXACTLY. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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Please contact local authorized the BISOMAC308 (Option) distributor. Exit Tube Can be installed by bolts (M5x8) to guide wire rope. Please contact local authorized the (Option) BISOMAC308 distributor. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
This Trip Button is for manual activation of the Overspeed Manual Trip Button Detection Device. In case of activation of the Overspeed Detection Device, Overspeed Indicator the Indicator is lit when pressing “Down” Button. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
NOTE: Make sure to use the protective cover for BISOMAC308 and the safety devices, if contaminants such as paint, epoxy, cement, corrosive chemicals or sand Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
Failure to do so increases the risk of electric shock or electrocution. WARNING DO NOT use damaged or cracked power cable and control cables. Doing so could result in electrocution or death. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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CAUTION Replace rubber cover of the Power Indicator and the Operation Button if they get damage. Otherwise, the button and the indicator can get dirty and the control box may malfunction. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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Otherwise, if the wire rope becomes heavily loaded and severed by a sharp edge, this may cause the platform to fall or tilt, and consequently operators or objects might fall, resulting in serious injury, death or damage to operators or passers-by. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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CAUTION DO NOT pull or step the cables of the safety device. Lead the cables and connector to break, BISOMAC308 and Safety Devices cannot be used. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
Safety Devices are reset. D Ensure that current capacity and size of circuit fuse is adequate, refer to specification in section 2. E Check if connector has any sign of deterioration. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
Fold-Up Stirrup Bar and the hole in stirrup are lined up, and then attach the hoist to the stirrup as shown in below with 2 Special Bolts, 4 Washers and 4 Nylon (provided by Nihon Bisoh). Position of the Rope End should be outside of the platform as shown. Use Torque Wrench to tighten the Bolts Torque Standard: 76 N・m (770 kgf・cm)
DO NOT have the Operation Button continuously depressed. Otherwise, the BISOMAC308 cannot stop. This may cause the platform to fall or tilt, and consequently operators or objects might fall, resulting in serious injury, death or damage to operators or passers-by. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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Button. Otherwise, the BISOMAC308 may not stop, and this may cause the platform to fall or tilt, and consequently operators or objects might fall, resulting in serious injury, death or damage to operators or passers-by. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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BISOMAC308 until it is repaired and retested. WARNING: OVERSPEED DETECTION DEVICE CAUTION Ensure to manually operate the Manual Trip Button. If not, it could make the Manual Trip Button break and Overspeed Detection Device may malfunction. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
Make sure the BISOMAC308 ascends by pressing “Up” Button and descends by pressing “Down” Button. • Make sure the BISOMAC308 stops by pressing “Emergency Stop Button” and the BISOMAC308 will not ascend or descend. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
D) Release your hands from the Emergency Descent Lever, then the Emergency Descent Lever locks automatically by the Lever Stopper. And stop the BISOMAC308. Fig. 6 Sliding Knob Lever Stopper Emergency Descent Lever Fig. 7 Emergency Descent Lever Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
Fig.8. It set to the horizontal position and hides the Indicator Lamp, when it is reset. Fig. 8 Reset Lever Indicator Lamp (RED) Fig. 9 Overspeed Indicator Lamp (RED) on the Hoist Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
While pulling the Knob Stopper forward, slide down the Fold-Up Stirrup Bar. Release your hand from the Knob Stopper when the Hold-Up Stirrup Bar set on the vertical, then it is locked. (Fig.11) Fig. 11 Vertical Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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Emergency Stop Button is pressed. Otherwise, the Emergency Stop device may not be operating and this may cause the platform to fall or tilt, and consequently operators or objects might fall, resulting in serious injury, death or damage to operators or passers-by. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
7.2 Test Procedure for Wire Rope 7.2.1 Profile and Dimension of Wire Rope • Wire rope MUST be taken out of service when ANY of the following conditions apply, refer to Picture.2. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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With the load applied on the wire rope, measure the average value by taking measurement of diameter of circumcircle at two diagonally opposite places. Take measurement at few places in the length direction of rope. (Fig.11) Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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0.33inch.(8.4mm) Within 0.197inch.(5mm) Braze distance 0.118inch.(3mm) Top Radius NOTE: Improperly prepared bullet can cause the wire rope to jam in the BISOMAC308 and the wire may get stuck in the hoist. Picture.3 Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
L) Press the Emergency Stop Button of the main body and shutdown the power supply of BISOMAC308. M) Verify that the red color display lamp of the Emergency Stop Button of the main body lights up. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
7.5 Test procedures for Overspeed Detection Device CAUTION Ensure to manually operate the Manual Trip Button. If not, it could make the Manual Trip Button break and Overspeed Detection Device may malfunction. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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Perform same procedure to the other side of the Overspeed Detection Device. NOTE: If the Overspeed Detection Device does not engage the wire rope, contact the BISOMAC308 local distributor and replace it with a properly functioning Overspeed Detection Device. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
BISOMAC308 to malfunction or not perform adequately. This may cause the platform to fall or tilt, and consequently operators or objects might fall, resulting in serious injury, death or damage to operators or passers-by. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
Supply power within allowable power of 1 Voltage is too low. BISOMAC, see Section 2.1. 2 Power Cable is too long or size is too small. Shorten power cable or use larger size. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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Supply proper voltage, see Section 2. 2 Wire rope is worn or damaged. Replace wire rope. CASE 6 BISOMAC308 makes unusual noise Problem Solution Each device’s bolts and nuts are loosened. Check them and tighten properly. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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Overspeed Detection Device may be Device. activated. NOTE: DO NOT reset forcefully. When the pin inside the lever of Overspeed Detection Device is damaged, you may not be able to reset Overspeed Detection Device. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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Attachment 1 Electrical Control and Electric Parts Function for 1 phase models “L” 1. Control Circuit Diagram...
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2. Inside of Control Box Cover and Control Box 3. Part Name and Part Function 【Control Box Cover】 【Control Box Cover】 Part Name Function Tag No. MC-1 Electromagnetic contactor for Starting Motor Starts motor MC-2 Electromagnetic contactor for Running Motor Controls rotation of motor.
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Electrical Control and Electric Parts Function for 3 phase models “L” 1. Control Circuit Diagram...
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2. Inside of Control Box Cover and Control Box 3. Part Name and Part Function 【Control Box Cover】 【Control Box Cover】 Part Name Function Tag No. MC-1 Electromagnetic contactor for Starting Motor Starts motor MC-2 Electromagnetic contactor for Running Motor Controls rotation of motor.
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SPEED EXCEEDS 25 MPH FOR TWO-POINT ADJUSTABLE SUSPENDED SCAFFOLDS OR 20 MPH FOR SINGLE-POINT SUSPENSION. If materials on a platform create a sail effect, stopping work at lower wind speeds must be considered. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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1. USE ONLY WIRE ROPE AND ATTACHMENTS specified by the hoisting machine manufacturer. 2. HANDLE WIRE ROPE WITH CARE. Always use gloves. 3. COIL AND UNCOIL WIRE ROPE in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions in order to avoid kinking or damage. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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KEEP ROPE GRAB POSITIONED ABOVE YOUR HEAD. 10. UTILIZE FULL BODY HARNESSES of the proper size and fit. 11. UTILIZE SHOCK ABSORBING LANYARD attached to the D-ring at the center of your back between the shoulder blades. Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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This document is the property of the SSFI and the SAIA. Permission for reprinting this document is granted in the interest of safety. Reprinting of this publication does not imply approval of product by or indicate membership in the Association. Publication SP201 Printed in U.S.A 7/2014 Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. BISOMAC308 1Phase&3Phase MM2015/9 KH-2015001...
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Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. 3788 Hinami, Togitsu, Nagasaki, 851-2108 Japan TEL: 81-95-882-1925 FAX: 81-95-881-0177 www.bisoh.co.jp/en NOTE: Contents may change without notice. "Nihon Bisoh" and "BVE" are registered trademarks of Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd. All copy rights and patents by Nihon Bisoh Co., Ltd.