Operation - Pacific Hoists U-MEGA Series Operations Manual & Parts List

(4) Operation Test
(a) Firmly push
the limit switch. Power should be cut off automatically.
(b) Firmly push
(c) Check load chain lubrication. (It has been lubricated at our works, but the lubricant may
dry out during transportation) Any readily available lubricant is recommended.
It is further advisable to keep a small amount of lubricant in chain bucket to allow chain
in oil bath.
(d) Check the emergency stop device function :
While holding down either
emergency stop button. Check that the hook stops when the emergency stop button is
pushed. Also, check the hoist does not move in response to the push button switch.
Finally, check that the emergency stop device pops out when turned to the right and
that operation can be resumed thereafter. If the equipment fails to pass another above
checks, check the wiring and automatic locking function of the emergency stop device.

5. OPERATION

After running test and checks have been completed, the hoist will be ready for normal
operation.
Since dealing with heavy loads may involve unexpected danger all of the
"SAFETY RULES" (Ref 3.) must be followed and the operator must be aware of the
following points while using the hoist.
(1) On connection of power supply allow 15 seconds to initiate start up.
(2) The operator must have a clear and unobstructed view of the entire working area
before operating the hoist.
(3) The operator must check that the entire working area is safe and secure before
operating the hoist.
(4) When using the hoist with a plain trolley, the operator must take care to prevent
excessive load swinging by sympathetic push trolley movements.
switch button to lower load chain until the chain end buffer touches
switch button to check the collection of load chain into chain bucket.
or button on the push button switch, push the
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