Safety Device - Pacific Hoists U-MEGA Series Operations Manual & Parts List

2.3 Safety Devices
(1) Mechanical load brake
The mechanical load brake can hold a full capacity load independent of motor brake.
This brake assures that load does not accelerate while being lowered.
(2) Hook and hook latch
The hook is drop-forged from high tensile steel and heat treated for strength and
toughness.
The button hook is capable of 360∘swivel and fitted with safety latch to ensure
Safe lifting.
(3) Limit Switches
Upper and lower limit switches are fitted for switching off power automatically in
Case of over lifting or over lowering.
(4) Emergency stop device
This button is used to stop the hoist in an emergency situation. It is red, mushroom
type button, located in the uppermost position on the pendant. When pressed,
power to the equipment is switch off and button locks automatically. Turning it to
the right will release the lock and to enable re-starting.
(5) Shock protection
It cannot run, when you push the button for anti-direction in "UP" or "DOWN"
running. You must wait over 1 second.
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