User guide

3.0 OPERATING PROCEDURE

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL PERSONS USING, OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS EQUIPMENT BE FULLY

TRAINED AND COMPETENT TO DO SO, AND HAVE READ THE ENTIRE OPERATING MANUAL. GENERAL MA-

CHINE PRODUCTS CO., INC. CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MIS-USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT.

4.1 The drum stand components should be placed in line, on firm level ground with appropriate spacing to

accommodate the reel. Anchor in position.

4.2 Slide the drum shaft assembly through the drum and attach the drum locking collar to the opposite side.

Tighten the locking collar screws.

4.3 Four jack lifting positions are provided on the props, each to suit a range of drum diameters.

Assemble the jack pivot pin into the selected hole and fully engage in correct position. Ensure that the

same hole is used for both lifting arms.

Refer to diagram on the jack body for information on use. Ensure that the prop support retaining pins

are always removed before using the lifting jack.

4.4 With the lifting arms in the lowered position, remove the brake band assembly and the shaft retaining

pins. Roll the drum into the drum stand, ensuring that the cable or rope will be pulled from the top of the

drum, and that the brake drum is on the correct side. Simultaneously raise each lifting arm using the

jacks until the shaft is seated in the lifting arm pockets. Replace retaining pins.

4.5 Continue operating the jacks until the drum is raised clear of the ground, and the hole in the support prop

lines up with the hole in the lifting arm. Reinsert prop support retaining pins. Pressure may now be re-

leased from the jack, thus allowing the support props to take the full weight of the drum.

4.6 Secure brake driving arm to the reel with appropriate sized lag bolt and washers.

4.7 Fit the brake band assembly to the brake drum with the operating handle uppermost, and secure with

the retaining clip.

4.8 Adjust the Brake tensioner as required.

4.9 To withdraw the drum, this procedure may be reversed. Care should be taken to ensure that the drum

weight is taken by the hydraulic jacks before removing the prop support prop retaining pin.

Jack

Brake Band Assembly

Prop Support & Pin

Lag Bolts & Washers

Brake Driving Arm

Brake Tensioner

Brake Activation Lever

Jack Pivot Pin