User's Manual

Section 2 – Radio Controlled Safety (Continued)
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Condition of hoisting cable and hook block (broken
strands, clipped sheave wheels, etc.).
Condition of brakes (hoist, trolley, and bridge). (No
bluing, rivets on shoes showing, glazing, etc.).
Condition of trolley and rail stops.
Condition of bridge structure.
Condition of festoon system.
Broken welds in any part of the crane structure.
Proper fluid levels and lubrication.
Condition of bridge and trolley stops.
Carbon dust or signs burning on the covers of motors.
Indication of fluid, oil or grease leaks.
Condition of rail sweeps.
Walkways required handrails and ladders are in
place, sturdy and not loose.
Protective guards are in place for all moving parts.
Alignment of bridge (screeching or squealing wheels
indicate bridge is out of line).
Broken, cracked, or chipped rails on trolley or
runway.
Condition of limit switches.
Condition of electrical and mechanical control
(electrical or mechanical defects which cause faulty
operation such as un-commanded stopping or starting
of any crane motions, warning devices, lights, or
auxiliary functions).
Condition of gears (grinding or squealing may
indicate foreign materials in gear teeth or a lack of
lubrication.
All controls especially E-STOPs are in place and in
working order.
Frequent relay tripping of power circuits.
Mechanical parts loosened by vibration (loose rivets,
covers, bolts, etc.).
Uneven riding (worn or damaged wheels).
Condition of collector shoes or bars.
Condition of warning or signal lights and horns.
(Burned out or broken).
2-13. Batteries
WARNING
KNOW AND FOLLOW PROPER BATTERY
HANDLING, CHARGING AND DISPOSAL PRO-
CEDURES. IMPROPER BATTERY PROCE-
DURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIES TO EXPLODE
OR DO OTHER SERIOUS DAMAGE. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND DAM-
AGE TO EQUIPMENT
.
2-13.1. Battery Handling.
Use only batteries approved by Telemotive for the
specific product.
Do not dispose of a battery pack in fire; it may
explode.
Do not attempt to open the battery pack.
Do not short circuit battery.
For intrinsically safe environments only use specified
Telemotive intrinsically safe batteries.
Keep the battery pack environment cool during
charging operation and storage, (i.e., not in direct
sunlight or close to a heating source).
2-13.2. Battery Charging.
For those transmitters equipped with battery chargers,
please familiarize all users with the instructions of
the charger before attempting to use.
Use only Telemotive approved chargers for the
appropriate battery pack.
Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable battery
packs.
Avoid charging the battery pack for more than 24
hours.
Do not charge batteries in a hazardous environment.
Do not short charger.