Technical Specifications

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WARNING: BEFORE LOWERING THE TRACK SECTIONS, CAREFULLY CHECK FOR OVERHEAD OBJECTS
AND POWER LINES. ELECTRICITY KILLS
Raising the platform with or without load
WARNING: THE OPERATOR OF THIS HOIST UNIT SHOULD WEAR APPROPRIATE SAFETY EQUIPMENT WHICH SHOULD
INCLUDE APPROVED HAND PROTECTION, HEAD PROTECTION AND EYE PROTECTION.
To raise the platform on the TP250, face the platform and stand as far as possible from the hoist to operate. Place your foot on the
foot control pad to engage the motor to the cable drums V belt, permitting the platform to roll up the track section. When the platform
reaches the top, release foot IMMEDIATELY. This will apply the self energizing brakes. Move away from the hoist while the load is
being removed from the platform.
Lowering the platform
To lower the carriage, stand to the right or left side of the hoist and grasp the brake handle. Lightly feather the platform down by
engaging and disengaging the brake to slow the carriage. Lower the carriage to the ground at a slow speed (not to exceed 50/feet per
minute). Continue to decelerate the platform as it nears the ground to prevent damage to the platform or bottom bumper stops.
DO NOT USE THE HOIST TO LOWER MATERIALS.
CAUTION: NEVER APPLY THE BRAKE ABRUPTLY - BROKEN HOIST CABLES AND/OR SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONNEL OR
EQUIPMENT MAY OCCUR. MAKE CERTAIN PLATFORM DOES NOT EXCESSIVELY STRIKE THE BOTTOM BRACE STOPS UPON
REACHING THE BOTTOM OF THE TRACK SECTION.
Lower and dismantle the platform hoist assembly in the reverse of the erection procedure, observing all safety procedures.
Track Section Chart - Brace Support and Proper Set Up Distance at Job Site
Track lengths in excess of 28 feet require the use of the telescoping brace (#60005). The table below provides the suggested
information for the distance of the bottom track from the building and the location of the track support for various conditions.
Building Length of Base To Track Brace Location
Height Track Building Cross Tie from Bottom
12’ 16’ 4’-6” Not Required
16’ 20’ 5’-0” Not Required
20’ 24’ 6’-6” Not Required
24’ 28’ 6’-6” Not Required
28’ 32’ 7’-6” 11th and 13th
32’ 36’ 8’-0” 14th and 16th
36’ 40’ 9’-0” 19th and 21st
40’ 44’ 10’-0” 26th and 25th
42’ 44’(max) 10’-6” 25th and 27th
REPAIR INFORMATION
Your lift hoist is designed to provide years of service, however, when your hoist requires parts, service or repairs, please contact
your nearest authorized dealer, or call 1-800-241-1806, Ext. 1525 for information on where to take your platform hoist.