Chapter 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CHAPTER 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS

is a manually-operated, two-position, momentary type.

3-1 DAMAGE FROM IMPROPER SETTINGS. Normal

See table 3-1 and figure 3-1. The remote switch is

control settings or combinations of control settings will

located on one of the tower legs. The UP button (for

not cause damage to equipment or create a safety

raising elevator) and the DOWN button (for lowering

hazard.

elevator) are separate. The hoist brake automatically

holds the load when buttons are not pressed.

3-2 OPERATOR/CREW CONTROLS.

Table 3-1. Operator's Controls for Elevator Hoist

CAUTION

Always push buttons momentarily to

eliminate all slack in the line before

Control

Function

trying to hoist load.

Otherwise

starting can cause shock loading,

When pressed, raises tower elevator

which can cause damage to hoist

until button is released.

and rigging.

DOWN

When pressed, lowers tower elevator

The only equipment that is operated after the tower is

until button is released.

built is the tower elevator. The elevator hoist control

Figure 3-1. Elevator Hoist Controls

3-1