FOREWORD
Read and understand this entire publication BEFORE operating or servicing your BRADEN hoist. Retain this manual for
future reference.
The minimum service intervals specied are for operating hours of the prime mover.
The following service instructions have been prepared to provide assembly, disassembly and maintenance information
for the Model BG4 series hoist. It is suggested that before doing any work on these units, all assembly and disassembly
instructions should be read and understood.
Some illustrations in this manual may show details or attachments which may be different from your hoist. Also, some
components may be removed for illustrative purposes.
Continuing product improvement may cause changes in your hoist which may not be included in this manual. When a ques-
tion arises regarding your hoist or this manual, contact your nearest BRADEN dealer or the factory Service Department.
Provide the complete hoist model number and serial number when making inquiries. The model and serial numbers are
stamped into the data plate attached to the tie plate as shown below.
Braden Technical Support Department
Phone: (918) 251-8511
08:00 to 16:30 CST
Monday thru Friday
Fax: (918) 259-1575
Internet: hoist.service@paccar.com
PARTS AND SERVICE
BRADEN provides parts and service through a network of
authorized dealers. Parts and service are not available di-
rectly from the factory. For the name of your nearest dealer,
consult your local phone directory or call us at the phone
number shown above.
Serial Number and Model Number are stamped into the data
plate located on left lower corner the motor support when
viewing hoist from motor end. Always refer to the Serial
Number and Model Number when requesting information or
service parts.
EXPLANATION OF MODEL NUMBER
BG 4 B 05 119 01 H
BRADEN
GEARMATIC
MAX
RATING
DESIGN
MODEL
GEAR
RATIO
MOTOR
SIZE
DRUM
SIZE
OPTIONAL
HIGH LINE
PULL
BG DESIGNATES BRADEN GEARMATIC
4 DESIGNATES 4,000 lb (1,810 kg) FIRST LAYER LINE PULL
B DESIGNATES THE MODEL SERIES RELATING TO DESIGN CHANGES
05 DESIGNATES TOTAL GEAR REDUCTION
119 DESIGNATES HYDRAULIC MOTOR DISPLACEMENT IN cu in./rev
DECIMAL POINT ELIMINATED (119 = 11.9 cu in./rev [195 cu cm])
01 DESIGNATES THE DRUM
H DESIGNATES 5,000 lb. (2,270 kg) FIRST LAYER LINE PULL OPTION
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