Sky Climber Compact 1250 - Hoist and Safety System Testing

January 2019 Page 14
 Exit guide must be clear. Wire rope must run freely away from the hoist.
 Guide hoist as it climbs up to the stirrup level.
 Attach hoist to Suspended Platform Stirrup.
 Insert hoist stirrup strap into platform stirrup recess.
 Use either Grade 5 nuts/bolts or shoulder bolts and nuts provided by manufacturer.
 Tighten nuts securely.
 Make sure wire rope exits outward, away from platform’s work area.
 Assemble Sky Lock Hoist with Coupling Link.
Coupling Link must provide clearance for straight passage of wire rope.
 Remove Coupling Link from storage box.
 Line up Coupling Link with hole in the top of Hoist.
 Attach with shoulder bolt. Tighten nut securely.
 Slide Sky Lock up one inch, then turn Sky Lock Reset Lever clockwise to open jaws, letting
Sky Lock slide down wire rope.
 Line up hole in Sky Lock with the top of the Coupling Link.
 Attach shoulder bolt. Tighten nut securely.
 Secure Wire Rope End.
 Limit wire rope bitter end to a few feet. Store excess wire rope at top on suspension end.
 Test Hoist Load.
 Place load equal to weight of workers, tools and materials on one end of the platform. Have
co-worker check rigging for slippage/malfunction during the test.
 Inspect all rigging/platform connections. Tighten or adjust as needed.
 Select Hoist Directional Switch UP direction to raise the platform 6 inches off surface.
 Turn Manual Trip Lever counterclockwise to set the Sky Lock Brake.
 Select Hoist Directional Switch DOWN direction. System should not descend.
Wire rope will loop out between the top of the hoist and the bottom of the Sky Lock.
 Select Hoist Directional Switch in the UP direction to take up the loop and raise the platform
one inch to relieve the load from Sky Lock Jaws.
 Turn Sky Lock Reset Handle clockwise to reset Sky Lock.
 Repeat procedure twice.
 Repeat the same hoist load test procedure at the other end of the platform.
 If hoist or Sky Lock fails test, return failed unit to Factory Authorized Service Center.
 Test Emergency Stop Button.
 Select Hoist Directional Switch in the UP direction to raise platform 6 inches. While
ascending, press the Emergency Stop Button. Power should stop to hoist and primary brake
should engage.
 Turn Emergency Stop Button Switch clockwise to reset.
 Repeat test.
 If Emergency Stop fails, return hoist to Factory Authorized Service Center.
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WARNING Serious injury or property damage may result from falling
objects during hoist load test. Be alert and prepared to quickly
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