Position the chain on liftwheel as explained in Step 1lf.
f) Refer to Steps 1g thru m above to complete the
installation.
Hoist Lubrication
IMPORTANT: To assure exta long life and top
performance, be sure to lubricate the various parts of
the Lodestar Hoist using the lubricants specified below.
If desired, these lubricants may be purchased from the
factory.
GEAR
The Lodestar-Protector should operate for the
normal life of the hoist without service. The
device has been lubricated and calibrated at the
factory for a specific model of Lodestar hoist
and is not adjustable or interchangeable with
CAUTION : The CM Lodestar Protector is to be used
with "American Lubricants #6283" grease. Do not use
any other grease or the protector will not operate
properly and parts could be damaged.
The gears and Protector (S-327 and S-328) are
packed at assembly with grease and should not need to
be renewed unless the gears have been removed from
the housing and degreased.
WARNING : Never degrease the Protector or attempt to
disassemble this device. Degreasing the Protector may
damage parts and using a device that has been
degreased may cause erratic, inconsistent operation. If
the Protector has been degreased, it must be replaced
by a factory calibrated device.
If the gears are removed from the housing, wipe
the excess grease off of the outside surfaces of the
Protector with a soft cloth, and degrease the remaining
gears and housings. Upon reassembly, add 7 oz. of the
above grease to gears and housing. Also, coat the
spline on the end of the drive shaft (S-311) with a
Molydisulphide lubricant such as "Super Herculon".
For Models JJ, LL, RR and JJ-2, LL-2, RR-2,
see page 28 for special gearing alignment
instructions.
The limit switch gears are of molded nylon and
require no lubrication.
Apply a light film of machine oil to the limit
switch shaft threads (S-220 pages 29 and 31) at
least once a year.
BEARINGS
All bearings and bushings except the lower hook
thrust bearing are pre-lubricated and require no
lubrication. The lower hook thrust bearing should be
lubricated at least once a month.
CHAIN GUIDES, LIFTWHEEL AND LOWER SHEAVE
WHEEL
When the hoist is disassembled for inspection
and/or repair, the chain guides, lower sheave
wheel (on double chain units) and liftwheel must
be lubricated with LPS #3 (LPS Research Lab.)
prior to re-assembly. The lubricant must be ap
plied in sufficient quantity to obtain natural
runoff and full coverage of these parts.
LOAD CHAIN
A small amount of lubricant will greatly increase
the life of load chain. Therefore, the chain
should not be allowed to run dry.
Keep it clean and lubricate at regular intervals
with LPS #3 (LPS Research Lab.) or equal
lubricant. Under ordinary conditions, weekly
lubrication and cleaning with a solvent is
satisfactory but under hot and dirty conditions, it
may be necessary to clean the chain at least
once a day and lubricate it several times
between cleanings.
When lubricating the chain, the lubricant must
be applied in sufficient quantity to obtain natural
run-off and full coverage of the chain.
Trolley Lubrication
LOW HEADROOM TROLLEY
CM Trackwheel bearings are pre-lubricated and
required no lubrication.
Adjustments
ELECTRIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY
The correct air gap between armature and fiel
when brake is not energized, is 0.025 inch al need not
be adjusted until the gap reaches 0.04t inch.
To adjust the brake, proceed as follows:
1.
Disconnect hoist from power supply.
2.
Remove back frame cover, see Figure 4.
3.
Before adjusting the gap; a) back off the stud
nuts and examine friction linings and friction
surfaces for excessive wear, scoring or
warpage. b) Check shading coils to be sure
they are in place and not broken. A missing or
broken shading coil will cause the brake to be
noisy when hoist is operated. Any of these
symptoms indicate the need for replacement of
parts.
4.
Turn adjusting nuts clockwise gaging the air gap
at both ends.
5.
Replace cover, reconnect the power and check
operation.
LIMIT SWITCHES -ENCLOSED TYPE
If limit switch operation has been checked as described
on page 5 and is not operating correctly or is not
automatically stopping the hook at a desired position,
proceed as follows:
1.
Disconnect hoist from power supply.
2.
Remove back frame cover, see Figure 4.
3.
The position of upper and lower limit switches
are indicated on the fiber insulator.
4.
Loosen the screws and lockwashers to permit
guide plate to be moved out of engagement with
the traveling nuts, refer to Figures and 15.
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