Spring Balancer Users Manual
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Check of the main equipment of the balancer
For the main equipment of the balancer, perform the following
inspections and checks.
1
Check that the top and bottom hooks are not worn
and can rotate smoothly.
2
Check that the latches of the top and bottom hooks
are not deformed and do not come off the hooks.
3
Check that the wire rope is not worn (Note:
particular attention should be paid to wire breakage
and the base of terminal locks).
4
Check that the buffer is not worn or cracked.
5
Check for significant wear or cracks in the wire
guide. Check that the mounting screws are not
loose.
6
Check that the case is not worn, the mounting bolts
are not loose, and air is not leaking.
7
Check that the auxiliary wire rope (or chain) is not
worn and the mounting bolts are not loose.
8
Check that the pin and the safety pin have not
dropped off.
9
Check the E-type retaining ring is not removed.
10
Check that the screws and the bolts in various
parts are not loose.
6-2 Precautions for use
WARNING
Do not move directly under the tool (equipment) suspended from the balancer.
Do not perform any modification of the balancer.
Do not remove tools (equipment) with the wire rope pulled out. The wire rope may
be quickly wound up, causing an injury.
CAUTION
Be sure to use the product within the capacity range. (Refer to the capacity range in
“4-3-1 Specifications”)
NOTICE
Do not extend the wire rope further than its stroke.
Do not extend the wire rope in an oblique direction.
Adjust the spring tension before the operation.
Remove the tool (equipment) while lifting it and with the wire rope completely wound inside the drum.
Note: The support member (metal hanger)
and the auxiliary wire rope in the figure
are indicated for reference.
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