INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Gorbel
®
Tarca
®
Systems to solve your material handling needs. The innovative design and
heavy-duty construction of the Gorbel
®
Tarca
®
Systems will provide a superior quality product that will offer years
of long term value. The hoist weight allowance is 15% of the crane’s capacity (for example, a crane rated for 6000
pounds allows for a 6000-pound live load plus 900 pounds for the weight of the hoist). There is also an allowance
of 15% of the crane capacity for impact caused by hoist use. Gorbel
®
Tarca
®
Systems will provide many years of
dependable service by following the installation and maintenance procedures described herein.
Dimensions contained in this installation manual are for reference only and may differ for your particular
application. Please refer to the enclosed General Arrangement Drawing for actual dimensions.
Normal safety precautions prior to load testing:
These include, but are not limited to:
• Checking for obstructions in crane travel.
• Checking that all bolts and threaded rods are tight and have lockwashers.
• Making sure that endstops are in place and functional (i.e. stopping rolling equipment from exiting rail).
• Making sure that festooning cannot be snagged or pinched, whether it is electric or pneumatic.
• For additional safety precautions, see page 30.
WARNING
Gorbel Inc. assumes no responsibility for adequacy or integrity of the mounting surfaces or the structure that the
crane may be mounted to. Gorbel Inc. will not be liable for any loss, injury or damage to persons or property, nor
for damages of any kind, resulting from the failure or defective operation of any materials not supplied directly by
Gorbel Inc. Bracing systems, if used, must be approved by a local professional engineer.
WARNING
A minimum of a 6”-thick reinforced concrete floor is required. Gorbel, Inc., assumes no responsibility for adequa-
cy or integrity of the mounting surface. Support assemblies are designed to AISC (American Institute of Steel
Construction) specifications. See pages 33-36 for maintenance schedule.
WARNING
Equipment described herein is not designed for, and should not be used for, lifting, supporting or transporting
humans. Failure to comply with any one of the limitations noted herein can result in serious bodily injury and/or
property damage. Check State and Local regulations for any additional requirements.
WARNING
Crane cannot be utilized as a ground: A separate ground conductor is required. For example, systems with 3 phase
power require three conductors plus one ground conductor.
WARNING
Reference the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction Specification
for Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts, Installation, Pretensioned Joints, Calibrated Wrench
Pretensioning for the proper procedures to follow when using any torque tightening method.
WARNING
Please read entire manual prior to starting installation.
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