2 hoist motor brake adjustment – R&M Materials Handling ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS LoadMate Chain Hoist LM 10 Stepless User Manual

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LM10 STEPLESS I&M MANUAL/EN/11.30.2010


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7.4.2 Hoist Motor Brake Adjustment

Figure 11. Cross Section of Hoist Motor Brake



If maximum air gap of brake has been reached or will be exceeded before next inspection, readjust air gap.

Minimum air gap

Maximum air gap

X = 0.008” [ 0.2 mm ]

X = 0.020” [ 0.5 mm ]


Before adjusting brake, remove load. Per ANSI Z244.1, lockout and tag main disconnect switch in de-
energized position. Follow other maintenance procedures outlined in this manual and ASME B30.16.

1. Remove brake cover and gasket.

2. With a feeler gauge, check three (3) places near each mounting bolts to measure air gap ( X )

between brake thrust disc (item 7) and coil (item 6).

3. To adjust air gap use a 0.008” feeler gauge and proceed as follows:

A. Slightly loosen motor brake mounting screws (item 10), so that adjusting nut (item 11) still

touches brake housing.

B. To reduce air gap, turn adjusting nut (item 11) counterclockwise.
C. To increase air gap, turn adjusting nut (item 11) clockwise.
D. Check air gap after adjusting the brake. Make certain the (3) screws (item 10) are tightened per

Torque specification. See Section 6.4.

4. Check brake operation. Run load block up and down several times without a load to test operation of

brake. Then, lift a capacity load about one foot above floor, stop, and check that brake holds load.

5. Install gasket and brake cover.

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