Daktronics S SERIES - Manual (Page 16)

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VORTEK HOIST BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS
Occasionally the secondary mechanical brake may need some minor adjustment to alleviate noise that
could occur.
Remove the Locknut from here, and allow cover to swing down.
The motor cover will need to be opened up so that the brake can be adjusted.
What will be seen is shown in the picture below .
The locknut on the secondary
mechanical brake is what will
be adjusted.
Bronze Bearing
Belleville Washer
To adjust the brake, loosen the locknut on the gearbox shaft until the Bronze Bearing and the
Belleville Washer spin with a small amount of finger pressure .