Woodhead E, EA & EL Series Balancer - Manual

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E, EA & EL Series Balancer
Service Manual
AERO-MOTIVE COMPANY
A Woodhead Industries, Inc. Subsidiary
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this manual carefully and follow its instructions. Improper use or failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious injury, death or property damage. Operators should be instructed in the safe and proper use and
maintenance of this product. Keep this manual for future reference.
The following safety precautions call attention to potentially dangerous conditions.
DANGER: Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION:
Hazards or unsafe practices which MAY result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
NOTE: Instruct operators in the safe, proper use and maintenance. Keep this manual for future reference.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Failure to read, understand or follow these instructions could lead to hazards or unsafe
practices COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION:
Instruct operators in the safe, proper use and maintenance of this product. Hazards or
unsafe practices MAY result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
MOUNTING
Hang balancer in the desired location by the shackle provided at the top. The balancer should be
suspended directly over work area using an eyebolt or similar device with a break strength exceeding 6
times the combined weight of the balancer and the load it is supporting. Balancer should be mounted in
such a manner as to minimize cable contact with the cable guide. For proper alignment, utilize the three
mounting holes at the top of balancer. If shackle is removed to make the connections, be sure that the
nut and cotter pin are properly replaced on the shackle pin.
SECONDARY SUPPORT CHAIN
WARNING:
A secondary safety cable or chain must be attached to all balancers mounted overhead to
prevent balancer from falling. Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
A boss with a hole has been provided at the side of the housing to permit installation of a secondary
support chain. All balancers mounted over head should have a secondary support chain to protect
personnel in case of structure or mounting component failure. Attach one end of secondary support
chain or cable to secondary support point on balancer. Attach the other end of secondary support chain
or cable to a support component other than that which supports the balancer. The chain or cable should
be as short as possible allowing the balancer to drop no more than 6 to 12 inches if the primary
connection is released. See illustration below. Secondary chain is offered as an accessory item.
OPERATION
TOOL ATTACHMENT
WARNING:
Never pull cable to device to be retracted. Always lift object to hook. If the hook is
accidentally released when it is extended, it will snap back. Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.