Banner RP-RM83F Rope Pull Switches - Manual (Page 4)

WARNING: Failure to use pulleys or eye bolts to support the wire rope can result in damage to the
switch and may create a dangerous situation that could lead to serious injury or death.
Installation Procedure
1. Mount the switch securely on a solid stationary surface.
2. Fasten an eye bolt at the opposite end of the rope span from the switch. Verify that the anchor for the eye bolt is
solid and stationary to withstand the constant tension and possible pull of the rope.
3. Assemble the rope as shown. Keep the rope’s PVC cover intact along its complete length.
4. Use pulleys (recommended) or eye bolts at each support point. Always use a pulley when routing the rope around
a corner, regardless of the angle.
340 mm
L3
Spring breakage
protector cable
L1
L1
L3
L4 L2
L4
400 mm (16") max.
for actuation of switch
Note:
Force to actuate must
not exceed 200 N (45lbf)
L2
Figure 4. Assembly of Rope and Hardware
Switch Model Max. Total Length L1
Max. Distance
Between Pulleys L2
Max. Distance to
Spring/Turnbuckle L3
1
Min. Distance Fitting
to Pulley L4 2
75 m 75 m (245 ft)
3-5 m (10-15 ft) 150 mm (6 inches) 150 mm (6 ft)
38 m 37.5 m (123 ft)
All hardware is supplied by the user. See Dimensions for switch mounting hole mounting pattern and size.
Installing Models RP-RM83F-..75 and RP-LS42F-xxLF (with Integral Turnbuckle)
These models have their own integral turnbuckle and clamp to tension the rope and to hold it in place. This innovative
design provides for quick and easy rope fixing and tensioning. These models require no external turnbuckle or any
additional clamp at the switch end of the rope.
To install the rope at the switch end:
1. Strip away several inches of the cable covering.
2. Loosen the set screw on the switch fitting using a 4
mm hex wrench.
3. Insert the cable into the center hole, and pull the
cut end out from the side hole.
4. When the tension is correct, tighten the set screw to
hold the rope firmly in place.
Figure 5. Tightening the rope into the internal turnbuckle (models
RP-RM83F-..LT and -..LTE)
1 Closer, if possible
2 Distance must allow necessary clearance to all mounting hardware.
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