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- Page 1 PRO DRIVE E, G, & HG INSTRUCTIONS REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION HOISTING PRODUCTS BUFFALO, NY P/N 6102076 5/5/15...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PRO Drive Brake/Clutch Cable Adjustment ................13 6.10 PRO Drive Brake Adjustment ..................... 14 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................16 PARTS LISTS ..........................17 PRO Drive G & HG ........................17 PRO Drive E ..........................19 LIST OF FIGURES RGC HOISTING PRODUCTS PHONE: (716) 895-1156... - Page 4 PRO Drive Wire Rope Installation on Brake Sheave ..............13 PRO Drive Brake/Clutch Cable Adjustment ................14 PRO Drive Brake Adjustment ..................... 15 PRO Drive G & HG Assembly Drawing ..................18 PRO Drive E Assembly Drawing ....................20 RGC HOISTING PRODUCTS PHONE: (716) 895-1156...
- Page 5 PRE-HOISTING CHECKLIST This checklist must be checked prior to each use of the PRO Drive. This checklist is to be used as a guideline in conjunction with the maintenance and inspection procedures outlined in this manual. The PRO Drive and related equipment must be thoroughly inspected prior to each use by a trained person.
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Page 6: Safety
1 SAFETY 1.1 INTRODUCTION Your Reimann & Georger Corporation PRO Drive has been engineered to provide lifting performance, long term economics and safety advantages that no other type can match. However, even a well-designed and well-built hoist can malfunction or become hazardous in the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user. Therefore, read this manual and related equipment manuals thoroughly before operating your PRO Drive to provide maximum safety for all operating personnel, and to get the maximum benefit from your equipment. - Page 7 12. Do not remove material from the platform until it has stopped completely. 13. Keep out from under a raised load. 14. Never stand in-line with the raising or lowering of the platform at either the top or bottom of the hoist track. 15.
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Page 8: Specifications
2 SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PRO DRIVE SPECIFICATIONS MODEL POWER SOURCE ENGINE OIL CAP. FUEL CAP. PLUG GAP PRO Drive E 1-1/2 HP, 110-220v, 60HZ (electric) PRO Drive G 4HP Briggs & Stratton (gas) 2/3 qt. * 2.25 quarts 0.030 PRO Drive HG 4HP Honda (gas) 2/3 qt. -
Page 9: Installation And Setup
3 INSTALLATION AND SETUP 3.1 PRIOR TO SETUP Ensure all structural members of the PRO Drive are free of defects and damage that may affect the integrity of the unit. Ensure the hoisting area is secured from all unauthorized personnel. WARNING: ENSURE THAT OSHA COMPLIANT FALL PROTECTION IS IN PLACE. -
Page 10: Operation
4 OPERATION 4.1 BEFORE OPERATING THE PRO DRIVE WARNING: A GOOD LINE OF COMMUNICATION MUST BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN THE HOIST OPERATOR AND THE ROOF CREW. Only trained personnel shall operate this equipment. A trained person is one who has read and thoroughly understands this instruction manual and related equipment manuals and, through training and experience, has shown knowledge regarding the safe operational procedures. -
Page 11: Electric Motor Startup
Check the engine air cleaner and air intake screen for dirt or obstruction. Clean as required. Move choke control to choke or start position and move throttle to half throttle position to start a cold engine. Move choke control to run position slowly after engine starts and allow a warm up. The choke must be in the run position during normal operation or when starting a warm engine. -
Page 12: Preparing Pro Drive For Shutdown
When the platform reaches the top of the track, release the operator lever. This action stops the platform and automatically applies the brake, which holds the load and platform. WARNING: KEEP OUT FROM UNDER A RAISED LOAD. WARNING: IF THE ENGINE OR MOTOR FAILS DURING OPERATION, RELEASE THE OPERATOR HANDLE TO PREVENT LOAD FROM FALLING. -
Page 13: Disassembly
5 DISASSEMBLY 5.1 PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY Before disassembling the hoist, read and follow all the safety rules of this manual and related equipment used with PRO Drive. Failure to do this can lead to equipment damage and/or serious personal injury. Ensure that the platform is not supporting any load before proceeding. -
Page 14: Inspection And Maintenance
6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 6.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE RULES Proper maintenance of the PRO Drive and related equipment consists of adhering to all the guidelines given in this chapter and in the Pre-Hoisting Checklist in the front of this manual. Proper maintenance is required to maintain the system in good condition, which is defined as each part being free of rust or other corrosion, bends, breaks, or other defects. -
Page 15: Oiling Mechanical Parts
6.4 OILING MECHANICAL PARTS The main bearings are lubricated for life and need no attention. Oil all pivots and linkage joints occasionally. Electric units require oiling the countershaft bearings occasionally. 6.5 ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS CAUTION: GASOLINE ENGINES ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN THE CRANKCASE. ATTEMPTING TO RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT FILLING THE CRANKCASE AND REDUCER WITH OIL WILL CAUSE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. -
Page 16: Engine Maintenance
6.6 ENGINE MAINTENANCE The engine is guaranteed against defects by its manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper lubrication and maintenance. The following table summarizes the type and frequency of maintenance required. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. For repairs, contact the nearest authorized service center. -
Page 17: Wire Rope Components
Kinking: Severe kinking, crushing, bird caging or other damage causing distortion of the rope structure. Bird caging is a bulging in the wire rope caused by the individual wires becoming untwisted. This untwisting of individual wires is usually caused by impact loading on the wire rope (such as a sudden stop). Heat damage: Evidence of any heat damage caused by a torch or by contact with electrical wires. -
Page 18: Replacing Pro Drive Wire Rope
6.8 REPLACING PRO DRIVE WIRE ROPE Refer to Figure 6-2. Each end of the wire rope is equipped with loops. The small loop is attached to the brake sheave by passing it through the hole and bending it back against the pull or load. It is snubbed over the web of the sheave and fastened to the sheave with the screw provided. -
Page 19: Pro Drive Brake Adjustment
Replace both cable access round caps. Figure 6-3. PRO DRIVE BRAKE/CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT 6.10 PRO DRIVE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT Lower platform completely and shut off PRO DRIVE. Turn off gas supply, or disconnect from electric power supply. Refer to Figure 6-3. Remove the two cable access round caps (B/N 8) from the drum guard (B/N 7) by depressing the cap release tabs located inside the guard. -
Page 20: Pro Drive Brake Adjustment
Figure 6-4. PRO DRIVE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
7 TROUBLESHOOTING The following chart is intended to assist with troubleshooting the PRO Drive. While not all inclusive, the chart outlines the most common causes of a problem and the recommended course of action. SYMPTOM CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION Gas engine will not start Air filter clogged—replace filter Too much oil in crankcase—pistons can’t come back down which can saturate air filter with oil. -
Page 22: Parts Lists
8 PARTS LISTS Each item number on the following parts lists can be matched with the item number shown on the corresponding assembly drawing as indicated below. PRO DRIVE G AND HG GAS MODELS Refer to Figure 8-1. Item Number Part Number Quantity Description... -
Page 23: Pro Drive G & Hg Assembly Drawing
Figure 8-1. PRO Drive Gas Assembly Drawing... -
Page 24: Pro Drive E
PRO DRIVE E ELECTRIC MODEL Refer to Figure 8-2. Item Number Part Number Quantity Description 0401309 OPERATOR HANDLE 5800138 CLEVIS PIN 0402270 LEVER W/ MTG HDWR & CABLES 7304300 WIRE ROPE W/ FITTINGS 0402290 OPERATOR YOKE W/ HARDWARE 0401331 BRAKE/CLUTCH CABLE W/ HARDWARE 0402295 DRUM GUARD W/ DECAL &... -
Page 25: Pro Drive E Assembly Drawing
Figure 8-2. PRO Drive Electric Assembly Drawing... - Page 26 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Reimann & Georger Corporation Hoisting and Construction Products A. LIMITED WARRANTY Reimann & Georger Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants to the original purchaser (the “Buyer”) that all Reimann & Georger Hoisting and Construction products shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original purchase.
- Page 27 ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: Equipment which has been abused, damaged, used beyond rated capacity, or repaired by persons other than authorized service personnel. Damage caused by acts of God which include, but are not limited to, hailstorms, windstorms, tornadoes, sandstorms, lightning, floods, and earthquakes.
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