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Specifications
Weight Capacity 150 LB.
Panel Size Capacity 4 FT. x 16 FT.
Height Range
Cradle Tilt
5 FT. to 11 FT. 5 IN.
Tilt (Loading), 60º
Tilt (Side), 15º
assembly
read the entire important Safety information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
note: Two people are required for assembly.
cradle
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Winch tripod
Figure a
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tripod Setup
1. Stand the Tripod Base on the floor, resting on its Caster Wheels.
2. Press down on the Slide Lock Ring on the center Leg. Hold the Ring down while swinging the remaining two Legs forward until the Yoke Ring snaps into the locking hole near the center of the tripod.
telescoping assembly
Set the Telescoping Asm. into the Tripod Base.
back View of tripod showing “V” shaped
Flanges:
Slide lock ring
Front assembled View:
Figure b locking caster Wheels
Lock the Caster Wheels by pressing down with your foot on the front side of the tilting lock.
note: To unlock the Caster Wheels, press down on the back side of the tilting lock.
lock
Unlock
Figure D
WarninG! The Telescoping Asm. must fit over both “V” shaped flanges shown in Figure D (top photo) and at right. The Telescoping Asm. must sit exactly vertically. If the main bar sits at an angle, then the unit is not tucked into the inner “V” shaped flange.
Telescoping
Asm.
Outer Flange
Tripod Base
Inner Flange
Figure c
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Winch Wheel Setup
1. Attach the Handle to the Wheel using the threaded shaft and nut. Leave some play in the Nut so that the Handle turns freely.
Slide bar d. Push the Wheel Asm. back toward the frame slightly, to engage the Slide Bar Lock, securing the Winch Wheel Asm. in the working position.
Slide bar lock
(engaged) telescoping asm.
Handle
Support post
Figure e brake
2. To extend the Wheel to its working position: a. Check that the Caster Wheels are locked before beginning.
b. Hold the Brake in your left hand and the
Wheel Handle in your right hand. Rotate the Wheel forward slightly while you lift on the brake to release the brake.
Wheel
Figure G
caUtiOn! Before proceeding, make sure that the Slide Bar Lock is rotated as far as it will go clockwise, so that it is fully engaged.
attach cradle to Frame
Insert the Mounting Pin (13), on the bottom of the Cradle, into the opening in the top of the Telescoping Asm.
Mounting pin cradle beam telescoping asm.
Figure H
Figure F c. While still holding the brake up, grasp the
Support Post with your right hand and pull the wheel assembly toward you, pulling evenly.
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attach crossarms to cradle
The Crossarms are interchangeable.
Slide the tapered plate on each Crossarm into a receiving socket on the Cradle Beam until the Spring Tab locks into place.
crossarm crossarm properly installed tapered plate
Spring tab cradle beam
Figure i testing the assembly
1. With assembly completed, check the
Panel Hoist tool to be sure all fasteners are tight, the Wire Rope is in place and is undamaged, and the tool is safe to use.
2. Check the Tripod Base to be sure it is firmly attached to the Telescoping Asm. Be sure the legs are firmly extended and locked in place.
3. Check the Telescoping Asm. and Winch to be sure they are properly installed and functioning properly.
4. Check that the Cradle is properly attached to the Telescoping Asm.
5. Check that the Crossarms are firmly attached to the Cradle.
6. Raise and lower the Cradle while empty, checking for proper function, before operating the hoist with a load.
caUtiOn! Check the assembly for proper function before using this tool.
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