700Series5to10Ton Man
700Series5to10Ton Man
AND
                      PARTS LIST
              SHAW-BOX
                                                                          ®
                  MOTOR DRIVEN
              TRAVERSE ARRANGEMENT
                      For 5 thru 10 TTon
                            thru      on
                Series 700 Deck Mounted
                Wir e Rope Electric Hoists
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                           LIFT-TECH INTERNATIONAL
                           Division of Columbus McKinnon
                           MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN 49443
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                                                                    SHAWW-BOX
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APRIL, 1993         COPYRIGHT 1991, LIFT-TECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.         PART NO. 113533-76
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                 Figure A.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS                     holes. Bolt hoist down with hardware furnished with trucks.
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND LIFT-                       See Figure B.
TECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. DOES NOT WARRANT
OR OTHERWISE GUARANTEE (IMPLIEDLY OR EX-
PRESSLY) ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE COM-
PONENTS THAT LIFT-TECH MANUFACTURES AND AS-                                MOUNTING CONTROL PANEL
SUMES NO LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY (INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES)                       Refer to Figure C. If hoist is single or two speed, builder
FOR INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.                       need supply only item A and four bolts, lockwashers and
                                                                nuts (item H, J and K) for securing control panel.
                  MOUNTING HOIST
Although some traverse trucks have more than one set of                               ELECTRICAL
mounting holes for the hoist, the specified hoist will match
only one set of holes.                                          The traverse wiring diagrams are shown in 113533-78.
Lower the hoist, with the gear case side properly oriented
to the notes on the trucks, onto the trucks, adjusting the
distance between the trucks to match the hoist mounting
Figure B.
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         Figure C. Electrical Enclosure and Resistor Mounting Arrangement
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         Figure D. Ballast Resistor Mounting Arrangement
                                                                  Consult the Manufacturer for the traverse weight and other
   INSTALLATION OF MOTOR DRIVEN                                   required information before attempting installation.
      TRAVERSE ARRANGEMENT
This manual contains important information to help you to                                WARNING
operate, maintain, and service the traverse arrangement
of your crane trolley. The hoist is covered in a separate            Before installing traverse on bridge, lock runway
manual.                                                              conductor disconnect switch in open (power
                                                                     off) position.
We recommend that you study the contents thoroughly
before putting the traverse into use. With proper installation,
application of correct operating procedures, and practicing       Total weight of traverse and hoist should be checked
the recommended maintenance suggestions you will be               against lifting equipment selected for erection of traverse.
assured maximum service from your traverse.                       Immediately after traverse is placed on the traverse rails,
The traverses described in this manual are intended for           check wheel flange clearances to the rail. Clearance
indoor service. Traverses to be used for outdoor service          between side of rail head and inside flange of wheel will
require special consideration.                                    be 1/4" for a 25# ASCE traverse rail with wheel centered
                                                                  on rail.
3. who has not been properly instructed.                         Energize each motion gradually and avoid abrupt, jerky
                                                                    movements of the load.
4. who has not been informed and does not have a
thorough knowledge of all applicable safe operating              Take up slack from sling and hoisting cables before
practices, including those in this book as well as hitching         lifting load.
equipment and practices.
                                                                 Yield to people in a working area; allow them time to get
                                                                    out of danger.
    NOTE: See applicable National, State and Local
    Safety Codes and regulations for additional
    requirements relating to Safe Operating Practices,
    including American National Standards ANSI
    B30.2.0 and ANSI B30.16 as published by
    American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
                                                                 F ollow operating and maintenance procedures described
                                                                    in manufacturer’s manuals to operate and maintain
                                                                    bridge, traverse and hoist.
OPERATING RULES: Operating rules listed below are                I nspect crane frequently. Be alert for unusual or erratic
an earnest effort to encourage SAFETY and are not                   conditions. Be certain the crane is SAFE to operate at
intended to take precedence over individual plant safety            all times.
rules and regulations or rules set forth by various applicable
codes.                                                           Repair electrical apparatus or make other major repairs
                                                                    only when specifically authorized to do so. Do not
A good operator operates his crane as smoothly as                   change fuse sizes. Never attempt to close a switch
possible and knows and follows the suggested rules below            having a “DO NOT OPERATE” sign or card attached.
for safe, efficient crane handling.
                                                                 Stop crane, hoist or traverse under normal operating
                                                                    conditions before engaging limit switches. Limit switches
                                                                    are safety devices and should not be used as a normal
                                                                    operating control.
Know the safe capacity of crane and chain slings, rope           LEARNING THE CONTROLS: After making certain the
                                                                 traverse is completely and properly installed with traverse
   slings, etc. Do not make lifts above safe capacity of
   crane or slings.                                              connected to power supply and all pre-operation checks
                                                                 made, the operator should learn the controls.
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The operator should locate the runway disconnect and          Sixth – Operate traverse from one end of bridge to the
make sure this switch is locked open (POWER OFF). The         other, checking for obstructions or interferences. Proceed
operator should now operate the various push buttons to       with CAUTION and be prepared to stop short of any
get the “feel” and determine that they do not bind or stick   obstructions. If traverse power is interrupted during traverse
in any position. The operator should become familiar with     travel, check traverse collectors for proper contact with
push button location for their respective motions as well     bridge conductors.
as “start” and “stop” buttons which operate the crane main
line contactor. The main line contactor will shut off power
to all motions.                                                                      WARNING
                                                                 Lock main runway disconnect switch in open
                      WARNING                                    (power off) position before attempting to adjust
                                                                 cross collectors or conductors.
   If any push button binds or sticks in any position
   – Do not turn power on – Determine the cause
   of malfunction and correct before operating                Seventh – After making certain that all building and
   crane.                                                     structural clearances are adequate, practice going “Left”
                                                              and “Right” with push button depressed. Note the stopping
OPERATING THE CONTROLS (NO LOAD): Having                      distance of the trolley without load.
inspected and tried the pendant push button station, the
crane operator is now ready to try the crane under power.     After becoming familiar with these motions, the operator
                                                              can now depress the hoist “Up” button.
First – Close the crane runway disconnect switch.
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                                                                                    INSPECTION
                        WARNING
                                                               The crane should be inspected at the beginning of each
   During this test and under any other operating              shift. All functional mechanisms should be in good working
   condition – OPERATOR SHOULD NEVER BE                        order. Check limit switches, brakes, electrical equipment,
   POSITIONED UNDER THE HOOK OR LOAD.                          and other SAFETY devices. Check crane operation without
                                                               load. Any unusual sounds, vibrations, anything wrong or
    NOTE: Jogging is used excessively by some                  apparently wrong should be reported to the operators’
    operators for making “inching” crane movements.            supervisor immediately. Inspect hoist as recommended in
    AVOID EXCESSIVE USE OF JOGGING SINCE                       manufacture’s hoist manual.
    IT MAY CAUSE PREMATURE BURNING OF
    CONTACT TIPS AND MOTOR OVERHEATING.
                                                                                      WARNING
                        WARNING                                   Do not operate a crane, hoist or traverse having
   THIS EQUIPMENT IS NOT DESIGNED OR                              unusual vibrations, sounds, warnings or with
   SUITABLE AS A POWER SOURCE FOR LIFTING                         anything wrong or apparently wrong. Danger
   OR LOWERING PERSONS.                                           may be present that the crane operator cannot
                                                                  see. Determine and correct cause of unusual
                                                                  conditions and make certain the crane can be
OPERATING THE CONTROLS (WITH LOAD): Make                          operated SAFELY.
certain hook is high enough to clear any obstructions
below. Move the bridge to a position directly over the load,
                                                               Complete inspection of the crane is to be performed at
and operate in the following sequence:
                                                               least every six months and more frequently when
STEP 1: Spot the traverse and hoist over the load. If          conditions require. Inspect areas listed below and any
control is suspended from the bridge, hand signals may         other area which may be adversely affected due to activity,
be required from ONE authorized floor man at the load.         severity of service and crane environment that could cause
Be certain load to be lifted is properly hitched and does      unsafe crane operation.
not exceed the rated capacity of the hoist, traverse or
bridge.
                                                                                      WARNING
STEP 2: Slowly raise the hook until slack has been taken          Always lock main switch in open (power off)
out of slings. When floor man signals and operator is             position before inspection.
satisfied load is secure in sling, he lifts the load slowly
until clear. Now, hoisting speed can be increased and
                                                               Items to be inspected include, but are not limited to:
maintained until load is clear of all obstructions or floor
man gives the signal to stop.                                  1. All functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment
                                                               interfering with crane operation.
STEP 3: Starting slowly and increasing speed as distance
permits, move the bridge toward the point where the load       2. Operating parts for excessive wear.
is to be lowered. The stopping distance will be greater        3. All safety devices for malfunction.
than with no load on the hook.
                                                               4. All connections and mountings for loose bolts, nuts or
STEP 4: Learn to judge the stopping distance of the            other fasteners for tightness.
bridge and traverse, both with light loads and full loads.
                                                               5. All structural members for deformation, cracks,
This will enable you to “spot” loads with the minimum
                                                               corrosion.
amount of jogging.
                                                               6. All electrical apparatus, including control contactors,
    NOTE: Refer to hoist manual for complete                   limit switches, push button stations for signs of pitted
    operating instructions for hoist.                          contact points, wear or deteriorations.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFE OPERATION: Each crane                  7. All hoists and traverses installed on the crane in
operator should be held directly responsible for the safe      accordance with manufacture's recommendations.
operation of his crane. The crane operator should STOP
                                                               Written, dated and signed inspection reports should be
the crane and refuse to handle loads when:
                                                               maintained on all critical items (such as safety devices,
1. there is any doubt as to SAFETY;                            brakes, hooks, ropes, chains, etc.). All worn, damaged or
2. any unusual vibrations or sounds are noticed before         malfunctioning parts should be repaired or replaced to
or when starting the lift or traverse motions;                 maintain a SAFE operating crane. Warning labels affixed
                                                               to the crane, hoist or traverse should be kept clean and
3. there are arguments or disagreements with floor man         visible at all times. Warning labels should be replaced if
or hitchers;                                                   loose or illegible. A typical inspection Schedule and
4. he feels ill or is not alert.                               Maintenance Report Form is shown on Page 10.
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                          INSPECTION SCHEDULE AND MAINTENANCE REPORT
     CRANE SERIAL NO. (MFGRS) _______________________                                                                                          CUSTOMER CRANE IDENTITY NO. _______________________
     RATED LOAD __________________                                                                                                             LOCATION IN PLANT __________________________________
     TYPE ________________________                                                                                                             THIS INSPECTION IS MONTHLY X       ANNUAL X
     VOLTAGE _____________________                                                                                                                              SEMI-ANNUAL X
                                                                                                                                               INSPECTED BY: ________________   DATE _____________
                                                Recom-  *                                          CONDITION
               COMPONENT, UNIT OR PART         mended                          (Check column best indicating condition when                                                                            CORRECTIVE ACTION
                    and location              Inspection                       part or unit is inspected. Use note column to                                                                                NOTES
                                                Interval                       the right if condition is not listed below.)
REPAIR REQUIRED
(Worn or Damaged)
                                                                                                                                                                CLEANING OR
                                                        SEMI-ANNUAL
                                                                                                                                                                              (Indicate corrective action taken during inspection and note date. For
ADJUSTMENT
                                                                                                                                             LUBRICATION
                                                                                       REQUIRED
REQUIRED
REQUIRED
                                                                                                                                                                 REQUIRED
    LOCATION
MONTHLY
                                                                                                                                                                  PAINTING
                                                                                                                                                                              corrective action to be done after inspection, a designated person must
                                                                      ANNUAL
                        COMPONENT,
                                                                               GOOD
                                                                                                        Wires)
                                                                                                                                                                              determine that the existing deficiency does not constitute a safety hazard
                          UNIT OR
                                                                                                                                                                              before allowing unit to operate. When corrective action is completed,
                           PART                                                                                                                                               describe and note date in this column.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  DATE
                  Motor
                  Gears & Bearings
    BRIDGE
                  Wheels
                  Trucks
                  Girders & Connections
                  Footwalk & Handrail
                  Motor
                  Motor Brake
                  Mechanical Load Brake
                  Overload Clutch
                  Couplings
                  Gear, Shafts & Bearings
    HOIST
                  Upper Block
                  Lower Block
                  Hook & Throat Opening                               X                                                                                                       Record Hook Throat Opening
                  Hoist Rope
                  Rope Drum
                  Guards
                  Limit Switch
                  Bridge Panel
PUSH BUTTON
 PANELS AND
  CONTROL
                  Trolley Panel
                  Hoist Panel
                  Pushbutton
                  Wiring
                  Motor
                  Brake (when so equipped)
                  Couplings
                  Gear, Shafts & Bearings
    TROLLEY
                  Frame
                  Wheels
                  Bumpers
                  Guards
                  Conductors
                  Collectors
                  Monorail Joints
    RUNWAYS
                  Monorail
                  Main Conductors
                  Main Collectors
                  General Condition
                  Load Attachment Chains
    MISC.
   *           See text for DAILY & WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS.                                                                            SIGNED & DATED REPORT REQUIRED – OSHA.
               INSPECTION INTERVAL.                                                                                       X MAGNETIC PARTICLE OR EQUIVALENT EXAMINATION REQUIRED.
The frequency of oil changes in the gearhead unit and            The axle at the motor may be removed by using the
axle bearing lubrication is dependent on crane usage. The        above procedure after the motor and gear box have been
user should establish a lubrication interval based on indi-      removed.
vidual conditions of usage and environment (including
airborne dirt, chemical dust, moisture, etc.), but this inter-
val should never exceed six months. Also, drain and refill       GEAR BOX REMOVAL
gear box after first 100 hours of operation.                     (Refer to parts illustration, Figure 1.)
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ELECTRICAL                                                    2. Traverse Control Panel
                                                                 a. For wiring diagrams for traverse panel, see
                        WARNING                               113533-78.
                                                                   b. All connections should be checked frequently for
   Main runway disconnect switch should be locked             tightness.
   open (power off) before working on electrical
   equipment.                                                      c.   Contactors should be replaced as a complete
                                                              unit.
1. Motors
                                                              3. Optional Brake
    a. The traverse is driven by a single or two speed
motor with a single worm gear box. The worm gear re-          If brake is furnished, reference brake literature for mainte-
tards speed with power off and, therefore, a traverse brake   nance and replacement.
is not normally furnished.
It is recommended that if any work is required, the motor     4. Hoist Panel, Brakes, Limit Switches
be returned to the crane builder.
                                                              Consult hoist literature for maintenance and spare part
    b.    For hoist motor, consult the hoist literature.      literature.
NOTES
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                                                                                           NOTES
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                                              Figure 1. Driver Truck.
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                                           Figure 2. Trailer Truck.
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                                        Figure 3. Motor and Gear Box Assembly.
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS:        Furnish complete data from motor and gear box nameplates with parts order.
                              Replacement parts cannot be provided without this information.
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                 HOIST
               CONTROLS
                 HERE
NOTE: When ordering contactor, specify voltage. Contactor must be replaced as a complete unit.
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                                 Figure 5. Traverse Controls for Two Speed Trolley.
NOTE: When ordering contactors, specify voltage. Contactors must be replaced as a complete unit.
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NOTES
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                                                 Recommended Spare Parts
                                                for Your SHAW-BOX Traverse
Certain parts of your traverse will, in time, require replacement under normal wear conditions. It is
suggested that the following parts be purchased for your traverse as spares for future use.
                                     Description                                                 Quantity
                                Contactor                                                                 1
                                Traverse Fuses (If Furnished)                                             3
                                Axle Bearings                                                             4
NOTE: When ordering parts always furnish Catalog Number and Part Number.
Parts of your traverse are available from your local authorized SHAW-BOX repair station. For the location
of your nearest repair station, write:
                                       In USA                                            In Canada
                                LIFT-TECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.                     Lift-Tech International
                                PO BOX 769                                        Cranes & Hoist, Inc.
                                MUSKEGON MI 49443-0769                            53-D Cowansview Road
                                                                                  Cambridge, Ontario N1R 7L2
                                          WARRANTY
                                     WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND LIABILITY
A. Seller warrants that its products and parts, when shipped, and        B. Upon Buyer’s submission of a claim as provided above and its
its work (including installation, construction and start-up), when       substantiation, Seller shall at its option either (i) repair or replace its
performed, will meet applicable specifications, will be of good          product, part or work at either the original f.o.b. point of delivery or
quality and will be free from defects in material and workmanship.       at Seller’s authorized service station nearest Buyer or (ii) refund an
All claims for defective products or parts under this warranty must      equitable portion of the purchase price.
be made in writing immediately upon discovery and, in any event,
within one (1) year from shipment of the applicable item unless          C. This warranty is contingent upon Buyer’s proper maintenance
Seller specifically assumes installation, construction or start-up       and care of Seller’s products, and does not extend to fair wear and
responsibility. All claims for defective products or parts when Seller   tear. Seller reserves the right to void warranty in event of Buyer’s
specifically assumes installation, construction or start-up responsi-    use of inappropriate materials in the course of repair or mainte-
bility, and all claims for defective work must be made in writing        nance, or if Seller’s products have been dismantled prior to
immediately upon discovery and, in any event, within one (1) year        submission to Seller for warranty inspection.
from completion of the applicable work by Seller, provided; how-
ever, all claims for defective products and parts must be made in        D. The foregoing is Seller’s only obligation and Buyer’s exclusive
writing no later than eighteen (18) months after shipment. Defective     remedy for breach of warranty, and is Buyer’s exclusive remedy
items must be held for Seller’s inspection and returned to the           hereunder by way of breach of contract, tort, strict liability or
original f.o.b. point upon request. THE FOREGOING IS EXPRESSLY           otherwise. In no event shall Buyer be entitled to or Seller liable for
IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, EX-                          incidental or consequential damages. Any action for breach of this
PRESS, IMPLIED AND STATUTORY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT                         agreement must be commenced within one (1) year after the cause
LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL-                      of action has accrued.
ITY AND FITNESS.
                                                                              LIFT-TECH INTERNATIONAL
                                                                              Division of Columbus McKinnon
                                                                              MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN 49443