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Brake Handle (34)
A spring-loaded brake holds the cradle at the desired height. Raise it by cranking the winch wheel. To
lower the cradle, control the winch’s counter-clockwise rotation by grasping the handle and carefully
raising the brake arm to release the brake.
Operating Procedures
To Load a Drywall Panel:
• Lock the casters or lower the backstop down. This will ensure the hoist won't roll backward.
• Swing open the panel support hooks on the two crossarms. Be sure the cradle is turned so
the support hooks are on the opposite side of the winch wheel.
• Extend the crossarm outriggers on the cradle as needed to fully support the length of the
drywall panel.
• Pull the tilt pin and tilt the cradle.
• Place the panel onto the support hooks and carefully lean it against the crossarms.
• If installing the panel on a flat ceiling, tilt the cradle back up to its level position and lock in
place with the tilt pin. If installing the panel on a side wall or a sloped ceiling, leave the cradle
tilted.
• Check to see that the panel is secure and balanced.
• Unlock the casters and raise the backstop on the base. Carefully roll the hoist close to the
position where the panel will be installed.
• When at the appropriate location, apply the caster lock and lower backstop.
To Raise the Cradle:
• Lock the casters and lower the backstop to prevent the hoist from rolling after it is in position.
• Turn the latch handle counter-clockwise and push the handle to move the latch tongue to the
holes of the telescoping section.