Technical Specifications

Tie Down Engineering • 255 Villanova Drive SW • Atlanta, Georgia 30336
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Raising the Track Section Assembly
WARNING: KEEP TRACK SECTIONS CLEAR OF ALL ELECTRICAL WIRES AND EQUIPMENT;
BE AWARE OF OVERHEAD OBJECTS-NEVER CLIMB HOIST! ELECTRICITY KILLS!
The hoist assembly is extremely top heavy and must be kept under control at all times.
Two alternate methods are suggested for raising the platform hoist to the operating position.
See Track Section Support Chart (page 8) for approximate distances of the base from the bottom track.
Procedure “A”
This procedure requires two or preferably three men.
1. Lay the assembled track sections with the platform attached parallel to the building wall that is to support the hoist.
2. Tie a rope to the head bracket and have the man on roof pull up the hoist while the other man on the ground braces the shoes on
the bottom base section to prevent slippage of the hoist shoes. The third man on the ground may aid in erecting by “walking”
the hoist up hand over hand by the rungs.
3. When the hoist reaches a vertical position, carefully turn the hoist 90 degrees with the platform pointing away from the building.
Move the bottom of the hoist away from the building 1/4 of the height of the building where the top of the hoist is to be supported.
Make allowances for overhang.
Procedure “B”
1. Place track section assembly perpendicular to the building with the bottom shoes of the steel bottom section resting against the
building to prevent slipping.
2. Tie a rope to the top bracket and have the man on the roof pull up the hoist while the other man on the ground braces the shoes
on the steel bottom base section to prevent slippage of the hoist shoes. The third man on the ground may aid in erecting by
“walking” the hoist up hand over hand by the rungs.
3. When the hoist reaches a vertical position, carefully turn the hoist 180 degrees with the platform pointing away from the building.
Move the bottom of the hoist away from the building 1/4 of the height of the building where the top of the hoist is to be supported.
Angle of track sections from building should be between 18 and 20 degrees. Make allowances for an overhang. See track section
chart for approximate distances of the base from the building.
4. Tie the track section to the roof with a rope fastened to a cross tie on the top bracket to prevent slippage of the track section.
DO NOT TIE ROPE TO THE RAILS - THIS WILL PREVENT THE PLATFORM FROM OPERATING PROPERLY.
5. Mount the power unit to the top rung of the bottom base section. Attach the V-belt to the pulley on the power unit. Slide the
brake handle over the brake arm and install the locking pin provided.
6. Remove any ropes used to secure the platform during transportation.
7. Make certain the shoes on the steel bottom section are firmly resting on level ground. This will help to prevent track section
slippage or uneven loading of the track section which could cause damage or injury to personnel and/or to equipment.
Gasoline Engine
1. Handle fuel with care. It is EXTREMELY flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
2. Do not smoke, allow open flames or sparks to be present during the refueling operation.
3. Use only an approved fuel container to transport fuel.
4. Do not fuel while engine is hot - allow to cool before attempting the refueling operation.
5. Replace all fuel tank caps securely and wipe the spilled fuel before restarting engine.
6. Do not operate the TP-Series gasoline engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust can be especially hazardous and cause death
in an enclosed area.
7. Stop the engine and lower the platform when leaving the vicinity of the hoist.
8. Always stop the engine, lower the platform, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow the engine to cool before disassembling
or moving the hoist.
9. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the plug before disassembling or moving the hoist.
10. DO NOT store the engine in an enclosed area.
11. Allow engine to cool before storing.
12. DO NOT store engine where it might be subjected to flames, sparks, extreme heat or any other source of combustion.