Hired-Hand PowerTrak: Auxiliary Status Switch Kit - Manual (Page 4)

HIRED-HAND MFG., INC. • 1733 Co Rd 68 • Bremen, Alabama 35033 • Phone 256-287-1000 • Fax 256-287-2000
Manual Part No. 4801-5320 rev 3-04 Page 4 of 6
Load Block
Magnet on
Load Block
Reed Switch on
Back-Plate
Mounting Magnet & Switch
Place the Reed
Switch approx.
1/8” off the edge
of the back-plate.
POWER-CURTAIN™
Inside View
(shown without Cover)
Cover
Handles
Load
Block
Motor
Motor-End
Reed Switch
Cable End
Reed Switch
II. Mounting Auxiliary Status Switches to PowerCurtain™
FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8
KIT COMPONENTS
The PowerCurtain™ Auxiliary Status Switch Kit contains
the items listed on Page 1 in the required parts table
except the grommet and the insulated cable. The
insulated cable is customer supplied.
MAGNET INSTALLATION
The magnet is similar in appearance to the reed switches
except the magnet does not have attached wires.
1. Use alcohol to clean the load block and back plate surface
where the magnet and reed switches will be applied.
Ensure the surface is completely clean and dry before
proceeding to the next step. Refer to Figures 7, 8, and 9.
2. Attach the magnet to the load block using the adhesive
tape. Refer to Figure 9.
FIGURE 9
SWITCH INSTALLATION (Motor-End)
3. Run the machine load block to the maximum set motor-
end position for status switch activation.
4. Use alcohol to clean the cabinet back-plate surface where
the reed switch will be applied. Ensure the surface is
completely clean and dry before proceeding to the next
step. Refer to Figures 8 and 9.
5. Line up the reed switch with the magnet and allow 1/8”
clearance from the edge of the back plate to the reed
switch. Attach the reed switch to the side of the cabinet
back-plate using the adhesive tape. The wires of the reed
switch should be routed toward the motor end.
SWITCH INSTALLATION (Cable-End)
6. Run the machine load block to the maximum set cable-
end position for status switch activation.
7. Use alcohol to clean the cabinet back-plate surface where
the reed switch will be applied. Ensure the surface is
completely clean and dry before proceeding to the next
step.
8. Line up the reed switch with the magnet and allow 1/8”
clearance from the edge of the back plate to the reed
switch. Attach the reed switch to the side of the cabinet
back-plate using the adhesive tape. The wires of the reed
switch should be routed toward the motor end.