Woodhead LA Balancer Serie - Manual

SM1160-01B Page 1 of 7 ©Aug-01
LA Balancer Series
210LA through 300LA
330LAS through 370LAS
9160La through 9230La
Service Manual
AERO-MOTIVE COMPANY
A Woodhead Industries, Inc. Subsidiary
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this manual carefully and follow its instructions. Improper use or failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious injury, death or property damage. Operators should be instructed in the safe and proper use and
maintenance of this product. Keep this manual for future reference.
The following safety precautions call attention to potentially dangerous conditions.
DANGER: Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION:
Hazards or unsafe practices which MAY result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
NOTE: Instruct operators in the safe, proper use and maintenance. Keep this manual for future reference
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Failure to read, understand or follow these instructions could lead to hazards or unsafe
practices COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION:
Instruct operators in the safe, proper use and maintenance of this product. Hazards or
unsafe practices MAY result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
MOUNTING
Hang balancer in the desired location by the shackle provided at the top. The balancer should be
suspended directly over work area using an eyebolt or similar device with a break strength exceeding 6
times the combined weight of the balancer and the load it is supporting. Balancer should be mounted in
such a manner as to minimize cable contact with the cable guide. If shackle is removed to make the
connections, be sure that the nut and cotter pin are properly replaced on the shackle pin.
SECONDARY SUPPORT CHAIN
DANGER: A secondary safety cable or chain is to be attached to all balancers mounted overhead to
prevent balancer from falling. Immediate hazards WILL result in severe personal injury or
death.
A hole has been provided at the side of the housing to permit installation of a secondary support chain.
All balancers mounted over head should have a secondary support chain to protect personnel in case of
structure or mounting component failure. Attach one end of secondary support chain or cable to
secondary support point (shackle) on balancer. Attach the other end of secondary support chain or
cable to a support component other than that which supports the balancer. The chain or cable should be
as short as possible allowing the balancer to drop no more than 6 to 12 inches if the primary connection
is released (See Illustration on Page 2). A secondary support is offered as an accessory item.