Jaypro Sports ML-2000 - Manual (Page 3)

© 2005 Jaypro Sports Equipment JSL-Inst005 Rev B 09-06-2005 3 of 10
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Installation Instructions
There are a number of ways to attach the Matlok to the building structure. The beam clamps
supplied with the Matlok can be oriented either parallel or perpendicular with the attaching beam. Be
sure and follow enclosed directions for assembling Matlok support brackets and beam clamps. Make
sure all attaching hardware is Grade 8 or better. Tighten all fasteners completely.
Foremost in the selection process of attachment steel should be the stability and strength of the
structure. Below is an ordered list of preferred attachments that should be followed in order to insure
adequate integrity of the Matlok installation. Of utmost concern is the safe securement of the installed
mat hoist system, and capture of the suspended load in the case of an attachment or cable failure. Using
the same steel for Matlok attachment as the mat hoist itself is attached to should be avoided unless the
existing structure is obviously the best available member for securing the Matlok.
In the case your building structure configuration is not listed below, or you have a wall
mounted assembly, you must contact Jaypro directly for a custom engineered solution. For best results,
take pictures and measurements from all angles of the existing equipment and be prepared to send
them to Jaypro’s engineering department.
Order of preferred attachment structure: (Select the first method from the list that most closely reflects
the attachment present on job site)
1. Major structural beam parallel with and directly overhead mat hoist load bar, longer than entire
mat hoist lifting system or at least extending past hoists or drive system. Matloks will attach
directly to this beam (see Figures 2 & 3) and be directly over the centerline of the load bar.
2. Structural beams perpendicular to the load bar. Select two beams extending to the wall or to
nearest major structural supports. Beams should be outside the mat hoist lifting system
enclosure or hoists but still capable of being mounted overhead the load bar (see Figures 9 &
10). Matloks will attach to the beams nearest the drive system or hoists, and be directly over the
centerline of the load bar.
3. Major structural beam parallel with the mat hoist load bar, and close to the system. Consider
the effect of a cable or attachment failure, whereby the Matlok assumes the load under a falling
situation. The further the Matlok is from the centerline of the suspended mats and load bar, the
more the load will swing and cause possible subsequent damage when the Matlok catches the
falling load (see Figures 7 & 8).
4. Two (2) major structural beams perpendicular to mat hoist load bar and extending past lifting
system. Beams should allow for Matlok attachment outside of lifting system enclosure or
winches, but within the length of the load bar (see Figures 6 & 7).
5. Closest available structure. Use best judgment in selection of closest available support structure
to mat hoist. Structure should be capable of supporting entire load bar and mats without
sustaining damage in the case of a falling load situation. Position Matloks in such a way as to
minimize the possibility of chafing or rubbing of the Matlok strap on any part of the mat hoist
system or cables, and also with regard to possibility of damage to Matlok straps should the mat
hoist lifting cable(s) part or snap.
6. Wall mounted. Contact Jaypro directly. Do not attempt to install the Matlok on any wall
mounted mat hoist system without support structure specifically designed for such a system.
Warning! This is extremely important. Do not install product unless an authorized party has
deemed building structure adequate.