TM 32-5985-343-14&P
CHAPTER 3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
is a manually-operated, two-position, momentary type.
3-1 DAMAGE FROM IMPROPER SETTINGS. Normal
See table 3-1 and figure 3-1. The remote switch is
control settings or combinations of control settings will
located on one of the tower legs. The UP button (for
not cause damage to equipment or create a safety
raising elevator) and the DOWN button (for lowering
hazard.
elevator) are separate. The hoist brake automatically
holds the load when buttons are not pressed.
3-2 OPERATOR/CREW CONTROLS.
Table 3-1. Operator's Controls for Elevator Hoist
CAUTION
Always push buttons momentarily to
eliminate all slack in the line before
Control
Function
trying to hoist load.
Otherwise
starting can cause shock loading,
UP
When pressed, raises tower elevator
which can cause damage to hoist
until button is released.
and rigging.
DOWN
When pressed, lowers tower elevator
The only equipment that is operated after the tower is
until button is released.
built is the tower elevator. The elevator hoist control
Figure 3-1. Elevator Hoist Controls
3-1
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