This chapter will cover the major components of the Beta Max portable hoists. Each model of
hoist has the same major components but may vary slightly in appearance. The five areas
discussed are: Motor/Brake, Transmission/Drum, Wire Rope, Shroud and Tops, and Control
Box.
3.1 Motor and Brake................................................................................... 3-2
3.2 Transmission and Drum........................................................................ 3-3
3.3 Wire Rope.............................................................................................. 3-4
3.4 Shrouds and Mounting Tops ................................................................. 3-9
3.5 Hoist Mounting Options ..................................................................... 3-12
3.6 Methods of Anchoring the Trestle Monorail....................................... 3-19
3.7 Control Box......................................................................................... 3-20
3.8 Control Pendant.................................................................................. 3-21
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