9.10 Lift Tape

This section will instruct the correct procedure on how to remove and replace the Lift Tape.

Removal

Step 1 – Remove external covers from the Hoist. (refer to section 9.1)

Step 2 – Remove the PCB from the Hoist. (refer to section 9.2)

Step 3 – Remove the Battery from the battery brackets. (refer to section (9.3)

Step 4 – Remove QRS Hook. (Refer to section 9.6)

Step 5 – Remove Bottom Cover from Hoist. (Refer to section 9.7)

Step 6 – Remove Lift Motor from Hoist. (Refer to section 9.5)

Step 7 – Pull the lift tape until it have fully unwound from the Hub.

Step 8 – Using a small slotted screwdriver remove the 8mm E-clip from the Strap pin.

Step 9 – Slide the Strap Pin from the Chassis out until 85mm of Pin is showing. This will release the Lift Tape while securing the Hub.

Step 10 – Gently pull the Lift Tape through the Limit Switch Block to release from the Hoist.

Refitting / Replacement

Step 11 – Refitting is a reversal of the removal process noting the following point:

1. When reinserting the lift tape through the limit switch block make sure that the fold over lip is facing the Red E-lower Cord, resulting in the arrow label at the other end also facing the E-lower Cord.

2. Before inserting the Lift Tape into the Hub, use your thumb to open the loop, this is to help the strap pin slide through once located in the Hub.

3. When winding the lift tape back around the hub make sure to rotate the hub in a clockwise direction while looking at the Hoist in the direction shown in the image below.

4. Use long noise pliers to reattach the 8mm E-Clip to the end of the strap pin.