OPERATION , INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL OF PULL CHORD

SWITCH

CONSTRUCTION :
It consists of strongly built sheet steel switch structure incorporated with programme
switch. This unit is enclosed in dust and vermin proof epoxy grey painted cast
aluminium housing. Operating Emergency lever with cradle arrangement at one end
should be fixed on housing in such a way that it can actuate 45 deg. on either side and
remain in latched position when rope is pulled. This lever can be released only after
pressing the resetting lever.

OPERATION :
Solution for Emergency stopping of conveyor from any point can be achieved by
installing heavy duty AG Rope Operated Emergency Switches at equidistance along the
conveyor length and with rope passing through every cradle of the switch. At the time of
emergency, the operating lever of the switch is actuated by means of mere pulling of
rope and it remains in latched position so that accidental restarting is prevented. This
lever can be released and brought back to normal position by simply pressing the
resetting lever.

INSTALLATION :
The Pull Chord Switch are to be installed on both sides of conveyor belt, preferably in horizontal
position.

MAINTENANCE :
1). Periodically check the switching element for dust accumulation inside. Clean unit by
blowing low pressure air by blower. Clean switching element contact with a soft brush.
2). After cleaning please ensure that top cover is properly fixed.

REPAIRS- TROUBLE SHOOTING:

FAULT OBSERVATION CHECK/ADJUST

Switch not Contact not making Clean contacts and

Functioning. properly. Check for continuity.

Contact element Change contact

Damaged. Element.

Operating lever not Check the structure &

Functioning. operating springs.

Operating lever not Check operating

Returning to normal spring.
Position.

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