LSI GS375 Installer And User Manual

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GS375 Display

& Anti-Two-Block

INSTALLER AND USER’S MANUAL

GM375 REV.20090303 www.loadsystems.com

Manufacturers of Wireless

Weighing Systems

WARNING!

The GS375 system is designed as an operator aid and is in no way a

substitute for safe operating practice.

WARNING!

Carefully read and understand this manual before proceeding.

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Two-Block

Low Batt

Main Hoist

Aux Hoist

BYPASS

GS375

TEST

Anti-Two-Block

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Read and understand the following:

For your safety and that of the people that come into contact with

LSI

LSI products, understand the

significance of the instructions included in this guide, respect all laws and regulations and comply with applicable standards.

Pay particular attention to items bearing the alert

symbol and the following words:

Warning: this denotes an instruction that if not complied with may lead to serious injury or death.

Caution: this denotes an instruction that if not complied with may lead to product failure or property damage.

Important: this denotes an instruction that if not complied with may lead to product performance issues.

IMPORTANT!

WARNING!

CAUTION!

BEFORE PROCEEDING

WARNING!

Installation must be made in

compliance with

LSI

LSI instructions and using

supplied components only. Failure to install

all parts, or replacing parts or components

with parts or components not supplied by

LSI

LSI, may lead to system failure, serious

injury or death.

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OPERATIO

TABLE OF COTETS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 OVERVIEW ........................................4

1.2 START-UP ..........................................4

1.3 RECOMMENDED OPERATING

CONDITIONS ....................................4

2. INSTALLATION

2.1 DISPLAY GS375 ................................5

2.1a Mounting Bracket........................................5

2.1b Antenna Position ........................................6

2.1c Power Supply and Lockout Connection ......6

2.2 GS050 ANTI-TWO BLOCK SWITCH AND GS075 ALL-IN-ONE ANTI-TWO-

BLOCK SWITCH AND WEIGHT ......7

2.2a GS050 Installation ......................................7

2.4b GS075 Installation ......................................8

2.2c Chain length adjustment ............................8

3. OPERATION

3.1 SET THE ID NUMBER ....................10

3.1a Manually Set the ID Number -

Procedure № 1..........................................10

3.1b Manually Set the ID Number -

Procedure № 2..........................................10

4. MAINTENANCE

4.1 REPLACING THE ANTI-TWO-

BLOCK BATTERY ..........................11

4.1a Replacing GS050 Anti-Two-Block Switch

Batteries ....................................................11

4.1b Replacing GS075 All-In-One Anti-Two-Block

Switch and Weight Battery ........................11

4.2 REPLACING THE SENSOR

ANTENNA........................................12

5. CERTIFICATION NOTES

5.1 FCC AND IC – INSTRUCTIONS TO

THE USER ......................................13

6. LSI PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY - 2009/02/16

6.1 LIMITED WARRANTY ....................14

6.2 WARRANTY SERVICES

PROCEDURES................................14

6.3 EXCLUSION OF OTHER

WARRANTIES ................................14

6.4 EXCLUSION ....................................15

6.5 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ............15

6.6 RECOMMENDED PRACTICES ......15

6.7 CHOICE OF LAW ............................15

6.7a Entire Agreement ......................................15

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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The GS375 System

1.1 Overview

The anti-two-block indicator kit includes a GS375 display and one or two wireless anti-two-block switches. The GS375 creates a two-way radio network with the anti-two-block(s) to monitor status. When an anti-two-block switch goes from safe to alarm condition, the GS375 will activate its alarm and lockout wires within 0.05 seconds. The lockout wire can be connected to a relay to block crane functions such as boom out or hoist up.

1.2 Start-Up

On power up, the display will take between 5 and 10 seconds to communicate with the anti-two-block switch(es) it controles. After this period, the main hoist green light should light up steady. If it still flashes after 30 seconds, it means communication is not established. See the section on changing batteries later in this manual, or the section on changing ID numbers if the switch has been changed.

The auxiliary hoist green light works the same as the main hoist green light, but it applies to the second anti-two-block switch, if present. The auxiliary hoist green light will stay “off” if the display is not programmed to communicate with a second anti-two-block switch.

1.3

Recommended Operating

Conditions

Supply voltage:

9 to 30 volts

Current requirements:

maximum 1 amperes

Output wire voltage:

0 volts or supply voltage - 0.7 volts

Output wire current capability:

0.75 amperes

Operating temperature:

-40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)

1.1.INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

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ISTALLATIO

2.1

Display GS375

2.1a Mounting Bracket

1. Determine the mounting location; the display may be installed either inside or outside the cab. It can be mounted on the dash, on a sidewall, or on the ceiling of the cab. To ensure

reliable radio communication between antitwo-block switch and the GS375, the antenna should not be in contact with metal and should have a direct and clear line of sight to the sensor antenna. The mounting

bracket requires a flat surface of at least 2.5 inches in diameter on both sides and where the back of the surface is accessible in order to tighten the nuts.

2. Drill 1/4 inch boltholes through the mounting surface with a 1/4 inch bit following either the two, three, or the four holes configuration.

3. Install the display with bolts. Add washers and lock nut behind the mounting surface and tighten sufficiently (bolts, nuts and washers not included).

4. Loosen the wing nut of the bracket arm to adjust display orientation to facilitate viewing by the operator and then tighten it back up.

2.2.INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

GS375

Two

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Figure: Display mounting bracket footprint. Not to scale.

Figure: Install the display and adjust orientation

GS37

oist

a in Hoist

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GS375

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Aux Hoist

Figure: Display GS375

Figure: Display dimensions (inches). Not to scale.

IMPORTANT!

Do not crack or puncture

the membrane fascia. The GS375 display is

splash and rain proof. Waterproofing depends in

part on the integrity of the membrane.

IMPORTANT!

Do not power wash the

display. The GS375 display is not designed to

withstand high-pressure washing devices that

can erode the membrane fascia seal or create

fissures in the membrane fascia. Power washing

the display voids warranty coverage.

Note: If the nuts are on the outside of the cab, caulk with silicone between the washers and the cab to prevent water entry.

WARNING!

Installation must be made in

compliance with

LSI

LSI instructions and using

supplied components only. Failure to install

all parts, or replacing parts or components

with parts or components not supplied by

LSI

LSI, may lead to system failure, serious

injury or death.

Field replaceable

Rugged

aluminium

enclosure

Waterproof

design

BYPASS

GS375

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Two-Block

Low Batt

Main Hoist

ms.co

Aux Hoist

TEST

Anti-Two-Block

antenna

Part number: TA008

Two way radio

system

Adjustable

Ram-Bracket

with dual ball joints.

Part number: LB002B

1.37

0.906

120° TYP

ø2.5 in. min.

flat surface

0.594

ø0.218

0.750 0.750

Wing

Nut

4.70

8.83

Main Hoist Aux Hoist

ain Hois

BYPASS TEST

GS375

3.70

Anti-Two-Block

6.19

2.20

6.49

2.44

Two-Block

Aux Hoist

BYPASS

TEST

GS375

Anti-Two-Block

Cab mounting

surface

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2.1b Antenna Position

For optimal performance the antenna should be positioned on its side such that it is parallel to the sensor antenna (but not pointing directly to or

directly away from it).

1. Adjust the antenna position with the articulating base.

2. The antenna should have 5 inches of clear space all around it.

3. The antenna should have an unobstructed line of sight to all sensor antennas at all boom angles.

2.1c Power Supply and Lockout

Connection

1. Connect the blue wire (ground) to the negative terminal of the battery or the panel connection; alternatively bolt the blue wire to the body of the machine with a 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch bolt. The ground connection must be strong enough to sustain 3 amperes.

2. Connect the red wire to a fused accessory source, rated at least 3 amperes, that supplies +12 or +24 volts when the machine is in use. The GS375 will automatically detect the voltage level and adjust itself.

3. Lockout wire (if required): connect the green wire to a Bosch relay coil terminal. Connect the other coil terminal of the relay to the ground. When in alarm, the green wire will energize at the battery positive level.

Current over 1 ampere on the green wire triggers an auto re-settable fuse. Current flow will resume several seconds after the short circuit is eliminated.

Figure: Connection with green wire lockout and recommended

Bosch relay.

Troubleshooting: if no voltage is present on the

green wire remove the load connected to it.

← To GS375

Green wire - Lockout

Red wire

Blue

wire

To valve coil if

norm ally open is

required

Bosch relay

n.c.

n.o.

Power Supply

or Battery

+12 V or +24 V

To valve coil if

norm ally closed

is required

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ISTALLATIO

2.2

GS050 Anti-Two block

Switch and

GS075 All-In-One Anti-Two-

Block Switch and Weight

Verify the anti-two-block switch is programmed to the GS375 display. Switches shipped with displays are pre-programmed in the factory. Test

: if the switch has been programmed to the display then the display will go in to two-block alarm when the wire rope of the switch is released. Press Bypass

to silence the alarm until the next two-block event or simulation. If the switch has not been programmed to the display, this should be done before proceeding with installation. See the section

3.1 Set the ID Number.

2.2a GS050 Installation

1. Position the sensor mounting bracket. To

ensure that the sensor can pivot securely on the mounting bracket throughout the full range of boom angle, the mounting bracket must be positioned at a 30° from horizontal with the boom parallel to the ground and such that the locking pin of the mounting bracket points up. Bolt or weld securely.

If the head sheave diameter is between 8 and 16 inches (20-41 centimetres) then two mounting brackets will be required to permit both live and dead end mounting.

Figure: Anti-two-block switch placement on a telescopic boom

Figure: Bracket footprint and orientation,

All dimensions are in inches. Not to scale.

Figure: Anti-two-block switch placement for live end mounting

on a lattice boom

Figure: Anti-two-block switch placement for dead end

mounting on a lattice boom

WARNING!

Keep the anti-two-block switch

away from the boom and any connecting

metal structures when welding mounting

brackets to the boom. Proximity to welding

may cause permanent damage to the anti-

two-block switch and render the anti-two-

block system unsafe.

IMPORTANT!

To ensure reliable radio

communication between the anti-two-block

switch and the GS375 display the following

conditions must be respected:

• The antenna of the anti-two-block switch should not be in contact with metal.

• The anti-two-block switch antenna should point to the left or to the right of the boom; it should not point directly to, or away from, the GS375 display.

• The anti-two-block switch antenna should have a clear line of sight to the GS375 display; in most cases this means mounting the sensor on the same side of the boom as the operator's cab.

2.50

2.125

0.25

0.375

1.9375

2.5

0.75

Up to 8 in. (20 cm)

diameter

Mount bracket below

and behind sheave

center.

Pivot Center

(Anchor shaft)

ø0.38

30°

Boom

base

8-16 in. (20-41 cm)

diameter

Mount bracket 4 in.

(10 cm) below sheave

center.

8-16 in. (20-41 cm)

diameter

Mount bracket 4 in.

(10 cm) in front of the

dead end pin.

Boom

base

Boom

base

Dead end pin

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For live end mounting on multiple sheave blocks with sheaves greater than 16 inches (41 centimetres) in diameter consult your service representative.

For fast line weight installation place the anti-twoblock switch mounting bracket directly below the sheave center as low and as close to the edge of the sheave as possible. Place the fast line weight mounting bracket on the opposite side of the sheave with the chain hole pointing down and lined up opposite the pivot of the anti-two-block switch mounting bracket.

2. Mount the GS050 on the bracket and verify that the GS050 can rotate freely through all possible boom movements without being able to come off the bracket.

3. Install the weight and chain assembly around the cable and attach the other end of the chain to the GS050. Tighten all the chain links of the chain assembly.

4. Adjust chain length as required, see sub-section Chain length adjustment.

5. Test system function.

2.2b GS075 Installation

1. Optional Bracket: Position the optional mounting bracket on the boom. Bolt or weld securely.

2. Attach one end of the chain assembly to the optional bracket or to the boom and the other end to the eye bolt of the GS075. Tighten all the chain links of the chain assembly.

3. Remove the hair pin and the clevis pin and open the back end of the GS075. Install the GS075 around the cable and then put the clevis

pins (2) back in.

4. Adjust chain length as required, see sub-section Chain length adjustment.

5. Test system function.

2.2c Chain length adjustment

1. Chain length adjustment № 1 – minimum boom angle

a. At minimum boom angle, with no

additional weight on the hook block and one part of line only, lift the boom just enough to have the hook block suspend and clear the sensor chain and weight.

b. Hoist slowly until the buzzer sounds. Note

Figure: Jib, rooster or other extension; anti-two-block switch

placement for single part of line operation only

Figure: Fast line weight installation

Figure: Install the GS075 around the cable

Figure: Chain length adjustment - Minimum boom angle

Mount bracket 4 in.

(10 cm) below sheave

center.

Boom

base

Mount bracket directly

below sheave

Fast line

mounting

bracket

Chain

hole

Front View

center as low as

possible.

Boom

base

Anti-two-block switch GS050

Fast line weight

Eye bolt

Clevis pins

Boom

base

A) Anti-two-block switch triggers two-block alarm

Boom

base

B) Hook block stops rising, two-block prevented with safety margin

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ISTALLATIO

the hoisting distance remaining; this distance must be great enough to allow the operator and the lockout system, if installed, to prevent a two-block event. If necessary, add chain between the sensor and weight to increase warning distance. If still insufficient, contact your service representative.

2. Chain length adjustment № 2 – maximum boom angle

a. Raise the boom to the maximum angle.

b. Hoist slowly as described in Step 1.b. Verify

that the warning distance is equal to or greater than that determined at the minimum boom angle.

3. Chain length adjustment № 3 – speed test: Lower the boom until the weight height becomes visually clear to the operator. Repeatedly create two-block, progressively hoisting faster, to ensure that the warning and lockout work within acceptable amount of time and distance. Increase the length of the chain if needed.

Figure: Chain length adjustment - Maximum boom angle

Figure: Chain length adjustment

IMPORTANT!

GS050: to increase chain length, only use

lightweight chain.

Boom

base

Increase

GS050

weight

Increase

GS075

B) Hook block stop A) Anti-two-block switch triggers two-block alarm

rising, two-block

prevented with

safety margin

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In normal operation, the GS375 display should indicate one or two steady green lights, depending if one or two anti-two-block switches are installed.

3.1

Set the ID Number

Complete systems ship with the display and switch(es) pre-programmed together.

Replacement components may also be preprogrammed. However, if a display must be programmed on site two methods are available.

3.1a Manually Set the ID Number Procedure № 1

Follow this procedure when the switch is not installed on the boom. Summary: re-set the switch with the display in learning mode.

1. Press the Bypass & Test buttons

simultaneously until the display beeps (about 5 seconds). The “main hoist” light will flash, to indicate that a new main hoist anti-two-block can be registered.

2. Remove the battery from the main hoist antitwo-block switch and then re-insert the battery. The display should detect the new anti-twoblock switch: it will beep and register the new ID number. The main hoist green light will stop flashing, the auxiliary hoist green light will start flashing. Repeat for the auxiliary hoist switch if required, or press the Bypass button to exit the learning mode.

3. Test the programmed switch(es) to ensure

the system functions as required.

3.1b Manually Set the ID Number -

Procedure № 2

Follow this procedure when the switch is already installed on the boom. Summary: simulate repeated two-blocks with the display in learning mode. Large numbers of GS series sensors within radio range may interfere with this method, especially if sensors are in alarm. In this case Procedure № 1 may be preferable.

1. Press the Bypass & Test buttons simultaneously until the display makes a double beep, after about 10 seconds (ignore the single beep after 5 seconds). The "main hoist" light will flash.

2. Wait 10 seconds; the display is now listening ready to register a new main hoist anti-twoblock switch. Simulate repeated two-blocks with the main hoist switch. The switch should change state, from safe to alarm and back, several times. The display beeps when the new main hoist id number has been registered. The auxiliary hoist light now flashes.

3. The display is now ready to register a new auxiliary hoist anti-two-block switch. Repeat two-block simulation with auxiliary hoist switch if required, or press the Bypass button to exit the learning mode.

4. Test all programmed systems for correct system function.

3.3.OPERATION

OPERATION

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Anti-Two-Block

GS375GS375

Anti-Two-Block

Two-Block

Low Batt

Main Hoist

Two-Block

Aux Hoist

Low Batt

BYPASS

TEST

Bloc

Anti-two-block

battery light

On: indicates that the

battery of the

corresponding switch

is low

Anti-two-block

alarm red lights

Status light;

Steady green: ok

Flashing green:

anti-two-block

not detected

Off: no

anti-two-block set

TEST Button

Press to light up all lights,

activate the alarm buzzer

and lockout wire.

BYPASS Button

Press to momentarily bypass

the crane lockout and

turn off the buzzer if the system

is in alarm.

WARNING!

Test the operation of each anti-

two-block switches installed before every use.

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4.1

Replacing the Anti-Two-

Block Battery

4.1a Replacing GS050 Anti-TwoBlock Switch Batteries

1. Remove the anti-two-block from the crane and

clean off dust and grime.

2. Place the anti-two-block on the edge of flat

surface. Use an adjustable wrench to unscrew the large white nylon hex bolt of the wire rope about one half-inch.

3. Carefully remove the plunger assembly without

separating it from the cover, and place it on a clean and dry surface.

4. Slide out the four old batteries.

5. Insert the four new batteries following the

positive - negative schematic printed on the back of the sensor.

6. Replace the plunger assembly. Correctly align

the bottom cover before screwing in the white

nylon hex bolt of the wire rope. Tighten well.

7. Pull and release the wire rope, the light emitting diode (LED) on the bottom of the sensor should flash red.

8. Reinstall the anti-two-block switch.

9. Test the anti-two-block system for alarm and lockout before operating the machine.

4.1b Replacing GS075 All-In-One

Anti-Two-Block Switch and Weight Battery

1. Remove the GS075 anti-two-block from the crane and clean off dust and grime.

2. Unscrew the two screws of the battery cover and remove the battery cover.

3. Remove the battery by hand.

4. Insert the new battery following the positive negative schema.

5. Reposition the battery cover and screw in both

screws.

6. Reinstall the anti-two-block switch.

7. Test the anti-two-block system for alarm and lockout before use.

4.4.MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

Figure: Remove the plunger assembly

Figure: Install the new batteries and the plunger

IMPORTANT!

Replace all the batteries of

the anti-two-block switch at the same time.

Unchanged batteries will reverse polarity

severely reducing battery life.

IMPORTANT!

Protect the interior of the

sensor from dirt and humidity at all times.

IMPORTANT!

Do not unscrew the white

nylon hex bolt of the antenna.

IMPORTANT!

Do not unscrew the small

screw to the left of the antenna.

IMPORTANT!

Class I Div I sensors certified by

CSA or ATEX should use alkaline batteries only.

Figure: Replacing GS075 battery

New high quality “C” cell battery: 3.6 V lithium, or alkaline

djustable

wrench

New high quality “D” cell battery: 3.6 V lithium, or alkaline

Battery cover

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4.2

Replacing the Sensor

Antenna

Heavily damaged antennas (ripped out, sheared off, wire exposed and fraying etc.) should be replaced to ensure effective communication between the sensor and the cabin mounted display unit.

This procedure may be followed without removing the sensor from the crane if it is safe to do so.

1. Place the crane, boom, jib or ball hook such that the sensor is safely accessible.

2. Clean dust, grime and water from the sensor.

3. Identify the short black whip antenna and the white hex bolt securing it.

4. Inspect the antenna for signs of obvious physical damage.

5. Carefully unscrew the white nylon hex bolt completely and slide it up the antenna.

6. Grip the antenna by the base of the black plastic sheathing and pull it straight out of the hole in which it is seated. Place the old antenna aside.

7. Slide the white nylon hex bolt to the middle of the length of the new antenna.

8. Coat the exposed metal foot of the new antenna with an electrical insulating compound by carefully inserting it in the mouth of the compound tube.

9. Hold the new antenna by the black plastic sheathing and guide it through the hole in the sensor box. Carefully seat the antenna in its mating connector. When the antenna is correctly seated, pulling on it will be met with light resistance.

10.Carefully re-thread, screw-in and tighten the white nylon hex bolt to secure the antenna in place. Do not overtighten.

11. Reinstall the sensor if necessary.

12.Verify that the sensor functions properly.

GS050 GS075

7/16 in. wrench

Figure: Unscrew the white nylon hex

Figure: Pull out the antenna

Figure: Coat the exposed metal foot of the antenna

Figure: Install the new antenna

IMPORTANT!

The interior of the sensor

must be protected from dust, grime and

water at all times.

Electrical insulating compound

GS050 GS075

White nylon hex bolt

TA011 Antenna

Sensor box

Antenna receptacle

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CERTIFICATIO OTES

5.1

FCC and IC – Instructions

to the User

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

FCC ID: QVBGS300 IC: 7076A-ICGS300

RF Exposure Warning:

This product complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To comply with RF exposure requirements, the unit must be installed and operated with 20 cm (8 in.) or more between the product and your body. This product may not be

collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 2.0 dB. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2.0 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

Antenna List

LSI P/N: . . . .TA008

Description: .1/2 wave dipole

MFG: . . . . . .Nearson

P/N: . . . . . . .S467AH-915S

5.5.CERTIFICATION NOTES

CERTIFICATION NOTES

IMPORTANT!

Changes or modifications to

this equipment not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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6.1

Limited Warranty

LOAD SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC. (hereafter

“

LSI

LSI”) warrants its products (the “Products”), for a

period of twenty four (24) consecutive months after delivery of such Products to the user (as evidenced on a

LSI

LSI document) (the “Warranty Period”), when

installed and used in accordance with specifications described in

LSI

LSI Installer and User’s Manual, as

amended from time to time ,

LSI

LSI technical materials

and any related writings published by

LSI

LSI with

respect with such Products and any industry standards, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. During the Warranty Period,

LSI

LSI or its

designated service representative shall repair, or at its option, replace any Product that is confirmed to be defective by

LSI

LSI, in its sole discretion, in accordance

with the Limited Warranty Services Procedures described below.

6.2

Warranty Services

Procedures

In order to benefit of this-mentioned Limited Warranty coverages and benefits, the purchaser must notify

LSI

LSI’s customer service or

LSI

LSI’s authorized distributor

or representative originally responsible for the sale of the Products within 10 days of the occurrence of a suspected defect in materials or workmanship, prior to the expiry of the Limited Warranty Period in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. A proof of purchase of the Product, such as an invoice or a receipt certifying the validity of the Warranty, must be presented in order to obtain Limited Warranty coverage. In any event, even if a Return Authorization Number is provided to purchaser,

LSI

LSI reserves the

right to inspect the damaged Product or part before the final decision of repairing or replacing the defective Product or part.

The Product or part shall be returned to

LSI

LSI or its

designated service representative, accompanied by the Return Authorization Number with prepaid shipping charges. The purchaser must insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during the shipment. Purchaser shall also pay any tariff or duty applicable to the return of defective part or Product.

LSI

LSI will, at its option, repair or replace the

Product or part returned to

LSI

LSI or to its designated

service representative.

LSI

LSI owns all parts or Products

replaced, repaired or removed from a repaired Product. If

LSI

LSI repairs a Product, the Product

Warranty coverage Period is not extended and the Limited Warranty shall expire as if uninterrupted upon the occurrence of the 24th month from shipping from

LSI

LSI. If

LSI

LSI replaces a Product, the replaced Product

is warranted for the remainder of the original term or sixty consecutive (60) days, whichever is longer.

LSI

LSI reserves the right to require from you the user or

owner of the Products, prior to determining if the Limited Warranty coverage is applicable, that

LSI

LSI receive the

data logging equipment used with the Products and that

LSI

LSI be authorized to retrieve all information from such

data logging equipment in order to, among others, ensure that the written instructions and applicable standards, including safety margins, were respected and not exceeded during Product use. Failure by you the owner or user of the Product to supply such information shall be deemed a material default of the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty and shall be irrevocably construed as evidence that the Product was misused or abused. Consequently

LSI

LSI shall

irrevocably be relieved of any obligations to compensate you the user or owner of the Product for any and all damages resulting from Product failures when data logging equipment, and access to its content, cannot be freely and readily provided, unhampered, to

LSI

LSI.

LSI

LSI will pay ground freight transportation costs

of replacement or repaired parts or Products to the destination in Canada and the continental United States of America (the “Territory”).

LSI

LSI will

not pay any transportation costs of replacement or repaired parts to destination outside of the Territory. Shipping and handling costs to locations outside the Territory shall be the responsibility and borne by Purchaser or Owner of the Product prior to any shipment by

LSI

LSI.

(Contact

LSI

LSI to get a Return Authorization

Number and the address to ship parts).

6.3

Exclusion of Other

Warranties

THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY APPLICABLE AND THERE ARE NO EXPRESS, LEGAL OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS IN RELATION TO ANY PRODUCTS INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THOSE OTHERWISE ARISING BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE IN LAW OR FROM A COURSE OF

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OPERATIO

LSI PRODUCT LIMITED WARRATY

DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY

LSI

LSI OR ITS

EMPLOYEES OR REPRESENTATIVES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF

LSI

LSI’S OBLIGATION.

LSI

LSI DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE BUSINESS

RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS WILL BE APPROPRIATE OR ADEQUATE FOR THE PURCHASER.

6.4

Exclusion

This Limited Warranty does not cover and shall not apply to:

• Any Product that is misused or abused, including being altered, modified or repaired not in accordance to

LSI

LSI written instructions or

authorizations and any use not in compliance with

LSI

LSI’s instructions and/or industry standards and

practices;

• Any incidental costs or expense, such as shipping charges to

LSI

LSI or an designated service

representative as well as the technician out-ofpocket expenses including traveling, lodging and meal expenses, if any;

• The damages caused during the transport or the moving of the Products;

• Damages caused by accidents, abuse, misuse, a force majeure (described as events outside a

LSI

LSI’s or any Product user’s control, including war,

riot, strikes, embargoes) or external cause;

• Any cost, damage or expenses for field labor or any other expenses related to or arising from the replacement of defective parts.

• Products used for pile-driving, wire rope activated clamshell or dragline applications. If purchaser uses the Products for pile-driving, wire rope activated clamshell or dragline application, the limited warranty will be deemed to have been violated for abuse.

• Any costs associated with providing

LSI

LSI with data

logging equipment.

6.5

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event will

LSI

LSI be liable to the purchaser or any

third party for any indirect, special, consequential, incidental or exemplary damages whatsoever, including but not limited to loss or revenue or profit, lost or damaged data, business interruption or any other pecuniary loss whether based in contract, tort or

other causes of action, even if

LSI

LSI has been advised

of the possibility of such damages. In any event, the total liability of

LSI

LSI arising from any cause of action or

claim whatsoever, whether (1) in contract, (2) in tort (including negligence, whether sole, joint, contributory, concurrent or otherwise, but not including intentional, reckless or wanton tort), (3) under strict liability, (4) under any environmental or antipollution law or regulation, (5) connected with any toxic or hazardous substance or constituent, (6) arising out of any representation or instruction, or under any warranty, (7) or otherwise, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the design, manufacture, sale, resale, delivery, repair, replacement or use of Products or the furnishing of any service shall in no event exceed the price allocable to and paid to

LSI

LSI for the individual unit of

Products or service or part thereof which gives rise to the cause of action or claim.

SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

6.6

Recommended Practices

LSI

LSI recommends careful consideration of the

following factors when specifying and installing the Products. Before installing a Product, the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance instructions provided with the unit must be read and understood and complied with.

6.7

Choice of law

This Limited Warranty shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of : 1. For Products sold in Canada: the Province of Quebec or, For Products sold in the USA: the State of Florida, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law. You agree that the exclusive venue for any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be the state and federal courts located in Orlando, Florida.

6.7a Entire Agreement

This document contains the entire agreement of the parties regarding the subject matter of the Product and supersedes all previous communications, representations, understandings and agreements, either oral or written, between you and

LSI

LSI.

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Technical Support:

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LSI Technical Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from our

Houston and Dubai locations.

Please direct all technical support questions to either of these locations or

techsupport@loadsystems.com

North America Middle East & Africa

Toll Free Phone: (888) 819 4355 Phone: +971 6 557 3814 Toll Free Fax: (888) 238 4099 Fax: +971 6 557 3815 International: +1 (281) 664 1330

LSI Contact Information

USA Corporate Office:

9223 Solon, Suite A Houston, TX 77064

Direct Phone: 281.664.1330 Direct Fax: 281.664.1390 Email: sales@loadsystems.com

Dubai Corporate Office:

Y02 Saif Zone P.O. Box 7976 Sharjah - UAE

Phone: +971 6 557 3814 Fax: +971 6 557 3815 Email: lsifzc@emirates.net.ae

Canadian Corporate Office:

4495 Blvd. Hamel, Suite 110 Quebec QC G1P 2J7

Direct Phone: (418) 650 2330 Direct Fax: (418) 650 3340 Email: sales@loadsystems.com