slack rope switch definition

slack rope switch means a device incorporating a switch used in a drum-driven lift for automatically cutting off the power to the control circuit in case all or any of the suspension ropes becomes slack;
slack rope switch means a device which automatically causes the power to be removed from the hoist driving-machine motor and applies the brake when the hoisting ropes of winding-drum machine become slack.
slack rope switch means switch provided to open the control circuit in case of slacking of rope (s);

More Definitions of slack rope switch

slack rope switch means a switch designed to open the control circuit of a drum driven lift, if any or all of the suspension ropes slacken by a predetermined amount;