Wire Rope Hoist
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Model WR
WR-0214
2721 NE 4
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Ave Pompano FL, 33064 | (954) 367-6116
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Only lift the load a few inches to confirm hoist braking system is functioning properly before continuing with the
lift.
Avoid swinging of the load or hoist hook when the hoist is travelling.
Avoid sharp contact between trolleys or between trolleys and stop.
DO NOT
use hoist limit switches or devices as a normal means of stopping the hoist.
DO NOT
lower the load beyond the point where less than two wraps of wire rope remain at each anchorage on
the drum, unless a lower limit device is provided, which case no less than one wrap of wire rope shall remain at
each anchorage on the drum.
5.5 When Parking the Load
DO NOT
lower a load with the hoist until the operator and all other personnel are clear of the load and the path
of the load.
Confirm that the load will clear all obstacles before lowering the load.
Block loads before landing if slings or other lifting devices must be removed from under the landed load.
Exercise care when removing a sling from under a landed and blocked load.
DO NOT
leave a suspended load unattended unless specific precautions to prevent the load from inadvertent
lowering have been instituted and are in place.
Position the hoist load block and hook above head level for storage when the hoist is not in use.
5.6 Before Each Shift or Before the First Time the Hoist is to be Used
Each Shift
Visually inspect wire rope for broken wires, broken strands, kinks, and type of deformation or damage of the
rope structure.
Visually inspect hooks for nicks, gouges, deformation of the throat opening, and wear on saddle or load bearing
point, and twisting.
Visually inspect hook latches for proper operation or damages that does not allow proper operation.
Replace warning labels if missing or illegible.
Report any damages or malfunctions to the supervisor.
DO NOT
operate hoist if any damages or malfunction exist.
DO NOT
operate hoist if it’s tagged with an out or order sign.