CM 5623A, Operating, Maintenance & Parts Manual

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!
!
Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death, or serious injury. To avoid such a potentially
hazardous situation, the operator shall:
1.
NOT
operate a malfunctioning or unusually performing hoist.
2.
NOT
operate the hoist until you have thoroughly read
and understood this manual.
3.
NOT
operate a hoist which has been modified.
4.
NOT
lift or pull more than rated load for the hoist.
5.
NOT
use damaged hoist or hoist that is
Not
working properly.
6.
NOT
use hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged, or worn
load chain.
7.
NOT
use the hoist to lift, support, or transport people.
8.
NOT
lift loads over people and make sure all personnel
remain clear of the supported load.
9.
NOT
attempt to lengthen the load chain or repair damaged
load chain.
10. Protect the hoists load chain from weld splatter or other
damaging contaminants.
11.
NOT
use load chain as a sling or wrap load chain around load.
12.
NOT
apply the load to the tip of the hook or to the
hook latch.
13.
NOT
apply load unless load chain is properly seated in
the chain wheel(s) or sproket(s).
14.
NOT
apply load if bearing prevents equal loading on all
load supporting chains.
15.
NOT
operate beyond the limits of the load chain travel.
16.
NOT
leave load supported by the hoist unattended
unless specific precautions have been taken.
17.
NOT
allow the chain or hook to be used as an electrical
or welding ground.
18.
NOT
allow the chain or hook to be touched by a live
welding electrode.
19.
NOT
remove or obscure the warnings on the hoist.
20.
NOT
operate a hoist which has
Not
been securely
attached to a suitable support.
21.
NOT
operate a hoist unless load slings or other approved
single attachments are properly sized and seated in the
hook saddle.
22.
NOT
operate a hoist when it is restricted from forming a
straight line from hook to hook in the direction of loading.
23.
NOT
lift loads that are
Not
balanced and that the holding
action is
Not
secure, taking up slack carefully.
24.
NOT
operate a hoist unless all persons are and remain
clear of the supported load.
25. Report malfunctions or unusual performances of a hoist,
after it has been shut down until repaired.
26.
NOT
operate a hoist on which the safety placards or
decals are missing or illegible.
27. Be familiar with operating controls, procedures and warnings.
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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
! ! !
Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury. To avoid such a potentially
hazardous situation, the operator shall:
1. Maintain a firm footing or be otherwise secured when
operating the hoist.
2. Check brake function by tensioning the hoist prior to each
lift or pulling operation.
3. Use hook latches. Latches are to retain slings, chains, etc.
under slack conditions only.
4. Make sure the hook latches are closed and not supporting
any parts of the load.
5. Make sure the load is free to move and will clear all
obstructions.
6. Avoid swinging the load or hook.
7. Inspect the hoist regularly, replace damaged or worn parts,
and keep appropriate records of maintenance.
8. Use only Columbus McKinnon parts when repairing the unit.
9. Lubricate load chain as recommended in this manual.
10.
NOT
operate except with manual power.
11.
NOT
permit more than one operator to pull on a single
hand chain at the same time. More than one operator is
likely to cause hoist overload.
12.
NOT
allow your attention to be diverted from operating
the hoist.
13.
NOT
allow the hoist to be subjected to sharp contact with
other hoists, structures, or objects through misuse.
14.
NOT
adjust or repair the hoist unless qualified to perform
such adjustments or repairs.
T he hoists are intended for general industrial use for
moving loads within their load ratings. Prior to installation
and operation, the user should review the application for
abnormal environmental or handling conditions.
ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Do not use the hoists in areas containing flammable vapors,
liquids, gasses or any combustible dust or fibers. Do not use
the hoist in highly corrosive, abrasive, wet environments
or in applications involving exposure to temperatures below
-10 or above 130
o F.
MOVING HAZARDOUS LOADS
The hoists are not recommended for lifting materials that could
cause widespread damage if dropped. The lifting or moving
of materials that could explode or cause chemical or radioactive
contamination requires fail-safe, redundant supporting devices
that are not incorporated into these hoists.