CM Lodestar A, Operating, Maintenance & Parts Manual

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00001996 (REV AC) 627NH October 2014
GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
The Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist is a highly versatile materials
handling device that can be used to lift loads that are within rated
capacity. The mechanical features of these hoists include an alloy
steel lift wheel, Load Limiter, hardened steel chain guides, hardened
steel gear train, life-time lubrication, forged steel hooks and
lightweight aluminum frame. The electrical features include hoist-
duty motor, rugged hoist brake, magnetic reversing contactor and
voltage conversion board (dual voltage units). The hoist is available
with hook or lug suspensions that are supplied separately. Table 1
summarizes the Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist models and the Series
635 Trolleys available. It should be noted that standard single speed
hoists are available with 10 (3M), 15 (4.6M) and 20 (6.1M) foot lifts
and the standard lift for two speeds hoists is10 feet. However, hoists
with longer lifts are available on a special, per order basis.
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1.a.
Lodestar Electric Chain Hoists
Single Speed 115-1-60
Model
Load Capacity
Lifting Speed
60Hz units
Lifting Speed
50Hz units
Chain Falls
Chain Size
Chain Weight per length
of lift
Tonne kg ft/min m/min ft/min m/min in x in mm x mm lb/ft kg/m
A 1/8 125 32 9.8 26.7 8.1 1 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 0.585 0.87
AA 1/8 125 60 18.3 50.0 15.2 1 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 0.585 0.87
B 1/4 250 16 4.9 13.3 4.1 1 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 0.585 0.87
C 1/4 250 32 9.8 26.7 8.1 1 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 0.585 0.87
E 1/2 500 8 2.4 6.7 2.0 2 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 1.17 1.74
F 1/2 500 16 4.9 13.3 4.1 1 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 0.585 0.87
J 1/2 500 32 9.8 26.7 8.1 1 .312 x .8583 7.92 x 21.8 0.585 0.87
H 1 1000 8 2.4 6.7 2.0 2 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 1.17 1.74
L 1 1000 16 4.9 13.3 4.1 1 .312 x .8583 7.92 x 21.8 0.94 1.40
R 2 2000 8 2.4 6.7 2.0 2 .312 x .8583 7.92 x 21.8 1.88 2.80
RT 3 3000 5.3 1.6 4.4 1.4 3 .312 x .8583 7.92 x 21.8 2.82 4.20
Lodestar Electric Chain Hoists
Single Speed 115-1-60
Model
Shortest Distance
Between Hooks
Motor Power
60Hz
Motor Power
50Hz
IP Rating
Net Weight 10’ lift less
upper suspension
in mm HP kW HP kW lb kg
A 16.9 429 0.25 0.19 0.21 0.16 54 72 32.8
AA 19.9 505 0.50 0.37 0.42 0.31 54 76 34.3
B 16.9 429 0.25 0.19 0.21 0.16 54 73 33.1
C 16.9 429 0.50 0.37 0.42 0.31 54 75 34.2
E 21.6 549 0.25 0.19 0.21 0.16 54 78 31.8
F 16.9 429 0.50 0.37 0.42 0.31 54 76 34.5
J 18.1 460 1.00 0.75 0.83 0.62 54 127 57.5
H 21.6 549 0.50 0.37 0.42 0.31 54 81 36.7
L 18.1 460 1.00 0.75 0.83 0.62 54 125 56.7
R 25.8 655 1.00 0.75 0.83 0.62 54 148 67.1
RT 32.1 815 1.00 0.75 0.83 0.62 54 166 75.4
CM REPAIR/REPLACEMENT POLICY
All Columbus McKinnon (CM
®
) Lodestar Electric Chain Hoists are
inspected and per formance tested pr ior to shipment. If any properly
maintained hoist develops a performance problem due to a material
or workmanship defect, as verifi ed by CM
®
, repair or replacement of
the unit will be made to the original purchaser without charge. This
repair/replacement policy applies only to Lodestar Hoists installed,
maintained and operated as outlined in this manual, and specifi cally
excludes parts subject to normal wear, abuse, improper installation,
improper or inadequate maintenance, hostile environmental effects
and unauthorized repairs/modifi cations.
We reserve the right to change materials or design if, in our opinion,
such changes will improve our product. Abuse, repair by an
unauthorized person, or use of non-CM replacement parts voids the
guarantee and could lead to dangerous operation. For full Terms
of Sale, see Sales Order Acknowledgement. Also, refer to the back
cover for Limitations of Warranties, Remedies and Damages, and
Indemnifi cation and Safe Operation.