TABLE OF CONTENTS
Master Parts Depots And Service Centers . . . . . . . . . .i
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii
Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
General Information
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
CM Repair/Replacement policy . . . . . . .(Back Page)
Accessories
Hook Suspensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Latchlok Hooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Installation
Unpacking Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Attaching Load Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Power Supply and Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . .5
Operating Instructions
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operating Instruction-Hoist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Safety Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Inspection
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Frequent Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Periodic Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hook Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Load Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Test of Overload Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Maintenance
Load-limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Hoist Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Adjustments
Electric Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Limit Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Electrical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16
Typical Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-36
NOTE:
This manual is for standard entertainment style
hoists such as the BGV D8 units. Additional information
pertaining only to BGV D8+ and BVG C1 units is contained
in manual supplements. However, the Installation,
Inspection, Maintenance, Assembly, and Safety sections of
this manual pertain to all models.
The D8+ and C1 units contain dual brakes. The C1 units
also contain secondary emergency limits and electronic
over/under load protection. The load protection listed in
this manual is only for the mechanical overload protection.
See the manual supplements for operation of this additional
equipment.
Assembly Instructions
Hook Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Lower Hook Block Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Removal and Installation of Load Chain . . . . . . .39
Cutting Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Ordering Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-78
Recommended Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
LIST OF TABLES
Table Title
Page
1 Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist Specs. . . . . . . 2
2 Recommended Torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Minimum Frequent Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5 Minimum Periodic Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . .9
6 Limit Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
7 Electrical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,16
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Table Page
1 Hook Suspensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Upper or Lower Latchlok Hook . . . . . . . . . . . .2
7 Attaching Load Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
8 Contact Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
12 Voltage Change Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
13 Locations of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
14 Hook Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
15 Chain Wear areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
16 Chain Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
17 Chain Embossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
18 Limit Switches Models B, C & F . . . . . . . . . . .12
18A Rotatable Limit Switches Models B, C & F . . . . .12
19 Limit Switches Models J, L, LL, R & RR . . . . . .12
19A Rotatable Limit Switch J, L, LL, R & RR . . .12-13
20 Typical Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
21 Swivel Hook Suspensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
23 Cutting Chain By Nicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
24 Cutting Chain With A Bolt Cutter . . . . . . . . .40
FOREWORD
This manual contains important information to help you properly install, operate and maintain your hoist for maximum performance,
economy and safety.
Please study its contents thoroughly before putting your hoist into operation. By practicing correct operating procedures and
by carrying out the recommended preventive maintenance suggestions, you will experience long, dependable and safe service.
After you have completely familiarized yourself with the contents of this manual, we recommend that you carefully file it for future
reference.
The information herein is directed to the proper use, care and maintenance of the hoist and does not comprise a handbook on
the broad subject of rigging.
Rigging can be defined as the process of lifting and moving heavy loads using hoists and other mechanical equipment. Skill
acquired through specialized experience and study is essential to safe rigging operations. For rigging information, we recommend
consulting a standard textbook on the subject.
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