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CHAIN REPLACEMENT WITH NO CHAIN IN CHAIN HOIST
1. With the unit placing on workbench, run the hook to its
up limit.
2. Remove the load block assembly from the old chain.
3. Remove the chain stop from the old chain.
4. Carefully jog the “UP” button and detach the old chain
out of the lifting motor.
5. Insert the new chain into the load sheave.
6. Feed the new chain into the chain hoist by jogging the
“DOWN” button.
7. Allow about 40cm of chain below the chain hoist on the
slack end.
8. Attached the chain stop and load block assembly. Be
sure there are no twists in the chain.
CHAIN END STOP
The end stop on the dead-end chain should be mounted on the 11th link. (No less than
11 links should be in between the dead-end and the chain stop).
CUTTING CHAINS
FEC load chain is hardened and therefore difficult to cut. The following methods are
recommended when cutting a length of new chain from stock or cutting worn chain.
a) Use a grinder and nick the link on both sides, then secure the link in a vise and
break of with a hammer.
Cutting chain by Nicking
b)
Use a bolt cutter with special cutter jaws
for cutting hardened chain.
Cutting chain with a Bolt Cutter
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