G8709-G8711 Ratchet Hoists
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OPERATION
to a travelling trolley system, move
the load slowly and carefully, mak-
ing sure that no one passes
beneath the load as it traverses.
6.
When the load is positioned as
desired, switch the lever to the
“DOWN” position again by crank-
ing the ratchet lever. The load will
go down. Make certain that the lift-
ing chain is free to travel through
the ratchet body and can not get
caught on any obstruction.
7.
When the tension on the load
chain is off, release the load chain.
Maintain control of the raised load
at all times. If traversing the load on
a trolley system, be sure the load
does not begin to swing back and
forth. Never let any portion of the
operator’s body, or other personnel,
come between the raised load and
the floor. Severe crushing injury or
death can occur if the load should
fall. Always be sure to observe the
load limits of your hoist as well as
the support structure and any
device you are putting the load
onto.
1.
Secure the swivel hook which is
directly attached to the ratchet
body to a structurally sound over-
head beam or other solid structure
which is capable of handling the
weight to be lifted. The hoist can
be mounted to a beam trolley if the
capacity of the trolley system is
equal to or greater than the antici-
pated load.
2.
Position the load directly under the
chain hoist. Flip the lever on the
ratchet handle to the neutral (“N”)
position. This allows the chain to
be freely moved through the block
by either pulling on the chain or
turning the handwheel. Pull
enough chain to allow connection
of the load hook to the item.
Positioning the hook on the load
may require lifting straps or chains
if a suitable lifting device is not
incorporated on the load (e.g. an
eye bolt). Never wrap the hoist’s
lifting chain around the load.
Always use a separate set of
straps or chains which should then
be connected to the load hook. Be
sure the load chain is not twisted
or entangled in the lifting chain.
3.
Eliminate any slack in the chain
between the ratchet body and the
load. Switch the lever to the “UP”
position. Pull on the ratchet lever
with successive strokes and the
load will begin to rise. Inspect the
load chain and hook position to
make sure it will stay properly
positioned as the lifting continues.
4.
Continue pulling the ratchet lever
back and forth until the load is
raised.
5.
Move the truck or pallet you are
placing the item on under the
raised load. If the Hoist is attached
