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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE
CHANCE ONE-TON HOIST
When placing the hoist in operating position, care
must be taken to make sure that the load hook
and the housing hook of the hoist are on the same
centerline. If the hoist is restricted from adjusting
itself to form a straight line with the direction of
loading, damage to the hoist could occur.
TO POSITION HOIST FOR USE:
The hoist may be operated in any convenient position
and the handle may be operated on either side of chain
as shown by the arrows X and Y (above) on the drawings,
to provide an upward or downward stroke for lifting or
lowering. Generally it is more convenient to lift or lower
on a downward stroke. To put the hoist in free-wheeling,
turn the shift key finger to the "Dn" (down) position and
hold the release key in the direction of the arrow. Pull
the chain in the "Up" direction approximately 2 links
then pull on the hook side of the chain to get sufficient
slack to hook onto the load. To take up slack, simply
pull on the free end of the chain, the hoist will ratchet
even though the release key is not depressed.
TO LIFT A LOAD:
Turn the shift key finger to "Up" and operate the handle.
The handle may be operated on either side of chain as
shown by the arrows (X) and (Y) on the drawing.
TO LOWER A LOAD:
Turn the shift key finger to "Dn" (down) and operate
the handle. The handle may be operated on either
side of chain as shown by the arrows (X) and (Y) on
the drawing.
TO SHIFT HANDLE:
To change position of handle from side marked X to side
marked Y press release key in direction of arrow.
CARE
The Chance Hoist is designed to provide long and rug-
ged service. Observing the suggestions listed below will
increase the service life of the hoist:
1. The hoist should be inspected, cleaned and re-lubri-
cated periodically depending on usage conditions.
2. When lowering a light or "bouncing" load do not
flip or otherwise cause the handle to become self-
ratcheting. Allowing the handle to self-ratchet
causes undue wear on the stop areas and reduces
the wear life of the hoist. In addition, the free-
ratcheting handle could strike the operator.
3. When operating the handle it is not necessary to
"slam" the handle past the ratcheting position.
Constant impact will increase wear of the hoist
mechanism.
Hoist Hook
Shift Key Finger
Release Key
X
Y
