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Capstan Hoist Operating Instructions
Mounting the Hoist
1. Inspect Hoist, Rope, and Mounting Bracket for signs of wear, rust, and damage.
DO NOT use if damaged. If any damage is found, remove all damaged component(s) from service.
Make sure any loose fittings, bolts, etc., are tightened before use.
2. ONLY attach hoist to appropriate CHANCE® mounting brackets. Verify mounting bolts are
secure prior to use.
3. It is recommended to mount the hoist so that the rope hook is on the same side as the operator
and not on the same side as the load.
4. Select Mounting Location
A secure mounting location point is critical to hoisting operations and must be strong enough to
withstand both load and the forces for each load. When evaluating a possible mounting location for
a Capstan hoist, a competent person should be aware of the structural capacity of the member and
the recommended mounting procedures in this manual.
A mounting location should not be used until it has been deemed adequate by a competent person.
Under no circumstances should a mounting location be used if a competent person determines that
particular location to be unsafe.
In the event that a less than ideal mounting location must be used, the competent person should
determine if the job can be completed safely by increasing the factor of safety utilized (e.g. to
address the possibility of the bracket shifting), or consult a qualified engineer.
Always choose a mounting location that allows the rope to align with the intended path of the load.
Minimizing the fleet angle allows the rope to pass over the capstan evenly while lifting.
Mount the bracket so the load pulls the bracket against, instead of away from, the mounting location.
It is also better to pull in a direction that is "in line" with a mounting location rather than a direction
that will try to turn the hoist and bracket "around" the mounting location.
5. Mount Hoist
Only use an appropriate CHANCE® mounting bracket to mount hoist. Contact your Hubbell
representative for more information.
Always mount the hoist to the proper bracket using bolts and fasteners supplied with the bracket. If
bolts or fasteners are damaged or missing, replace them with grade 5 hardware.
The fasteners must be tightened evenly to the proper torque to ensure "load sharing" by all the
fasteners.
After the hoist has been mounted in the desired location, connect the appropriate power supply to
the hoist.
To prevent serious injury or death, always mount the hoist before connecting the power source,
e.g. supply hoses for hydraulic models or the foot pedal for electric models.
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