Ingersoll-Rand HL1000K, Parts, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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The following warnings and operating instructions have been
adapted in part from American National (Safety) Standard
ASME B30.16 and are intended to avoid unsafe operating
practices which might lead to injury or property damage.
Ingersoll-Rand recognizes that most companies who use hoists
have a safety program in force in their plants. In the event you
are aware that some conflict exists between a rule set forth in
this publication and a similar rule already set by an individual
company, the more stringent of the two should take precedence.
Safe Operating Instructions are provided to make an operator
aware of dangerous practices to avoid and are not necessarily
limited to the following list. Refer to specific sections in the
manual for additional safety information.
1. Only allow personnel instructed in safety and operation on
this product to operate and maintain the hoist.
2. Only operate a hoist if you are physically fit to do so.
3. When a “DO NOT OPERATE” sign is placed on the hoist
controls, do not operate the hoist until the sign has been
removed by designated personnel.
4. Read the manufacturer’s operating instructions before
operating the hoist.
5. Never lift a load greater than the rated capacity of the hoist
(unless for test purposes).
6. Never use the load chain as a sling.
7. Never operate the hoist with twisted, kinked, "capsized" or
damaged chain.
8. Be certain the load is properly seated in the saddle of the
hook.
9. Do not use load chain as a ground for welding. Do not
attach a welding electrode to a hoist or sling chain.
10. Do not use the up and down stops as a means of stopping a
hoist. The up and down stops are emergency devices only.
SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES
11. Do not leave a load suspended for extended periods.
12. Always stand clear of the load path.
13. Never use the hoist for lifting or lowering people, and
never stand on a suspended load.
14. Never carry loads over people.
15. Before each shift, check the hoist for wear or damage.
Check brakes, limit stops, etc.
16. Periodically, inspect the hoist thoroughly and replace worn
or damaged parts.
17. Follow the lubrication instructions.
18. Do not attempt to repair load chain or hooks. Replace them
when they become worn or damaged.
19. Never operate a hoist when the load chain is not centered
under the hook. Do not “side pull” or “yard”.
20. Always rig the hoist properly and carefully.
21. Ease the slack out of the load chain when starting a lift. Do
not jerk the hoist load.
22. Keep the load chain clean and well lubricated. Do not drag
the load chain or hook on the floor.
23. Be certain there are no objects in the way of a moving load.
24. Be certain the air supply is shut off before performing
maintenance on the hoist.
25. Do not swing a suspended load.
26. Keep the load block overhead when not in use.
27. After use, or when in a non-operational mode, the winch
should be secured against unauthorized and unwarranted
use.
28. Avoid collision or bumping of hoists.
29. Pay attention to the load at all times when operating a hoist.
30. Never splice a hoist chain by inserting a bolt between links
or by any other means.
31. Do not force a chain or hook into place by hammering, and
never insert the point of the hook into a chain link.
32. Do not allow the chain to be exposed to extremely cold
weather. Do not apply loads to a cold chain.
WARNING TAGS AND LABELS
Each hoist is supplied from the factory with the warning tags
and labels shown. If the tags or labels are not attached to your
hoist, order new tags or labels and install. See parts list in parts
section. Read and obey all warnings and other safety
information attached to this hoist. Tags and labels are not shown
actual size.