Raptor LW75, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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REEVED CHAIN INSPECTION
If the unit is fitted with two or more falls of chain, the hoist should be inspected to make
sure the load chain is free from kinks and/or not twisted.
REMEMBER – The load chain welds should always face away from load sheave
4 - OPEARTION
FREE CHAINING – Remove load before switching to Free Chaining Position
To select free chaining move the selector lever to central position (neutral). Then rotate
the free chaining wheel counterclockwise to disengage the brake, the chain can now be
pulled through machine in either direction by hand for quick tensioning of load. To
disengage the free chaining feature, position the selector switch to the load or unload
position – pull the load chain in either direction to insure the unit is out of the free
chaining mode. DO NOT take up the load chain to the point where the chain stop or
bottom hook becomes jammed against the frame of the hoist.
ATTACHING/LIFTING LOADS
Secure top hook to an appropriate anchor point.
Attach lower hook to the load so that it is seated correctly in the bow of the hook and
check that the safety catch has closed. Do not wrap the chain around the load and hook
back onto the load chain and do not let the load come into contact with the load chain.
Make sure the top and bottom hooks are in a straight line and the frame is free to swivel
on the upper hook.
Lifting/Pulling & Tensioning Load – Position the selector switch to the LOAD position,
take up the “slack” chain, and then operate the handle in an up and down motion. If work
is stopped while hoist is under load DO NOT re-position the selector switch as the load
will fall. The hoist has been designed for hand use only; do not use an extension on the
lever.