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Operator’s Manual
EH-500 Electric Material Hoist
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND ADVICE
EVERY TIME A SAFETY HOIST IS SET UP FOR OPERATION YOU MUST:
1. REMEMBER THAT THE HOIST TRACK IS NOT A
LADDER! IF USED AS A LADDER INJURY MAY OCCUR.
2. THIS LADDER SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO
TRANSPORT A PERSON FROM ONE ELEVATION TO
ANOTHER!!
3. NEVER OPERATE HOIST IN WET WEATHER
CONDITIONS.
4. Check condition of the electric hoist before connecting the pendant and the power cords.
5. Inspect winch drum and cable assembly for obvious damage or misalignment. Inspect winch drum to make sure
that cable is wound smoothly with no crossovers. If there are any, use the pendant to run the hoist in reverse and
pull off enough cable to eliminate the crossovers. Then, with a leather glove, carefully use the pendant to wind the
cable back onto the drum to prevent cable kinking.
6. Inspect the pendant and power cables to make sure they are in good condition with no cuts or tears. Make sure
no oil or mud has gotten onto the connector assemblies which will cause the hoist to malfunction.
7. Test the brake. Put one bundle of shingles (or about 70 to 100 pounds) on the platform. Only lift it two or three
feet to make sure the brake is working properly, and then lower the load. Do this before trying to lift
a load heavier than the test load. Once you are certain the brake will hold, raise the load you are trying to lift up a
few feet. Stop raising the load and wait a minute to make sure the load does not slip. This will verify that the brake
is working properly for the full load weight.
