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433531
Gin Wheel 254mm
250kg Cable
Version date: 14.06.2017
FR
Poulie manuelle 254 mm
DE
Baurolle, 254 mm
ES
Polea con cuerda y gancho 254 mm
GB
Specification
Safe Working Load (SWL): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250kg
Maximum lift when used with scaffolding
(BS 5973): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50kg
Pulley/Sheath diameter:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254mm
Wheel frame width: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300mm
Maximum rope diameter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19mm
Wheel frame and loop length: . . . . . . . . . . 465mm
Loop inner diameter: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73mm
Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.5kg
Familiarisation
1. Loop
2. Loop Securing Bolt
3. Pulley Rim
4. Pulley
5. Pulley Securing Bolt
6. Pulley Guard
7. Rope
8. Rope Eyelet
9. Lifting Hook Loop
10. Hook Securing Bolt
11. Safety Latch
12. Lifting Hook
Gin Wheel Safety
WARNING: Protective headgear (e.g. hard hat) and protective footwear, MUST be worn by the operator, and any person near to
the danger area.
WARNING: Create a generous EXCLUSION ZONE around the lifting mechanism using barriers and warning signs.
When an object
is being lifted, the areas directly below and around the area should be considered highly dangerous. Do not reach into, or enter this area.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from the lifting area.
IMPORTANT: Lifting equipment should be inspected by a qualified person at least once each year.
The results of the inspection
recorded in an inspection book for future reference. Examination frequency should be related to the frequency of use.
IMPORTANT:
Read these instructions in combination with any instructions provided with additional parts required for lifting including
rope, cargo straps and slings.
Danger area
• Lifting equipment must be operated from a position where the operator is not at risk from a falling load.
The operator should
not be positioned directly below the load
• Never use a lifting tool or any other overhead lifting equipment for lifting persons
Inspect the equipment
• Before use, check the condition of the equipment, paying particular attention to ropes and locking mechanisms.
Ropes
should be free from kinks and should not show any evidence of fraying or cutting. Locking mechanisms should work freely and should
be clean of excessive dirt or grease.
• Any additional supports should be capable of taking the full weight of the object to be lifted, along with some additional
capacity as a precautionary measure
• Check that the hooks are sound.
If a hook has more than a 10° twist out of true, or has an excessive throat opening, it should be
replaced
• Check all hook safety latches are not damaged or bent and completely seal the hook openings
• If any part of the lifting equipment is found to be damaged or worn, it must be repaired with genuine replacement parts at
an authorised service centre before the equipment is used
• Do not modify any lifting equipment.
Any attempt to tamper with this equipment will invalidate its guarantee and could result in
serious injury to yourself or others around you
Attaching a load
• Any load must only be attached/supported by the proper lifting points
• Only use a gin wheel with a working safety catch on the lifting hook
• The load must be free to lift.
If the load is caught or restricted during lifting it may become unbalanced or loose and create a safety
issue
• Before attaching a load, ensure that it is stable, and will remain stable throughout the lifting process
During a lift
• The operator should have constant eye contact with the load.
If it is impractical for the operator to have constant eye contact, then
the danger area should be sealed off, and additional persons with full view of the operating area must be used to relay instructions to
the operator
• Lifting equipment must only be operated by persons who are clearly familiar with the operating instructions
• Lifting equipment must never be used for any purpose other than vertical lifts
• Do not lift an object to a greater height than is absolutely necessary
• Workers receiving the load (at heights) must use proper fall protection
If you are in any way unsure about the safe method of using this equipment, DO NOT USE!
Intended Use
Simple manual lifting mechanism designed to lift and lower light loads vertically with the lifting operator placed at ground level. Also
capable of load lowering with reduced load capacity
Before Use
Installation
IMPORTANT
: A site risk assessment may be required as part of your national regulations. LOLER (Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment
Regulations) 1998 in the UK.
1. Locate the gin wheel in a suitable, well-lit work area
2. Mount the gin wheel safely above the standing arms’ length of the person who will be receiving the load. The load should be received
below shoulder height of the recipient
3. Suspend gin wheel from a structure capable of supporting at least 3 x the safe working load (SWL). The supporting structure, Fig. II
(1) must be capable of taking the combined weight of the load and pulling force of the operator, Fig. II (2 & 3) Consult an engineer if
necessary
4. Use the correct rope for the intended load to be lifted. See ‘Specification’. If using a third-party rope without a lifting hook, follow
supplied instructions regarding attaching loads
5. Minimise the distance between the gin wheel and the scaffolding, Fig. I (1)
6. Secure the Loop (1) with brackets either side so it will not move, Fig. I (2) and additional support struts, Fig. I (3), for strength and
rigidity if necessary
Checks before use
1. Check the Loop Securing Bolt (2), Pulley Securing Bolt (5) and Hook Securing Bolt (10) are tight and in good condition. Check the
Rope Eyelet (8) is secure
2. Check the Rope (7) is not worn or frayed. Remove from service if not in flawless condition
3. Check the Pulley (4) wheel rotates freely. Place a label on the Pulley if necessary so it can be seen from a distance that the wheel is
rotating. Operating the Pulley without a freely rotating wheel may damage the Rope
Operation
IMPORTANT
: Restrict maximum loads to 1/5 of the lifting operators’ combined body weight, Only one worker should ever be giving
instructions.
1. Place the load directly below the pulley wheel and directly in line with the vertical rope
2. Avoid snatch or shock loading.. Use gradual controlled pulling, which maintains stability of the load
3. Always use suitable gloves whilst operating gin wheel
4. Do not exceed the weight capacity of the components
5. Check the load is secured properly (inside the safety latch, with the latch closed when using hook).
6. Check the load is clear of objects before lifting
7. Do not stand under or around the load whilst lifting
8. When lifting liquid, cover the bucket so the contents don’t spill
IMPORTANT
: Once the load is lifted to the required height, the load should be removed and the empty Lifting Hook lowered to ground
level immediately.
Note
: It is recommended a test lift of a metre or so should be carried out to check lifting stability
Accessories
• A range of accessories is available from your Silverline stockist. Spare parts can be obtained from toolsparesonline.com
Maintenance
• Regularly lubricate friction surfaces with grease but do not apply to threads or to the groove of the pulley wheel
• Where paint has been removed in use it is recommended to touch up to prevent corrosion especially around critical load bearing parts
Storage
Dry the pulley mechanism and store in a dry place to prevent corrosion. When not in use, store the Rope (7) according to the provided
instructions.
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NL
Katrol, 254 mm
PL
Zblocze hakowe 254 mm
MAX
250kg
Rope not included. Recommended rope Silverline 865628.
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