Sumner GH5T, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT
Read and understand this instruction
manual prior to operating or perform-
ing maintenance on this lift!
1. Inspect the Equipment
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Sumner’s GH5T Gantry Lift
to meet your material lifting needs. The GH5T Gantry
Lift has a load capacity of 5 metric tons (10,000 kg) or
11,000 lbs. Following proper procedures for use and
maintenance of Sumner’s GH5T Gantry Lift described
in this manual will provide you with years of dependa-
ble service.
Gantry Components
Sumner’s GH5T Gantry Lift Consists of the below
components. Before attempting to assemble Gantry
Lift be certain that all components are available.

2 A-Frames

Cross Beam (4m, 5m, 12’ or 15’)

Trolley

Attaching Hardware (6 bolts, 6 nuts & 12 washers)
1. ALWAYS Inspect all equipment prior to use
to make certain it is in proper working order.
2. NEVER use unit If any part of equipment ap-
pears damaged or does not assemble properly.
3. ALWAYS use only Sumner replacement
parts. Any replacement parts not supplied by
Sumner Manufacturing will severely compromise
the quality and safety designed into this unit as
well as invalidate the warranty.
4. As a precaution, ALWAYS wear proper clothing
when operating unit, including hard hat, work
gloves and safety shoes.
5. ALWAYS avoid horseplay around equipment,
and keep bystanders at a safe distance. Do not
allow children to operate this unit and always
keep them out of work areas.
6. NEVER misuse the unit. Perform only the
functions for which the unit is designed. Never
attempt to operate the equipment at more than
the recommended capacity.
7. No riders on unit. This unit was designed for ma-
terial lifting purposes ONLY and is not designed
to function as a personnel lift or carrier.
8. NEVER stand under an elevated load.
9. NEVER exceed rated load capacity.
10. NEVER operate during high winds or electri-
cal storms.
11. NEVER use Gantry lift to support ladders or
other climbing devices.
12. When possible ALWAYS move loads by moving
the trolley on the Gantry cross beam while the lift
is stationary with all casters locked.
13. It is not recommended to move the Gantry lift
with a load. When moving the Gantry lift with a
load be sure to secure trolley in center of cross
beam to evenly distribute the weight across the
unit and lower load as close to the ground as
possible. Move lift by pushing the Gantry, not the
load.
14. NEVER leave a load on the Gantry lift unat-
tended.
15. ALWAYS adjust A-frame heights prior to attach-
ing a load and make certain cross beam is level
prior to attaching a load. See instructions in this
manual on how to adjust A-frame heights.
16. NEVER adjust A-frame heights without first se-
curing trolley to center of cross beam.
17. ALWAYS use Gantry lift on a hard, level,
smooth surface that is free of debris and obstruc-
tions. Be certain the surface the Gantry is on can
support the full weight of the intended load.
18. NEVER move a fully assembled Gantry lift
using a fork lift or other lifting device.
19. NEVER use Gantry lift as an electrical ground.
20. ALWAYS ensure load is not secured to the
ground before attempting to lift it.
GH2T Gantry Lift Assembly
The following tools are required to properly assemble the
GH5T Gantry Lift:
• 1" wrench
• 1" socket wrench
• Ladder