swaploader SL-160, Parts And Operation Manual

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Section IV: Maintenance
4.0.MAI.SL-160
OUTER TUBE CLAMP ASSEMBLY INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS
All SwapLoader hooklift hoists come equipped with an outer tube clamp assembly
located on the bottom of the outer tube at the opening where the jib telescopes in and
out (see illustration below). On SwapLoader’s SL-160 hoist model the outer clamp
assembly is fixed in height.
INSPECTION
The illustration below is a typical hoist clamp assembly for the SwapLoader SL-160
hoist model. For optimum performance out of your SwapLoader SL-160 hooklift the gap
between the top of the jib horizontal tube and the top inside surface of the outer tube
should be kept between 1/16” to 1/8” (see Section View A-A below). When a gap
greater than 1/8” exists, since the clamp assembly has a fixed elevation, inspect the
clamp liner, clamp plate, and fasteners for excessive wear or damage (see Section
View A-A below). Replace parts as needed to bring the outer tube clamp assembly
back to recommended specifications (see
Pg. 5-4 in the Parts Section of the manual).
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