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SL-2418.MAI
4-14
04/2020
OUTER TUBE CLAMP INSPECTION & ADJUSTMENT 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 100 & 200 series hoist models the outer tube clamp assembly is
adjustable in height.
INSPECTION
The illustration below is a typical hoist clamp assembly for the 100 & 200 series SwapLoader
hoist models. For optimum performance out of your SwapLoader SL-2418 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,
prior to making any adjustments: inspect the clamp liner, clamp bar, and adjustment fasteners for
excessive wear or damage (see Section View A-A below). Replace any parts as needed (see
Drawing No. 50H73 in the Parts List pages of the manual). If the clamp liner and other
components are found to be or have been brought up to satisfactory condition, but a gap greater
than 1/8” exists between the inner and outer tubes; then proceed to the outer tube clamp
adjustment steps below.
ADJUSTMENT
Refer to the 100 & 200 series Hoist Clamp Assembly Illustration above for the following
adjustment steps:
1. Loosen the jam nuts on the clamp bar adjustment bolt.
2.
Tighten the adjustment nuts equally so that the clamp bar is drawn up evenly. Be sure to
keep the jib horizontal tube level; make sure the gap is even between the inner and outer
tubes from left to right.
3. Once the gap between the top of the jib horizontal tube and the top inside surface of the
outer tube is between 1/16” to 1/8” the jam nuts can be tightened up.
A
A
JIB
SMALL HOIST CLAMP ASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATION
OUTER TUBE
OUTER TUBE CLAMP ASSEMBLY
SECTION VIEW A-A
OUTER TUBE
1/16" TO 1/8" GAP
JIB
CLAMP BAR
ADJUSTMENT BOLT
JAM NUT
ADJUSTMENT NUT
CLAMP LINER
(WEAR PAD)
100 & 200 SERIES HOIST CLAMP ASSEMBLY ILLUSTRATION