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Push the Gripper Blocks toward each other and tighten the 
Hex Bolts so that the Gripper Blocks squeeze the side flanges 
of the omega rail. 

Tighten Hex Bolts to 50 Lb-Ft (68 Nm).

 

 

To switch to opposite configuration: 

1.  Remove the screw pin from the shackle and out of the hole in the Hoist Plate. 

2.  If installed, remove the Omega Hoist Rig from the omega rail. 

3.  Replace the shackle and screw pin in the opposite hole in the Hoist Plate. 

4.  Flip the Omega Hoist Rig to the desired orientation. 

5.  Install on the omega rail as directed in the Set Up instructions. 

4.  You can now safely use the shackle on the corner of the Hoist 

Plate as a hoist point. 

WLL: 1000 Lbs (454 kg)

 

 

Opposite Side Configuration  

The Omega Hoist Rig can be used with the hoist point on either 
the right or the left side of the omega rail.  

Summary of Contents for 70-180

Page 1: ...16 296 70 180 6200 Brent Drive Toledo Ohio 43611 OMEGA HOIST RIG Rev 0 1 5 2017 Release 70 180...

Page 2: ...view 3 Hazards 3 Description 4 Features and Functions 4 Installation 6 Necessary Tools 6 Set Up 6 Opposite Side Configuration 7 Recommended Inspection and Maintenance 8 Hex Bolts 8 Ankle Shackle 8 Tap...

Page 3: ...ures This manual is intended to assist such trained individuals in the installation and use of this equipment and is not intended as a substitute for proper training and experience This document or an...

Page 4: ...ng onto an omega shaped elevator guide rail Working Load Limit 1000 Lbs 454 kg FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS The Omega Hoist Rig clamps onto the omega rail via four 4 Gripper Blocks engaged by two 2 5 8 11 X...

Page 5: ...0 The Tap Block which lies on the inside of the omega rail contains four 4 Round Grippers These provide grip points on the inside bends of the omega rail when the Gripper Blocks are drawn together by...

Page 6: ...oosen the Hex Bolts to spread the Gripper Blocks as far apart as possible Apply a thin even coating of anti seize lubricant to the bolt threads 2 Place the Hoisting Plate against the back of the omega...

Page 7: ...te 2 If installed remove the Omega Hoist Rig from the omega rail 3 Replace the shackle and screw pin in the opposite hole in the Hoist Plate 4 Flip the Omega Hoist Rig to the desired orientation 5 Ins...

Page 8: ...ged threads or cross threading into the Tapped Gripper blocks En sure that the threads of the Hex Bolts have sufficient lubrication on so that they are able to travel smoothly in either di rection of...

Page 9: ...9 16 296 70 180 Tap Block Grippers Ensure that there are four 4 Grippers in place in the Tap Block...

Page 10: ...10 16 296 70 180 Bill of Materials...

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