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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

 

Electric chain hoist GCH 250/500 • GCH 1000 • GCH 1600/2000/2500 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 SWISS 

QUALITY 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GCH 

GCHK 

GCHS 

GCHH 

GCHR 

 

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OIST

07.11  Original document  9401.9000.1.doc 

Summary of Contents for GCH1000 Series

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Electric chain hoist GCH 250 500 GCH 1000 GCH 1600 2000 2500 SWISS QUALITY GCH GCHK GCHS GCHH GCHR GIS CHAIN HOIST 07 11 Original document 9401 9000 1 doc ...

Page 2: ...n 8 1 1 Operating conditions 8 1 2 General description 9 1 3 Special models 10 2 Start up 11 2 1 Transport and assembly 11 2 2 Connection 11 2 2 1 Electrical connection 11 2 2 2 Load chain 12 2 2 3 Limit switch 14 2 2 4 Chain bucket 15 3 Service and maintenance 15 3 1 General regulations for service and maintenance work 15 3 2 Service and maintenance 16 3 2 1 Maintenance overview 16 3 2 2 Service ...

Page 3: ... chain hoist to hand This will enable the correct spare parts to be supplied without delay Electric chain hoist type Manufacture number Year of manufacture Load capacity Original spare parts for the electric chain hoist can be acquired from the following addresses 1 Manufacturer GIS AG Hebe und Fördertechnik Luzernerstrasse 50 CH 6247 Schötz Tel 41 0 41 984 11 33 Fax 41 0 41 984 11 44 tel gis ag c...

Page 4: ...erstood the operating instructions in particular the safety instructions before commencing work Protective equipment must be made available for operating and service personnel and worn at all times The operator or his representative is responsible for supervising operating personnel and ensuring they are aware of the hazards and safety implications of working with the electric hoist Lubricate chai...

Page 5: ...switched on again Retighten screw connections that have been loosened for repair or service work Replace parts that are not reusable such as O rings gaskets self locking nuts split pins and washers Shut down storage Clean and preserve lubricate grease the chain hoist before long periods of inactivity or storage Hazardous areas must be clearly marked by warning signs and cordoned off It must be ens...

Page 6: ...00 a b 75 75 72 69 69 63 66 57 63 51 GCH 1000 a b 72 72 69 66 66 60 63 54 60 48 GCH 1600 2000 2500 a b 75 75 72 69 69 63 66 57 63 51 The present document was written in 2010 It corresponds to directive 2006 42 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 0 5 1 1 Models GCH table 0 2 page 19 0 5 1 2 Models GCHK table 0 3 page 19 0 5 1 3 Models GCHS table 0 4 page 20 0 5 1 4 Model...

Page 7: ...g parameters by trained personnel in a safe and responsible manner The operational parameters of the electric chain hoist also encompass compliance with the pre defined operating service and maintenance requirements laid down by the manufacturer The operational parameters do not include exceeding the defined load capacity pulling the load diagonally see figure 0 5 heaving pulling or dragging the l...

Page 8: ...nufacturer will only guarantee the safety and lasting operation of the electric chain hoist when used for applications that fall within its valid ISO Group coefficient data Before the first start up the user must estimate according to the features in table 1 1 which of the four types of load is applicable to the use of the electric chain hoist during its whole service life Table 1 2 shows standard...

Page 9: ...g time Full load by way of an exception however predominantly low loads Frequently fully loaded however continuously lightly loaded Frequently fully loaded continuous average loading Regularly fully loaded k Load collective type of load Table 1 2 Operating conditions ISO Group according to ISO 4301 1 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 Load collective Average running time per working day h 1 light k 0 50 up to 2 2 4 4...

Page 10: ...otects the hoist from overload and takes on the function of an emergency end stop for the highest and lowest hook positions A gear type limit switch is fitted to limit the highest and lowest hook position As an option emergency stop contacts with positive separation can be retrofitted downstream Electric chain hoists are fitted with a 42 V contactor control as standard The emergency stop contactor...

Page 11: ...ctric chain hoist is assembled and connected on site by our qualified customer service personnel DANGER Electrotechnical adjustments may only be performed by authorised specialists The mains connection cable the mains connection fuse and the main switch for connecting the electric chain hoist to the mains power supply must be installed beforehand by the customer A 4 wire cable with a PE protective...

Page 12: ...N Only use original chains Welded seam of the chain links must face inward on the chain wheel see figure 2 5 The gearbox limit switch must be mechanically disabled in order to pull in the chain see chapter 2 2 3 Before start up and during operation the load chain must be oiled along its full length Oil must constantly be present on the internal contacting and rubbing surfaces of the chain links Lu...

Page 13: ...figure 2 9 CAUTION Pay attention to correct arrangement of suspension see figure 2 10 Do not twist chain lengthwise see figure 2 8 Grease the bearings thoroughly Chain end The chain end must be attached to the housing in accordance with figure 2 11 The section of chain after the end stop 1 must be adjusted to the height of the chain bucket The length of the section of chain must be selected so tha...

Page 14: ... Transmission Colour Single fall lift m Double fall lift m i 1 1 black 36 18 i 1 3 yellow 110 55 i 1 6 blue 220 110 Description of settings see figure 2 12 Before pulling in the chain or changing the chain the gearbox limit switch must be mechanically disabled by securing the rocker 1 Pull in the chain Move to highest hook position rotate red ratchet wheel front 2 to switching cam of top limit swi...

Page 15: ...ce performed together with the date carried out must be entered in the log book Alterations to as well as modifications and supplements to electric chain hoists which may affect safety must be authorized by the manufacturer in advance Structural alterations to chain hoists not authorized by the manufacturer exempt the manufacturer from liability in case of damage Material warranty claims will only...

Page 16: ...t humidity steam etc See table 3 1 Table 3 1 Maintenance overview Term t 3 M 12 M Activity Notes 1 Load chain X visual check clean and lubricate as needed see chapter 2 2 2 2 Hoist and carriage X abnormal noise check seal check 3 Power supply cable X visual check 4 Limit switch X function check see chapter 2 2 3 5 Seal X visual check 6 Cable discharging device control cable X visual check 3 2 2 Se...

Page 17: ... Chain type d x t mm 4 x 12 3 5 x 15 3 7 x 22 9 x 27 10 x 28 Tolerances in accordance with DIN 685 part 5 DIN EN 818 7 1 Measurement over 11 chain links a 11t mm 138 0 171 6 246 8 302 9 314 2 2 Measurement over 1 chain link 1t mm 12 9 16 0 23 1 28 35 29 4 3 Measurement of the chain link diameter dm 2 d2 d1 dm min 0 9 x d mm 3 6 4 5 6 3 8 1 9 0 Figure 3 2 3 2 5 Limit stop assembly 3 2 6 Gearbox 3 2...

Page 18: ... of operating hours The load collective is determined in accordance with table 1 1 page 9 These two items of information are used to calculate the annual utilization period from table 4 1 If an operating data acquisition system BDE is used the actual utilization can be read out directly by our experts during the annual inspection CAUTION The values periodically calculated or read off must be recor...

Page 19: ...GCH 2000 2N GCH 2000 2NF GCH 2000 2SF 4 000 4 000 2 500 3 200 3 200 2 000 2 500 2 500 1 600 2 000 2 000 1 250 1 600 1 600 1 000 4 4 1 6 25 1 5 3 05 3 05 0 77 2 98 0 72 7 3 8 0 4 5 8 0 4 5 2 2 2 76 78 78 16 16 16 GCH 2500 1N GCH 2500 1NF GCH 2500 1SF 2 500 2 500 1 600 2 000 2 000 1 250 1 600 1 600 1 000 1 250 1 250 800 1 000 1 000 630 6 4 6 4 1 6 10 2 5 3 05 3 05 0 77 3 05 0 77 7 7 8 2 4 4 8 2 4 4 ...

Page 20: ...Am 180 s h 30 duty M5 2m 240 s h 40 duty M6 3m 300 s h 50 duty M7 4m 360 s h 60 duty Lifting speed Motor power M5 3 x 400V 50Hz M5 1 x 230V 50Hz M5 No of chain falls Dead weight 3 m lift Connection fuse Types Capacity kg m min kW A A kg A GCHHK 500 NF GCHHK 500 SF GCHHK 500 HF 250 200 125 250 160 100 200 125 100 8 2 12 5 3 20 5 0 36 0 09 0 45 0 11 0 45 0 11 2 7 3 0 2 7 3 0 2 7 3 0 1 1 1 27 27 27 1...

Page 21: ... Directive 2006 95 EC Harmonized standards applied ISO 2374 Lifting appliances Range of maximum capacities for basic models DIN EN 818 7 Short link chain for lifting purposes Part 7 Grade T DIN EN ISO 13849 1 Safety related parts of control systems Part 1 General principles for design DIN EN 14492 2 Cranes power driven winches and hoists Part 2 Power driven hoists DIN EN 60204 32 Electrical equipm...

Page 22: ...sm to national authorities on receipt of a reasonable request The information will be supplied by electronic means Harmonized standards applied ISO 2374 Lifting appliances Range of maximum capacities for basic models DIN EN 818 7 Short link chain for lifting purposes Part 7 Grade T DIN EN ISO 13849 1 Safety related parts of control systems Part 1 General principles for design DIN EN 14492 2 Cranes...

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