Electric Chain Hoists (Single Brake)
Model NECH
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NECH-0214
ACI Hoist & Crane | 2721 NE 4th Ave Pompano Beach, FL 33064| 954.367.6116
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Modifications to upgrade, rerate, or otherwise alter this equipment shall be authorized only by the original
equipment manufacturer or qualified professional engineer.
Equipment described in this manual may be used in the design and manufacture of cranes or monorails. Additional
equipment or devices may be required for the crane or monorail to comply with applicable crane design and safety
standards. The crane designer, crane manufacturer, or user is responsible to furnish these additional items for
compliance. Refer to ASME B30.17, Safety Standard for Top-Running Single Girder Cranes; ASME B30.2 Safety
Standard for Top-Running Double-Girder Cranes; and ASME B30.11 Safety Standard for Underhung Cranes and
Monorails. If a below-the-hook lifting device or sling is used with a hoist, refer to ASME B30.9, Safety Standard for Slings,
or ASME B30.20, Safety Standard for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.
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Hoists and cranes, used to handle hot molten material may require additional equipment or devices. Refer to
ANSI Z241.2, Safety Requirements for Melting and Pouring of Metals in the Metal casting Industry.
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The hoists are not designed to operate in chemically aggressive and explosive environments.
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Failure to read and comply with any of the limitations noted herein can result in serious bodily injury or death,
and/or property damage.
Be advised working in or near exposed energized electrical equipment presents the danger of electric shock.
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Safe Hoisting and OSHA Compliance
The following is a list of the minimum that should be done to keep the hoists and cranes operating properly,
safely
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within OSHA regulations. The following should be done to all hoisting equipment including hand and ratchet hoists.
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Operator Training: Like forklifts and trucks, operator training is required for every operator of hoisting
equipment (OSHA 1910.179 b.8). Improper lifts are a major cause of lost time accidents. People operating
hoisting equipment must know how to use the equipment safely.
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ACI offers operator-training classes. Classes include; safe rigging, daily equipment inspection, safe
operation, proper use and what can happen with improper use. Classes typically last 1.5 to 2 hours
and can be given in English or Spanish.
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Preventive Maintenance: A preventative maintenance (PM) program shall be established based on the
manufacturer's recommendations (ANSI B30 .16 2.3 .1a; OSHA 1910.179 Ll).
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ACI offers a PM program based on manufacturers recommendations. ACI has factory-trained
technicians that utilize the proper equipment to do the job correct, fast, and safe. ACI does not
charge for rental of man lifts or forklifts that must be used to operate safely.
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Qualified Repair Personnel: Adjustments and repairs should be performed by qualified personnel (ANSI
B30.16 16-2.3.3 b).
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT IN THE CONTROL ENCLOSURE, OTHER
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THESE COMPONENTS.
Before performing ANY mechanical or electrical maintenance on the equipment, DISCONNECT
the main switch supplying power to the equipment; and implement LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
procedure. Refer to ANSI Z244.1, Personnel Protection - Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources.
Do not operate the equipment without control enclosure cover or covers in place.
