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26. Do not swing a suspended load.
27. Never weld or cut on a load suspended by the hoist.
28. Never use the hoist chain as a welding electrode.
29. Do not operate hoist if chain jumping, excessive noise, jamming, overloading, or binding occurs.
30. Only operate the hoist with manual power.
31. After use, or when in a non-operational mode the chain hoist should be secured against unauthorized
and unwarranted use.
32. Do not leave a load suspended when the hoist is unattended or not in use.
33. Never operate if chain is restricted from a straight line to load
INSTALLATION and OPERATION
Before installing or putting hoist to use, check local or other regulations, including American National
Standards Institute and/or OSHA Regulations, which may apply to use of manually powered lever chain
hoist in your application. Familiarize operators and personnel responsible for hoist installation and
service with ASME B30.21 specifications and this manual prior to placing unit into service. All
requirements of this specification, including testing should be met before approving hoist for operation.
New Altered or Modified Hoist
Inspected and test by
personnel trained in safety, operation and maintenance of this type equipment, to ensure
safe operation at rated working load capacity before placing into service.
Set-up for lift or Pull
1. Insure all previous warnings are obeyed and the load to be lifted is greater than the minimum
capacity.
2. Attach the top hook to a sufficient structure or rigging to handle the load capacity of the hoist and
make sure the hook latch is closed. The hoist may be used in any orentation as long as a
straight line is formed between hooks.
3. Check that pull ring (54) is securely fastened in last link of the free end of chain. The pull ring is
intended to prevent chain from pulling out of the hoist during set-up. It is not intended to support the
load in any way.
4. Shift selector on lever to neutral “N” position. Pull chain out to attach to the load by hand. Turn the
hand wheel (28) counter-clockwise if necessary. Make sure the bottom hook is secure around the
lifting eye or sling with the latch closed.
5. Shift selector on lever to up “U” position. Pull the chain by the tail ring sharply to take up the slack
chain and set the brake. You may also acomplish by turning the hand wheel (28) clockwise.
Lift or pull the load
1. Each time a load is lifted, operation of load brake should be checked by raising load slightly and
stopping to ensure brake will hold load before continuing to lift.
2. Lift or pull the load by turning the ratcheting lever in the clockwise direction.
Lower or Release the Load
1. Move the selector to the down “D” position. Crank the load down by turning the ratcheting lever
counter-clockwise until the chain is slack. Do not continue to lower the hoist when the pull ring
(54) is against the hoist as damage to the hoist and loss of load may result.
2. Pull the chain out by hand or turn the handwheel (54) counter-clockwise to unhook the load. Do Not
release the load by other means then by cranking by the lever as the brake will remain tight or
locked. If this happens, jerk the lever in the down direction sharply to release the brake.
STORING THE HOIST
1. Always store the hoist in a no load condition.
2. Wipe off all dirt and water and hang in a dry place.
3. Oil the chain, hook pins and hook latch pins.
4. Before returning hoist to service follow instructions for ‘Hoists not in Regular Service under
“INSPECTION”.
“INSPECTION”
Frequent and periodic inspections should be performed on equipment in regular service. Frequent
inspections are visual examinations performed by operators or service personnel during routine hoist
operation. Periodic inspections are thorough inspections performed by personnel trained in inspection
and maintenance of the hoist. Careful inspection on a regular basis will reveal potentially dangerous
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