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P/N 192047138 Rev AA November 2017
Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury. To avoid such a potentially hazardous
situation, THE OPERATOR SHALL:
a.
NOT
operate a damaged, malfunctioning or unusually
performing hoist.
b.
NOT
operate the hoist until you have thoroughly read and
understood this Operating, Maintenance and Parts Manual.
c.
NOT
operate a hoist which has been modified.
d.
NOT
lift more than rated load for the hoist.
e.
NOT
use hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged, or worn load
chain.
f.
NOT
use the hoist to lift, support, or transport people.
g.
NOT
lift loads over people.
h.
NOT
operate a hoist unless all persons are and remain clear
of the supported load.
i.
NOT
operate unless load is centered under hoist.
j.
NOT
attempt to lengthen the load chain or repair damaged
load chain.
k. Protect the hoist’s load chain from weld splatter or other
damaging contaminants.
l.
NOT
operate hoist when it is restricted from forming a
straight line from hook to hook in the direction of loading.
m.
NOT
use load chain as a sling, or wrap chain around load.
n.
NOT
apply the load to the tip of the hook or to the hook
latch.
o.
NOT
apply the load unless load chain is properly seated in
the chain wheel(s) or sprocket(s).
p.
NOT
apply load if bearing prevents equal loading on all load
supporting chains.
q.
NOT
operate beyond the limits of the load chain travel.
r.
NOT
leave load supported by the hoist unattended unless
specific precautions have been taken.
s.
NOT
allow the load chain or hook to be used as an electrical
or welding ground.
t.
NOT
allow the load chain or hook to be touched by a live
welding electrode.
u.
NOT
remove or obscure the warnings on the hoist.
v.
NOT
operate a hoist on which the safety placards or decals
are missing or illegible.
w.
NOT
operate a hoist unless it has been securely attached to
a suitable support.
x.
NOT
operate a hoist unless load slings or other approved
single attachments are properly sized and seated in the
hook saddle.
y. Take up slack carefully - make sure load is balanced and
load holding action is secure before continuing.
z. Shut down a hoist that malfunctions or performs unusually
and report such malfunction.
aa. Make sure hoist limit switches function properly.
ab. Warn personnel of an approaching load.
Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury. To avoid such a potentially
hazardous situation, THE OPERATOR SHALL:
a. Maintain firm footing or be otherwise secured
when operating the hoist.
b. Check brake function by tensioning the hoist prior
to each lift operation.
c. Use hook latches. Latches are to retain slings, chains, etc.
under slack conditions only.
d. Make sure the hook latches are closed and not supporting
any parts of the load.
e. Make sure the load is free to move and will clear
all obstructions.
f. Avoid swinging the load or hook.
g. Make sure hook travel is in the same direction as shown
on the controls.
h. Inspect the hoist regularly, replace damaged or worn parts,
and keep appropriate records of maintenance.
i. Use factory parts when repairing the unit.
j. Lubricate load chain per hoist manufacturer’s
recommendations.
k.
NOT
use the hoist’s overload limiting clutch to measure
load.
l.
NOT
use limit switches as routine operating stops.
They are emergency devices only.
m.
NOT
allow your attention to be diverted from operating
the hoist.
n.
NOT
allow the hoist to be subjected to sharp contact with
other hoists, structures, or objects through misuse.
o.
NOT
adjust or repair the hoist unless qualified to perform
such adjustments or repairs.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Each Shopstar Electric Hoist is built in accordance with the
specifications contained herein and at the time of manufacture
complied with our interpretation of applicable sections of the National
Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70). Installers are required to provide
current overload protection and grounding in keeping with the code.
Check each installation for compliance with the applicable sections of
the code as well as the National, State and Local Codes that may apply
to the installation. In addition, safety code requirements associated
with the operation of a hoist in the inverted (theatrical) position (chain
port up), as with any mechanical equipment, vary depending upon
locality. Therefore, before installing the hoist, the user should consult
his insurance company and/or local authority to see if a deviation is
required to permit the use of the hoist in this particular application.
The safety laws for elevators, lifting of people and for dumbwaiters
specify construction details that are not incorporated into
the hoists. For such applications, refer to the requirements of
applicable state and local codes, and the American National Safety
Code for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks
(ASME A17.1). We cannot be responsible for applications other
than those for which the equipment is intended.
* Copies of this standard can be obtained from ASME Order Department,
22 Law Drive, PO Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007- 2300, U.S.A.,
www.asme.org, 800-843-2763.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY
OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED
WITH THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE YOUR SHOPSTAR HOIST.
