13
©2018 Hubbell Incorporated | Chance
®
Capstan Hoist Operating Instructions
Mounting the Hoist (cont.)
Mounting on a Pole
Remove the bolts in chain tubes (at wheel-tensioner end) to allow tubes to pivot. Prior to mounting
the hoist, open the binder all the way by turning wheel-tensioner counter-clockwise.
Drape the top chain over the capstan drum, hold the hoist against the pole with the upper leg. This
leaves both hands free to grasp the top chain and extend it forward around the pole as if hugging it.
Exchange the chain from hand to hand behind the pole so the chains can be hooked into the slots on
the bracket.
The hoist is securely held to a pole, tree, or other object by a screw-type binder. After hooking the
chain, turn the binders clockwise to secure the hoist. After heavy initial loading, it may be necessary
to again tighten the binders by taking additional turns on the wheel tensioners.
Mounting on Tower or Beam
Be sure the two bolts (at wheel-tightener end of chain binders) are secured in place through binders
and bracket. This forms a 90° shoulder between the chain binders and the bracket base for mounting
the hoist to a square-cornered member. This is the only difference from the above steps in the pole-
mounting procedures.
Mounting on Vehicle Receiver
The optional hitch mount with swivel base for 1,000 lb electric models allows the operator to properly
align the load without repositioning the service vehicle. It also gives the operator line of sight and
helps with communication with other personnel.