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Capstan Hoist Operating Instructions
Product Safety
ALWAYS be aware of and comply with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, industry
standards, and internal safety guidelines.
The equipment covered in this manual must be used and serviced only by competently trained
personnel familiar with and following approved work and safety practices. This equipment is for
use by such personnel and this manual is not intended as a substitute for adequate training and
experience in safe procedures for this type of equipment.
These instructions neither cover all details or situations in equipment use, nor do they provide for
every possible contingency to be encountered in relation to installation, operation or maintenance.
Should additional information and details be desired or if situations arise which are not covered
adequately for the user’s purpose, the specifics should be referred to Hubbell Power Systems.
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CAUTION
Under extreme loading, when operating an electric hoist from a limited power source such as a
truck driven generator, the hoist motor may stall before reaching maximum capability. The hoist
should not be operated under these conditions to avoid damage to the motor.
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CAUTION
Polypropylene rope is seriously weakened whenever use of it generates friction heat. This is
particularly true if it is used over a Capstan. Because of this condition, the continued slipping of
polypropylene rope over a capstan should be avoided. Poly-Dacron rope is suggested as it has a
higher heat resistant capability.
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WARNING
NEVER use hoist to lift or move people. Capstan hoists are NOT designed to lift personnel.
Overhead loads can fall. Will cause damage to equipment, severe injury, or death. Do not allow
people to stand under or near the load. Keep rope securely on capstan drum and under control by
the operator. Do not remove wraps of rope from the drum while supporting a load. Do not allow
the rope to overwrap itself or to ride up over the end of the drum flange.
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DANGER
Read all instructions and follow your Company work rules.
Use only with mounts authorized by Hubbell Power Systems.
Do not obscure or remove labels.
Do not use this hoist unless you are properly trained.
Do not lift more than rated load.
Do not use if damaged or malfunctioning.
Do not lift people or lift loads above people.
Do not stand between load and hoist.
Do not tangle fall line with operator or equipment.
Do not remove wraps of rope from drum while supporting a load.
Do not remove or modify the Rope Hook.
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WARNING
