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WARNING
Usage of hoists that do not involve lifting of the load
on the lower hook or using hoists in the inverted posi-
tion without special precaution may cause an accident
resulting in injury and/or property damage.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Consult Factory for information concerning using hoists in
these applications.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Each XL Air Hoist is built in accordance with the specifications contained herein and at the time of manufacture com -
plied with our interpretation of applicable sections of the *American Society of Mechanical Engineers Performance
Standard for Air Chain Hoist HST-5M, “Overhead Hoists B30.16,” and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Check
each installation for compliance with the application, operation and maintenance sections of these articles.
The safety laws for elevators, lifting of people and for dumbwaiters specify construction details that are not incorporated in
XL 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). Columbus McKinnon
Corporation cannot be responsible for applications other than those for which CM equipment is intended.
* Copies of this Standard can be obtained from ASME Order Department, 22 Law Drive, Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300, U.S.A.
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19.
Not
allow the load chain or hook to be used as an electrical or
welding ground.
20.
Not
allow the load chain or hook to be touched by a live
welding electrode.
21.
Not
remove or obscure the warnings on the hoist.
22.
Not
operate a hoist on which the safety placards or decals are
missing or illegible.
23.
Not
operate a hoist unless it has been securely attached to a
suitable support.
24.
Not
operate a hoist unless load slings or other approved single
attachments are properly sized and seated in the hook saddle.
25. Take up slack carefully - make sure load is balanced and load
holding action is secure before continuing.
26. Shut down a hoist that malfunctions or performs unusually and
report such malfunction.
27. Warn personnel of an approaching load.
1.
Not
operate a damaged, malfunctioning or unusually
performing hoist.
2.
Not
operate the hoist until you have thoroughly read
and understood this Operating, Maintenance and Parts
Manual.
3.
Not
operate a hoist which has been modified.
4.
Not
lift more than the rated load for the hoist.
5.
Not
use hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged or worn
load chain.
6.
Not
use the hoist to lift, support, or transport people.
7.
Not
lift loads over people.
8.
Not
operate a hoist unless all persons are and
remain clear of the supported load.
9.
Not
operate unless load is centered under hoist.
10.
Not
attempt to lengthen the load chain or repair dam-
aged load chain.
11. Protect the hoist’s load chain from weld splatter or
other damaging contaminants.
12.
Not
operate hoist when it is restricted from forming a
straight line from hook to hook in the direction of loading.
13.
Not
use load chain as a sling, or wrap load or chain
around load.
14.
Not
apply the load to the tip of the hook or to the
hook latch.
15.
Not
apply load unless load chain is properly seated in
the chain wheel(s) or sproket(s).
16.
Not
apply load if bearing prevents equal loading on all
load chains.
17.
Not
operate beyond the limits of the load chain travel.
18.
Not
leave load supported by the hoist unattended
unless specific precautions have been taken.
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WARNING
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:
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CAUTION
Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury. To avoid such a potentially haz-
ardous situation, the operator shall:
1.
Maintain a firm footing or be otherwise secured when operating
the hoist.
2.
Check brake function by tensioning the hoist prior to each lift
operation.
3.
Use hook latches. Latches are to retain slings, chains, etc. under
slackconditions only.
4.
Make sure the hook latches are closed and not supporting any
parts of the load.
5.
Make sure the load is free to move and will clear all obstructions.
6.
Avoid swinging the load or hook.
7.
Make sure hook travel is in the same direction as shown on the
controls.
8.
Inspect the hoist regularly, replace damaged or worn parts, and
keep appropriate records of maintenance.
9.
Use the hoist manufacturer’s recommended parts when repairing
the unit.
10. Lubricate load chain per instructions in this manual.
11.
Not
use the hoist load limiting or warning device to measure load.
12.
Not
use limit stops as routine operating stops unless allowed by
manufacturer. They are emergency devices only.
13.
Not
allow your attention to be diverted when operating hoist.
14.
Not
allow the hoist to be subjected to sharp contact with other
hoists, structures, or objects through misuse.
15.
Not
adjust or repair the hoist unless qualified to perform such
adjustments or repairs.
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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 XL HOIST.
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