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R&M Materials Handling, Inc
LoadMate®
Chain Hoist
Springfield, Ohio USA
LM16-20-25 Manual
: 800 955-9967
April 2005
www.rmhoist.com
April 1, 2005
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LM16-20-25-I&M
MANUAL-2005-0
3. Run hoist in slow speed to feed chain through chain sprocket. Continue running until about 2.0
feet [60cm] of chain is available out the other side.
4. Slide chain onto idler sprocket of load block making sure not to twist chain while inserting it. Link
weld must face away from idler sprocket on load block assembly.
5. Attach chain anchor and chain to hoist body. Tighten chain anchor bolts per recommended torque
settings in Section 6.4.
6. Attach fall stop 6.0 inches [150 mm] from end of chain (chain container side). See Figure 5.8 for
details.
7. Make sure that chain is not twisted or kinked.
8. Attach chain container.
After chain installation:
1. Without a load, run chain up and down a few times to make sure load chain is not twisted. If so,
remove chain twist.
2. Lubricate load chain.
5.9
Fall Stop Assembly (Refer to Figure 5.8)
The slack fall stop is a safety not a functional stop. The fall stop must be located at least (6.0) inches
[150mm] from end of load chain.
FIGURE 5.8
P25019
LM16
LM20 / 25
Removing Fall Stop Assembly
1. Loosen and remove nut (two each for
LM20/25
)
2. Remove
bolts.
3. Remove two halves of Fall Stop.
4. Remove limit switch washer plate and spring.
Installing Fall Stop Assembly
1. Install limit switch washer plate and spring unto chain. Make certain washer is in proper position
to contact limit switch.
