®
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
1
LM16-20-25-I&M
MANUAL-2005-0
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Contact
Information
Please do not hesitate to use the following contact information in the event that you may need assistance:
R&M MATERIALS HANDLING, INC.
4501 Gateway Boulevard
Springfield, OH 45502
General Telephone:
937 - 328-5100
Toll Free Telephone (US):
800 - 955-9967
General Fax:
937 - 325-5319
Parts Dept. Fax (US):
800 - 955-5162
Parts Dept. Fax (other):
937 - 328-5162
Website: www.rmhoist.com
1.2 Warranty
All sales are subject to the
R&M MATERIALS HANDLING, INC.
Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale
and Product Warranty. Copies are available upon request from
R&M MATERIALS HANDLING, INC.
and
are expressly incorporated by reference hereto. The documents are also available from the above
website.
1.3 Disclaimer
This Manual has been prepared by
R&M MATERIALS HANDLING, INC.
to provide information and
suggestions for personnel performing installation, maintenance, and inspection procedures on this electric
chain hoist. This manual should be used in conjunction with the
LoadMate
®
Electric Chain Hoist
Operator’s Manual
to teach safe operating practices to all personnel associated with hoist operations and
maintenance.
It is NOT intended that the recommendations in this manual take precedence over existing plant safety
rules and regulations or OSHA regulations. However, a thorough study of the following information should
provide a better understanding of proper installation, maintenance, and inspection procedures that are to
be followed in order to afford a greater margin of safety for people and machinery in the area of hoist
operations.
It must be recognized that this is a manual of recommendations for personnel performing installation,
maintenance, and inspection procedures and its use is permissive not mandatory. It is the responsibility of
the hoist owner/user to make personnel aware of all federal, state, and local codes and regulations. The
owner/user is responsible for providing instruction and insuring that certain installation, maintenance, and
inspection personnel are properly trained.
