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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Ensure that all employees involved in the operation of this hoisting hook
understand and follow these instructions!
The LM-HP fork-mounted plate hook is intended to be used to lift and transport stable, hanging loads, up to its
rated capacity, from a properly-rated fork truck’s fork. The rating of the required fork truck, and the position of the
hoisting hook on the fork truck’s fork, will depend on the center of gravity of the load and the height to which the load
will need to be lifted. Consult the fork truck manufacturer for a fork truck’s rating.
Note: OSHA 29CFR, Chapter XVII, Part 1910.178 (a)(4) states, “Modifications and additions which affect capacity
and safe operation (of a fork truck) shall not be performed by the customer or user without manufacturer’s prior
written approval. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals shall be changed
accordingly. And 1910.178 (a)(5) states that “If (a fork) truck is equipped with front-end attachments other than
factory installed attachments, the user shall request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show
the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered.”
• Consult ASME B30.10-2005 “Safety standards for Hoists, Hooks, and Slings” for further information regarding
safety, testing and maintenance of hoisting hooks.
Attaching the LM-HP to a fork truck:
Slide the hoisting hook plate onto the fork truck’s fork to the desired point. Secure the hoisting hook to the fork truck’s
mast by wrapping the hoisting hook’s securing strap around a vertical member of the fork carriage and fasten the
strap’s snap hook back onto the strap.
Loading:
The load rating, in pounds and kilograms, is shown on the top of the hoisting hook. It indicates the static capacity of
the hoisting hook plate.
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Warning: Do not attempt to use the hook plate in any pulling application.
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Warning: Do not exceed the hook plate’s load rating. Permanent damage to the hoisting hook or injury to
personnel could result from exceeding the listed capacity.
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Warning: Caution must be exercised when determining the best method by which to hang a load from the hook
plate. Swinging suspended loads can injure personnel and damage equipment.
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Caution: Consult the fork truck owner’s manual for the forklift’s capacity at the intended vertical and horizontal
center-of-gravity of the load.
Operation:
Before using the hoisting hook, review all of the sections included in this manual!
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Consult ANSI / ASME B56.1-2000, “Safety Standard For Low Lift And High Lift Fork Trucks,” for further
information regarding procedures to be used when operating a fork truck with a hoisting hook attached.
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Warning: Do not attempt to use the hoisting hook without the safety strap securely attached to the fork truck’s
mast. The strap hook’s safety latch must be closed around the strap.
Tilt the fork truck’s mast back before attaching a load to the hoisting hook.
Use an appropriate lifting chain, nylon strap, or choker to connect the load to the hoisting hook.
Alert personnel in the area to stand at a safe distance from the load before attempting to lift or lower a load.
Lift the load slowly.
Watch the rigging and the load carefully for slippage or uneven lifting. If necessary, lower the load and adjust the
rigging to ensure the load will remain stable while hanging from the hook plate.
Keep loads as close to the ground as possible and do not exceed a travel rate of two feet/second when loads are
being transported. Accelerate and decelerate slowly to minimize load swing.
Avoid bumps, potholes, and inclined surfaces when transporting a load.
When loads are lowered into place, be certain that the load is stable and well-supported before attempting to remove
the rigging.
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Warning: Improper rigging practices could result in injury to personnel or damage to property. Use only properly-
rated lifting chains, nylon straps, chokers, and connecting hardware when lifting loads.
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Warning: All personnel must maintain a safe distance from loads whenever they are suspended from the hook
plate. Be certain no part of any person or object is under or near any part of the load.
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Caution: Use the hoisting hook only on a smooth, level, finished surface. Avoid sudden stops or quick turns.
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Caution: Always carefully watch the hook and any load hanging from it when it is in use.
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Caution: Never use the hoisting hook if any damage is observed or if it is in need of repairs.
Notify your supervisor or maintenance personnel if you notice anything out of the ordinary.
Ensure that all information, safety, and warning markings are legible.
