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P/N 10001646 Rev. AA
June 2015
Yale Yalelift 360™ ATEX hand chain hoists are highly
versatile materials handling equipment that can be used to
effectively lift loads. The frame and covers are made from steel
stampings. Internal gears are made of high grade, heat treated
steel. Shielded ball bearings or bushings support the heat treated
steel liftwheel. Latch type, forged steel upper and lower hooks are
standard. A dry type friction brake that does not include pawls and
ratchet found in similar hoists provides positive load control and will
suspend the load at any point.
Hoists with load ratings of ¼, ½, 1, 1½, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 & 12 ton
are available and this manual applies to all of these units. Standard
lift is 10 feet. Hoists with longer lifts are available on a special, per
order basis. Stainless steel hand chain is provided with a drop that is
1 foot less than the lift of the hoist.
Yale Yalelift 360™ ATEX hand chain hoists are built in accordance
with the specifications contained herein and at the time of
manufacture complies with our interpretation of the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standard B30.16,
“Overhead Hoists.” Copies of this standard can be obtained from
ASME Order Department, 22 Law Drive, Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ
07007-2300, USA.
This manual contains important information to help you properly
install, operate and maintain your hoist for maximum performance,
economy and safety.
Please study its contents thoroughly before putting your hoist
into operation. By practicing correct operating procedures and by
carrying out the recommended preventive maintenance suggestions,
you will be assured of long, dependable and safe service.
After you have completely familiarized yourself with the contents
of this manual, we recommend that you carefully file it for future
reference.
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT POLICY
All Yale Yalelift 360™ ATEX hand chain hoists are inspected and
performance tested prior to shipment. If any properly maintained
hoist develops a performance problem, within one one year of
shipment, due to a material or workmanship defect, as verified by
Columbus McKinnon, repair or replacement of the unit will be made
to the original purchaser without charge. This repair/ replacement
policy applies only to Yale Yalelift 360™ ATEX hand chain hoists
installed, maintained and operated as outlined in this manual,
and specifically excludes hoists subject to normal wear, abuse,
improper installation, improper or inadequate maintenance, hostile
environmental effects and unauthorized repairs/modifications.
We reserve the right to change materials or design if, in our
opinion, such changes will improve our product. Abuse, repair
by an unauthorized person, or use of replacement parts not
supplied by Columbus McKinnon voids the guarantee and could
lead to dangerous operation. For full terms of sale, see sales order
acknowledgement. Also, refer to the back cover for Limitations of
Warranties, Remedies and Damages, and Indemnification and Safe
Operation.
UNPACKING
After opening the carton, the hoist should be carefully inspected
for damage which may have occurred during shipment or handling.
Check the hoist frame for dents or cracks and inspect the load chain
for nicks and gouges. If shipping damage has occurred, refer to the
packing list envelope on the carton for claim procedure.
Operating a unit with obvious external damage may cause load
to drop and that may result in personal injury and/or property
damage.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Carefully check unit for external damage prior to installation.
The unit must only be assembled in atmospheres without an
explosion hazard, since it cannot be excluded that during
assembly spark formation caused by handling of tools may occur.
Non-sparking explosion-protected tools must be used.
It is recommended that a verification measurement be carried out!
Attaching the hoist to an inadequate support may allow the hoist
and load to fall and cause injury and/or property damage.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Make sure the structure has sufficient strength to hold several
times the hoist and its rated load.
INSTALLATION
Before installing the hoist:
1. Determine the weight of the load that is to be lifted or moved
and make sure it does not exceed the rated load of the hoist.
2. Make sure the support or sling to which the upper hook is
attached is strong enough to hold several times the weight of
the load to be lifted or moved. Be sure the hoist is solidly held
in the uppermost part of the upper hook and the latch is closed
and not in contact with the support or sling.
3. The area in which the hoist is installed must provide sufficient
room for:
– The operator to operate the hand chain.
– The operator and other personnel to stand clear of the load
at all times.
– Firm footing for the operator.
– Clearance between the hoist frame and any object.
– The frame to be free to swivel on the upper hook.
GENERAL INFORMATION
