Chicago Electric 44006 Installation manual

440 lb./ 880 lb.
Electric Hoist
44006
SET UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity 440 lb. Single Cable,
880 lb. Double Cable
Line Speed 33 Feet/Minute
Cable Length 38’ Single Lift, 19’ Double Lift
Cable 9/64” diameter steel strands
Motor 1-1/8 HP, 3400 RPM
Power Supply 120 V~, 850 W
7.1 A, Single Phase, 60 Hz
Power Cord 3-prong grounded
Remote Switch 5.5’ Cable Length
Mounting Clamps 1-5/8” Diameter
Duty Cycle* 25%
*This Hoist has a 25% duty cycle. This
means that the hoist may only be run up to
2 minutes 30 seconds at a time and then it
must be allowed to rest for at least 7 min-
utes 30 seconds before further use.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric
shock or injury, use indoors only.
Included Accessories
1. Mounting clamps for attaching hoist
to xed overhead or rotating support.
2. Remote Switch with water sealed
power switch, for safe operation.
3. 38’ steel wire cable with sheaved pul-
ley lift hook and weighted lift hook
4. Stabilizing weight on primary lift hook.
5. Built-in cable guide.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the
safety warnings and cautions, assembly
instructions, operating procedures, mainte-
nance procedures, trouble shooting, parts
list, and diagram. Keep your invoice with
this manual. Write the invoice number on
the inside of the front cover. Keep both
this manual and your invoice in a safe, dry
place for future reference.
SAFETY WARNING &
CAUTIONS
WARNING: When using powered equip-
ment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk
of personal injury and hazards.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS TOOL!
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clut-
tered areas invite injuries.
2. OBSERVE WORK AREA CONDI-
TIONS. Do not use tools in damp,
wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t
expose to rain. Keep work area well
lit. Do not use electrically powered
equipment in the presence of am-
mable gases or liquids.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Children
must never be allowed in the work
area. Do not let them handle ma-
chines, tools, or equipment.
4. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When
not in use, tools must be locked up in
a dry location to inhibit rust. Always
lock up tools and keep out of reach of
children.
5. DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL. It will
do the job better and more safely at
the rate for which it was intended. Do
not use inappropriate attachments in
an attempt to exceed the tool’s ca-
pacities.
6. USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE
JOB. There are certain applications
for which this product was designed.
Do not use a tool for a purpose for
which it was not intended.
7. DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry, as they can
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be caught in moving parts. Nonskid
footwear is recommended. Wear re-
strictive hair covering to contain long
hair. Wear appropriate work clothing.
8. USE EYE, EAR AND BREATHING
PROTECTION. Wear ANSI-ap-
proved impact safety goggles if you
are producing metal lings or wood
chips. Wear a NIOSH-approved dust
mask or respirator when working
around metal, wood, and chemical
dusts and mists. Use hearing protec-
tion when working in a loud or noisy
environment.
9. DO NOT ABUSE THE POWER
CORD. Protect the power cord from
damage, either from impacts, pulling
or corrosive materials. Do not yank
machine’s cord to disconnect it from
the receptacle.
10. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times. Do
not reach over or across running
machines.
11. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and clean for bet-
ter and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories. Inspect power cord
periodically and, if damaged, have it
repaired by an authorized technician.
Inspect all moving parts and mount-
ing bolts prior to use. Control handle
and power switch must be kept clean,
dry, and free from oil and grease at
all times.
12. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Be sure that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from
the tool or machine work surface be-
fore operation.
13. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL START-
ING. Be sure that you are prepared
to begin work before turning the start
switch on.
14. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are
doing. Do not operate this machine
when you are tired.
15. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE
WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR PRE-
SCRIPTION MEDICINES.
16. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
Before using any tool, any part that
appears damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will oper-
ate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment and
binding of moving parts, any broken
parts or mounting xtures, and any
other condition that may affect proper
operation. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or re-
placed by a qualied technician.
17. REPLACEMENT PARTS AND AC-
CESSORIES. When servicing, use
only identical replacement parts,
which are available from Harbor
Freight Tools.
18. NOT TO BE USED FOR AIRCRAFT
PURPOSES.
19. NEVER LIFT PEOPLE AND ANI-
MALS OR HOIST LOADS OVER
PEOPLE.
Special Warnings when using this
Electric Hoist
1. Using this powerful tool may cre-
ate special hazards. Take particular
care to safeguard yourself and those
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2. The Cable.
Be sure the cable is in good condi-
tion, and is attached properly.
Do not use the Hoist if the cable is
frayed, kinked, or wrapped improperly
on the reel.
Do not replace the cable with a cable
of lesser strength.
3. Power Supply.
Be sure the power cord and control
handle are in good condition. Avoid
use in wet conditions, or exposing the
electrical components of this hoist to
moisture.
Route the power cord so that it is out
of the way of other tools and equip-
ment. Take care to prevent damage
to the power cord, or control handle
cord. If the cord becomes damaged,
repair or replace it before using the
hoist.
4. Stand Back.
Stay out of the direct line that the
cable is pulling. If it slips or breaks, it
will “whiplash” along this line.
Never stand underneath a weight be-
ing lifted.
Always wear ANSI approved eye
protection when working around tools
and equipment.
Do not hold the cable while using
the hoist, as your hand can become
caught.
Keep hands, clothing, hair and jew-
elry clear of the hoist while in use.
Use a spotter to assist you in assur-
ing that it is safe to operate the hoist.
5. Power Limits.
Do not attempt to exceed the pulling
limits of this hoist.
Assure that the mount to which the
hoist is attached will hold the weight
you will apply using this hoist.
6. WARNING: Handling the cord on
this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code §
25249.5, et seq.)
7. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic elds in close prox-
imity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure.
8. The Warnings, Cautions, and Instruc-
tions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible con-
ditions and situations that may occur.
It must be understood by the operator
that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
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MOUNTING
Note: Before use, attach your hoist to
an overhead pipe using the included
brackets as follows:
1. Find the 2 Fixing Rings (#3) and the
Hex Head Bolts (#4).
2.
Figure 1. Mounting the Hoist.
Place the Fixing Rings over a suitable
pipe, in the position you wish to
mount the hoist.
3. Have an assistant hold the hoist
in place while you install the Bolts
through the Fixing Rings into the
threaded holes in the Fixing Rack (#1)
of the hoist.
4. With the hoist in the correct position,
rmly tighten the bolts.
Figure 2. Optional Pole Mount.
Note: Your hoist may be mounted on a
xed overhead pipe, or attached to a
pole on a rotating pillar.
OPERATION
1. The cable spool will not turn freely.
To pull out or wind up cable, you must
operate the power switch.
2. To operate the power switch, take the
Handle Base in your hand. Press the
upper part of the rocker Switch to reel
in the cable. Press the lower part of
the rocker cable to reel out cable.
3. Check to be sure it is safe to lift or
pull the item.
4. To pull out the cable, grasp the lift
hook, and pull it away from the hoist
while pressing the lower part of the
power Switch . Always leave at least
three turns of cable on the spool to
prevent pulling the cable out of the
Hoist.
5. Attach the cable rmly to the item
using the lift hook or pulley lift hook.
Never wrap the cable around the
object and hook onto the cable itself.
This can cause damage to the ob-
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ject being pulled, and kink or fray the
cable.
6. Stand clear, and when it is safe to
do so, use the power Switch in the
Handle Base to retract the cable, and
hoist the item as desired.
7.
Figure 6
Wind the cable properly around the
spool.
8. Leave at least 3 turns of the cable
around the reel, to prevent the cable
from coming unattached to the reel.
9. If you are unable to lift a load, do not
continue to operate the power switch.
This can result in damage to the mo-
tor.
MAINTENANCE
1. Lubricate the cable occasionally with
a light oil. Check that it is in good
condition.
2. Check to be sure the hoist is properly
attached to its mounting pole. Make
sure the bolts are tight.
3. Periodically check the condition of the
electrical cords, plugs and controls.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS
PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL
AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY: NETHER THE
MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY
REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT
HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS
OF THE PRODUCT: IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER
A ND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT
ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD
BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED
TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF
HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT
OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING
OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACE-
MENT PARTS THERETO.
Single Line
Conguration
440 lb.
Double Line
Conguration
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RACK
PARTS LIST

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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
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WIRING DIAGRAM
S1 Pendant Switch
S3 Micro Switch
C Capacitor
Sth Overheat Protector

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and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free
from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of
purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal
activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We
shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY
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INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the
complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we
will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the
purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will
return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that
the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must
bear the cost of returning the product.
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