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Operating Instructions
The safe operation of this product is solely dependent upon the owner and/or operator’s skill, knowledge and judgment.
Only those qualified and familiar with all operating guidelines, safety codes and regulations related to rigging, wire rope
and winch and/or hoist usage should operate this unit.
The determination of suitability for this product for any specific use is the responsibility of the owner and/or operator.
The following guidelines are to be used only as a reference.
Preparing for Operation
Inspect the condition of all components, including mounting bolts, pneumatic connections, sheaves, wire rope, hook,
rigging, etc.
Verify the line pull required to move your desired load and make sure you do not exceed the load rating of the unit.
Test for proper forward and reverse operation without a load.
Operating the Unit
Ensure that the load is free of objects around it. Connect the load to hook with a sling or other approved device. Never
hook the wire rope around a load and onto itself.
Use the control switch on the pendant intermittently to take up wire rope slack to avoid shock-loads, which can
momentarily exceed the unit and wire rope rating. Move the load slowly at first to make sure the load is securely
attached to the hook.
Do not allow the hook to be any closer than two feet from the drum to prevent damage to the unit and wire rope.
Always inspect and carefully rewind the wire rope after each use. Improperly spooled, kinked or tangled wire rope will
damage and shorten the life of the wire rope.
Duty Cycle
All Columbia pneumatic winches and hoists are rated for continuous duty.
Braking System
Any time the unit is stopped, the brake will automatically engage against the load. Never leave any load unattended
without properly securing it.
Operating Safety Precautions
1. Never touch the wire rope or rigging while another person is at the control switch or at anytime while operating the unit.
2. Never attempt to pull a load with less than five wraps of wire rope around the drum. Fewer wraps could cause the
wire rope anchor to break and release the wire rope and load.
3. Keep the operator, assistants and spectators at a safe distance from the wire rope and rigging and out of the path of
the load during the lifting operation. If the wire rope breaks or pulls loose under load, it can lash back with enough
force to cause property damage, injury or even death.
4. Keep hands away from wire rope and hook while operating the unit. Never let the wire rope slide through your
hands. Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling wire rope.
5. Never touch the wire rope or hook while they are under load.
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