EXE RISE SF-8 Troubleshooting guide

USER AND SERVICE MANUAL
FOR EXE-RISE CHAIN HOIST
250/500/1000/2000 kg SF-8
(DC/LVC)
150/300/600/1200 kg D8+
(DC/LVC)
EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTED BY
LITEC ITALIA S.R.L.
Via Martin Luther King 70, I-31032 Casale sul Sile (TV), Italy
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.exetechnology.com
www.litectruss.com
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MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION
RWM S.R.L.
Sede Legale: Via Bartolomeo Colleoni 80/7, 36034 Malo (VI), Italia
Sede Operativa: Via della Tecnica 15, 36034 Molina di Malo (VI), Italia
Tel: [phone] –Fax: [phone]
www.rwmitalia.com
Retain this manual for future reference and use.
Forward this manual to the chain hoist operator and maintainer.
Should you have any questions or have problems with this product, please call LITEC Italia S.r.l..
Check the EXE website for the latest version of the manual or the manual related to the year of purchase
of your hoist.
Before using the hoist, please fill in the following information (referred to the hoist identification plate).
Such information must be communicated every time that the LITEC Italia S.r.l service department or your
local distributor is contacted. If you are in doubt or need any further information, please contact us.
Customer Name
and address (1)
Customer Name
and address (2)
Model number
Instructions for use
Serial number
Purchase date
Voltage
Nominal capacity
Revision
Modifications
Description
Issue Date
00
All manual
First issue in according to Machine Directive 2006/42/CE
10/04/2017
Do not use a chain hoist before all operators have carefully read this manual.
Failure to operate the equipment as here described may cause injury or even death.

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CONTENT
CONTENT OF FIGURES................................................................................................................................................ 5
CONTENT OF TABLE..................................................................................................................................................... 6
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 MANUAL SCOPE........................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 CHAIN HOIST IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................................ 8
1.3 SAFETY SIGNAL ........................................................................................................................................... 9
1.4 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS......................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 REPAIRING –REPLACEMENT –WARRANTEE POLICY.................................................................. 10
1.6 DOCUMENTATION...................................................................................................................................... 12
2. SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY WARNING................................................................................................................. 13
2.2SAFETY WARNING FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE.......................................................................... 14
2.3 SAFETY WARNING FOR INSTALLATION, ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY................................ 16
2.4 SAFETY WARNING FOR INCORRECT USE ......................................................................................... 16
2.5 SAFETY WARNING FOR RESIDUAL RISKS ......................................................................................... 17
2.6 SAFETY WARNING FOR ELETRICAL CONNECTION.......................................................................... 18
3. EXE-Rise CHAIN HOIST INFORMATION......................................................................................................... 19
3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................... 19
3.2 IDENTIFICATION......................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.1 Type of Control..................................................................................................................................... 20
3.3 COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................ 23
3.3.1 Chain ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.2 Hook....................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.3 Chain Bag Bracket............................................................................................................................... 27
3.3.4Chain Stop............................................................................................................................................ 27
3.3.5 Carabiner –Quick link......................................................................................................................... 28
3.3.6 Chain Guide Plate................................................................................................................................ 29
3.3.7Plugs and Socket................................................................................................................................. 29
3.3.8 Brake ..................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.3.9 Limit switch................................................................................................................................................. 31
3.3.10 Chain Bag ................................................................................................................................................ 32
3.3.11 Bolts and nuts............................................................................................................................................ 33
3.3.12 EXE-Rise Chain Hoist Controllers..................................................................................................... 33
3.4 SAFETY DEVICE......................................................................................................................................... 34
3.4.1 Primary Safety Component................................................................................................................ 34

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3.4.2 Secondary Safety Component........................................................................................................... 35
3.4.3 Safety Conditions................................................................................................................................. 36
3.5 TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................................................................... 37
3.6 EXE-Rise DRAWING................................................................................................................................... 40
4. HANDLING AND INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................... 42
4.1 HANDING & TRANSPORTATION............................................................................................................. 42
4.2 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE .................................................................................................................. 43
4.2.1 Packaging storage............................................................................................................................... 43
4.2.2 Unpacking and ground handling of the hoist ................................................................................... 43
4.3 SUSPENDING THE HOIST........................................................................................................................ 44
4.3.1 Mounting the hoist “motor-down” (self-climbing mode).................................................................. 44
4.3.2 Mounting the hoist in “motor-up“ position......................................................................................... 44
4.4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................. 45
5. USE......................................................................................................................................................................... 46
5.1 ATTACHING AND MOVING THE LOAD.................................................................................................. 46
5.2 LOWERING AND DISCONNECTING THE LOAD.................................................................................. 47
5.3 LIMIT SWITCH SETTING AND REPLACEMENT................................................................................... 48
5.4 TURN 1000kg SINGLE REEVE IN 2000kg DOUBLE REEVE............................................................. 50
6. INSPECTIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
6.1 INITIAL AND EACH ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND CONTROLS..................................................... 52
6.2 FREQUENT AND PERIODICAL INSPECTION....................................................................................... 53
6.2.1 Chain Inspection .................................................................................................................................. 54
6.2.2 Hook Inspection ................................................................................................................................... 56
6.2.3 Chain Bag Inspection.......................................................................................................................... 56
6.3 PERIODICAL CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................... 56
6.4 EXTRAORDINARY INSPECTION............................................................................................................. 57
7. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR........................................................................................................................... 58
7.1 CHAIN MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................. 58
7.1.1 Cleaning Chain..................................................................................................................................... 58
7.1.2 Lubrication of Chain............................................................................................................................. 58
7.2 BRAKE AND LIMIT SWITCH MAINTENANCE / ADJUSTMENT.......................................................... 59
7.3 CLUTCH AND GREAR BOX MAINTENANCE / ADJUSTMENT.......................................................... 59
7.4 TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................. 59
8. SPARE PART........................................................................................................................................................ 61
9. DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL.......................................................................................................................... 64
10.DECLARATION MODELS............................................................................................................................... 65

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CONTENT OF FIGURES
Figure 1
Example of EXE-Rise chain hoist plate
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Figure 2
EXE-Rise chain hoist parts
20
Figure 3
EXE-Rise chain hoist 2000 kg DC principal components
24
Figure 4
Chain dimensions
25
Figure 5
Chain identification
25
Figure 6
“Lift chain hook with safety latch” SF-8 250 kg and D8+ 150 kg
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Figure 7
“Lift chain hook with safety latch” SF-8 500 kg and D8+ 300kg
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Figure 8
“Lift chain hook with safety latch” SF-8 1000 kg and D8+ 600 kg
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Figure 9
“Lift chain hook with safety latch” SF-8 2000 kg and D8+ 1200 kg
27
Figure 10
Example of Body Swivel Hook
28
Figure 11
Chain stop
28
Figure 12
Chain bag –bracket Carabiner dimensions
29
Figure 13
End chain –bracket Carabiner dimensions
29
Figure 14
External Chain Guide Plate
30
Figure 15
Plugs and Socket
30
Figure 16
Double brake version
31
Figure 17
Brake Features
31
Figure 18
Limit Switch
32
Figure 19
Chain bag
33
Figure 20
Example of securing a load suspended from a tower by means of a locking bar
36
Figure 21
Example of secondary safety component attached directly to the load that is being lifted
(front view)
36
Figure 22
Example of secondary safety component attached directly to the load that is being lifted
36
Figure 23
Example of secondary safety component attached below the hoist, bypassing the hoist
lifting mechanism (front view)
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Figure 24
Example of secondary safety component attached below the hoist, bypassing the hoist
lifting mechanism (perspective view)
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Figure 25
EXE-Rise DRAWING: 250kg SF-8 DC/LVC and 150kg D8+ DC/LVC
41
Figure 26
EXE-Rise DRAWING: 500kg SF-8 DC/LVC and 300kg D8+ DC/LVC
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Figure 27
EXE-Rise DRAWING: 1000kg SF-8 DC/LVC and 600kg D8+ DC/LVC
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Figure 28
EXE-Rise DRAWING: 2000kg SF-8 DC/LVC and 1200kg D8+ DC/LVC
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Figure 29
EXE-Technology package label
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Figure 30
EXE-Rise motor up e down
45
Figure 31
Limit switch adjustment
50
Figure 32
Reversing of barycentre
51
Figure 33
Required Components
51
Figure 34
Removing the Frame Block
51
Figure 35
Replacement of the Chain hook
52
Figure 36
Re-applying of the frame block
52
Figure 37
External chain guide plate
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Figure 38
Spare Part of SF-8 250kg DC/LVC and, D8+ 150kg DC/LVC
62
Figure 39
Spare Part of SF-8 500kg DC/LVC and, D8+ 300kg DC/LVC
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Figure 40
Spare Part of SF-8 1000kg DC/LVC, SF-8 2000kg DC/LVC and D8+ 600kg DC/LVC,
D8+ 1200kg DC/LVC
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CONTENT OF TABLE
Table 1
Residual risks
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Table 2
Relation between power and lengths of cable
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Table 3
EXE-Rise chain hoist parts
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Table 4
EXE-Rise chain hoist identification
21
Table 5
Selection criteria for electric chain hoists for moving and holding loads above people
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Table 6
FEM Classification
22
Table 7
Average operating time per day in hours
22
Table 8
Chain measures
25
Table 9
Chain technical data
25
Table 10
Chain stop code
28
Table 11
Chain bag –bracket Carabiner technical data
29
Table 12
End chain –bracket Carabiner technical data
29
Table 13
Brake technical data
32
Table 14
Chain bag characteristic
33
Table 15
Chain bag dimensions
33
Table 16
Chain bag size
33
Table 17
Bolts
34
Table 18
Minimum frequent inspections
54
Table 19
Minimum periodic inspections
55
Table 20
Troubleshooting based on hoist behavior
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Table 21
Spare Part of SF-8 250kg DC/LVC and, D8+ 150kg DC/LVC
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Table 22
Spare Part of SF-8 500kg DC/LVC and, D8+ 300kg DC/LVC
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Table 23
Spare Part of SF-8 1000kg DC/LVC, SF-8 2000kg DC/LVC and D8+ 600kg DC/LVC,
D8+ 1200kg DC/LVC
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for choosing an EXE-Rise chain hoist of LITEC Italia S.r.l.
1.1 MANUAL SCOPE
Scope of manual is to inform operator about properly install, operate of chain hoist to prevent and minimize
risks during the man-machine interaction. In addition, the manual contains also information confidential to the
maintainer to perform maintenance work.
Follow all instructions and signs for inspecting, maintaining and operating this chain hoist. The use of any
chain hoist presents risk of personal injury or property damage. That risk is greatly increased if proper
instructions and warnings are not followed.
Before using this chain hoist, each operator should become thoroughly familiar with all warnings,
instructions, and recommendations in this manual. To carry out these operations, all safety rules specified
therein must be followed. Should some passages not be clear, please contact LITEC Italia S.r.l.
The manual should be adhered to and followed to ensure safe, reliable and correct function of the product, in
order to eliminate the possibility of any damage to persons or equipment.
For health and safety reasons people operating, assembling, disassembling, transporting and maintaining
the chain hoist should wear adequate Personal Protection Equipment like, but not limited to, gloves, noise
protection, hard hats and safety shoes.
This manual and the other documents contained in the packing are an integral part of the supply, and must
be carefully kept for the lifecycle of the hoist. You should keep this manual clean, complete and in a legible
condition for future references. They must follow the hoist in case of transfer to any other user or new owner.
The information reported in this document refers solely to own use, care and maintenance of a single chain
hoist; that is to say, the “rigging” process and they way to control the hoist is not covered by this manual.
It is the sole responsibility of the client to check with local authorities if the legislation used by EXE-Rise
chain hoist is acceptable in the country of use.
Please make sure manuals are available at all times for all users and employees. The operator is
responsible for supervising all personnel involved and ensuring they are aware of the hazards and safety
implications of working with the electric chain hoist.

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1.2 CHAIN HOIST IDENTIFICATION
EXE-Rise chain hoists are marked on the body by an aluminium plate visibly, legibly and indelibly with
dimensions 90x90 mm and thickness 0.8 mm.
Figure 1 “Example of EXE-Rise chain hoist plate”
The title of plate contains the business name and full address of the manufacturer, designation of the
machinery, website and CE marking. The body of plate contains:
-Model: commercial name, model and type of machinery;
-Working Load Limit (WLL): the maximum working load designed by the manufacturer;
-Working speed: units of measure “m/min” and “ft/min”;
-Motor power: units of measure “kW”;
-Power supply: operating voltage;
-Brake: number of brakes;
-Years of construction;
-IP Rating code: International Protection Rating (first digit is the solid protection and second digit is the
liquids protection);
-FEM class: European Federation of Materials handling and safety Factor;
-Chain size: units of measure “mm” in according to EN DIN 818-7
-Serial number;
-Safety Factor (SF) and Double Brake: this information is included in a square;
-Warning: Before opening or maintaining a hoist, turn the power supply off. Keep the chain
properly lubricated. Do not lift people. Do not lift over people. Do not lift more than WLL
(Working Load Limit). Failure to comply may lead to serious injury or death.
The plate is in English language. In others languages, the translation is present only in this manual.

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1.3 SAFETY SIGNAL
The present manual contains different safety signal to individuate and to point out precautionary statements.
The safety signals are sentences providing information on potential hazards, and proper procedures, as is
provided below:
DANGER: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: address practices not related to personal injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: is used to list steps, procedures or instructions that might otherwise constitute a
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION notification. Note that equivalent phrases, such as SAFE OPERATION
PROCEDURES or SAFE SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE, can be used in place of the words “SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.“
1.4 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Operator: it is intended a person who, by virtue of training and professional experience, has a specific
competence in the field of safety and mechanical equipment and is familiar with the related national rules on
health protection and safety at work and with the rules of good technical practice (technical regulations
issued by the Country in which the hoist is used). The expert must be able to verify the safety and
mechanical equipment and give the related evaluation.
Maintenance: a combination of all technical and administrative actions, including supervision actions,
intended to maintain or restore an entity in a state where they can perform the required function.
Maintainer: personnel authorized to perform maintenance
Lifting Machinery: also known as lifting gear, is a general term for any equipment that can be used to lift
loads. This includes jacks, block and tackle, hoists, rotating screws, gantries, A frames, gin poles, shear legs,
sheerleg, windlasses, lifting harnesses, fork lifts, hydraulic lifting pads, air lift bags, and cranes.
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1.5 REPAIRING –REPLACEMENT –WARRANTEE POLICY
REPAIRING AND REPLACEMENTE POLICY
The hoist has been checked and performance verified by LITEC Italia S.r.l. or one of its authorised service
agents before shipping.
If the correctly maintained hoist should present a performance problem due to faulty material or
workmanship, after inspection by LITEC Italia S.r.l. or authorised agent, repairing or replacement of the unit
will be made free of charge in favour of the original purchaser.
This repairing/replacement policy only applies to installed, under maintenance and operating Hoists, as
highlighted in this manual and does not include the parts subject to normal wear and tear, misuse, improper
installation, inadequate and incorrect maintenance, the effects of hostile environments and unauthorised
repairing/modifications.
The manufacturer and dealers cannot accept responsibility for any damage or lack of functionality due to the
following situations:
-carrying out inappropriate operations for an electric chain hoist;
-product modification without the express authorization of the manufacturer;
-inappropriate operation of the hoist;
-operational errors;
-failure to use the product as stated in the manual.
LITEC ITALIA S.R.L. DECLINES LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM A NON-COMPLIANT
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INDICATED IN THIS DOCUMENT.
WARRANTY POLICY
1. For a period of 12 month we undertake to repair, free of charge any damage attributable to faulty
materials or workmanship, provided that the appliance is forwarded, freight paid, to our works or one of
the EXE contract service organisations.
2. The guarantee-period begins with the day of the delivery, proven by a purchase receipt like an invoice
or delivery note or their copies.
3. The guarantee only is applicable for new equipment.
4. The guarantee does not cover damage due to transport damage, negligent handling, overload or parts
subject to normal wear and tear. Nor damages that originate from a case of misuse because of non-
observance the instructions in this manual.
5. Warrantee also does not include the cost to be made to get access to a hoist in case it is built in. It is
the users sole responsibility that hoist can be inspected and service in a normal manner and in places
accessible for persons and their equipment.
6. 6The fitting of replacement parts not supplied by us or modifications of our design by third parties also
invalidates the guarantee.
7. Guarantee repairs do not renew nor extend the guarantee-period.
8. In case of a claim under the guarantee, a malfunction or spare part requirements please contact your
point of sale or EXE
The complete chain hoist comes with a 12 month manufacturer’s limited warranty from the date of purchase.
A 24-month warranty covers the mechanicals parts excluding electrical and wear parts (brake disc, pendant
with cable, safety catch, plastic box, chain bag ).

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WARRANTY LIMITATIONS, REMEDIES AND DAMAGES
This warranty does not apply where normal wear, abuse, improper or inadequate maintenance, eccentric or
side loading, overloading, chemical or abrasive actions, excessive heat, outdoor use without appropriate
measures or unauthorised modifications or repairs cause deterioration of the hoists. This warranty does not
apply to products which LITEC Italia S.r.l. has determined to have been misused or abused, connected to
voltages other than those recommended, improperly maintained by the user, or where the malfunction or
defect can be attributed to the use of non-genuine LITEC Italia S.r.l. parts.
This expressed warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, of marketing, fitness for a
particular purpose, or in any other manner, no promise or assertion of fact declared by any vendor’s agent or
representative shall constitute a vendor’s warranty or shall determine any liability or obligation.
The vendor guarantees that at the delivery date to the forwarding agent the goods are free from defects in
workmanship and materials. The sole obligation of possible breach of the warranty or contract for negligence
or in any other manner concerning the goods sold, shall be exclusively limited to repair or replacement, f.o.b.
vendor’s shipping point of any part that the vendor determines to be faulty, or, should the vendor determine
that such repair or replacement cannot be undertaken, to a reimbursement of the purchase price upon return
of the goods to the vendor.
Any action against the vendor for breach of contract, negligence or others must be initiated within one year
from the occurrence of such trial action.
No claim for damages to the vendor for any defects of the goods shall be deemed valid or applicable without
the written notification of the purchaser if it is not received by the vendor within one year from the shipping
date.
The vendor is not liable for any damage, injury or loss due to improper use of the goods if, before such
damage, injury or loss, such goods are (1) damaged or used in an improper manner following the delivery of
the vendor to the forwarding agent (2), not serviced, inspected or used in compliance with the applicable
laws and vendor’s written instructions and advices; or (3) installed, repaired, tampered or modified without
compliance with such law, instructions or advices. Under no circumstance the vendor shall be liable for
accidental or consequential damages since these terms are defined in section 2-715 of the uniform
commercial code.
COMPENSATION AND USE UNDER SAFETY
The purchaser must follow and request his labour force to follow the provisions indicated in the instructions
and manuals supplied by the vendor, and must use them and request his labour force to follow such
instructions and manuals and take suitable care in the maintenance of such products. The purchaser must
not remove, or allow anyone to remove, any warning plates or instructions on the product. In the event of
personal injury or damages to property or the Company resulting from the use of the product, the Purchaser
must give a written notification of such injury or damage to the vendor within 48 hours.
The Purchaser must cooperate with the Vendor in the inquiries on such injury or damage and in defence of
any claim for damages.
If the Purchaser fails to follow this section or if the injuries or damages are caused, totally or partially, by the
Purchaser‘s non-observance of the federal or state laws on safety, the Purchaser must indemnify and keep
harmless the Vendor from any claim, loss or expense for injuries or damages connected to the use of the
product.

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1.6 DOCUMENTATION
The manual is integral part of EXE-Rise chain hoist and it contains the following documents attached:
-Declaration of conformity of EXE-Rise chain hoist;
-Declaration of conformity of chain;
-Declaration of conformity of hook;
-Wiring Diagrams.
These documents are an integral part of the manual and they are an integral part of the hoist.

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2. SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY WARNING
Indicated below are the structural and environmental requirements that must be checked by the user for
guaranteeing safe use of the hoist:
The user is responsible for the construction method used for the set-up structure, the related load
capacity and the conditions of the suspension points arranged in the place of use. In addition to the risk
evaluation and operating procedures, project documentation (calculation reports, drawings, etc.) related
to such aspects, must also be prepared.
The set-up structure and the related elements involved (hoist anchoring point, hoist and related
accessories and the load thereof) must be able to bear the imposed loads (during the use of the load)
with a suitable safety factor. In the overall analysis, the dynamic forces must also be considered.
Use of the hoist under conditions other than those described, can result in accidents that may cause injuries
and/or material damages.
Check that the electrical supply system to be used is adequate and conforms to local standards.
Supplementary to the manual, the local statutory regulations governing general accident prevention and
environmental protection are to be enforced.
It is the sole responsibility of the client to check with local authorities if the legislation used by EXE-Rise
chain hoist is acceptable in the country of use.
Do not allow anyone under 18 years of age to operate the chain hoist.
STAY ALERT! Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use the hoist when you are tired,
distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication which may diminished control.
The employer has a duty to ensure that the operator has skills and knowledge to understand the contents of
this manual.

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2.2 SAFETY WARNING FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE
The hoist can be used only and exclusively by authorised and qualified operator.
The operational parameters of the electric chain hoist also encompass compliance with the predefined
operating, service and maintenance requirements laid down by the manufacturer.
Chain hoists may only be used when in an acceptable technical condition, in accordance with their operating
parameters, by trained personnel in a safe and responsible manner.
The hoist must be used with a control system that meets local electrical safety regulations.
The operational parameters do not allow, but are not limited to:
- exceeding the defined load capacity
- any lateral load to be applied the hoist body
- any side pull to be applied the lift chain
- heaving, pulling or dragging the load
- standing beneath suspended and/or lifted loads
- transporting excessive loads
- pulling on the control cable
- failing to observe the load hook constantly
- failing to observe the load constantly
- running the chain over edges
- slack chain to occur which may cause the load to fall
- use at temperatures below -10° C or above +40° C
- use in an explosive environment.
Bumping operations shall be limited; ground mooring and driving against the limit switches should be
avoided. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage to equipment and third parties ensuing from
such action.
Special attention shall be taken when hoists are used in or near aggressive environments (e.g. Salt water or
chloroform ). The aluminum and steel alloys used might not be particularly suitable for such environments.
Special attention to protect the chain shall be taken. A high level of lubricant as well as a proper condition of
the zinc layer helps to prevent the chain from becoming corroded.
Do not allow anyone under 18 years of age to operate the chain hoist.
In addition to the instructions mentioned in this manual, the user must follow the rules on accident prevention
and safety that are in force in the country where the hoist is being used.
Follow these operating instructions:
Only competent persons are permitted to use the equipment. Make sure you are adequately trained.
Know your load before lifting! Make sure all loads exposed are considered. For example but not limited
to; Self-weight of the load to be lifted, Self-weight of the lifting equipment, the dynamic factor caused
by start and stopping of the hoist, point of gravity of the load and environmental influences such as
wind.
When preparing to lift a load, be sure that the attachments to the hook are firmly seated in hook
saddle. Avoid off centre loading of any kind, especially loading on the point of the hook.

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Before lifting, check for twists in the load chain. On single reeved chain hoist used in conjunction with
head blocks and ground support systems, check for twists between the hoist and head block. Twisted
load can result in a jammed chain and damage to the hoist.
On double reeved units a twist can occur if the lower hook block has been upturned between the
strands of chain. The hook should be reversed to remove the twist from the chain before operation.
A safe way of storage in order to avoid turns in the chain is to run the lift hook back to the hoist body,
or secure the hook to a fixing point within its transportation case.
Warn personnel of your intention to lift a load. Make sure the only noise in the area is that of running
hoist. This way abnormalities can be detected easier. Use spotters at required position in order to
observe the lift.
In the event of any abnormal sound coming from the hoist, lifting should be ceased immediately and
the noise investigated by a competent person.
Secure the load with a secondary device before entering the area beneath the suspended load . or
use D8+ hoist with EXE-Load cells. Depending on local legislation and the outcome of a risk
assessment the hoist may be left without these precautions.
Take up a slack load chain carefully and start load gently to avoid shock and jerking of the hoist weight
chain. If there is any evidence of overloading, immediately lower the load and remove the excess load.
When lifting, raise the load only enough to clear the floor or support and check all attachments to the
hook and load are firmly seated and secure. Continue to lift only after you are certain all attachments
are in good order and the load is free from any obstructions.
Arrange periodic maintenance to ensure the hoist is functioning correctly and in accordance with this
document.
In general, use of the hoist with materials, adjustments or modifications not envisaged in this
document strictly is prohibited
Maintenance shall be solely executed by LITEC Italia S.r.l. authorised persons.
Keep the hoist clean and efficient by carrying out the suggested maintenance program.
Avoid “bumping” of a hoist. With bumping is meant frequently pressing the start and stop button to
adjust the hoist position.
Do not load hoist beyond the rated capacity. Overload can cause failure of some load-carrying part or
create a defect causing subsequent failure at less than rated capacity.
Working inside or near powered equipment can result in electric shock: before carrying out any work on
the hoist, always disconnect power supply and make sure that no one can insert the plug again until the
task is complete.
When possible, maintenance must be carried out without suspended load; failing this, the area must be
enclosed and monitored and the load must be held by means of a secondary safety component.
Do not clean the hoist using a pressure washing device.
Keep maintenance and test reports issued by LITEC Italia S.r.l. together with the manual.
All maintenance, repair, adjustment, cleaning operations must be carried out only by qualified personnel
duly trained and competent, who has fully read and understood this document.
Maintenance must be carried out in a safe area whilst using proper tools and safety equipment.
In case of poor ambient lighting, install a lamp for local lighting for maintenance interventions or use
adequate portable devices.
Replace any cable or wire with like for like items.
Use only spare parts identical to those to be replaced or previously authorised by the manufacturer.
Follow industrial hygiene rules during cleaning of the machine.
In the instance of maintenance work being carried out at height, please ensure the correct access
equipment is employed, and local safety regulations are taken into consideration.
No makeshift repairs with the aid of extra pieces or taping are allowed. It is prohibited to warm
equipment with flames, hot air or other instruments in case they are stiffened or blocked.
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2.3 SAFETY WARNING FOR INSTALLATION, ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY
The hoist must be assembled and disassembled only by authorized and qualified operator. The necessary
qualifications for planning, assembly, disassembly, and activation, depend on the degree of risk and the
location and type of job.
Operator are required to provide current overload protection and grounding on the branch circuit section in
keeping with the code. Check each installation for compliance with the application, operation and
maintenance sections of these articles.
This manual gives the necessary information for safe installation, use, and maintenance in a generic working
environment. Since it is not possible to foresee all the risk conditions of the working environments in which
the hoist will be used, the person responsible for the management and supervision of the installation,
assembly and disassembly must produce their own specific risk assessment each time the hoists are used.
The hoist must be tested only by authorised and qualified operator. The person in charge of management
and supervision is liable to give his approval to the use of electric chain hoists. Such approval can only be
given on condition that the occurred carrying out of the tests is duly proved. Every possible transfer to other
users must be documented in writing.
The hoist is equipped with various guards and devices designed to prevent accidents and to ensure the
product complies with various safety standards.
2.4 SAFETY WARNING FOR INCORRECT USE
Do not lift people. Using the EXE-Rise chain hoist to carry people is strictly forbidden.
Do not use the hoist if it is damaged, malfunctioning, or functioning in an unusual way or exhibits
unusual or incorrect movement or anomalous noises.
Do not use the hoist if the chain is distorted, corroded, damaged, or worn out.
Do not make modifications nor apply accessories other than those provided by LITEC Italia S.r.l..
Accessories causing overstressing or leading to accidental unexpected overloads or limiting the free
handling of the load, are not allowed. Therefore only lifting accessories that interpose in a passive way
between the equipment and the load are allowed.
Do not try to lengthen the lifting chain or repair it if damaged.
Do not hit, deform, or crush the hoist chain; danger of cracks or broken links may occur.
Do keep the hoist and chain away from open fire or flame.
Do not use the lifting chain as sling and do not wrap the chain around the load.
Do not put tools or foreign bodies in the links of the chain.
Do not place the load on the point or on the spring latch of the hook.
Do not perform welding to any component.
Do not use the hoist if it is not perfectly efficient, even if it can still function.
Do not use the hoist with worn out, open hook or with missing spring latch.
Do not lift loads exceeding the maximum working load limit of the hoist (In Motor-down mode the self-
weight of the hoist should be taken into consideration. To do this, subtract the self-weight of the hoist
from 5% of its rated capacity. The difference in weight should be added to your payload calculations).
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Do not lift the load above people or do not leave hanging loads without the operator’s control and
appropriate measures.
Do not use the hoist outdoors or anywhere with water jets or environmental conditions without adequate
protection.
The use in explosive, aggressive atmosphere or with high concentration of powders or oily substances
suspended in the air is prohibited. Electrical devices produce arcs or sparks that can cause a fire or
explosion.
Do not operate hoist at unusual extremes of ambient temperatures. The product is designed for use in
temperatures ranging between -10°C and +40°C.
It is prohibited to tamper with the hoist in order to modify its performances.
Do not remove or tamper with the protective and safety devices
Use of the hoist is prohibited to unauthorised operators who are not adequately trained in use of the
hoist and the associated dangers.
Do not use of the hoist outside the limits indicated in this document.
Make sure the chain is running straight into the hoist body. Any side pull will cause significant wear
and tear on the hoist.
Do not apply a lateral load to the body of the hoist.
Make sure the pick-up points are always in-line with the hoist. Any side pull will cause an increase in
loading on both the hoist and the structure.
2.5 SAFETY WARNING FOR RESIDUAL RISKS
Residual risks related to a machine are accident risks that remain after the carrying out of all the safety
measures taken by the manufacturer (and which therefore must be managed by the user).
The most serious residual risks are indicated on the hoists safety labels. These are as listed below (Table 1).
Residual risk, dangerous zone
and person exposed
Course of action to eliminate or reduce risk
Malfunction or falling load due to
overload
Do not exceed the hoist load limit
Various types of risks owing to the
wrong installation and use of the
hoist.
Read the instructions before installing or using the hoist
Fall risk to people being lifted by
the hoist
It is prohibited to lift people by means of the hoist
Damage to hoist due to dry chain
Chain should be kept lubricated
Risks of structural collapse
Check structure is able to support the proposed load. Check all
components in the lifting system are suitably rated and able to bear
the proposed load
Risk of injury from malfunction hoist
or manoeuvre error
Working area should be managed and access controlled
Fall risks (of the installer or
serviceman) from the load or
structure
Appropriate PPE should always be used. Climbing the load or
structures should be avoided if possible. When possible carry out all
maintenance at ground level
Various types of risks owing to the
illegibility of the labels
Do not remove or cover labels
Various types of risks owing to the
lack in periodical maintenance
Check that the annual periodical maintenance has been carried out.
Various types of risks when used in
severe weather conditions
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Residual risk, dangerous zone
and person exposed
Course of action to eliminate or reduce risk
Malfunctioning risks owing to wrong
power supply
Make sure that the power supply is the same as indicated on the
chain hoist plate.
Chain fall due to damaged chain
bag
Check bag for damage before use. Do not fill bag over 75%
capacity
Various types of risks owing to
(electrocution, malfunctioning, etc.)
non-sectioning before any
maintenance intervention.
Before any maintenance intervention, disconnect the power supply
from the hoist. Maintenance operations can be carried out only by
competent and authorised persons.
Sudden start owing to the insertion
of the plug into a normal socket.
Do not insert the hoist power plug directly into a CEE socket. The
hoist may only be powered using suitable control devices, such as
LITEC EXE-DRIVE controllers. For low voltage controlled hoists, a
dedicated controller must be used with an UP/DOWN push-button
panel that complies with the wiring diagram provided.
Various types of risks owing to
tampering or removal of the safety
devices.
It is prohibited to tamper or remove the safety devices
Table 1: “Residual risks”
2.6 SAFETY WARNING FOR ELETRICAL CONNECTION
Before a hoist is connected to its control device the power supply shall be checked for correct voltage.
A fluctuation of +/- 10% is allowed. In order to prevent a voltage drop, the user should ensure there is the
minimum number of connections as possible in any power cable run.
Keep length of power cables as short as possible (see table below) and remove corrosion on the contacting
pins of the electrical connectors as it might lead to a voltage drop.
In order to minimize the voltage drop between the power source and the hoist the following cable lengths
shall be used as maximum (see Table 2).
Model(*)
Capacity
Capacity
1,5 mm 2 wiring
2,5 mm 2 wiring
kilogram
Pounds
400/50hz
230v/50hz
400/50hz
230v/50hz
D8
250
kg
551
lbs
250
m
820
ft
75
m
246
ft
255
m
837
ft
80
m
262
ft
D8
500
kg
1102
lbs
100
m
328
ft
40
m
131
ft
110
m
361
ft
45
m
148
ft
D8
1000
kg
2205
lbs
65
m
213
ft
25
m
82
ft
75
m
246
ft
25
m
82
ft
D8
2000
kg
4409
lbs
65
m
213
ft
25
m
82
ft
75
m
246
ft
25
m
82
ft
D8+
150
kg
331
lbs
250
m
820
ft
75
m
246
ft
255
m
837
ft
80
m
262
ft
D8+
300
kg
661
lbs
100
m
328
ft
40
m
131
ft
110
m
361
ft
45
m
148
ft
D8+
600
kg
1323
lbs
65
m
213
ft
25
m
82
ft
75
m
246
ft
25
m
82
ft
D8+
1200
kg
2646
lbs
65
m
213
ft
25
m
82
ft
75
m
246
ft
25
m
82
ft
(*) EXE-Rise Models are explained in paragraph 3.2
Table 2 “Relation between power and lengths of cable”
The electrical power plug must be disconnected from the power supply of the hoist in case of maintenance or
emergency.
Dangerous voltage drop can be caused by using excessively long extension cables as well as by
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3. EXE-Rise CHAIN HOIST INFORMATION
The intended use of EXE-Rise chain hoist is to vertically lift loads or hold loads once lifted within the rated
capacity of the model selected. They can be installed either as a fixed device or can be mobile.
3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The EXE-Rise chain hoist are designed for installation of structures aimed at realizing events. Events include
elements such as concerts, shows, conferences, meetings, exhibitions, presentations, demonstrations,
television or film shoots and the like. The position of these events include, among other places, theaters,
multipurpose halls, studios, film sets, television and radio broadcasts, concert halls, convention centers,
schools, exhibitions, fairs, museums, clubs, recreational parks, sports facilities, outdoor theaters and
meetings.
The EXE-Rise chain hoist consists in several parts. In Figure 2 and in Table 3 are reported main of these.
Table 3 “EXE-Rise chain hoist parts”
Figure 2 “EXE-Rise chain hoist parts”
COD
TITLE
DESCRIPTION
A
BODY
The body s made in cast aluminium to be as
light, yet as strong as possible. The matt black
finish is corrosion resistant and non-reflective.
B
CHAIN
The chain is in Zinc Galvanized, with grade of
steel equal to 80.
C
HOOK
The hook is in Carbon Steel and they are
equipped with a sprung safety latch that prevents
accidental release of loads
D
CHAIN
BAG
The chain bag is in Polyvinyl chloride coated
65% PVC (Nylon 840), 35% Polyamide.
E
PLUG and
SOCKET
The plug and socket are produced from
Polyamide 6 as well as PC7ABSm (IP66/67)
F
BRACKET
The chain-bag bracket in aluminum and the
design ensures the bag is positioned correctly to
accept chain without the need for any
adjustment.
G
GUIDE
PLATE
The chain guide plate is made in PVC to
prevent breaking the chain guide if the chain
jams(Small body hoists use steel guide plate.
E

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3.2 IDENTIFICATION
The chain hoist EXE-Rise are uniquely identified by a serial number carved on the hoist body. The
manufacturer RWM marked years of construction too.
Accordance with the procedure that LITEC Italia Srl has established, EXE-RISE hoists are encoded as
follows: XRH + A + B + CCC+ DDD+ EE + F
CODE
FORMAT
DESCRIPTION
TYPE
XRH
EXE-Rise chain Hoist
----
A
version hoist number
1–2–3–4–5–6–7–8….
B
type of control and limit
switch size
D=Direct Control
L=Low Voltage
Control - limit
switch 50 m
M=Low Voltage
Control - limit
switch 30 m
L=Low Voltage Control - limit
switch 75 m
V=EXE-Vario 20 m/min
CCC
load capacity/10
015 =150 kg
025=250 kg
030 =300 kg
050 =500 kg
060 =600 kg
100 =1000 kg
120 =1200 kg
200 =2000 kg
DDD
model hoist
S8- = SF-8 SF 8:1
D8- = SF-8 SF 5:1- 1
brake
D8+ = D8+ SF 10:1
DB-= SF-8 SF 5:1- 2
brake
EE
chain length in meter
max length = 100 m / 220 lbs
F
chain bag size
XS
S
M
L
X(XL)
Table 4 “EXE-Rise chain hoist identification”
For example LT XRH1D112DB-20M is EXE-Rise chain hoist SF-8 bouble brake direct control with WLL
1120kg/2469lb, chain bag size M and with 20m/44lb of chain.
3.2.1 Type of Control
Selection of the hoist also depends on the duty class needed. The duty class refers to the time the hoist can
operate under full load. EXE-Rise chain hoists have a minimum rating of 1Am and maximum rating of 2m as
per FEM classification; See table 6.