Ironton 81869 User manual

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150-Lb. Drywall and Panel Hoist
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #81869

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4
Specific Operation Warnings...............................................................................................................6
Main Parts of Hoist................................................................................................................................6
Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................................................7
Before Each Use..................................................................................................................................11
Operating Instructions........................................................................................................................11
After Each Use.....................................................................................................................................16
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................17
Parts Diagram......................................................................................................................................18
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................19
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................21
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................22

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Intended Use
The Ironton 150-Lb Drywall and Panel Hoist allows one person to lift a drywall panel without
assistance. The panel can be raised to a maximum height of 11 feet for attachment to level ceilings-or
(with the lift's cradle tilted) to sloped ceilings or side walls.
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Load Capacity
150 lb.
Lift
11 ft.
Swivel Wheels
5 in.
Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
⚫Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
⚫The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
⚫Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
⚫Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
⚫Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. This
product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
⚫Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
⚫Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
⚫Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
⚫Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated
and contact will cause electrical shock.
⚫Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow

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children to handle the product.
⚫Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
⚫Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use
the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
⚫Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
⚫Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety
goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems,
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
⚫Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
⚫Secure the work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand when practical. This safety precaution
allows for proper tool operation using both hands.
⚠CAUTION
HOIST USE AND CARE
⚫Do not force the hoist. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which
they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct product for the job.
⚫Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
product with a damaged part.
⚫Do not use a product with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the power switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative
before using.
⚫Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
⚫Store the hoist when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
⚫Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than
the tool itself.

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Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
⚫To avoid injury, slide bar lock must be fully engaged if winch assembly is extended.
⚫Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles, hard hat, heavy duty gloves, and steel toed boots
during setup and use.
⚫Do not exceed the rated load capacity.
⚫Do not use to transport people or pets.
⚫Secure load before raising or lowering load.
⚫Only use the hoist to raise and lower one panel at a time.
⚫Never load a drywall panel or operate the hoist if the lock pins are not engaged at one of the three
positions.
⚫Use ONLY for lifting a drywall panel.
⚫To avoid serious injury, watch for overhead obstructions when raising panel.
⚫Cradle drops rapidly when brake arm is released.
⚫Control the winch with your right hand on wheel handle BEFORE releasing brake.
⚫Be sure the winch components are clean and dry before operation.
⚫Inspect the tool for wear or damage. Pay special attention to any wear or damage to the wire rope.
⚫Carefully inspect the hoist before operating.
⚫Not for use by or around children.
Main Parts of Hoist
Reference
Subassembly
1
Tripod Base Assembly
2
Winch Assembly
3
Cradle Assembly

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Assembly Instructions
Set Up the Tripod Base
1. Set the base on the floor.
2. Press down the slide yoke ring on the inner leg (1). Hold the ring down while swinging the two
outer legs (8) forward until the yoke ring snaps into the locking hole on the bottom of the tube.
3. To prevent the tripod base from rolling backward during assembly, lock the casters (9) or lower the
backstop down as shown.

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Frame Assembly
Set the frame assembly onto the two "V" angles on the tripod base. The frame must fit over both
"V” shaped flanges. The frame assembly must sit exactly vertically. If the frame sits at an angle
then the unit is not tucked into the inner "V” shaped flange.
Winch Wheel Set-up
1. Attach the handle (49) to the wheel (36). Tighten the nut and then back it off slightly so the handle
(49) turns freely.
2. Move the wheel to the working position:
•Check that the casters are locked before beginning.
•Hold the brake handle (34) in your left hand and the wheel in your right hand. Rotate the
wheel (29) counter-clockwise while you lift the brake arm to release the brake.
•Pull the winch wheel slightly back toward the frame and rotate the slide bar lock clockwise to
engage, securing the winch wheel into the working position.

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•When the winch is fully extended away from the frame, release the brake handle (34) and
swing the safety hook (22) away so it no longer secures the telescoping sections inside the
frame housing (10).
Attach the Cradle to the Frame Assembly
1. Insert the cradle's mounting pin (13) into the opening on top of the frame assembly.
2. Attach the crossarms (42) to the cradle beam (41). Slide the tapered plates on the crossarms (42)
into the tapered sockets on the cradle beam (41).

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3. Press each crossarm (42) forward into the socket until the spring tab on the bottom of the cross-
arm (42) snaps into place.
Testing the Assembly
1. With assembly completed, check the panel hoist to be sure all fasteners are tight, the wire
rope is in place and undamaged, and the hoist is safe to use.
2. Check the tripod base to be sure it is firmly attached to the frame. Be sure the legs are firmly
extended and locked in place.
3. Check the frame and winch to be sure they are properly installed and functioning properly.
4. Check that the cradle is properly attached to the frame.
5. Check that the crossarms are firmly attached to the cradle.
6. Raise and lower the cradle, while checking for proper function, before operating the hoist with
a load.

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Before Each Use
⚠WARNING
⚫Inspect the unit carefully for wear or damage. Pay special attention to the cable.
⚫Be sure the hoist is at working room temperature before operating.
⚫Be sure the winch brake drum is clean and dry before operating.
Operating Instructions
⚠WARNING
⚫To avoid injury, slide bar lock must be fully engaged if winch assembly is extended.
⚫Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles, hard hat, heavy duty gloves, and steel toed boots during
setup and use.
⚫Do not exceed the rated load capacity.
⚫Do not use to transport people or pets.
⚫Secure load before raising or lowering load.
⚫Only use the hoist to raise and lower one panel at a time.
⚫Never load a drywall panel or operate the hoist if the lock pins are not engaged at one of the three
positions.
⚫Use ONLY for lifting a drywall panel.
⚫To avoid serious injury, watch for overhead obstructions when raising panel.
⚫Cradle drops rapidly when brake arm is released.
⚫Control the winch with your right hand on wheel handle BEFORE releasing brake.
Slide the Yoke Ring
Press down on the slide yoke ring to unlatch the two outer legs so they can be rotated out to the
hoist’s working position or into its storage position. A spring-loaded pin snaps into a hole on the
bottom of the slide tube to lock the folding legs into position.
Using the Backstop
Pivot the backstop down to prevent the base from rolling backward, or up to allow the unit to
wheel freely.

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Extension (46)
The extensions on the crossarms extend for supporting a longer drywall panel. For safe use, both
extensions should be pulled out the same amount to support the panel equally.
To extend, pull out the lock pin with your right hand until you can slide the extension from the end
of the cradle beam until it lines up with one of the three holes. Re-insert the lock pin to hold the
extension.
Panel Support Hooks (21)
Open the support hook on each crossarm to support the drywall panel when it is being loaded, or
when the cradle is tilted. To avoid damaging them, always close the support hooks before
transporting or storing the hoist.

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Slide Bar Lock (30)
The slide bar lock holds the winch assembly at its operating (fully extended) position.
Tilt Pin (15)
The tilt pin allows the cradle to tilt to adjust the panel as needed for installation on sloped ceilings or
walls.
To lock the cradle for different angles, slide the tilt pin out of the holes and rotate the cradle to its tilted
position.
Secure Square Pin (54)
Raise the cradle, and then slide the square pin through the inner pin holes above the outer
telescoping section.

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Attached Pin with Pin Level
This is a self-locking device. When lifting a panel, the latch is automatically locked and avoids the
sudden fall of the cradle. This is a second insurance against the cradle falling. If the attached pin fails
to work, this Secure Square Pin will limit the falling height of the cradle.
To raise the cradle, turn the latch handle counter-clockwise and then push the handle to move the
latch tongue to the holes of the telescoping section. Slide the Secure Square Pin through the inner
pin holes above the telescoping section.
To lower the cradle, turn the latch handle counter-clockwise and then push the handle to move the
latch tongue away from the lock holes.
Winch Wheel (36)
The winch wheel is used to raise and lower the cradle, which holds the panel. This is done by means
of a wire rope which wraps around a spool in the winch.
⚠CAUTION
⚫Pay attention to the action of the wire rope when operating this tool. Do not allow your hands,
clothing, hair, or jewelry to come near the wire rope. If these become caught in the wire rope you
can be injured. Do not allow the wire rope to become tangled or jammed during operation.
⚫Align the wire rope and wind it tightly and evenly on the spool to prevent tangling. If they start winding
unevenly: stop, reverse direction to loosen the rope, and then carefully adjust them before
continuing.

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Brake Handle (34)
A spring-loaded brake holds the cradle at the desired height. Raise it by cranking the winch wheel. To
lower the cradle, control the winch’s counter-clockwise rotation by grasping the handle and carefully
raising the brake arm to release the brake.
Operating Procedures
To Load a Drywall Panel:
•Lock the casters or lower the backstop down. This will ensure the hoist won't roll backward.
•Swing open the panel support hooks on the two crossarms. Be sure the cradle is turned so
the support hooks are on the opposite side of the winch wheel.
•Extend the crossarm outriggers on the cradle as needed to fully support the length of the
drywall panel.
•Pull the tilt pin and tilt the cradle.
•Place the panel onto the support hooks and carefully lean it against the crossarms.
•If installing the panel on a flat ceiling, tilt the cradle back up to its level position and lock in
place with the tilt pin. If installing the panel on a side wall or a sloped ceiling, leave the cradle
tilted.
•Check to see that the panel is secure and balanced.
•Unlock the casters and raise the backstop on the base. Carefully roll the hoist close to the
position where the panel will be installed.
•When at the appropriate location, apply the caster lock and lower backstop.
To Raise the Cradle:
•Lock the casters and lower the backstop to prevent the hoist from rolling after it is in position.
•Turn the latch handle counter-clockwise and push the handle to move the latch tongue to the
holes of the telescoping section.

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•Crank the winch wheel clockwise to raise the panel slightly, then stop, checking that the
brake is functioning properly. Slide the secure square pin through the inner pin holes above
the telescoping section.
•If the brake is functioning properly, resume raising the panel to the desired height. Slide the
secure square pin through the inner pin holes above the telescoping section.
⚠CAUTION
The wire ropes must be aligned and wound tightly and evenly on the spool to prevent tangling. If they
start winding unevenly, lower the load and carefully adjust them before continuing.
To Lower the Cradle:
•Push and hold the winch wheel slightly forward to support the weight of the cradle.
•Turn the latch handle counter-clockwise and push the handle to move the latch tongue away
from the lock holes. To lower the cradle, operate the brake handle with your left hand and
rotate the winch wheel counter-clockwise with your right hand.
⚠CAUTION
Do not release control of the wheel handle as the hoist is lowering or the cradle may lower forcefully
and cause injury.
After Each Use
⚠WARNING
Always store the hoist in a dry, protected area.
Completely lower the cradle and clean all surfaces of the hoist with a clean cloth.

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Maintenance
⚠WARNING
Do not lubricate any part of the winch components. The brake is friction-based and may fail if
lubricated.
Maintain the hoist by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with
the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be
examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease. The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule.
Maintenance Interval
Maintenance Point
Before Use
Inspect the general condition of the hoist. Check for loose
screws, wire rope fraying, other wire rope wear,
misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken
parts, and any other condition that may affect its safe
operation
Inspect the hoist before beginning work each day. Have the
wire rope replaced immediately as soon as wear is detected.
After Use
Occasionally oil the caster wheel bearings.
Occasionally use wax to the sides of the telescoping
sections as a lubricant.
Occasionally oil the cable pulleys. Crank up the telescoping
sections for access to the internal cable pulley. Never allow
oil or grease to contact the surface of the winch brake drum.
If the telescoping sections of the frame don't operate
smoothly, apply household paraffin to the sliding surfaces.
Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Casters don’t swivel
smoothly.
Caster bearings are rusted.
Oil the caster wheel bearings.
The telescoping
sections do not slide
freely.
Telescoping sections inside are
rusted.
Apply paraffin wax or candlewax to
the sides as a lubricant.

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Parts Diagram

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Parts List
Reference
Part Description
Quantity
1
Leg, Inner
1
2
Pull Spring A
1
3
Rivet
6
4
Flat Washer Ø12
8
5
Cotter Pin Ø2.5×25
12
6
Cap
2
7
Support Rod
2
8
Leg, Outer
2
9
Lock Caster
3
10
Frame Housing
1
11
Telescoping Section, Outer
1
12
Telescoping Section, Inner
1
13
Mounting Pin
1
14
Hinge Pin
1
15
Tilt Pin
1
16
Mini Chain
1
17
Ring
2
18
Press Plate
2
19
Bolt M6 x40
2
20
Spring
2
21
Panel Support Hook
2
22
Safety Hook
1
23
Pulley
3
24
Bearing
3
25
Pulley Pin
3
26
Bolt M12×40
1
27
Lock Nut M10
1
28
Wire Rope
1
29
Slide Bar
1
30
Slide Bar Lock
1
31
Lock Nut M12
2
32
Support Post
1
33
Pull Spring B
2
34
Brake Handle
1

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Reference
Part Description
Quantity
35
Brake Handle Cover
1
36
Winch Wheel
1
37
Long Bushing
1
38
Bolt M10x150
1
39
Lock Nut M10
1
40
Handle
1
41
Cradle Beam
1
42
Crossarm
2
43
Pin Ø5
2
44
Spring
2
45
Retaining Ring Ø5
2
46
Extension
2
47
End Cap
8
48
Flat Washer Ø12
1
49
Winch Handle
1
50
Bolt M12x115
1
51
R Pin
2
52
Cap
2
53
Lock Spring
2
54
Square Pin
1
55
Partial Post
1
56
Round Tube Cap
1
57
Bolt M10x20
2
58
Nut M12
1
59
U Bolt
1
60
Flat Washer Ø6
2
61
Nut M6
2
62
Bolt M10x35
2
63
Flat Washer Ø10
2
64
Spring Washer
2