KITO L5 Original instruction manual

BULLETIN NO. L5-0304-CE-05
Owner’s (Operator’s) Manual
and
Safety Instructions
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This equipment must not be installed, operated or
maintained by any person who has not read and
understood all the contents of this manual. Failure to read
and comply with the contents of this manual can result in
serious bodily harm or death, and/or property damage.
Manually Lever Operated
Chain Hoist Model L5
WARNING

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Fill in the following product informaition for identification and future reference to avoid
referring to the wrong manual for information or instructions on installation, operation,
inspection, maintenace, or parts.
Model Code:
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Dealer:

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Table of Contents
1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS ..................................................................... 4
1.1. REGARDING THIS INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL .............................................................................. 4
1.2. PROHIBITED PRACTICES ........................................................................................................ 4
2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 7
2.1. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 7
2.2. DIMENSIONS ......................................................................................................................... 8
3. MOUNTING............................................................................................................................... 9
4. OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 10
4.1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................... 10
4.2. FREE CHAINING .................................................................................................................. 10
4.3. LOAD OPERATION................................................................................................................ 11
4.4. LOAD SIGNAL (AS OPTION)................................................................................................... 12
5. INSPECTION........................................................................................................................... 13
5.1. INSPECTION CLASSIFICATION ............................................................................................... 13
5.2. DAILY INSPECTION............................................................................................................... 14
5.3. FREQUENT INSPECTION ....................................................................................................... 14
5.4. PERIODIC INSPECTION......................................................................................................... 17
6. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE .......................................................................................... 22
6.1. GENERAL............................................................................................................................ 22
6.2. DISASSEMBLY,ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT......................................................................... 22
6.3. TOOLS ................................................................................................................................ 23
6.4. COMPONENTS..................................................................................................................... 24
6.5. DISASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................... 25
6.6. ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................... 25
6.7. PREOPERATIONAL CHECKS .................................................................................................. 30
7. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................ 31
8. WARRANTY............................................................................................................................ 36
9. REPAIR PART LIST................................................................................................................ 37
9.1. UP TO 3.2 TONNES .............................................................................................................. 37
9.2. EXCLUSIVE PARTS............................................................................................................... 38
9.3. OPTIONAL PARTS ................................................................................................................ 39

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1. Important Information and Warnings
1.1. Regarding This Instructions Manual
This manually lever-operated chain hoist model L5 is designed to lift and lower a load by using
manual force, and hold it by using the braking device under normal working conditions, not
intended to transport a person.
The following symbols are used in this manual to identify the degree or level of hazard
seriousness.
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This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury, and property damage.
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This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury, and property damage.
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This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury, or property damage.
Even the caution situations may result in serious injury or death depending on conditions.
Therefore, notice should be taken whenever encountering them.
Always keep this manual in a convenient place for operator’s reference.
1.2. Prohibited Practices
1.2.1. General
Improper usage or negligent maintenance of the hoist may result in dangerous situations arising
such as a lifted load dropping. Before installing, operating or maintaining, read and comply with
both this manual for the safety and operation instructions, and notes for all the equipments.
KITO will not be held liable for any malfunction, lack of performance or accident if the product is
being used in conjunction with any other equipment. If the product is to be used for unintended
purposes, please confirm with your dealer in advance.
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DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
Do not use the hoist to
support, lift or transport
people.
Do not go under a lifted
load or its path, and do
not move the lifted load
over
p
eo
p
le.
Overload
Do not lift more than
the rated load.
WARNING

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Do not modify the product or its accessories.
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Before moving the load, warn all people in the vicinity.
Do not operate the hoist unless the contents of this operating manual and the warning
labels are fully understood.
1.2.2. Prior to Operation
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This manual is intended for the operator who will use the hoist. Prior to operation, all of the
safety and operating instructions must be fully understood.
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Do not use a deformed or scarred hook.
Replace components with new ones authorized by KITO.
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Make sure that the nameplate is readable.
Before operation, make sure to perform all inspections given in 5.1 Inspection
Classification
Use a proper hoist for your purpose, capacity and lift.
Ensure to check that the hook latches are not deformed or scarred, and are moving
smoothly.
Ensure to check that the brake and free chaining functions properly work.
Ensure to check that the load chain is well-lubricated.
Ensure to avoid welding sparks on the hoist and load chain.
1.2.3. Operation
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CAUTION
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
Do not use the hoist
with deformed or
scarred load chain.
Do not use the load
chain as a sling.
Do not use the hoist as
a fulcrum.
Do not support a load
on the tip of the hook.
Do not impede the
chain on any surface
e.g. a steel plate.
Do not perform welding
or cutting operation on
the load being
suspended.