!WARNING
Usage of hoists that do not involve lifting of the load
on the lower hook or using hoists in the inverted posi-
tion without special precaution may cause an accident
resulting in injury and/or property damage.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Consult Factory for information concerning using hoists in
these applications.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Each XL Air Hoist is built in accordance with the specifications contained herein and at the time of manufacture com-
plied with our interpretation of applicable sections of the *American Society of Mechanical Engineers Performance
Standard for Air Chain Hoist HST-5M, “Overhead Hoists B30.16,” and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Check
each installation for compliance with the application, operation and maintenance sections of these articles.
The safety laws for elevators, lifting of people and for dumbwaiters specify construction details that are not incorporated in
XL hoists. For such applications, refer to the requirements of applicable state and local codes, and the American
National Safety Code for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks (ASME A17.1). Columbus McKinnon
Corporation cannot be responsible for applications other than those for which CM equipment is intended.
* Copies of this Standard can be obtained from ASME Order Department, 22 Law Drive, Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300, U.S.A.
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19. Not allow the load chain or hook to be used as an electrical or
welding ground.
20. Not allow the load chain or hook to be touched by a live
welding electrode.
21. Not remove or obscure the warnings on the hoist.
22. Not operate a hoist on which the safety placards or decals are
missing or illegible.
23. Not operate a hoist unless it has been securely attached to a
suitable support.
24. Not operate a hoist unless load slings or other approved single
attachments are properly sized and seated in the hook saddle.
25. Take up slack carefully - make sure load is balanced and load
holding action is secure before continuing.
26. Shut down a hoist that malfunctions or performs unusually and
report such malfunction.
27. Warn personnel of an approaching load.
1. Not operate a damaged, malfunctioning or unusually
performing hoist.
2. Not operate the hoist until you have thoroughly read
and understood this Operating, Maintenance and Parts
Manual.
3. Not operate a hoist which has been modified.
4. Not lift more than the rated load for the hoist.
5. Not use hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged or worn
load chain.
6. Not use the hoist to lift, support, or transport people.
7. Not lift loads over people.
8. Not operate a hoist unless all persons are and
remain clear of the supported load.
9. Not operate unless load is centered under hoist.
10. Not attempt to lengthen the load chain or repair dam-
aged load chain.
11. Protect the hoist’s load chain from weld splatter or
other damaging contaminants.
12. Not operate hoist when it is restricted from forming a
straight line from hook to hook in the direction of loading.
13. Not use load chain as a sling, or wrap load or chain
around load.
14. Not apply the load to the tip of the hook or to the
hook latch.
15. Not apply load unless load chain is properly seated in
the chain wheel(s) or sproket(s).
16. Not apply load if bearing prevents equal loading on all
load chains.
17. Not operate beyond the limits of the load chain travel.
18. Not leave load supported by the hoist unattended
unless specific precautions have been taken.
!WARNING
Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury. To avoid such a
potentially hazardous situation, the operator shall:
!CAUTION
Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury. To avoid such a potentially haz-
ardous situation, the operator shall:
1. Maintain a firm footing or be otherwise secured when operating
the hoist.
2. Check brake function by tensioning the hoist prior to each lift
operation.
3. Use hook latches. Latches are to retain slings, chains, etc. under
slackconditions only.
4. Make sure the hook latches are closed and not supporting any
parts of the load.
5. Make sure the load is free to move and will clear all obstructions.
6. Avoid swinging the load or hook.
7. Make sure hook travel is in the same direction as shown on the
controls.
8. Inspect the hoist regularly, replace damaged or worn parts, and
keep appropriate records of maintenance.
9. Use the hoist manufacturer’s recommended parts when repairing
the unit.
10. Lubricate load chain per instructions in this manual.
11. Not use the hoist load limiting or warning device to measure load.
12. Not use limit stops as routine operating stops unless allowed by
manufacturer. They are emergency devices only.
13. Not allow your attention to be diverted when operating hoist.
14. Not allow the hoist to be subjected to sharp contact with other
hoists, structures, or objects through misuse.
15. Not adjust or repair the hoist unless qualified to perform such
adjustments or repairs.
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THIS SYMBO POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FO OWED
COU D ENDANGER THE PERSONA SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSE F AND OTHERS.
READ AND FO OW A INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUA AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE
EQUIPMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR X HOIST.
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