RGC HS1000 User manual

HS1000 HYDRAULIC
SWING HOIST
INSTRUCTIONS
REIMANN & GEORGER CORPORATION
HOISTING PRODUCTS BUFFALO, NY
P/N 6102020 7/12/11

PRE-HOISTING CHECKLIST
This checklist must be checked prior to each use of the hoist. This checklist must be used in conjunction with the
maintenance and inspection procedures outlined in this manual. The hoist and related equipment must be thoroughly
inspected prior to each use by a trained person. A trained person is one who has read and thoroughly understands this
instruction manual and related equipment manuals and, through training and experience, has shown knowledge regarding the
safe operational procedures. If you do not have such a person in your organization, please contact Reimann & Georger
Corporation or its distributors and they will assist you in providing such a “trained person.” Do not permit any person who is
not fully trained to operate this swing hoist. This checklist should be maintained as a permanent record.
Discuss work plan, personal protective equipment, and each crew member’s responsibility before starting to set-up. All
crew members must be familiar with the use of hand signals.
Insure OSHA compliant fall protection is in place.
Insure a competent person (qualified engineer) has determined the structural deck can support the intended loads in
hoisting and material handling.
Insure hoisting operation will clear all power lines and obstructions.
Insure hoisting area is secured from all unauthorized personnel.
Insure that all hoisting accessories such as forks, buckets, and slings are commercially manufactured, are in good
condition, and have a rated load capacity.
Capacity of slings decreases as the angle increases. Insure slings have a capacity of at least 1000 lbs. and are in good
condition.
Inspect wire rope for signs of wear and damage. Replace defective wire rope immediately.
Insure that at least three wraps of wire rope are on the winch drum at maximum travel.
Insure bolt securing wire rope end loop to the drum flange is tight and in good condition.
Insure wire rope is unwinding from the top and not the bottom of the winch drum.
Insure there is sufficient weight on the wire rope to maintain 10-20 lbs. of tension at all times.
Insure wire rope is reeved properly for one (1) part of line for 1000 lbs. capacity.
Insure upper bolt and nut between Front Leg and Stabilizer are connected and in good condition.
Insure lower pin and hairpin between Front Leg and Stabilizer are connected and in good condition.
Insure pin and hairpin between Front Leg and Upper Counterweight Leg are connected and in good condition.
Insure pin and hairpin between Brace and Lower Counterweight Leg are connected and in good condition.
Insure pin and hairpin between Front Leg and Socket are connected and in good condition.
Insure pin and hairpin between Front Leg and Cylinder Mount are connected and in good condition.
Insure pin and hairpin between Cylinder Mount and Counterweight Leg are connected via the sliding tube and in
good condition.
Insure pin and hairpin between Cylinder and Cylinder Mount pillow block bearing are connected and in good
condition.

PRE-HOISTING CHECKLIST (continued)
Insure pin and hairpin between Cylinder Rod and collared Boom plate are connected and in good condition.
Insure the two pins and hairpins between the Winch and Counterweight Leg are connected and in good condition.
Insure upper and lower sections of Counterweight Leg are bolted together using grade 5 bolts and nuts with shake
washers.
Insure all bolts between upper and lower sections of Counterweight Leg are tight (60-75 ft-lbs.) and in good
condition.
Insure the two lockscrews are tight on sliding tube connecting Cylinder Mount to Counterweight Leg.
Insure Brace is slid into socket and lockscrews are tightened.
Insure Boom pins are completely engaged in the Front Leg sockets.
Insure the Front Leg is mounted to 2”x 6” lumber to distribute the load along the roof edge.
Insure the Operator Fence is lowered.
Insure all structural members of the hoist are free of defects and damage that may affect the integrity of the hoist.
Insure the Front Leg is vertically plumb.
Insure 1000 lbs. (Ontario OHSA: 570 kg.) of Reimann & Georger Corporation, approved ballast blocks are secured in
the Counterweight Basket with rope.
Insure 3/4” plywood is placed under Counterweight Basket to distribute the weight.
Insure bolt through the Pivot Sheave is in good condition and is held securely in place with a locknut.
Insure Pivot Sheave can rotate freely.
Insure bolt through the Boom Sheave is in good condition and is held securely in place with a locknut.
Insure Boom Sheave can rotate freely.
Insure the pin through the Cable Keeper is in good condition and is securely in place.
Insure Cable Keeper is in the locked position.
Insure Swivel Hook has a rated capacity of at least 1000 lbs. and is in good condition.
Insure Safety Latch on the Hook does not support any load.
Insure all Shackles have a rated capacity of at least 1000 lbs. and are in good condition.
Insure power unit has been properly maintained.
Insure hydraulic hoses are properly connected and in good condition.
Operate hoist with no load to test hoisting operation, controls, and power unit.
INSPECTOR: _____________________________________ DATE: ______________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE
1 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Safety Definitions.........................................................................................................................1
1.3 HydraPak And Hoist Safety Labels..............................................................................................1
1.4 HS1000 Hoist Safety Rules..........................................................................................................1
2 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................3
2.1 Technical Data..............................................................................................................................3
2.2 Nameplate And Serial Number Tag..............................................................................................3
3 INSTALLATION AND SETUP................................................................................................5
3.1 Prior To Setup...............................................................................................................................5
3.2 Front Leg Pre-Assembly...............................................................................................................5
3.3 Counterweight Leg Pre-Assembly................................................................................................6
3.4 Frame Assembly...........................................................................................................................7
3.5 Mounting The Cylinder ................................................................................................................9
3.6 Mounting The Winch...................................................................................................................10
3.7 Reeving The Wire Rope ..............................................................................................................10
3.8 Ballast Block Assembly...............................................................................................................12
3.9 Raising The HydraPak To The Roof Using The Optional Hand Winch .....................................13
4 OPERATION.............................................................................................................................17
4.1 Before Operating The Hoist.........................................................................................................17
4.2 Raising And Lowering The Load ................................................................................................18
4.3 Hand Signals................................................................................................................................20
4.4 Preparing Hoist For Shutdown ....................................................................................................21
5 DISASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................................23
5.1 Prior To Disassembly ..................................................................................................................23
5.2 Rewinding The Wire Rope..........................................................................................................23
5.3 Removing The Cylinder...............................................................................................................23
5.4 Removing The Winch..................................................................................................................23
5.5 Removing Parts From Deck.........................................................................................................24
5.6 Lowering The Power Unit To The Ground Using The Optional Hand Winch ...........................24
5.7 Disassembling The Frame ...........................................................................................................25
6 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE...................................................................................27
6.1 General Maintenance Rules.........................................................................................................27
6.2 Initial Inspection..........................................................................................................................28
6.3 Daily Inspection...........................................................................................................................28
6.4 Wire Rope Inspection Procedure.................................................................................................28
7 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................31
8 PARTS LIST..............................................................................................................................33

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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE DESCRIPTION PAGE
2-1 Typical Hoist Product Nameplate ..................................................................................................3
3-1 Front Leg........................................................................................................................................6
3-2 Stabilizer.........................................................................................................................................6
3-3 Front Leg/Stabilizer Assembly.......................................................................................................7
3-4 Upper And Lower Counterweight Leg Assembly..........................................................................8
3-5 Completed Frame Assembly ..........................................................................................................9
3-6 Cylinder Mounting Position..........................................................................................................10
3-7 Winch Mounting Position .............................................................................................................11
3-8 Cable Keeper Operation................................................................................................................12
3-9 Single Line Operation Up To 1000 Pounds ..................................................................................12
3-10 Ballast Block Assembly ................................................................................................................13
3-11 Ballast Block Filling......................................................................................................................13
3-12 Mounting Hand Winch on HS1000...............................................................................................14
4-1 HydraPak Controls........................................................................................................................18
4-2 Typical HydraPak/Hoist Positioning.............................................................................................19
4-3 “Hoist” Signal ...............................................................................................................................20
4-4 “Lower” Signal..............................................................................................................................21
4-5 “Stop” Signal.................................................................................................................................21
4-6 “Emergency Stop” Signal..............................................................................................................21
4-7 “Move Slowly” Signal ..................................................................................................................21
5-1 Completed Frame Assembly .........................................................................................................26
6-1 Wire Rope Components................................................................................................................28
8-1 HS1000 Assembly Drawing..........................................................................................................34

1 SAFETY
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Your Reimann & Georger Corporation HS1000 Hydraulic Swing Hoist has been engineered to provide lifting
performance, long term economics and safety advantages that no other type can match. However, even a well-designed
and well-built hoist can malfunction or become hazardous in the hands of an inexperienced and/or untrained user.
Therefore, read this manual and related equipment manuals thoroughly before operating your hoist to provide maximum
safety for all operating personnel, and to get the maximum benefit from your equipment.
1.2 SAFETY DEFINITIONS
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards which could injure you or others or cause property damage. The safety
messages or signal words for product safety signs are DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. Each safety message is
preceded by a safety alert symbol and is defined as follows:
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause death or serious injury. This
safety message is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING: Indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices and property-damage-only accidents.
1.3 HYDRAPAK AND HOIST SAFETY LABELS
These labels warn you of potential hazards which could cause injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or
becomes illegible, contact Reimann & Georger Corporation, for a free replacement.
1.4 HS1000 HOIST SAFETY RULES
1. Operators must be thoroughly trained before operating this hoist. A trained person is one who has read and
thoroughly understands this instruction manual and related equipment manuals and, through training and experience,
has shown knowledge regarding the safe operational procedures.
2. Prior to setting up the hoist there must be a plan of action outlining the work to be accomplished, individual
responsibilities, personal protective equipment, and method of communication.
3. A good line of communication must be maintained between the hoist operator and the ground crew. All crew
members must be familiar with hand signals.
4. Follow the Pre-Hoisting Checklist before operating.
5. Use only Reimann & Georger Corporation approved ballast blocks or factory approved equal as counterweight.
6. Ensure 1000 lbs. (Ontario OHSA: 570 kg.) of ballast blocks are secured properly in the lower counterweight basket
before operating the hoist. Tie ballast blocks to basket with rope. No human being shall ever be utilized as ballast.
7. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling wire rope.
8. All personnel shall be protected by OSHA compliant fall protection.
9. Never use the hoist structure to anchor life lines, worker’s harnesses or other attachments.
10. Hoist operator must stand behind the operator fence while the hoist is operating.
11. Hoisting area is to be clear of power lines. Consult power company before you work near power lines.
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12. Hoisting area is to be kept clear of unauthorized personnel at all times. Place barricades or secure the area in such a
manner that if there were an equipment failure, no personnel would be injured.
13. Keep out from under a raised load.
14. Never hoist over an open doorway.
15. Never exceed the Rated Load Capacity of 1000 lbs. The Rated Load Capacity is the maximum load which should
ever be applied to the hoist. Rated Load Capacity is for straight line pull; avoid side loads.
16. Avoid sudden stops and shock loads.
17. All hoisting accessories such as forks, buckets and slings must be commercially manufactured.
18. All hooks, slings, shackles, and other hoisting accessories must be properly maintained and installed.
19. Secure load before lifting.
20. Tag lines shall be used to control all loads.
21. No person shall be allowed to ride on the hoist.
22. Do not climb the hoist; use only a step ladder with OSHA compliant fall protection. Do not use an extension ladder.
23. Check the hoist periodically during operation.
24. Do not disconnect hydraulic hoses or fittings while hydraulic power source is running.
25. Do not attempt to make adjustments while the hoist is being operated.
26. Keep all body parts clear of moving parts.
27. At end of operation, the hoist should be secured to prevent unauthorized use. Never assume you will find the hoist in
the same condition in which you left it.
28. Do not weld or otherwise modify the hoist. Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the hoist.
29. Only trained personnel are authorized to do repairs.
30. Do not operate hoist when under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 TECHNICAL DATA
The following specifications apply to the hoist assembly. Detailed specifications for the HydraWinch and the HydraPak
are in the separate manuals for these items.
U.S. ONTARIO
Hoist capacity 1000 lbs. 454 kg.
Hoist speed up to 165 fpm up to 50 mpm
Hoist wire rope supplied 150 ft. 45 m
Hoist wire rope—maximum length* 300 ft. 91 m
Boom overhangs roof 4.5 ft. 1.4 m
Maximum height under hook to roof deck 9.5 ft. 2.9 m
Boom weight: 67 lbs. 30 kg.
Counterweight Leg assembly weight: 137 lbs. 62 kg.
Front Leg, Stabilizer assembly weight: 142 lbs. 64 kg.
Winch weight: 100 lbs. 45 kg.
Brace weight: 15 lbs. 7 kg.
Socket weight: 8 lbs. 3.6 kg.
Cylinder mount weight: 25 lbs. 11.4 kg.
Cylinder weight: 21 lbs. 10 kg.
Total weight of above parts: 515 lbs. 233 kg.
HydraPak H86S 211 lbs. 95.8 kg.
Counterweight required 1000 lbs. 567 kg.**
Ballast blocks required 20 23**
Ballast block weight (minimum) 50 lbs. 23 kg.
* Consult factory for longer wire rope lengths.
** Counterweight required for Ontario is greater due to counterweight ratio of 1.25 to 1.
2.2 NAMEPLATE AND SERIAL NUMBER TAG
It is important to identify your hoist completely and accurately whenever ordering spare parts or requesting assistance in
service. The hoist has a product nameplate located on the boom. The label shows the model and serial numbers and
capacity rating. The hoist label should appear as the sample nameplate shown in Figure 2-1. Record the model and serial
numbers, and capacity rating for future reference.
HOIST
CAP. lbs.
MODEL
SERIAL NO.
Figure 2-1.
Typical Hoist Product Nameplate
MODEL HS1000
SERIAL NUMBER
CAPACITY RATING 1000 LBS.
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3 INSTALLATION AND SETUP
3.1 PRIOR TO SETUP
1. If the unit is new from the factory, cut the banding and separate the parts. Remove shipping protection on Boom pins
and Front Leg sockets.
WARNING:
ENSURE ALL STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE HOIST ARE FREE OF DEFECTS AND
DAMAGE THAT MAY AFFECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE UNIT.
2. Hoist installation and setup cannot proceed until all necessary parts and equipment have been raised to the roof deck
where the hoisting operations will be done. Use a hoist beam, swing beam, or freight elevator for this purpose.
WARNING:
ENSURE THE HOISTING AREA IS SECURED FROM ALL UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
ENSURE THAT OSHA COMPLIANT FALL PROTECTION IS IN PLACE.
WARNING:
A COMPETENT PERSON MUST DETERMINE THAT THE STRUCTURAL DECK CAN
SUPPORT THE INTENDED LOADS IN HOISTING AND MATERIAL HANDLING IN
ADDITION TO THE WEIGHT OF THE COUNTERWEIGHT ON THE ROOF DECK. FAILURE
TO DO THIS CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT
FAILURE.
WARNING:
PRIOR TO SETTING UP THE HOIST THERE MUST BE A PLAN OF ACTION OUTLINING
THE WORK TO BE ACCOMPLISHED, INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES, PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, AND THE METHOD OF COMMUNICATION. FAILURE TO DO
THIS CAN RESULT IN DEATH, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT FAILURE.
3.2 FRONT LEG PRE-ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
NEVER ASSEMBLE THE FRAME NEAR A ROOF EDGE. ANY ACCIDENT NEAR A ROOF
EDGE CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Raise Front Leg and hold upright as shown in Figure 3-1.
2. Slide end of Stabilizer Leg into base of Front Leg as shown in Figures 3-2 and 3-3.
3. Holding Stabilizer at an angle, slide completely into Front Leg.
4. Swing Stabilizer high enough to engage the interlock as shown in Figure 3-3.
5. Connect the upper 3/4” x 2” bolt and nut at point “A” between the Front Leg and Stabilizer. Connect the lower pin
and hairpin at point B between the Front Leg and Stabilizer. These connections are shown in Figure 3-3.
WARNING:
ENSURE PIN AND HAIRPIN AT POINT “B” AND 3/4” X 2” BOLT AND NUT AT POINT “A”
ARE PROPERLY CONNECTED AND IN GOOD CONDITION.
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