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NOTICE
Upon receiving hoist, check immediately for evidence of damage during shipment. DO NOT USE a
damaged hoist report damage to carrier.
It is the responsibility of the owner/user to install, inspect, test, maintain and operate the hoist in
accordance with the safety standard for lever hoists (ANSI/ASME B30.21) and OSHAstandards.Any
ANSI standard referenced in this manual may be purchased fromAmerican National Standards Institute,
11West 42nd Street New York, NY10036.
Warnings
Equipment described herein is not designed for, and should not be used for, lifting, supporting, or
transporting humans. User should not use this hoist in conjunction with other equipment unless necessary
and/or required safety devises applicable to the system are installed by the user.
Modifications to upgrade, reate or otherwise alter this hoist shall be authorized only by the original
equipment manufacturer or qualified professional engineer.
Failure to comply with any one of limitations noted herein may result in serious bodily injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Read and heed all instructions and warnings furnished with or attached to hoist.
2. Support for stationary hook must be strong enough to sustain load.
3. DO NOT install with hooks and chain out of alignment.(FIGURE 1)
4. Make sure load can move without obstruction.
5. Eliminate any twist or kinks in chain before operating.
6. Before operating, inspect hooks for nicks, gouges, cracks, and signs of deforming, pulling apart or
twisting. (MAINTENANCE-HOOKS)
7. Be sure load is secured in saddle of hook.AVOID TIPLOADING (FIGURE 1). DO NOT OVERLOAD.
8. Never load when in free-wheeling position.
9. DO NOT transport loads over heads of people.
10.DO NOT wrap load chain around load, or use load chain as a sling (FIGURE 2).
11.DO NOT try to suspend load with two blocks. (FIGURE 3).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Apply a thin coat of oil to the chain to ensure smooth operation of links and prevent twisting.
2. Attach hooks and chain linearly to avoid undue strain. (PRECAUTION 3, FIGURE 1)
3. To adjust chain length
a. To shorten slightly: Set change lever in central position and turn grip ring clockwise for
up/counterclockwise for down.
b. For major adjustment:
(a) Set change lever in central position then adjust chain freely by hand in either direction, UPor DOWN.
(FIGURE 4)
(b) Set change lever in desired direction, UP or DOWN, and operate handle back and forth to move load
in proper direction. (FIGURE 5, 6).