Wurtec OMEGA HOIST RIG User manual

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6200 Brent Drive | Toledo, Ohio 43611
OMEGA HOIST RIG
Rev. 0 - 1/5/2017 | Release -
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Table of Contents
Overview............................................................................................................................................................3
Hazards .............................................................................................................................................................3
Description.........................................................................................................................................................4
Features and Functions .....................................................................................................................................4
Installation......................................................................................................................................................6
Necessary Tools ............................................................................................................................................6
Set Up............................................................................................................................................................6
Opposite Side Configuration ..............................................................................................................................7
Recommended Inspection and Maintenance .....................................................................................................8
Hex-Bolts .......................................................................................................................................................8
Ankle Shackle ................................................................................................................................................8
Tap/Block Grippers ........................................................................................................................................9
Bill of Materials ...........................................................................................................................................10

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CAUTION!
Overview
The purpose of this manual is to provide the user with detailed instrucons on the proper installaon and use of the
Omega Hoist Rig. This includes:
 Hazards associated with the use of this product;
 Recommended Personal Protecve Equipment (PPE);
 Explanaons of the Features and Funcons of this product;
 Installaon and Proper Use instrucons;
 Recommended Maintenance and Inspecon Criteria.
Aer reading this manual, the reader will be able to properly install the Omega Hoist Rig on an omega rail and use it to
safely hoist materials in an elevator hoistway.
The equipment covered in this manual should only be installed, used, and serviced by qualied personnel trained in
proper work and safety procedures. This manual is intended to assist such trained individuals in the installaon and
use of this equipment and is not intended as a substute for proper training and experience.
This document or any other informaon regarding this equipment is not intended to cover all of the possible
situaons which may be encountered while using the equipment described herein. Should specic situaons arise
which are not covered by the informaon provided, or should the user desire further details, the specics should be
directed to Wurtec, Inc.
NOTE: In the eort of connuous product improvement, Wurtec, Inc. reserves the right to modify the design and
specicaons of this product at any me without noce.
WARNING!
Ensure that the Hex Head Bolts on the back of the Omega Hoist Rig are ghtened to 50 Lb-Ft (68 Nm). Failure to follow
proper rigging procedure may result in serious injury or death. Never stand under equipment being hoisted.

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DESCRIPTION:
The Omega Hoist Rig is designed to provide a safe hoisng point by clamping onto an omega-shaped elevator guide rail.
Working Load Limit: 1000 Lbs (454 kg)
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS:
The Omega Hoist Rig clamps onto the omega rail via four (4) Gripper Blocks engaged by two (2) 5/8-11 X 7” Hex Bolts.
There is an anchor shackle aached to the Hoisng Plate which provides a hoisng point.

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The Tap Block which lies on the inside of the omega rail contains four (4) Round Grippers. These provide grip points on the
inside bends of the omega rail when the Gripper Blocks are drawn together by the hex bolts.

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Installaon
Necessary Equipment
 15/16” Socket
 Torque Wrench
 An-Seize Lubricant (such as Dow Corning Molykote 1000, Locte Moly-50, Spider Black)
Set Up
1. Loosen the Hex Bolts to spread the Gripper Blocks as
far apart as possible. Apply a thin, even coang of
an-seize lubricant to the bolt threads.
2. Place the Hoisng Plate against the back of the omega rail. Make sure the Gripper Blocks are spread out
far enough for the omega rail to t between them. The Tap Block should be located in the inside cavity
of the omega rail.

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3. Push the Gripper Blocks toward each other and ghten the
Hex Bolts so that the Gripper Blocks squeeze the side anges
of the omega rail.
Tighten Hex Bolts to 50 Lb-Ft (68 Nm).
To switch to opposite conguraon:
1. Remove the screw pin from the shackle and out of the hole in the Hoist Plate.
2. If installed, remove the Omega Hoist Rig from the omega rail.
3. Replace the shackle and screw pin in the opposite hole in the Hoist Plate.
4. Flip the Omega Hoist Rig to the desired orientaon.
5. Install on the omega rail as directed in the Set Up instrucons.
4. You can now safely use the shackle on the corner of the Hoist
Plate as a hoist point.
WLL: 1000 Lbs (454 kg)
Opposite Side Conguraon
The Omega Hoist Rig can be used with the hoist point on either
the right or the le side of the omega rail.

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Anchor Shackle
Before hoisng, ensure that the screw pin is completely and properly engaged in the shackle.
Recommended Inspecon and Maintenance
Hex Bolts
Inspect the Hex Bolts before each use. Check for damaged threads or cross-threading into the Tapped Gripper blocks. En-
sure that the threads of the Hex Bolts have sucient lubricaon on so that they are able to travel smoothly in either di-
recon of the thread path. Proper lubricaon will ensure sucient clamping force.
Recommended Thread Lubricant: Molykote 1000
Replacement Hex Bolt:
Part Number: 11540854
Descripon: 5/8-11 X 7” Grade 9 EcoGuard Finish Hex Head Cap Screw

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Tap Block / Grippers
Ensure that there are four (4) Grippers in place in the Tap Block.

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Bill of Materials