It is the responsibility of the owner/user to install, inspect, test, maintain, and operate these hand chain hoists in accordance with ASME B30.16, Safety Standard for Overhead Hoists. These general instructions deal with the normal installation, operation and maintenance situations encountered with the hand chain hoists described herein.
OPERATION Before initial operation of hoist : 1. Read and comply with all instructions and warnings furnished with or attached to hoist. 2. Check lubricant. 3. Check operation of brake. 4. Check that chain is properly seated in sheaves and that chain is not twisted, kinked, or damaged.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Prior to initial use, all new, altered, and repaired hoists shall be inspected in accordance with Table 2. Thereafter, inspections shall be conducted at intervals shown in Table 1. Items to be inspected are indicated in Table 2 by F (frequent) or P (periodic). Refer to ASME B30.16 for additional information on inspection, test, and maintenance.
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TABLE 2 - INSPECTION CHART In chart, F indicates Frequent Inspection, P indicates Periodic Inspection LOCATION LOCATION CHECK FOR CHECK FOR Braking mechanism Slipping under load Hook Retaining Not tight or secure (See Page 4) Hard to release Members (Pins, Bolts, Nuts) Brake Parts Brake Discs...
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2. Measure hook depth at load bearing point (base, bowl, or saddle) of the hook. Hook must be replaced when wear at load bearing point is 10% of the original depth of the hook load bearing point. 3. Any bend or twist of the hook from the plane of the unbent hook requires replacement of the hook.
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NOTE: (a) Not shown. Attached to load block. Replace if missing or not legible. (b) Not Shown. Refer to Figure 7. (c) Not Shown. Replace if missing, damaged, or inoperative. TO ORDER PARTS: Provide product name and serial number, hand chain hoist capacity, part number, part description,and quantity required.
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY WARRANTIES: The Seller warrants to the original using Buyer thereof that the goods sold under this Agreement are free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from the date of shipment to the original using Buyer. No other express warranties are given and no affirmation of Seller or Seller's agents, by word or action, shall constitute a warranty.
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76 Acco Drive, York, Pennsylvania 17402 FAX 800-715-8897...