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25. Do not swing a suspended load.
26. Never weld or cut on a load suspended by the hoist.
27. Never use the hoist chain as a welding electrode.
28. Do not operate hoist if chain jumping, excessive noise, jamming, overloading, or binding occurs.
29. Only operate the hoist with manual power.
30. After use, or when in a non-operational mode the chain hoist should be secured against
unauthorized and unwarranted use.
31. Do not leave a load suspended when the hoist is unattended or not in use.
32. Never operate if chain is restricted from a straight line to load
Before installing or putting hoist to use, check local or other regulations, including American National
Standards Institute and/or OSHA Regulations, which may apply to use of manually powered lever
chain hoist in your application. Familiarize operators and personnel responsible for hoist installation
and service with ASME B30.16 specifications and this manual prior to placing unit into service. All
requirements of this specification, including testing should be met before approving hoist for operation.
New Altered or Modified Hoist
Inspect and test by personnel trained in safety, operation and maintenance of this type equipment, to ensure
safe operation at rated working load capacity before placing into service.
Before using the hoist
1. Insure all previous warnings are obeyed and the load to be lifted is less than the WLL Working
Load Limit.
2. Attach the top hook to a sufficient structure or rigging to handle the load capacity of the hoist and
make sure the hook latch is closed. The hoist may be used in any orentation as long a
unrestriced straight line is formed between hooks.
3. Check that the load chain is sufficient length to lower the load without pulling against the slack side
anchor stop (17). The anchor stop is not intended to prevent chain from pulling out of the hoist
when loaded and force is applied by hand to lower the load.
4. Looking at the hand chain end of the hoist, pull on the left hand chain to lower the hook or pull on
the right hand chain to raise the hook. Attach the hook to the load by hand.
Lift the load
1. Looking at the hand chain end of the hoist, pull on the right hand chain to raise the load. Always
raise the load a fraction of an inch then stop to check the holding ability of the brake then continue
the lift.
Lower or Release the Load
1. Looking at the hand chain end of the hoist, pull on the left hand chain to lower the hook or pull on
the right hand chain to raise the hook. Do not continue to lower the hoist if the chain length is
too short and there is no slack at the connection to anchor stop (17). Damage to the hoist
and loss of load may result.
1. Always store the hoist in a no load condition.
2. Wipe off all dirt and water and hang in a dry place.
3. Oil the chain, hook pins and hook latch pins.
4. Before returning hoist to service follow instructions for "Hoists not in Regular Service"' under
"INSPECTION"
Frequent and periodic inspections should be performed on equipment in regular service. Frequent
inspections are visual examinations performed by operators or service personnel during routine hoist
operation. Periodic inspections are thorough inspections performed by personnel trained in inspection
and maintenance of the hoist. Careful inspection on a regular basis will reveal potentially dangerous
conditions while still in the early stages, allowing corrective action to be taken before the condition
becomes dangerous.
Deficiencies revealed through inspection, or noted during operation, must be reported to an appointed
person. A determination must be made as to whether a deficiency constitutes a safety hazard before
resuming operation of the hoist.
MAN-AMH-MA02
INSTALATION and OPERATION
STORING THE HOIST
"INSPECTION"
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