General Information - CM HURRICANE 5623 Manual De Funcionamiento

GENERAL INFORMATION

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CM Hurricane hand operated chain hoists are highly ver-
satile materials handling equipment that can be used to
effectively lift loads. The frame and covers are made from
steel stampings. Internal gears are made of high grade,
heat treated steel. Shielded ball bearings or bushings sup-
port the heat treated steel liftwheel. Latch type, forged
steel upper and lower hooks are standard. A dry type fric-
tion brake that does not include pawls and ratchet found
in similar hoists provides positive load control and will sus-
pend the load at any point.
Hoists with load ratings of 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 ton are
available and this manual applies to all of these units.
Standard lifts are 8, 12 and 20 feet and hoists with longer
lifts are available on a special, per order basis. Plated steel
hand chain is provided with a drop that is 2 feet less than
the lift of the hoist.
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CM Hurricane hand operated hoists are built in accor-
dance with the specifications contained herein and at the
time of manufacture complies with our interpretation of
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Standard B30.16, "Overhead Hoists". Copies of this stan-
dard can be obtained from ASME Order Department, 22
Law Drive, Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300, USA.
This manual contains important information to help you
properly install, operate and maintain your CM
Hoist for maximum performance, economy and safety.
Please study its contents thoroughly before putting your
hoist into operation. By practicing correct operating proce-
dures and by carrying out the recommended preventive
maintenance suggestions, you will be assured of long,
dependable and safe service.
After you have completely familiarized yourself with the
contents of this manual, we recommend that you carefully
file it for future reference.
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CM REPAIR/REPLACEMENT POLICY
All Columbus McKinnon (CM
inspected and performance tested prior to shipment. If
any properly maintained hoist develops a performance
problem, within one year of shipment, due to a material
or workmanship defect, as verified by CM
replacement of the unit will be made to the original pur-
chaser without charge. This repair/replacement policy
applies only to CM Hurricane Hoists installed, maintained
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and operated as outlined in this manual, and specifically
excludes hoists subject to normal wear, abuse, improper
installation, improper or inadequate maintenance, hostile
environmental effects and unauthorized repairs/modifica-
tions.
We reserve the right to change materials or design if, in
our opinion, such changes will improve our product.
Abuse, repair by an unauthorized person, or use of non-
CM ® replacement parts voids the guarantee and could lead
to dangerous operation. For full Terms of Sale, see Sales
Order Acknowledgement. Also, refer to the back cover for
Limitations of Warranties, Remedies and Damages, and
Indemnification and Safe Operation.
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UNPACKING
After opening the carton, the hoist should be carefully
inspected for damage which may have occurred during
shipment or handling. Check the hoist frame for dents or
cracks and inspect the load chain for nicks and gouges. If
shipping damage has occurred, refer to the packing list
envelope on the carton for claim procedure.
WARNING
Operating a unit with obvious external damage may cause
load to drop and that may result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Carefully check unit for external damage prior to installation.
INSTALLATION
Before installing the hoist:
1. Determine the weight of the load that is to be lifted or
moved and make sure it does not exceed the rated load
of the hoist.
2. Make sure the support or sling to which the upper hook
is attached is strong enough to hold several times the
weight of the load to be lifted or moved. Be sure the
hoist is solidly held in the uppermost part of the upper
hook and the latch is closed and not in contact with the sup-
port or sling.
WARNING
Attaching the hoist to an inadequate support may allow
the hoist and load to fall and cause injury and/or property
damage.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Make sure the structure has sufficient strength to hold
several times the hoist and its rated load.
3. The area in which the hoist is installed must provide suf-
ficient room for:
-The operator to operate the hand chain.
- The operator and other personnel to stand clear of
the load at all times.
- Firm footing for the operator.
- Clearance between the hoist frame and any object.
-The frame to be free to swivel on the upper hook.