Operators Manual

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ENGLISH 18890
OPERATION
General Tips for Safe Operation
Your 18890 electric hoist is rated at a 440 lb.
single line and 880 lb. double line capacity.
Overloads can damage the hoist, motor, wire
cable, and/or create a possible hazard for property
damage, injury or death.
For loads over 440 lb. (200 kg) the use of the
pulley hook to double the wire cable line must be
used. This will aid in two ways:
(a) reduce the number or cable layers on the
drum, as well as,
(b) reduce the load on the wire cable by as much
as 50%.
When doubling the line back to the hoist,
run the wire cable through the pulley hook and
attach to the support hook to the back side of the
hoist frame.
Get to know your hoist before you actually need to
use it. We recommend that you set up a few test
runs to familiarize yourself with rigging techniques,
the sounds your hoist makes under various loads,
the way the cable spools on the drum, etc.
Inspect the wire cable and equipment before each
use. A frayed or damaged cable shall be replaced
immediately. Use only manufacturer’s identical
replacement cable with the exact specifications.
Inspect the hoist installation and bolts to ensure
that all bolts are tight before each operation. Store
the hoist indoors and in a place that it will not be
damaged.
Any hoist that appears to be damaged in any way,
is found to be worn, or operates abnormally MUST
BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE UNTIL REPAIRED.
It is recommended that the necessary repairs
be made by a manufacturer’s authorized repair
facility.
Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the
manufacturer are to be used.
Single Line Operation
During single line operation, the max rated load
capacity is 440 lb. (200 kg). Do not exceed
max rated load capacity. Single line loads can
be connected with the support hook that comes
already attached to the wire cable. The load can
be directly connected to the support hook using
a properly rated hoisting sling, chain or shackle.
Make sure the load is directly underneath hoist
and is not at an angle.
Double Line Operation
If any load is heavier that 440 lb. (200 kg.), then
the double line technique must be used. During
double line operation the max rated load capacity
is 880 lb. (400 kg). Do not exceed max rated
load capacity. During double line operation, the
pulley hook must be spooled onto the wire cable.
The support hook must be anchored on the back
side of the hoist in the designated support hole
built into the hoist frame. The hook must securely
fit into the support hole, and the safety clasp
must be able to fully close to lock the hook in
place.
Maintain at least 4 wraps (coils) of cable on
the drum during operation. Operating with
fewer than 4 warps of cable on the drum can
cause the cable to pull off the drum.
WARNING