Manual Chain Hoist Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Ironton Manual Chain Hoist is a portable lifting device easily operated by a hand chain. It is suitable for use in garages, workshops, and warehouses for loading and unloading goods. It is advantageous for lifting work in open air grounds and places where a power supply is not available. Technical Specifications Model Rated Capacity (lb.) Lift Height (ft.) Head Room (in.) Load Chain Dia.
and contact will cause electrical shock. • Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the product. • Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury and/or property damage if contacted.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use. • Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product. Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the tool itself. • Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING • To reduce the risk of injury, operate hoist using manual power only. • Do not exceed the rated load capacity. • Do not use hoist with extension on lever handle. • Do not use in a way that causes either hook to be side loaded. • Do not use chain hoist as a sling. • Do not support load on hook unless hook is designed for tip loading. • Do not operate if restricted from forming a straight line from hook to hook in the direction of loading.
Figure 2 Correct and incorrect hook attachment 1. Judge the weight of the load to be lifted and make sure the weight is not over the rated capacity of the hoist. Never overload the hoist. 2. Careful inspection should be made to the parts, such as hooks, load chain, braking device, etc., and the lubrication of the hoist. The chain hoist can only be put into operation when it is in good condition. 3. Before lifting, inspect the hooks to see whether they are securely attached.
Maintenance Maintain the product by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule.
For 1100, 2200lb hoist For 4400, 6600, 11000lb hoist Parts List Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Part Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Part Description Name Plate Sheet Cover Nut Washer Gear Cover Roller Disc Gear A Pinion Shaft Driving Shaft Circle Splined Gear Safety Latch Hook Holder Steel Ball Screw Cotter Pin Pin Chain Guide Load Chain Chain Stop Bolt Washer Nut Load Sheave B
Reference 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 68 70 71 72 73 76 77 78 79 80 Part Number 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 68 70 71 72 73 76 77 78 79 80 Part Description Bearing Race Bearing Race Stay Bolt A Nut Stripper Pin Split Pin Slotted Nut Stripper Chain Anchor Plate Chain Pin Roller Wheel Side Plate Washer Nut Brake Seat Friction Disc Ratchet Hand wheel Connecting Link Hand Chain Slotted Nut Cotter Pin Wheel Cover Hook Bottom
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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