Use and Care Manual

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7.4 Load Chain and Bottom Hook
Installation
The following procedure assumes that the load
chain has been attached to the chain anchor (A,
Figure 12) and fed through the load chain sprocket
as described in the previous section. This section
completes the load chain and bottom hook
installation.
7.5 Chain Installation: 0.5- to 2-Ton
Hoists
Referring to Figure 12:
1. Remove the lock nut and bolt from the lower
hook (D).
2. Insert the last chain link (C) into the lower hook
slot.
3. Re-insert the bolt through the lower hook slot
and chain link.
4. Re-attach the lock nut to the bolt and tighten.
7.6 Chain Installation: 3- to 5-Ton
Hoists
Referring to Figure 13:
1. After installing the load chain into the load
chain sprocket (B), run the remaining chain
through your hand to remove any twist. The
last link of the chain must be in the same
direction as the first. If not, cut off the last link.
2. Insert the last link into the pulley of the lower
hook (C).
3. Pull the load chain through and up from the
underside of the pulley (C, D).
4. Remove the cotter pin and chain anchor pin in
the upper hook slot (E).
5. Insert the last link into the upper hook slot.
6. Check that the load chain is not twisted.
7. Re-position the chain anchor pin back through
the upper hook slot and the last chain link and
secure with the cotter pin.
A
B
C
0.5 to 2 Ton
D
Figure 12
B
A
C
D
3 to 5 Ton
E
Figure 13