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7. It is important to check top and bottom hooks for proper open-

ing. If the safety latch no longer contacts the hook opening,

replace the hook.

8. If the vertical angle at the neck of the bottom or top hook

reaches 10° per FIG 2, replace the hook.

HOOK SECURING

1. Secure the upper hook.

2. Place the bottom hook securely into the object to be lifted.

3. Place ropes or chain in the center of the bottom hook, making

sure the safety

latch is secure. Never load the hook in front of the

safety latch. See FIG 3.

1. Avoid lifting one load with two hoists. If this is unavoidable,

apply equal weight to both hoists and use hoists with the proper

lift capacity. Capacity of each hoist must be equal to the total load

to be lifted.

2. Check that the chain is not twisted at the bottom hook. All

welds should face the same direction FIG 4.

3. For hoists with two or more falls of chain, make sure the bottom

hook is not capsized (turned over). This may cause the chain to

twist.

LOAD RAISING

To raise load, pull right side of hand chain (A, FIG 5) so that wheel

turns clockwise. To lower load, pull left side of hand chain

(B, FIG 5) so that wheel turns counterclockwise.

NOTE: Make sure hoist has an adequate length of load chain to

raise or lower the load in a safe manner. Do not attempt to lower

hoist beyond its limit.

FIG 2

FIG 3

FIG 4

FIG 5

WARNING:

Never side load the top or bottom hook; this is

dangerous and could lead to serious injury.

OPERATION