2000-Lb. Adjustable Gantry Crane 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 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use Strongway’s 2000-Lb. Adjustable Gantry Crane is made of heavy-duty, all steel construction. It’s ideal for shops where lifting is an essential part of the business. It goes where forklifts can’t. Quick assembly and disassembly allow for easy transport within a jobsite or from site to site. Auto-lock feature keeps unit secure. Super-strong casters with rubber roll smoothly. Gantry crane is NOT to be moved while loaded.
Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements. ⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
before using. Store the product when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children. 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.
Reference 3 4 5 6 Subassembly Post Sleeve Post Support I-Beam Handle Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH: Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, hard hat, heavy-duty work gloves, and steel-toed work boots during assembly and operation. The correct bolts must be used during assembly. If any doubts arise regarding proper assembly, contact Northern Tool + Equipment before use. Assembly Set-up 1. More than one person will be needed for assembly. 2.
5. Attach Left Connector Plate A (9) and Left Connect Plate B (10) to I-Beam (8), using Bolts (21), Washers (22), Nuts (23), and Spring Washers (24). 6. Repeat for Right Connector Plate Assembly.
Attaching Casters to Bases (11) Nut M10 (12) Spring Washer Φ10 (13) Washer Φ10 (14) Bolt M10×30 1. Attach one Locking Swivel Caster (1) to one end of the Base (2) using four sets of Bolts (14), Spring Washers (12), Washers (13), and Nuts (11). 2. Repeat assemblies for the other three casters. 3. Tighten connections securely. 4. Apply grease to each Caster bearing.
Attaching Post Insert to Post Sleeve 1. Place the Post Insert (7) into the Post Sleeve (3) with an Insert Pin (5). Attach with an R-Pin (25). 2. Repeat for the other side Post. Make sure to adjust the post to the some height. Attaching Post Supports to Base and Post Sleeve (20) Nut M16 (19) Spring Washer Φ16 (17) Nut M14 (15) Washer Φ14 (18) Bolt M16×110 (36) Washer Φ16 (16) Bolt M14×40 1. With help, lift the Crane to the upright position. 2.
5. Repeat for Right Base and Post Assemblies. Attaching Handles (28) Nut M8 (33) Washer Φ8 (26) Bolt M8×40 1. Attach one hook (27) to the Left Handle (35) using a Bolt (26). 2. Place one Safety Shaft (34) through the Left Handle (35), Spacer (29), and Spring (31). Connect Plate Spacer (30), and then attach to Left Post Sleeve (3), through the Connect Plate Spacer (30), Spring (31), Spacer (29), and Left Handle (35). Attach with a Washer (33). 3.
Before Each Use ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH: The use of cranes is subject to certain hazards that cannot be met by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, common sense, and experience in anticipating the motions that will occur as a result of operating the controls. Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles, hard hat, heavy-duty work gloves, and steel-toed work boots during operation. Do not use without Height Pins in place and secured with R-Pins.
2. With the handle remaining, insert the Pin B (5) to the hole beneath Pin A. Then the height will be locked in place. 3. Pull the Safety Shaft (34) to release the hook on Pin A. Lift the handle and hook up on Pin B. 4. Repeat the above procedure until desired height is achieved. Before Operating 1. Familiarize yourself with all operating controls of the crane and with the operation(s) to be performed.
3. Only a qualified technician should perform maintenance to the crane. 4. Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury. 5. There must not be objects, such as utility lines, nearby that will present a hazard while working. 6. Lock Casters before lifting a load. 7. Adjust I-Beam to horizontal level.
6. Give specific attention to load balancing and hitching or slinging to prevent load slipping. Moving the Load 1. Do not engage in any activity which will divert the operator’s attention while operating the crane. 2. Respond to signals from a designated person only. Always obey a stop signal. 3. Do not lift or lower a load with the crane until the operator and all others are clear of the load. 4. Make sure the load and crane will clear all obstacles before moving or rotating the load. 5.
Maintenance ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM CRANE FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If any defect or damage is noted, have the problem corrected before further use. Repair or replacement of crane components must be performed only by a qualified technician using only identical replacement parts with the same rating. Maintain the product by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures.
Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point 2. Check for deformed, cracked, or corroded parts and replace. 3. Make sure all bolts, nuts, pins, or rivets are attached securely. 4. Check for other worn, cracked, or distorted parts such as pins, bearings, wheels, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and clamping devices, bumpers, and stops. 5. Check attached cranes, according to manufacturer’s documentation. Troubleshooting ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EQUIPMENT FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
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Parts List 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 33 34 35 36 Part Description 4'' & 5'' Locking Swivel Caster Base Post Sleeve Post Support Inserted Pin Cable Post Insert I-Beam Connector Plate A Connector Plate B Nut Spring Washer Washer Bolt Washer Bolt Nut Bolt Spring Washer Nut Bolt Washer Nut Spring Washer R-Pin Bolt Hook Nut Spacer Connect Plate Spacer Spring Connector Washer Safety Shaft Handle Washer Quantity 4 2 2 4 4 2 2 1 2 2 16 16 16
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year 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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