4000-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 The Strongway 4000-Lb. Adjustable Gantry Crane is made of heavy-duty, all steel construction and is 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. The auto-lock feature keeps unit secure. Super-strong casters with rubber roll smoothly. The gantry crane is NOT to be moved while loaded.
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended. 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.
Do not use a product with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the power switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative before using. Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Store the product when it is not in use.
Main Parts of Crane Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 Subassembly 5'' Locking Swivel Caster Base 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.
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 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.
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 assistance, lift the crane to the upright position. 2. Attach Post Sleeve (3) to Left Base (2) and assemble using Bolts (18), Washers (36), Spring Washers (19), and Nuts (20). 3.
Attaching Handles (28) Nut M8 (33) Washer Φ8 (26) Bolt M8×40 1. Attach one hook (27) to Left Handle (35) using a Bolt (26). 2. Place one Safety Shaft (34) though the Left Handle (35), Spacer (29), Spring (31), Connect Plate Spacer (30), and then attach to the Left Post Sleeve (3), and again 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 gantry 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 handling remaining, insert the Pin B (5) to the hole beneath Pin A. Then the height will be locked.
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 procedure above until the desired height is achieved. Before Operating Hoist 1. Familiarize yourself with all operating controls of the crane and with the operation(s) to be performed. Instructions include, the warnings on the crane, and the safety and operating instructions portion of this manual. ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM HOIST FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
Do not operate crane if the beam is not level. Do not use to lift people or animals. Keep persons and property clear from under the load. Do not allow the load to swing or roll against the support members. Applying the Load 1. Attach the load to the load hook securely by properly rated, suitable means, such as chains, shackles, hooks, lifting slings, etc. Load must be attached to prevent accidental disconnection. 2.
Do not allow the load to swing or roll against the support members. 7. Avoid swinging the load or load hook when moving the crane. 8. Avoid contact between trolleys and between trolleys and stops. 9. Do not use the upper (or lower, if provided) limit devices as a normal means of stopping the crane. These are emergency devices only 10. Do not move the crane while loaded. Parking the Load 1. Do not leave a suspended load unattended unless specific precautions have been instituted and are in place. 2.
Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point 1. Some components may require adjustment. The following are examples: A. Operating mechanisms B. Brakes 2. Note the following regarding specific components: A. Replace damaged or worn hooks. Do not repair them by welding or reshaping. B. Replace or repair all critical parts that are cracked, broken, bent, excessively worn, or missing. Daily before operating 3. Do not repair load-sustaining members by welding. Replace them as needed. 4. Lubrication: A.
Troubleshooting ⚠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 gantry crane components must be performed only by a qualified technician using only identical replacement parts with the same rating. Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer.
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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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