000-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.
Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This gantry crane is designed for certain applications only.
Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Packaging Contents .............................................................................................................................. 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information .................
Intended Use This all-steel Strongway’s 1000-Lb. Adjustable Gantry Crane 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. 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.
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 6 Subassembly Handle Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH: Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant 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. Use a large, clean, and uncluttered area for assembly. 3.
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 Washer (24). 6. Repeat for Right Connector Plate Assembly.
Attaching Casters to Bases (11) Nut M8 (12) Spring Washer 8 (13) Washer 8 (14) Bolt M8×25 1. Attach one Locking Swivel Caster (1) to one end of Base (2) using four sets of Bolts (14), Spring Washer (12), Washer (13), and Nuts (11). 2. Repeat assemblies for the other three casters. 3. Tighten all connections securely. 4.Apply grease to each Caster bearing. Attaching Post Insert to Post Sleeve 1.
2. Repeat for another side Post. Make sure to adjust the post to the some height. Attaching Post Supports to Base and Post Sleeve (20) Nut M14 (17) Nut M14 (19) Spring Washer 14 (15) Washer 14 (18) Bolt M14×90 (16) Bolt M14×40 1. With assistance, lift the crane to the upright position. 2. Attach Post Sleeve (3) to Left Base (2) and Assemblies using Bolts (18), Washers (15), Spring Washer (19) and Nuts (20). 3.
Attaching Handles (28) Nut M8 (33) Washer 8 (26) Bolt M8×40 1. Attach one hook (27) to Left Handle (35) using a Bolt (26). 2. Place one Safety Shaft (34) through Left Handle (35), Spacer (29), Spring (31), Connect Plate Spacer (30), then attach to Left Post Sleeve (3), and again through Connect Plate Spacer (30), Spring (31), Spacer (29), and Left Handle (35). Attach with 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.
Adjusting I-Beam Height 1. Make sure the hook (27) holds the insert pin A (5), and then press the handle (35) to lift. 2. With the handling remaining, insert the Pin B (5) to the hole beneath Pin A. Then the height 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 above procedure until desired height achieved. Before Operating Crane 1. Familiarize yourself with all operating controls of the crane and with the operation(s) to be performed. Instructions include, the warnings on the post, and the safety and operating instructions portion of this manual. ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM CRANE FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
Always have a least 2 people operating crane at any time. Operate on a hard, level surface. 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.
Keep persons and property clear from under the load. 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.
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. Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point 1. Some components may require adjustment. The following are examples: A. Operating mechanisms B.
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 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.
Parts Diagram Page 19 of 22
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 Part Description 4'' 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 Qty.
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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