Columbus McKinnon CM 653 Serie Manual Del Equipo página 8

UNPACkING
After unpacking the hoist, inspect carefully
for any damage that may have occurred
during transit. Check for loose, missing or
damaged parts. Shipping damage claims
must be filed with carrier. The hoist is
supplied completely assembled and ready
to use.
CM REPAIR/
®
REPLACEMENT
POLICY
All Columbus mcKinnon (Cm) Series 653
hoists are inspected and performance
tested prior to shipment. if any properly
maintained hoist develops a performance
problem, during the life of the Goods,
due to a material or workmanship defect,
as verified by Cm, repair or replacement
of the unit will be made to the original
purchaser without charge.
This repair/replacement policy applies
only to Cm Series 653 hoists installed,
maintained and operated as outlined in this
manual, and specifically excludes hoists
subject to normal wear, abuse, improper
installation, improper or inadequate
maintenance, hostile environmental effects
and unauthorized repairs/modifications.
We reserve the right to change materials
or design if, in our opinion, such changes
will improve our product. Abuse, repair
by an unauthorized person, or use of
non-Cm replacement parts voids the
guarantee and could lead to dangerous
operation. For full Terms of Sale, see Sales
order Acknowledgment. Also, refer to the
Limitations of Warranties, Remedies
and Damages, and indemnification
and Safe operation.
INSTALLATION
Before installing the hoist:
1. Estimate the weight of the load that
is to be lifted or moved and make
sure it does not exceed the rated load
of the hoist.
2. make sure the support or sling to
which the upper hook is attached is
strong enough to hold several times
the weight of the load to be lifted or
moved. Be sure the hoist is solidly held
in the uppermost part of the upper
hook and the latch is closed and not in
contact with the support or sling.
SERIES 653
3. The area in which the hoist is
installed must provide sufficient
room for:
- The operator to operate the lever
- The operator and other personnel to
stand clear of the load at all times.
- Firm footing for the operator.
- Clearance between the hoist frame
and any object. The frame must be
free to swivel on the
upper hook.
Attaching the hoist from an
inadequate support may allow the hoist
and load to fall and cause injury and/or
property damage.
to aVoid inJuRy:
make sure the structure has
sufficient strength to hold several times
the hoist weight and its rated load.
OPERATION
if not used as directed, lever hoist may
cause injury.
to aVoid inJuRy:
use only as directed below.
Read all instructions before operating
the Series 653 Hand operated
Lever Hoist.
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GENERAL
1. The hoist must be kept clean to
assure proper operation. Before use,
check to be sure the load chain is
clean, that there is no foreign material
in the liftwheel area and that the lever
operates freely.
2. Do not load beyond the rated
capacity. overload can cause
immediate failure or cause damage
resulting in future failure, even at less
than rated capacity.
3. Do not use this hoist or any other
material handling equipment for lifting
or moving people, or lifting loads
over people.
4. Stand clear of all loads and warn other
people of your intention to move a load
in their area.
5. Do not leave a load on the unit
unattended.
6. Read warnings and instructions
on the hoist before each use.
7. Do not hold the load chain while
operating the hoist. Should the hoist
not operate properly, serious injury
may occur.
8. Never operate the hoist when
flammable materials or vapors are
present. Contact between metal parts
may produce sparks that can cause a
fire or explosion.
9. STAY ALERT! Watch what you are
doing and use common sense. Do
not use the hoist when you are tired,
distracted or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication
causing diminished control.
malfunction of unit, rigging slip or loss of
footing may cause user to slip resulting
in injury.
to aVoid inJuRy:
Always have a firm and secure footing
when using the Series 653 Hand
operated Lever Hoist.
FREE CHAINING
in this mode of operation, the chain can
be pulled through the hoist in either direction
by hand for quick attachment to the load.
To engage the free chaining feature,
remove any load from the hoist and move
the directional lever to the ("N") position.
P/N 53855 (653-D) Rev AA may 2015