CM HURRICANE 5623 Manual De Funcionamiento página 7

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
After mounting and before placing in service, check the
hoist for proper operation. To operate the hoist, pull on
the hand chain as indicated below.
If not used as directed, hoist may cause injury.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Use only as directed below. Read all instructions before
operating the CM ® Hurricane Hoist.
Figure 2 - Main Parts of Hurricane Hoist
Operate the hoist with no load and then a light load of
approximately 50 pounds to make sure it operates properly
and the brake holds the load when the hand chain is
released, then operate with a rated load as shown on the
nameplate.
GENERAL
1. The hoist must always be rigged to lift in a straight line
from hook to hook. The hoist must always be free to
swivel on the upper hook. Under no condition should
the hoist frame be allowed to bear on any support
when in use, as this would cause bending of the hook
or frame and damage the unit.
2. When preparing to lift or move a load, be sure that the
attachments to both hooks are firmly seated in the sad-
dles of the hooks. Avoid off center loading of any kind
especially loading on the tip of the hook. Also, observe
that the chain hangs straight (without twist) from hoist
to lower hook.
3. When lifting, raise the load only enough to clear the
floor or support, and check to be sure brake will hold
load and that attachments to the load are firmly seated.
Continue the lift only after you are assured the load is
free of all obstructions.
WARNING
4. Do not load beyond the rated capacity of the hoist.
Rated capacity can be achieved with the following
hand chain pulls:
Hoist
Rated Load
(Tons)
1/2
1
2
3
5
10
Since these hand chain pulls can easily be applied by one
person, under no circumstances should more than one per-
son operate the hoist hand chain.
This hoist is equipped with a load limiting device. The pres-
ence of this device does not authorize the application of
overloads. Always select a hoist whose load rating is in
excess of the load to be handled. If the handwheel slips
while operating, reduce load or use correct capacity hoist.
NOTE:
The load limiting device incorporated in this hoist is effective
only when the overload is being lifted or pulled through the
operation of the handwheel. It will not protect against
externally applied overloads.
5. Do not wrap load chain around the load or bring the
load in contact with the hoist. Doing this will result in
the loss of the swivel effect of the hook which could
mean twisted chain and a jammed liftwheel. The chain
could be damaged at the hook.
6. Stand clear of all loads and avoid moving a load over
the heads of other personnel. Warn personnel of your
intention to move a load in their area.
7. Do not leave the load in the air unattended.
8. Do not lower the hook to a point where the chain
becomes taut between the liftwheel and loose end
connector.
9. Do not run the lower hook block into the hoist frame.
Frame and/or chain guide damage may result.
10. The hoist has been designed for manual operation
only.
WARNING
Power operation may result in structural damage or
premature wear that may cause a part to break and
allow the load to fall.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Operate CM Hurricane Hoists using hand power only.
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11. Do not use this or any other overhead materials han-
dling equipment for lifting persons.
12. Do not allow the load to bear against the hook latch.
The latch is to help maintain the hook in position while
the chain is slack before taking up slack chain.
Hand Chain Pull
To Lift Rated Load
(Lbs.)
65
78
83
92
80
102
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