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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual
near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and
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CHAIN HOIST
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SAFETY INSTALLATION OPERATION INSPECTION Table of Contents Safety ......................................................... 3 Inspection ................................................... 8 Specifications ............................................. 4 Parts List and Diagram .............................. 10 Installation .................................................. 5 Warranty .................................................... 12 Operation ................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH: Basic Safety Information 1. Do not lift more than rated load. Be aware of 5. Do not operate hoist with anything other dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may than manual power (by hand). briefly create excess load causing product failure. 6. Do not remove or cover warning labels and/ 2. Do not operate hoist with twisted, kinked, or or tags. These carry important safety information. damaged chain. If unreadable or missing
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SAFETY INSTALLATION OPERATION INSPECTION Specifications Rated Capacity 2,000 lb. Maximum Extension 10′ Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Item 00996
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Installation Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 10. 1. The supporting structure the hoist is mounted to (including trolley, monorail, or crane) must be designed to withstand the loads and forces imposed by the hoist for th
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SAFETY INSTALLATION OPERATION INSPECTION Operation Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY: Operation of a vertical hoist involves more than pulling the hand chain of a hand chain operated hoist. The use of vertical hoists is subject to certain hazards that cannot be met by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intell
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Applying the Load 1. Do not wrap the hoist rope or chain around the load. 3. Properly seat the sling or other device in the base (bowl or saddle) of the hook 2. Attach the load to the load hook securely by (see the left side diagram on Figure D). Do not properly rated, suitable means, such as chains, allow the hook hitch to support any part of the load. shackles, hooks, lifting slings, etc. Load must be attached to prevent accidental disconnection. 4. Do not apply the load to the point o
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SAFETY INSTALLATION OPERATION INSPECTION Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. Frequent Inspection Perform the procedures in this section BEFORE b. If the chain binds, jumps, or is noisy, INITIAL USE and AT LEAST MONTHLY. Inspection first see that it is clean and properly lubricated. is needed more often for heavily used hoists. If the trouble persists, inspect the chain and mating parts f
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Periodic (Thorough) Inspection A qualified technician should perform the procedures 6. Check the brake mechanism for evidence in this section AT LEAST YEARLY. Inspection of worn, glazed, or oil contaminated friction is needed more often for heavily used hoists. disks; worn pawls, cams, or ratchets; and corroded, stretched, or broken pawl springs. Remove or open access covers to allow inspection of components. 7. Check supporting structure or trolley, if used, for evidence of damage. 1. Fir
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SAFETY INSTALLATION OPERATION INSPECTION Parts List and Diagram PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR D
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Assembly Diagram 6 5 Item 00996 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 11 INSPECTION OPERATION INSTALLATION SAFETY
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Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installatio