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AIR HOIST TOKU PNEUMATIC PRODUCTS TCR-250C TCR-250DP TCR-250DPE www.air-allied.com.au TCR-250M TCR-250ME INSTRUCTION MANUAL Carefully read all instructions before operating or servicing any TOKU Products. TOKU PNEUMATIC CO., LTD. No.3 18-07 sales@air-allied.com.au Air & Allied Sales (Pacific) Pty Ltd www.air-allied.com.au...
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(1)Introduction We thank you for your recent purchase of a TOKU CHAIN HOIST This manual is a guide book which will show you how to use the air chain hoist safely and efficiently. Please read this manual in its entirety and understand the contents before proceeding to operate the hoist.
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(2)Table of Contents Page (1)Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………… 1 (2)Table of Contents ……………………………………………………………………… 2 (3)Safety Precautions …………………………………………………………………… 3 (4)Precautions during Operation ……………………………………………………… 5 (5)General Precautions……………………………………………………………… 9 (6)Specifications ………………………………………………………………………… 11 (7)Name of Parts ………………………………………………………………………… 11 …………………………………………………………………………… 14 (8)Accessories ...
(3)Safety Precautions WARNING ・When using the chain hoist, obey the safety precautions written in this instruction manual. WARNING Obey the safety rules at the job site. ・ The people who operate the hoist should be the one who have received instruction to properly operate the hoist.
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WARNING Do not modify the hoist. ・ Do not remove screws of covers which are on the hoist. ・ Do not modify the hoist. This will lead to danger. The responsibility will be yours if an accident occurs due to these modifications. CAUTION Do not use the chain or hook as an earth connection.
(4)Precautions during Operation WARNING Do not depress the pendant lever unnecessarily. ・ Make sure the conditions are correct before operating the hoist. Under poor conditions, the load may fall onto the floor or the load may fall onto the operator. It is very dangerous. ・Depressing the pendant lever will start operation of the hoist and releasing will stop the hoist.
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WARNING Do not over load the hoist. ・ Before lifting the load, confirm that the load is within the rated load of the hoist. The hoist or chain may break and the load may fall and this is very dangerous. WARNING Make sure the load is balanced.
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WARNING Use agreed upon signals when working with a partner. ・ When using the hoist jointly with another person, use signals agreed at the job site and obey them during a joint operation. WARNING Do not touch the hoist, under hook area and chain during operation of the hoist.
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IMPORTANT Avoid operating the hoist with no load for extended periods. ・ This may lead to damage to the internal parts of the motor or premature wear of these parts. sales@air-allied.com.au Air & Allied Sales (Pacific) Pty Ltd www.air-allied.com.au...
(5)General Precautions CAUTION Keeping the area tidy is the first step to safety. ・ Keeping the job site tidy is the first step to a safe environment. Keep the facility clean and neat at all times. WARNING Do not allow unauthorized staff near the hoist area. ・...
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CAUTION For inspection or repair of the hoist, consult your dealer. ・ Contact your dealer for repairs or inspections of the hoist. When parts are needed to be changed, use only genuine TOKU parts. CAUTION Storage must be considered carefully.
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TCR-250M, ME TCR-250M TCR-250ME sales@air-allied.com.au Air & Allied Sales (Pacific) Pty Ltd www.air-allied.com.au...
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(8)Accessories 1. Code Assembling (TCR-250C) Assemble the code as shown in diagram below. 2.Pendant hose assembling (TCR-250DP) Mount boot on urethane hoses at first. Connect each hoses as shown in the diagram below. Then fit the boot. Assemble pendant chain to both pendant and air hoist. Make sure that all the hose are connected properly.
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3.Pendant hose assembling (TCR-250DPE) 4.Coil hose assembling TCR-250M,ME Attach tubes and Hose Support as shown in the diagram below. Make sure to attach each tube securely to correct part. sales@air-allied.com.au Air & Allied Sales (Pacific) Pty Ltd www.air-allied.com.au...
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5.Chain installation ・Suspend air hoist to check and learn how to operate them in slow speed. ・Attach steel wire to the end of chain and lead them through chain passage. ・Pulling the steel wire, slowly operate air hoist and install chain WARNING :...
(9)Before Operation 1. Piping CAUTION ; Always install air filter, regulator and lubricator (Line Oiler) near the hoist. ・The operating air pressure is 0.4~0.6Mpa ≪Recommended 0.6MPa≫ Operating at air pressures above 0.4~0.6Mpa will effect the durability, performance and safety of the hoist.
(10)Preparation before Operation ・Selection of the compressor and drain removal ・Method of selection; ( Air Consumption for each hoist is shown on Page 11) ( Air consumption × 10 ) × Hoist Quantity Compressor Horse Power ・Method of drain removal Rust will develop leading to the cause of trouble if the drain is not removed from the compressor.
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3. Check the strength of the beam before installing the hoist. WARNING : Before installing the hoist to the beam make sure the safety factor is met. ・ Before installing the Air hoist to the beam, make sure the rated load for the beam exceeds the rated load for the air hoist with the proper safety factor.
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6.Check the sling equipment WARNING : Check the sling chain and wire rope ・ Check the condition and capacity of slings and wire ropes before operation. 7.Check the installation of attachments for lifting and lowering limiter WARNING ; Make sure to install the attachments for lifting and lowering limiter to the designated position.
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TCR-250M, ME 9. Check the chain ( double fall type) WARNING ; Make sure the chain is not twisted. ・ The hook block can get twisted through the chain. In this case make sure the hook block is not twisted before operating the air hoist.
(11)How to Operate How to start and stop the Hoist 1. C type (Cord) Pull the cord to operate Release to stop DP,DPE type (Pendant) M,ME type Press the lever to operate Release to stop TCR-250M,ME TCR-250DP TCR-250DPE sales@air-allied.com.au Air & Allied Sales (Pacific) Pty Ltd www.air-allied.com.au...
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Speed Adjustment ・Pendant The more you depress the lever, the faster the hoist will run. As shown in the diagram below, if you depress the lever a small amount the speed will be slow. Slow Fast ・Cord type The more you pull the cord, the faster the hoist will run. As shown in the diagram below, if you pull the cord lightly, the speed will be slow.
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3. Lifting and lowering the load ① Put a wire rope or a chain sling onto the load. ② Put the wire rope of chain sling onto the swivel hook ③ Make sure the hook safety claw is locked and secured. Hook Safety Claw 〇...
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4.Emergency button (TCR-250DPE, ME) During operation of the Air Hoist, if a problem develops with the pendant valve and the hoist does not stop after the pendant lever is released, press the Emergency stop button to stop the hoist WARNING :...
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※Lower hanger fixes handle to chain. Upper hanger is a limiter to protect coil hoses when over-lifting. sales@air-allied.com.au Air & Allied Sales (Pacific) Pty Ltd www.air-allied.com.au...
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② Handle conversion The handle can convert for right handed and left handed. Instruction WARNING : ・ Before converting, always shut off the main air (pressurized air from air compressor). Loosen all of the 6 bolts on backside of handle and remove valve body with grip. Make sure all of the 8 O-rings are fixed in grooves as shown in the diagram.
(12)Maintenance and inspection WARNING Inspect the Air Hoist periodically. ・ To operate the hoist safely, it is necessary to obey the crane safety regulations and also perform daily inspections, monthly inspections and annual inspections. If the hoist is not inspected on a regular basis this may lead to damage to the hoist and result in personal injury.
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★ANNUAL INSPECTION The annual inspection should be carried out at least once a year by the manufacturer or at an authorized service shop. The frequency is; once a year, 10,000 cycle, or 50 hours actual operation, whichever comes first. This is subject to be required earlier than above depending on operation environment and frequency.
・ When the air hoist needs to be disassembled or repaired, please contact Air & Allied Sales (Pacific) P/L for your local authorised service center. Use genuine Toku parts to make sure the strength and durability of the parts are correct, if imitation parts are used this may lead to personal injury and is dangerous.
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CUSTOMER MEMO Record information such as the distributor name, model number and serial number. It will be of good use when you bring the unit in for servicing. Date of Purchase Distributor Name Model Serial Number This is a high precision manufactured product. As a result if the unit does not work Operate properly do not attempt to repair the unit.
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