Prior To Installation - ACCO Brands Accolift Instructions Manual

It is the responsibility of the owner/user to install, inspect, test, maintain, and operate these hand
chain hoists in accordance with ASME B30.16, Safety Standard for Overhead Hoists.
These general instructions deal with the normal installation, operation and maintenance situations
encountered with the hand chain hoists described herein. The instructions should not be interpreted
to anticipate every possible contingency or to anticipate the final system or configuration that uses
these hand chain hoists. Read and observe the instructions stated in the manual furnished with
equipment to be used with these hand chain hoists.
These instructions include information for a variety of hand chain hoists. Therefore, all instructions
and information may not apply to one specific hand chain hoist. Disregard those portions of the
instructions that do not apply.
If the hand chain hoist owner/user requires additional information, or if any information in these
instructions is not clear, contact Acco Material Handling Solutions, York, Pennsylvania or the distributor
of the hand chain hoist. Do not install, inspect, test, maintain, or operate this hand chain hoist unless
this information is fully understood.
This hand chain hoist should not be installed, operated, or maintained by any person who has not read
all the contents of these instructions. Failure to read and comply with these instructions or any of the
warnings or limitations noted herein can result in serious bodily injury or death, and/or property damage.
Only trained and qualified personnel shall operate and maintain this equipment.
Equipment described herein is not designed for, and should not be used for lifting, supporting, or
transporting humans.
User should not use this hand chain hoist in conjunction with other equipment unless necessary and /
or required safety devices applicable to the system are installed by the user.
Modifications to upgrade, rerate or otherwise alter these hand chain hoists shall be authorized only by
the original equipment manufacturer or qualified professional engineer.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Check for damage during shipment. Place claim with carrier if any damage is discovered. DO NOT install
or use a damaged hand chain hoist.
Check and verify that structure or other equipment that will support the hand chain hoist has a rated load
capacity equal to or greater than the rated load capacity of the hand chain hoist to be used.
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