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Operating Instructions
& Safety Manual
A5 Viper Chain Block Manual V2.indd 1
Chain Block
Manual
Rated Capacities
0.5 through to 30 tonnes
Note: Operator must read and fully
understand the operating instructions
before using this product.
www.gtlifting.co.uk
Head Office
Units 13/14, Brickyard Road, Aldridge, West Midlands WS9 8SR UK
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+44 (0)1922 457916
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+44 (0)1922 743664
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office@gtlifting.co.uk
04/03/2014 07:33
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Summary of Contents for GT Viper 0.5t
- Page 1 Operating Instructions & Safety Manual Chain Block Manual Rated Capacities 0.5 through to 30 tonnes Note: Operator must read and fully understand the operating instructions before using this product. www.gtlifting.co.uk Head Office Units 13/14, Brickyard Road, Aldridge, West Midlands WS9 8SR UK +44 (0)1922 457916 +44 (0)1922 743664 office@gtlifting.co.uk...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety Information CONTENTS Safety Information Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not General Information avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. Safety Precautions 4 - 5 Every year many accidents occur which could have Safety Warnings 6 - 7 been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more... -
Page 3: General Information
Check the Chain Block frame for dents or cracks and inspect the load chain for nicks and gouges. If shipping damage has occurred, contact your local GT branch. A5 Viper Chain Block Manual V2.indd 3 04/03/2014 07:33... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Consult your local GT branch for any usage of GT Viper Inspect Chain Blocks that does not involve working in a direct line of pull. - Page 5 DO NOT allow the chain or hook to be touched by a maintenance. live welding electrode. DO use GT Viper genuine parts when repairing a DO NOT remove or obscure the warnings on the Chain Block. Chain Block.
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Page 6: Safety Warnings
Important Safety Warnings DO NOT leave a load suspended on the Chain DO NOT wrap the load chain around the load Block unattended. and hook onto itself as a choker chain or bring the load in contact with the Chain Block. DO NOT heat treat and DO NOT weld any part of DO NOT attempt to lift load beyond the rated the Chain Block, especially the load chain. - Page 7 Important Safety Warnings DO NOT use the Chain Block for lifting or moving DO NOT run the hook assembly into the frame of people, or lifting loads over people. the block. DO NOT shock load Chain Block, chain or hook. DO NOT operate the Chain Block unless it is rigged to pull in a straight line from hook to hook, and the frame is allowed to freely swivel...
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Page 8: Safety Procedures
Safety Procedures Safety Procedures The Chain Block must always be rigged to lift in a Exceeding the rated capacity of the Chain Block may straight line from hook to hook. The Chain Block cause load to fall. must always be free to swivel on theupper hook. To Avoid Injury Under no conditions should the Chain Block frame be allowed to bear on any support when in use as... -
Page 9: Maintenance
Maintenance Inspection The periodic inspections are to include those items listed under frequent inspections as well as the To maintain continuous and satisfactory operation, a following: regular inspection procedure must be initiated so that Chain for excessive wear or stretch. worn or damaged parts can be replaced before they Worn, cracked or distorted parts such as hook become unsafe. - Page 10 Due to the size requirements and physical properties, worn beyond length indicated, nicked, gouged or use only GT Viper Grade 80 Load Chain in GT Viperk twisted should be replaced before returning Chain Chain Blocks.
- Page 11 • liftwheel rollers Use only GT Viper supplied replacement parts. Parts may • gear bearing rollers look alike, however GT Viper parts are made of specific materials or processed to achieve specific properties. Any • chain guide and dead end pin repairs to this chain block must be undertaken by a suitably qualified and competent person.
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Page 12: Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance Check List Points of Inspection Type of Outcome Inspections Hook Top/Bottom Deformation of hook visual There should be no deformation of the hook. Safety catch should close against the tip of the hook securely. Damage to the hook visual There should be no crack or serious damage Bend in the neck of hook visual... -
Page 13: Trouble Shooting
Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Solution 1. Chain is jammed Load is not being pulled in a vertical Line load to be positioned vertically direction Pull is at an angle greater than 60° Reduce angle of pull Swivel Hook has ceased operating a) Unload and de-swivel b) Replace hook assembly Refer to maintenance and repair... -
Page 14: Specifications & Dimensions
Specifications & Dimensions GT Viper Chain Blocks Rated Capacity 0.5t 1.5t Running Test Load (kN) 12.5 62.5 Standard Lift (m) Effort Required to Lift Rated Load (N) No. of Load Chain Falls Load Chain Diameter (mm) 126.5 Dimensions (mm) 1000 25.5... - Page 15 Spare Parts Diagram A5 Viper Chain Block Manual V2.indd 15 04/03/2014 07:33...
- Page 16 Spare Parts List Fig. Fig. Description Description Lock Nut Brake Pawl Name Plate Circlip Retainer Brake Hub Bearing for Splined Gear Brake Disc Gear Cover Ratchet Gear 2nd Gear Brake Cover 3rd Gear Hand Wheel 1st Gear Retainer Load Sprocket Hand Chain Cover Pinion Shaft Bottom Hook Assembly...