Parking The Load - R&M LOADMATE LM01 Operator's Manual

Electric Chain Hoist Operator's Manual/EN/11.30.10
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5.4

Parking the Load

It is Recommended that the Operator:
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avoid unnecessary inching and quick reversals of direction.
only lift the load a few inches to verify that the load is properly
balanced before continuing with the lift.
only lift the load a few inches to verify that the hoist braking system is
functioning properly before continuing with the lift.
avoid swinging of the load or hoist load hook when the trolley
(if applicable) or hoist is traveling.
avoid sharp contact between trolleys or between trolley and stops
(if applicable).
use the hoist load limiting device or load warning device (if provided)
to measure the load to be lifted.
use hoist limit devices as a normal means of stopping the hoist.
use the slip clutch as a normal means of stopping the hoist
permit continuous contact between the hoist body and the load block / slack fall stop.
lower a load with the hoist until the operator and all other personnel are
clear of the load and the path of the load.
verify that the load will clear all obstacles before lowering the load.
block loads before landing if slings or other lifting devices must be
removed from under the landed load.
exercise care when removing a sling from under a landed and blocked load.
leave a suspended load unattended unless specific precautions to prevent
the load from inadvertent lowering have been instituted and are in place.
position the hoist load block and load hook above head level for storage when
the hoist is not in use. Seven feet or greater above floor level is recommended.
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