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December 2017
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
R-Series Roust-a-Bout
USA
NETHERLANDS
UK
CANADA
7514 Alabonson Rd.
75 Saltsman Drive, Unit 5
Midden Engweg
Unit 3 Kempton Road Keytec 7
Houston, TX 77088
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 4R7
21NL-3882TS Putten
Business Park Pershore,
p: 281-999-6900
Netherlands
Worcestershire WR 10 2TA, UK
p: 519-653-5300
f: 519-653-5305
europeansales.com
p: + 44 (0) 1386 556278
f: 281-999-6966
p: + 31 (0) 85 489 0284
f: + 44 (0) 1386 556776
© Sumner Manufacturing Company, LLC. All rights reserved. * Trademark of Sumner Manufacturing Company, LLC.

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Operator Safety Instructions ..............4 Specifications ..................5 Assembly Instructions ............... 6-11 Moving Roust-a-Bout to work area (no load).......... 6 Moving Roust-a-Bout (with load) ............6 Elevating Mast ..................6-7 Attaching Lift Cable to Object ..............7 Elevating Load..................7-8 Lowering Load ..................
  • Page 4: Operator Safety Instructions

    OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Read and understand Operators Manual before using Roust-A-Bout Never allow anyone under an elevated load. Inspect cable before use. Do not operate if cable is frayed, worn or damaged. Never leave Roust-A-Bout unattended with Use only on solid level surface. Keep work an elevated load.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    OPERATOR SAFETY Always match Base and Tee Head to INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) correct model Roust-A-Bout. SPECIFICATIONS Model Maximum Lifting Maximum Height Capacity* R-100 1500 lbs (680 kg) 15' 2-1/2" (4.6 m) Do not use Roust-A-Bout over 20 ft (6.1 m) without using Guy Lines. R-150 1500 lbs (680 kg) 15' 2-1/2"...
  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Release caster brakes. 1. Turn base upside down. 4. Grasp winch handles and make a 2. Insert the four casters into the base legs. forward “S” motion to align casters for 3. Secure the casters into the base by forward movement to work area.
  • Page 7: Attaching Lift Cable To Object

    3. Elevating Mast (continued) 1. Turn handle on left side of winch counterclockwise to elevate. 2. Never allow lift cable loop, Counter Weight, or line shackle to contact “Tee Head” while elevating mast. Continued cranking in this condition will cause “Tee Head”...
  • Page 8: Lowering Load

    Up to 300 lb (135 kg) 2. Insert either socket on winch handle onto lower shaft and turn handle 300 to 800 lb counterclockwise to lower load. (135 to 365 kg) 7. Lowering Mast 800 to 1200 lb Note: Mast should be lowered with no load (365 to 545 kg) whenever possible, and should never be lowered with a load exceeding 500 lb (225...
  • Page 9: Caster Brakes

    11. Shear Pin Shear Pin 9. Caster Brakes Note: All R-Series Roust-A-Bouts contain a safety device known as a Shear Pin. 1. Set brake by pressing down on brake This pin is located on the front sheave of lever as shown. the “Tee Head”.
  • Page 10 Tee Head 1000 lb (455 kg) Load Limit Top Mast Load Line Line Shackle Equalizing Line Counter Weight Line Hook Elevation Line Winch Handle Winch Base Model Caster Brake R-100 22” 43” 48” Caster (55 cm) (108 cm) (120 cm) R-150 22”...
  • Page 11: Model R-250 Guy Line Instructions

    13. Guy Lines 1/4” chain 1/4” rapid link 1/4” rapid link Guy Line (wire rope) 1/4” chain 1/4” rapid link Top Mast IMPORTANT Read before operating Guy Lines Roust-A-Bout (wire rope) Red line When working the R-250 above 20 ft (6.1 m), a red line will show on the Center Mast as a warning to use Guy Lines.
  • Page 12: Maintenance Instructions

    MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Remove in sequence item Before each use: numbers 13, 6, 7, 8 and Inspect the cable for kinks and frays. If kinked or more than 3 wire strands are broken (small wires) do not use the lift until the cable has been replaced. Remove in sequence item Make certain winch operates freely and cable is not...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    WARNING WARNING Modifying the Roust-A-Bout in any Replace all worn or damage parts way can cause injury or death! only with Sumner parts. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Masts not rising Trying to lift more than 500 lb (225 kg) by Remove load, elevate the masts elevating the masts.
  • Page 14: Maintenance Record

    MAINTENANCE RECORD Lift Model Number_____________________ Lift Serial Number_____________________ Service Performed: __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date...
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