Lubrication Instructions For The Chain - Verlinde STAGEMAKER SL5 504 M2 B D8+ Owner's Manual

7.5.3

Lubrication instructions for the chain

Initial lubrication of the chain
Lubricating the chain is part of the commissioning procedures of the chain hoist.
For cleaner installation routines, the chain hoist is delivered with an unlubricated chain. Even if
the chain feels oily, it is not lubricated, but has only a corrosion protection. The initial lubrication
of the chain is part of commissioning preparations of a new chain hoist. Information about the
lubricants that are delivered with the chain hoist is in the chapter Lubricant information.
WARNING! EQUIPMENT FAILURE HAZARD
Failing to do the initial lubrication of the chain leads to premature wear of the chain and
other components of the chain drive. Without the initial lubrication, the lifetime of the
chain and the complete chain drive is reduced drastically. As a result, the chain can fail.
The wearing starts immediately after taking the chain hoist into use.
Lubricate the chain carefully before taking the chain hoist into use for the first time.
Lubricating the chain
The target of the chain lubrication is to have enough lubricant between the chain links. The
lubricant (grease or oil) must be applied on the contact surfaces between the chain links. Make
sure that you add the new layer of lubrication always on a clean surface. Lubricate the chain
without any load that is attached to the hook.
1. Drive the hook all the way down until the chain is out of the chain bag and the chain bag is
empty.
If a load is attached to the hook, remove the load.
2. Lubricate the chain.
Start applying the lubricant on the chain from the top, close to the hoist. Then proceed from
top to bottom of the chain.
3. When you have completed the lubrication, drive the hook up and down three to four times
over the full length of the chain. Do not attach any load to the hook.
The lubricant spreads evenly throughout the chain.
Applying the lubricant on the chain
Figure 19. Correct lubrication points on the chain
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