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OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS “RAPTOR” Lever Hoist Note: The Owner/Operator must read carefully and understand All the information presented here before operation . - 0 -...
INTRODUCTION The “RAPTOR” hand operated Manual Lever Hoist is a versatile lifting device that can be used for either lifting, pulling and/or tensioning, using a suitable fixed anchor point or suspended from a suitable trolley.
2 - CORRECT OPERATION / GENERAL WARNINGS Retain this Manual for future reference. Do not use this hoist in areas containing flammable vapors, liquids, gasses or combustible dust or fiber. Do not use the hoist in highly corrosive, abrasive, wet environments. The hoist can be used in ambient temperatures between -10C and +50C.
3 - IN SERVICE INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE INITIAL INSPECTION Check that the correct hoist and the capacity of hoist are suitable for the job in hand. Prior to operating hoist for the first time, the hoist must be checked by a competent person.
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REEVED CHAIN INSPECTION If the unit is fitted with two or more falls of chain, the hoist should be inspected to make sure the load chain is free from kinks and/or not twisted. REMEMBER – The load chain welds should always face away from load sheave 4 - OPEARTION FREE CHAINING –...
LOWERING/LOOSENING LOAD Move selector switch to the unload position. Again operate lever in an up and down motion until the load has safely reached the ground. LOCKED BRAKE If the hoist which is under load is suddenly relieved of the load i.e. by taking load off bottom hook or by pulling a load down walls etc.
6 - EC DECLARATION of CONFORMITY 2006/42/EC We hereby declare, that the design, construction and commercialized execution of the below mentioned machine complies with the essential health and safety requirements of the EC MACHINERY DIRECTIVE. The validity of this declaration will cease in the case of any modification or supplement not being agreed with the manufacturer beforehand.
SPECIFICATIONS Model LW75 LW100 LW150 LW200 LW300 LW600 Lifting Capacity(tonne) 0.75 Load Chain (Dia. x Pitch) (mm) 6 x 18 6 x 18 8 x 24 8 x 24 10 x 30 10 x 30 No. of Falls of Load chain Min.