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Winches & Cranes Read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly before operating the equipment. Keep it with the equipment at all times. Replacements are available from Thern, Inc., PO Box 347, Winona, MN 55987, 507-454-2996. www.thern.com IMPORTANT: Please record product information on page 2.
Please record the following: by the original using buyer, or if this date cannot be established, the date the product was sold by Thern, Inc. to the dealer. To make a claim under this warranty, contact the factory for an RGA number. The product must be returned, Date Purchased: prepaid, directly to Thern, Inc., 5712 Industrial Park Road, Winona, Minnesota 55987.
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Owners Manual for the 5BH5 Hitch Mount Base for Davit Cranes page 3 Suggestions for Safe Operation DO the following: Read and comply with the guidelines set forth in this Owner’s Manual. Keep this manual, and all labels attached to the crane, readable and with the equipment at all times.
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4 Owners Manual for the 5BH5 Hitch Mount Base for Davit Cranes Installing the Hitch Mounted Base Important! Position the hitch mounted crane base on firm ground such that the crane is level. An uneven base may cause the boom to rotate in the direction the mast •...
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Owners Manual for the 5BH5 Hitch Mount Base for Davit Cranes page 5 ASSEMBLE THE BASE for the crane to be located to the left or right of 1.1.4 the vehicle. See Figure 2. INSERT THE BASE HITCH “T” assembly into the receiver hitch. Secure in place with the provided 5/8”...
6 Owners Manual for the 5BH5 Hitch Mount Base for Davit Cranes Preparing for Operation Important! Do not operate or apply loads without all pins securely in place. • When determining whether the Do not adjust support leg positions while the crane is loaded.
Owners Manual for the 5BH5 Hitch Mount Base for Davit Cranes page 7 Attaching the Load Do not wrap the wire rope around the load. This damages the wire rope and Figure 5 – Attaching Load could cause the load to escape. Use a sling or other approved lifting device.
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8 Owners Manual for the 5BH5 Hitch Mount Base for Davit Cranes 5BH5 Hitch Mount Base item description part number qty. WELDMENT BASE PIPE A27732 WELDMENT BASE HITCH T A27733 WELDMENT BASE LEG A27735 WELDMENT BASE FOOTPAD A27736 WELDMENT BASE SHEAVE...
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Owners Manual for the 5BH5 Hitch Mount Base for Davit Cranes page 9 NOTES: A28390-A-0921...
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10 Owners Manual for the 5BH5 Hitch Mount Base for Davit Cranes NOTES: A28390-A-0921...
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Owners Manual for the 5BH5 Hitch Mount Base for Davit Cranes page 11 NOTES: A28390-A-0921...
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