CHANCE C312-0000 Installation, Operating & Servicing Instructions

Operating & Servicing
Instructions For
2-Ton Nylon Strap Hoist
(Catalog No. C312-0000)
Hoist Capacity - 4000 lbs. (1800 kg.)
NOTE:
This hoist must be used with appropriate
length insulating link sticks if used in
energized line work (see CHANCE
catalog for insulated link sticks that can
be used with this hoist).
These instructions do not claim to cover all details or variations in equipment, nor to provide for all
possible conditions to be met concerning installation, operation, or maintenance of this equipment. If
further information is desired or if particular problems are encountered which are not sufficiently
covered in this guide, contact A. B. Chance Company.
CAUTION
!
This hoist is not an insulated hot line tool.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to A.S.M.E. Standard 30.21 for more information on operation, maintenance, and testing of this hoist.
FOR SAFE HOIST OPERATION:
1. NEVER operate this hoist if you are not familiar with how the hoist works.
2. NEVER lift people or loads over people.
3. NEVER use a hoist as a load binder.
4. NEVER use a hoist beyond rated capacity.
5. NEVER use replacement parts other than those supplied by A.B. Chance.
6. NEVER use a cheater or longer handle in the hoist.
7. NEVER allow the strap to come in contact with any object.
8. NEVER use the hoist if the pull is not hook-to-hook straight line.
9. NEVER leave a load suspended in the air.
10. NEVER use a hoist as a tow line.
11. NEVER use a hoist that is worn or malfunctioning.
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CONSIDER THE WORK AREA
Based on the job to be accomplished, the structure to which the hoist is to be
attached, and the type and weight of the load to be moved, determined the
position and how the hoist is to be attached.
WARNING
!
The hoist must be positioned so the load hook and the housing hook are
in a straight line pull. The strap and/or housing must not be forced out of
line, which could cause binding or damage to equipment. The handle and
controls of the hoist must be free to operate and must not contact objects
which could cause the controls to move or damage the hoist.
The load must seat in the hook so the load is in line with the shank of the
hook and centerline of the strap. DO NOT LOAD HOOKS ON THE POINT.
The safety latches must be closed to secure the hook and prevent
accidental loss of the load. NEVER ALLOW THE LOAD TO BEAR ON THE
SAFETY LATCHES.
The strap may be quickly extended to hook to a load by operating the "RE-
LEASE LEVER" on the handle with the "SHIFT KEY" in the "DOWN"
position.
The handle may be operated in one of two positions on this hoist. To move the
handle from one side to the other, with no load on the hoist, operate and hold
the "RELEASE LEVER" while swinging the handle through the "6 o'clock"
position to the other side.
The strap is painted red near the spool end.
WARNING
!
Never load the hoist when the red paint on the strap can be seen.
WARNING
!
Always inspect the hoist for wear, damage, and proper operation before
each use.
If accessories, such as slings, wire grips, or link sticks are used with the
hoist, the rated working load of these items must be equal to or greater than
the load.
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