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® Operating, Maintenance & Parts Manual Rated Loads 1/8 To 3 Tonnes 125 Kg To 3000 Kg Follow all instructions and warning for inspecting, maintaining and operating this hoist. The use of any hoist presents some risk of personal injury or property damage.
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CM HOIST PARTS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE UNITED STATES AND IN CANADA PARTS FOR YOUR HOIST ARE AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED REPAIR STATION. FOR THE NAME OF THE NEAREST PARTS OR SERVICE CENTER, VISIT OUR WEB SITE WWW.CMWORKS.COM...
Code for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks (ASME A17.1). Columbus McKinnon Corporation cannot be re- sponsible for applications other than those for which CM equipment is intended. *Copies of this standard can be obtained from ASME Order Department, 22 Law Drive, Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300, U.S.A.
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RNING CHOOSE THE RIGHT HOIST FOR THE JOB... RNING...
Abuse, repair by an unauthorized person, or use of non-CM replace- ment parts voids the guarantee and could lead to dangerous operation. For full Terms of Sale, see Sales Order Acknowl- edgement.
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Table 1.b.Specifications, cont’d Lodestar Electric Chain Hoists Single Speed 230/460-3-60 or 220/380-3-50 or 220/415-3-50 Lifting Speed Lifting Speed Chain Weight Load Capacity per length of lift 60 Hz units 50Hz units Chain Size Model Chain Falls Tonne ft/min m/min ft/min m/min in x in mm x mm...
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Table 1.c. Specifications, cont’d Lodestar Electric Chain Hoists Two Speed 230-3-60 or 460-3-60 or 575-3-60 or 220-3-50 or 380-3-50 or 415-3-50 or 550-3-50 Lifting Speed Lifting Speed Chain Weight Load Capacity Chain Size 60Hz units 50Hz units per length of lift Chain Model Falls...
Series 635 Low Headroom and Motor Driven Trolleys described next. ® Latchlok Hooks CM’s Latchlok hooks (see Figure 5) are available to replace the standard upper and lower hooks used on the Lodestar Electric Hoists. Figure 5. Upper or Lower Latchlok ®...
The dead end block should project through the bottom TO AVOID INJURY: Use only the CM supplied suspension screws to attach the of the hoist with the pin hole and slot aligned to the underside suspension to the hoist and hand torque these screws to of the hoist as shown in Figure 7.
ATTACHING LOAD CHAIN INSTALLING THE SERIES 635 LOW HEADROOM TROLLEY (See Figure 9) To attach the chain to the dead end block on Models E, E-2, H, H-2, R, R-2 and RR-2, proceed as follows: W RNING 1. Suspend the hoist from an adequate support. Operating the trolley on a beam that has no rail stops may 2.
Align the holes in the shackle and lug. Insert the lug If CM’s washer spacing recommendations are not followed, trolley pin in the aligned holes and secure the lug pin by driving the may fall from beam.
POWER SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The hoist should be connected to a branch circuit which complies with the requirements of the National Electrical Code and applicable local codes. It is recommended, especially for a single phase hoist with a (1) horsepower motor (.75 Kilowatts), that a line with adequate capacity be run directly from the power supply to the hoist to prevent problems with low voltage and circuit overloads.
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National Electrical Code 415-3-50 and applicable local codes as instructed in this manual 550-3-50 Remember, operation with low voltage can void the CM SIGNS OF INADEQUATE ELECTRICAL POWER repair/replacement policy. When in doubt about any of the (LOW VOLTAGE) ARE: electrical requirements, consult a qualified electrician.
“control cord alteration kit” (Part Number 28642) can be 2. WHEN APPLYING A LOAD, IT SHOULD BE DIRECTLY obtained from CM for shortening the length of the control cord. UNDER HOIST OR TROLLEY. AVOID OFF CENTER LOADING OF ANY KIND.
9. DO NOT load hoist beyond the rated capacity shown on ID plate. When in doubt, use the next larger capacity CM Lodestar Hoist. 10.Warn personnel of your intention to lift a load in the area. Tie off the load with auxiliary chains or cables before...
INSPECTION To maintain continuous and satisfactory operation, a regular CAUTION: Any deficiencies found during inspections inspection procedure must be initiated to replace worn or are to be corrected before the hoist is returned to service. damaged parts before they become unsafe. Inspection Also, the external conditions may show the need for intervals must be determined by the individual application disasembly to permit a more detailed inspection, which,...
Table 4. Minimum Frequent Inspections TYPE OF SERVICE ITEM Normal Heavy Severe a) Brake for evidence of slippage. b) Control functions for proper operation. c) Hooks for damage, cracks, twists, excessive throat opening, latch engagement and latch operation - see page 18. d) Load chain for adequate lubrication, as well as for signs of wear, damaged links or foreign matter - see page 20.
Use only CM supplied replacement load chain and parts.Chain beyond length indicated, nicked, gouged or twisted should and parts may look alike, but CM chain and parts are made of be replaced before returning hoist to service. Chain should specific material or processed to achieve specific properties.
• CM trackwheel bearings are pre-lubricated and require using the lubricants specified on page 85. If desired, these no lubrication. lubricants may be purchased from CM. Refer to page 85 for information on ordering the lubricants. EXTERIOR FINISH The gearbox is packed at assembly with grease and should...
BRAKE ADJUSTMENTS Connect the solid state reverse switch to a 115-1-60/230-1-60 light circuit as shown below. DC ELECTRIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY Close the switch to energize the 115-1-60/230-1-60 The correct air gap between field and armature is .008-.018 in power supply. The light bulb will illuminate if the (0.2-0.45 mm) for models A through H and .008-,020 in (0.2- solid state reverse switch is not damaged.
2 feet and the bottom of the hoist. (61 cm), then raise the hook by jogging cautiously until the upper limit switch stops upward motion. The stopping C UTION: THE “ ” DIMENSIONS SHOWN IN T BLE 6 RE point of hook should be the desired upper position.
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12.Double check setting by lowering the hook about 2 feet (61 cm) and then run the hook into the upper limit with CONVERTING LIMIT SWITCH GUIDES (UP) control held depressed. 1. Disconnect the hoist from the power supply system. 2. Refer to the exploded views and remove the back frame .
TROUBLE SHOOTING ll Hoists Table 7. TROUBLE PROB BLE C USE CHECK ND REMEDY 1. Hook does not respond A.) No voltage at hoist-main line or branch A.) Close switch, replace fuse or reset to the control station or circuit switch open; branch line fuse breaker.
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Table 7 (cont.) TROUBLE PROB BLE C USE CHECK ND REMEDY A.) Open lowering circuit-open or shorted A.) Check electrical continuity and repair or 4.) Hook raises but will not winding in reversing contactor coil, loose replace defective part. Check operation of lower.
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Table 7 (cont.) Two Speed Hoist TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE CHECK AND REMEDY 11.) Hoist will not operate at A.) Open Circuit. A.) Open or shorted motor winding, loose or slow speed in either broken wire in circuit, speed selecting direction. contactor stuck in opposite speed mode.
ELECTRIC L D T TO DETECT OPEN ND SHORT CIRCUITS IN ELECRIC L COMPONENTS Open circuits in the coils of electrical components may be detected by isolating the coil and checking for continuity with an ohmmeter or with the unit in series with a light or bell circuit. Shorted turns are indicated by a current draw substantially above normal (connect ammeter in series with suspected element and impose normal voltage) or D.C.
Install load chain properly as indicated below. • DEAD END BLOCK USE ONLY CM ST R (#) GR DE LO D CH IN ND CM REPL CEMENT P RTS. USE OF OTHER CH IN ND P RTS M Y BE D NGEROUS ND VOIDS F CTORY W RR NTY.
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22. If the new chain is longer than the old, check to be sure limit switch will allow for new length of lift. In the event maximum adjustment does not allow entire length of lift, check with CM ® for modification if necessary.
Using “Commercial” or other manufacturer’s parts to repair the CM Lodestar Hoists may cause load loss. TO AVOID INJURY: Use only CM supplied replacement parts. Parts may look alike but CM parts are made of specific materials or processed to achieve specific properties.
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982514 982445 HOOK BLOCK LABEL 00000766 00000766 HOOK BLOCK SCREWS WITH NUTS AND 1.10 C245 LOCKWASHERS (2 EACH) DEAD END SCREW WITH NUT AND LOCKWASHER C249 * Contact CM for LatchLok part numbers LOWER HOOK BLOCKS DOUBLE & TRIPLE REEVED...
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BACK FRAME w/ DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLED VIEW BRAKE ASSEMBLY BRAKE COIL HOIST MOTOR ITEM 1 VOLTAGE 00001400 110/115-1-50/60 103VDC 220/230-1-50/60 00001401 220/230-3-50/60 205VDC 380/415/480-3-50/60 00001402 550/575-3-50/60 255VDC ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. SEE TABLE V1 LODESTAR SIZE 8 00001427 V1 LODESTAR, SIZE 8 ROTOR 00001430 V1 LODESTAR, SIZE 8 HUB...
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1.1.2 1.1.4 1.1.2 1.1.2 1.1.1 1.1.3 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.4 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 29336 STATION ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL CORD FOR 10 FOOT LIFT 29336-15 STATION ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL CORD FOR 15 FOOT LIFT 29336-20 STATION ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL CORD FOR 20 FOOT LIFT 58272 2 BUTTON CONTROL STATION 1.1.1...
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1.1.2 1.1.2 1.1.4 1.1.2 1.1.3 1.1.1 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.4 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 29348 STATION ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL CORD FOR 10 FOOT LIFT 29348-15 STATION ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL CORD FOR 15 FOOT LIFT 29348-20 STATION ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL CORD FOR 20 FOOT LIFT 58273 2 BUTTON CONTROL STATION 1.1.1...
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1.1.2 1.1.6 1.1.2 1.1.6 1.1.6 1.1.4 1.1.2 1.1.6 1.1.1 1.1.6 1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.3 1.1.4 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 51750 STATION ASSEMBLY AND CONTROL CORD FOR 20 FOOT LIFT 58220CM 4 BUTTON CONTROL STATION 1.1.1 58278 GROMMET 1.1.2 58279 HARDWARE KIT 58255 1-SPEED INSERT...
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LOAD BRACKET WIDTH PART NUMBER QTY. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION 1 TON UNITS 2 TON UNITS 1 TON UNITS 2 TON UNITS 35774 50762 TRACK WHEEL 982520 948804 TRACK WHEEL STUD NUT SUSPENSION BOLT (SPECIAL ALLOY STEEL BOLT) 35450 *9 5/32" LONG 35407 **10 1/4"...
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LENGTH WIDTH ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY. SIDE FRAME-PLAIN SIDE (DOES NOT INCLUDE WHEELS) 4.00" THRU 5.63" FLANGE WIDTH 36696 5.63" THRU 7.25" FLANGE WIDTH 36629 FLANGE OVER 7.25" CONTACT FACTORY IF FRAME IS EQUIPPED WITH TROLLEY GUARDS CONTACT FACTORY TRACKWHEEL 39002 TRACKWHEEL BEARING...
Lower Hook *Oil obtain locally Thrust Bearing *These oils are not furnished by CM in Packaged Quantities. When ordering lubricants, specify the type of lubricant, part number and packages quantily required. Touch-up Paints for Lodestar Electric Chain Hoists: Hoist Order *(1) case (12-12 oz. Aerosol Cans) of Black Touch-up paints Part Number 84189.
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TO AVOID INJURY: • Do not alter or modify equipment. • Do use only CM replacement parts For the name of the nearest parts or service center, visit our website or call our customer service department.
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