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Suspended Type (hoist only) : EQ Manual Trolley Type : EQSP To Customer • Thank you for purchasing KITO Electric Hoist (EQ). • Operators and maintenance engineers are requested to read this manual. After reading, please keep this manual at hand for future use.
KITO shall not be liable for any incidental damage due to the use or non-use of the product such as the loss ●...
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■ Restriction on Use The product described herein is not designed or manufactured for transporting people. Do not use the ● product for that purpose. The product described herein is designed for the materials handling work such as lifting/lowering and ●...
Safety Precautions Improper use of electric chain hoist causes danger such as drop of lifted load. Read this Owner’s Manual carefully before installation, operation and maintenance. Use the product after understanding the product knowledge, safety information and precautions. This Owner’s Manual classifies the safety information and precautions into three categories of “DANGER”...
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Mandatory Refer to “Disassembly/Assembly Manual” for disassembling, or contact KITO. (This product uses oil. We prepare MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheet) for the oil. Contact KITO for it.) • Carry out daily inspection by user. • Carry out inspection (monthly, annual) by maintenance engineer.
Chapter 1 Handling the Product This chapter describes mainly how to use, assemble and install, and the check after installation. It also describes the daily inspection items before use. Type and Names of Each Part ..............8 Opening the Package ................10 Product Specification and Operational Environment ......14 How to Use ...................16 ●...
Chapter 1 Handling the Product Type and Names of Each Part ■ Suspended Type (EQ) ● Electric chain hoist dedicated for elevation Electric Chain hoist name plate Chain Container Push Button Loard Chain Switch Cord Warning Tag Bottom Yoke Hook Latch Bottom Hook Push Button Switch DANGER...
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■ Manual Trolley Type (EQSP) ● The electric chain hoist equipped with the plain trolley (TSP) enabling lateral motion by moving the load manually. For light work. Plain Trolley ( TSP) Name plate Bumper Chain Container Push Button Switch Cord Loard Chain Warning Tag Bottom Yoke...
Chapter 1 Handling the Product Opening the Package ■ Checking the Product ● Make sure that the indication on the package and the product coincide with your order. ● Make sure that the product is not deformed and damaged due to the accident during transportation. ■...
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■ Nameplate and Product Model ■ Nameplate Indication of Electric Chain Hoist ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑨ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ① ⑥ LOT No. · · · Capacity Ex. 1 t The maximum mass of the load that can be Manufacture No.
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Chapter 1 Handling the Product ■ Nameplate Indication of Manual Trolley ① ② ③ ① · · · Capacity Ex. 1 t The maximum mass of the load that can be imposed on the product. The mass of the hook is excluded. ②...
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Second mark Front side : FT-DAT Front side : Original Lot No. of the Back side : H-23 Load Chain (4 digits) Back side : KITO ■ Recording the Product No. ● Fill in the table in the right with Item...
Operation ......Push button switch operation / 3-Push Button Switch set for hoist only and Manual trolley type Power supply method ..Power supply through cabtyre cable Color ........Body: KITO Metalic gray, Controller Cover and Fan Cover: KITO Yellow (Equivalent to Munsell 7.2 YR 6.5/14.5) Noise level...
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ASME HST ● Operation time ratings at K=0.65 Unlformly distributed Infrequent Hoist duty class Typical areas of application work periods work periods Max. on Max. No. Max. on time from Max. No. time, min / hr starts / hr cold start, min of starts Light machine shop fabricating, service,and maintenance;...
How to Use KITO EQ type electric chain block has a product that can travel and traverse by combining with a trolley and a crane. Their push button switches for operation differ in the size and the operating method. Check the product model of the hoist and use it properly.
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Labels nameplate or label. When replacing with a new nameplate or label is required, please inform KITO of the description in “Recording of the Product No." (P13 ) such as Lot No. and Serial No. Deformation • Check visually.
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Chapter 1 Handling the Product ■ Load Chain Item Check method Criteria When failed Elongation of • Check visually • No apparent elongation Refer to Load Chain Pitch (P61 ) of Chapter 2, Frequent inspection. Abrasion • Check visually • No apparent abrasion Refer to Load Chain of Wire (P61 ) of Chapter 2,...
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■ Suspension Eye and Bottom Hook Item Check method Criteria When failed Opening of • Check visually • No apparent opening of the Hook Carry out the inspection the Hook item of Suspension Eye and Bottom Hook (P62 ) of Frequent inspection. Abrasion •...
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Chapter 1 Handling the Product ■ Peripheral parts of the main unit Item Check method Criteria When failed Chain Spring • Check visually • No apparent shrinkage or compression Carry out the inspection item of Chain Spring (P69 ) of Periodic inspection. Cushion •...
■ Function and Performance ● Check the following item with no load. Item Check method Criteria When failed Operational • Press the push button and • The Load Chain can be wound smoothly. Refer to Chapter 3 • The Electric chain hoist moves in the same Check check each operation.
Chapter 1 Handling the Product ■ Daily Inspection of Manual Trolley (EQSP) ■ Appearance Item Check method Criteria When failed Indication of • Check visually • No peel off. Indication can be seen clearly. Clean and repair the Nameplates label or replace with a and Labels new label.
■ How to Operate the Push Button Switches CAUTION • Do not hang the Push Button Switch Cord on other object, or pull the cord strongly. • Do not use the Push Button Switch if its button does not operate smoothly. •...
Chapter 1 Handling the Product ■ Operation ■ General DANGER • Do not operate the electric chain hoist in an environment with flammable or explosive gas. The electric chain hoist is not designed as explosion proof specification. • Do not use the electric chain hoist exceeding the ratings (intermittent rating) of the Prohibited lifting motor and the maximum start-up frequency.
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■ Lifting / Lowering DANGER • Do not lift more than the capacity. (Fig. E) The capacity is indicated in the nameplate. • Do not operate the electric chain hoist exceeding the lifting height. Prohibited • Do not dare to lift the structure or any other object supposed to be difficult to lift. over load •...
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Chapter 1 Handling the Product CAUTION • Do not use the Friction Clutch to measure the weight of a load. The use of the Friction Clutch other than intended purpose may result in injury or property damage. Prohibited • When carrying a lifted load using a lifting magnet or a vacuum chuck, lower the height of the lifted load as low as possible.
■ How to Sling the Load Properly Do not carry out dangerous hooking as shown below. 120˚ or less Angle exceeding 120˚ Sling the load at the Improper hooking Angle too wide Unable closing of the Hooking of the load at extended line of the position of the lifted Hook Latch...
Chapter 1 Handling the Product Work Flow of Assembling and Installation The contents of the work to assemble and install the product by the maintenance engineers and installer are described from this page and after. To eliminate the redo work and for effective assembling and installation, please check the following work flow first and then start assembling and installation work.
Assembling DANGER • Only maintenance engineers or the personnel with expertise are allowed to assemble and disassemble the electric chain hoist. Assembling or disassembling of the electric chain hoist may result in death or serious injury. Prohibited ■ Assembling Parts to Electric Chain Hoist ■...
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Chapter 1 Handling the Product ● Assembling the Chain Container 1) Pass a Socket Bolt through all holes of the Chain Container, the Body and the Chain Container, in this order to mount the Chain Container. Body Body U nut Name of each part Socket Bolt Chain Container...
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■ Oiling the Load Chain DANGER • Be sure to apply lubricant on the Load Chain. Do not carry out oiling work in the place near the fire or arc. Otherwise it will result in fire. Mandatory ● Remove dust and waterdrops attached on the Load Chain and then apply lubricant.
• Be careful for the Power Cable and Push Button Switch Set Cord are not pulled off or entangled within the area of traveling area. Mandatory Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or serious injury. Hoist itself, or combination with KITO EQ trolley or a trolley for some light cranes. Suspension Eye Part code Part code...
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■Combination with the Manual Trolley ■ Checking the Number of the Assembled Adjusting Spacers and Their Positions (for Manual Trolley) When installing a trolley to the beam, the length of the Suspension Shaft (width between frames) must be adjusted in accordance with the rail width.Wrong number of wrong position of Spacers may result in the drop of the electric chain hoist.
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Chapter 1 Handling the Product For I beam *Thick spacer L Thin spacer Thin spacer Thin spacer Thin spacer Inner Outer * When connecting with manual trolley, use the Thick spacer L provided in the package. ■ Length of Adjusting Spacer (Unit: mm) 125kg, 250kg, 490kg, 500kg...
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Assembling (continued) ■ Combination of the Electric Chain Hoist and the Manual Trolley DANGER • Use new split pins. After insertion, bend the pin securely at its both ends. Use of old split pins may result in death or serious injury due to drop. Mandatory ●...
Chapter 1 Handling the Product ■ Checking Power and Power Cable ■ Checking the Power DANGER • Check that the rating of the breaker satisfies the specification required by the electric chain hoist. • Check that the source voltage satisfies the rated voltage of the electric chain hoist. Failure to comply with this instruction may result in death or serious injury.
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Suspended Type: EQ Manual Trolley Type: EQSP Permissible length (m) 400V Class Minimum wire size Single speed 50Hz 415V EQ001S (176) EQ003S 1.25 EQ005S (149) EQ010S (89) Note: Values in parenthesis shows the one size longer cable than normal.
Chapter 1 Handling the Product ■ Connecting Cables NOTE • When clamping a connector, do not use tools. Be sure to clamp it by hand. Excessive tightening of a connector may result in the damage or breakage f plastic thread part. •...
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■Manual Trolley Type ■125kg to 1t ● Connecting the Power Cable 1) Insert the Power Cable Holder A to the Holder B Holder B and tighten it securely. 2) Fix the Power Cable using cable holder with a slack. Holder A 3) Connect the Power Cable to the Contactor terminals.
• Installation (removal) of the electric chain hoist must be carried out by special installer or by personnel with expertise. Travel rail Consult with the sales shop or KITO for installation, or consign the installation work to special installer or personnel with expertise. Trolley Mandatory •...
■ Installing the Trolley Combined Model ■Mounting the Hoist to the Travel Rail 1) Make sure that the dimensions of the Trolley Frame satisfy the size of the rail to which the trolley is installed. 2) Make sure that the rail is set to a level. 3) Install the electric chain hoist combined with the trolley to the rail from its one end ●...
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Chapter 1 Handling the Product ■ Mounting the Stopper Be sure to mount the stoppers at the both ends of the rail to prevent drop. Decide the mounting position in accordance to the size of the wheel. When the customer wants to make the stopper by oneself, refer to the following figures. Beam width Stopper Bolt...
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T-shape Suspender can be applicable to curved rail, however, the application method differs depending on the condition such as radius of curvature. In such case, contact KITO. 1) Mount the wire support bar at the both Rail ends of the rail.
Check after Installation Wrong assembling or installation causes death or serious injury. To prevent such danger check the following. ■ Check items Make sure that the following are satisfied: • No bolt, nut nor split pin is lost. Tightening and assembling are completed. •...
Chapter 2 Inspection This chapter describes frequent inspection items and periodic inspection items. Refer to Chapter 1 for the “Handling the Product”. Inspection is the first step of safety. Carry out daily inspection, frequent inspection and periodic check. Table of Contents ................48 Safety Precautions ................50 Frequent Inspection ................52 Periodic Inspection ................59...
Chapter 2 Inspection Table of Contents ■ Safety Precautions ………………………………… 50 Bearing …………………………………………… 63 ■Frequent Inspection Load Gear, Gear 2, Gear 3, Motor Shaft …………… 63 (Carry out the frequent inspection after check of no Friction Clutch …………………………………… 63 abnormality in daily inspection items.) Abrasion and flaw of the Load Sheave …………...
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●Reference Daily inspection is described in Chapter 1 “How to Use the Product”. Refer to the following daily inspection items and their relevant pages. ■Daily Inspection of Electric Chain Hoist (EQ) Appearance Indication of Nameplates and Labels ………… 17 Deformation and damage of main unit and each part … 17 Loosened or fallen off bolts, nuts and split pins …...
■ General Matters related to Inspection DANGER • Do not use the part exceeding the service limit or criteria and the parts other than genuine part for KITO electric chain hoist. Even if the part is genuine KITO part, it cannot be used for other model. Refer to Disassembly/Assembly Manual (Annex) for the correct use of the part.
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NOTE • When performing the frequent inspection, carry out the daily inspection at the same time. • When performing the periodic inspection, carry out the frequent inspection and the daily inspection at the same time. • When detecting any abnormality during inspection due to erroneous use, instruct the operator and user for correct use of the electric chain hoist.
Chapter 2 Inspection Frequent Inspection ■ General Matters on Frequent Inspection DANGER • After completion of the frequent inspection, perform the functional check and make sure that the electric chain hoist operates correctly. Neglecting to perform the functional check may result in death or serious injury. Mandatory NOTE When performing the frequent inspection, carry out the daily inspection at the same time.
● Apply oil on the Load Chain after inspection. ● Application of lubricant influences on the life of the Load Chain considerably. Use the KITO genuine lubricant or equivalent (industrial lithium grease: consistency No.0) ● Release all loads from the Load Chain. Apply the lubricant to the linking portion of the Load Chain that engages the Load Sheave and the linking portion of the Load Chain.
Chapter 2 Inspection ■ Suspension Eye, Bottom Hook Item Check method Criteria When failed Opening and • Check visually and measure Replace the Hook and CAUTION Abrasion of with vernier caliper. Suspension eye. • Compare the dimensions of a, b and the Hook c with those at purchasing.
■ Peripheral parts of the Body size ● Use check stand to check the electric chain hoist from the close point. Item Check method Criteria When failed Chain • Check visually. • To be mounted to the body size securely Replace the Chain Container •...
Chapter 2 Inspection ■ Push Button Switch Item Check method Criteria When failed Push Button • Check visually and by • No damage, deformation and loosened bolt. Replace the Push Switch Body operation. • Push Button Switches can be operated Button Switch.
■ Power Supply Item Check method Criteria When failed Power Cable • Check visually. • Power Cable to have enough length. Replace the Power • To have no damage Cable. • To be connected securely Cable Hanger • Check visually and by •...
Chapter 2 Inspection ■ Manual Trolley (TSP) Frequent Inspection ■ Appearance Item Check method Criteria When failed Combination • Shake the manual trolley to • The electric chain block shakes lightly to right Combine the electric check. and left. chain hoist and the manual trolley securely.
Periodic Inspection ■ General Matters on Periodic Inspection DANGER • Put the electric chain hoist on the floor or work bench when inspecting the electric chain hoist. • After completion of the periodic inspection, perform the functional check and make sure that the electric chain hoist operates correctly.
Chapter 2 Inspection ■ Electric Chain Hoist (EQ) Periodic Inspection ■ Suspension Eye, Bottom Hook Item Check method Criteria When failed Operating • Refer to guidelines for parts • Refer to guidelines for parts replacement (P68 ) Replace the Suspension hours Eye and Bottom Hook.
Item Check method Criteria When failed Chain Spring • Check visually and measure • Check visually to have no apparent setting Replace the Chain the dimensions. (deformation). Spring. CAUTION • The deformation of the Chain Spring is caused by excessive use of the Friction Clutch and the Limit Mandatory Switch.
Chapter 2 Inspection ■ Oil Item Check method Criteria When failed Oil Leakage • Check visually. • To have no leakage of gear oil from packings, Replace the Packing oil seals or oil plugs. and the Oil Seal. Oil amount •...
■ Driving Mechanism Item Check method Criteria When failed Bearing • Check for any strange • Sounds no strange noise during lifting/ Replace the Bearing. noises. lowering operation with no load. • The operating hours must not exceed the guidelines for replacement. (Refer to Guidelines on Bearing Replacement (P69 ).) Load Gear, •...
Chapter 2 Inspection ■ Electrical Equipment Item Check method Criteria When failed Electrical • Remove the Controller • To have no damaged or burnt part. Replace the damaged or Parts Cover and check the • To have no loosened bolt. Electrical parts burnt electrical part.
Item Check method Criteria When failed Grounding • Measure the grounding • Grounding resistance 100Ω or less Make a grounding Resistance resistance with earth- correctly. DANGER resistance meter. • Turn off the power when measuring the grounding resistance. Measuring the grounding resistance Mandatory without turning off the power may result in death or serious injury due to...
Chapter 2 Inspection ■ Manual Trolley (TSP) Periodic Inspection ■ Body size Components Item Check method Criteria When failed Wheel • Check visually. • To have no considerable deformation Replace the Wheel. • Measure dimension D with and damage vernier caliper. •...
Item Check method Criteria When failed Deformation • Check the deformation • To have no deformation of beam flange such Replace or repair the and Abrasion and abrasion visually and as twist and shear drop Travel Rail. measure them with vernier •...
Mandatory Gear oil kind and amount for main unit Code Amount gear oil(ml) EQ001S, EQ003S, EQ005S KITO genuine product EQ010S KITO genuine product ■ Guidelines for Checking Brake ● At the annual inspection, check the dimension of B and execute the counteraction in the table below depending on the condition.
■ Guidelines on Gear Parts Replacement (Load Gear, Friction clutch with Gear 2, Gear 3) Operating hours to replace parts Every 400 hours Every 800 hours Every 1600 hours Body size grade M4, 1Am – Parts replacement – M5, 2m –...
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter describes the main failure cause and inspection items based on the fault conditions. The repair work (and maintenance work as well) of the electric chain hoist is accompanied with disassembling/assembling work. Refer to the separate “Disassembling/Assembling Manual” for the correct work. ■Guidance on Troubleshooting ............72 ■Safety Precautions ................74 ■Troubleshooting................75...
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Guidance on Troubleshooting ■ Guidance on Troubleshooting Following table is the summary of the main failure causes based on the failure conditions and their inspection items. Refer to the page of each item for the check method, treatment and the details of countermeasure. Reference Conditions Main fault contents...
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Reference Conditions Main fault contents Check item page Abnormal Popping sound Abrasion of the Load Chain Load Chain noise Abrasion of the Load Sheave Load Sheave Sounds strange operating sound Abrasion or breakage of Gear Gears Deterioration of Bearing Bearing Brake noise Sounds when applied Dragging...
• When replacing the part, be sure to use the genuine part for KITO electric chain hoist EQ, EQSP. Even if the part is the KITO genuine part, the part for different model may not be used. Use the correct part in accordance with separate “Disassembling/Assembling Manual”.
Troubleshooting Power Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Electric chain hoist Improper source Measure the voltage of each phase at Faulty power receiving Check the power does not operate. voltage power receiving terminal. facility receiving facility If the source voltage is improper, check regularly.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Power Cable Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Electric chain hoist Wire breakage Check the conduction, flaw, crimping of Excessive force Support the cable with does not operate. (more than two terminals and soldering of plug. applied on the cable Cable Support Arm wires) When any deficiency was observed,...
Motor Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Motor does not Motor coil burning Measure the coil resistance of each Over current due to Operate the electric operate. (two or more phase. Replace the motor when the over voltage or low chain hoist at the rated phases) resistance of all phases are infinity.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Brake Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Stops after traveling Abrasion of brake Check the manner of operation Excessive inching Check the electric over 4 to 5 links lining (excessive inching or frequent use). Frequent use chain hoist regularly. after the operation Carry out the inspection and use it Use it correctly in...
Transformer Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Electric chain Burnout or Measure the resistance of transformer Over voltage Operate the electric hoist breakage of coil. If it is infinity, replace the chain hoist with the does not operate. transformer coil transformer.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Fuse Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Electric chain hoist Blown out Check the conduction of the fuse. When Short circuit of the Refer to the items does not operate. no conduction, check the cause and then control circuit, burnout related to the electrical (Electromagnetic...
Push Button Switch Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Electric chain hoist Emergency Stop When the Emergency Stop button is Forgot releasing the Read “How to Operate does not operate. button is pressed to pressed and locked, pull the button Emergency Stop the Push Button its end and locked.
DANGER the Friction Clutch • Use KITO genuine gear oil. Use of the oil other than KITO genuine oil may result in death or serious injury due to the drop of a lifted load. Mandatory Leaving the electric...
Hook Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Widened Hook Deformation of the Replace the Hook if the deformation Over load Use the electric chain opening Hook exceeds the criteria. (See P62 .) hoist with a load less than the capacity. Earth lifting Do not carry out earth lifting.
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Hook (continued) Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Hook Latch has Deformation of the Replace the Hook if the deformation Over load Use the electric chain come off Hook exceeds the criteria. (See P70.) hoist with a load less than the capacity.
Load Chain Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Twisted Load Chain Load Chain is Remove the Chain Guide and the Load Improper assembling Assemble the electric twisted inside the Chain, and then reassemble them. chain hoist correctly. main body of the (See Disassembling/ electric chain hoist.
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Store the electric chain hoist exposed to rain hoist indoor or under the roof when not using. Influence of sea water Contact KITO for and chemicals the use in special environment in advance. Use the electric chain hoist correctly within the scope guaranteed by the manufacturer.
(See P82 ) DANGER • Use KITO genuine gear oil. Use of the oil other than KITO genuine oil may result in death or Mandatory serious injury due to the drop of a lifted load.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Bearing Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Unable to lift a load. Sticking, Breakage Replace the bearing. Use under hot Avoid using under environment or hot environment or excessively frequent use excessively frequent use Strange noise Deterioration Replace the bearing.
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Traveling motion of the Trolley (continued) Symptom Cause Remedy Main factor Countermeasure Unable to pull the Hand Defective engagement of Engage the Hand Chain Rapid operation Replace the Hand Chain the Hand Wheel and the with the Hand Wheel Chain with abrasion or Hand Chain correctly.
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Appendix Wiring Diagram • EQ Wiring Diagram .................92 Part List • Body, gear case, motor ..............94 • Electric, component and chain .............96...
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Appendix Parts List ■ Body, gear case, motor...
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Part Code Part Name Remark EQ001S EQ003S EQ005S EQ010S For KITO EQ trolley Suspension Eye EQ1CI9001 ← ← EQ1DI9001 connection Top pin EQ1CI9121 ← ← EQ1DI9121 Machine screw socket bolt J1BG1-0601010 ← ← ← For Top pin Ball bearing J1GR000-06202 ←...
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Appendix Pats List (continued) ■ Electric, component and chain EQ005S EQ010S EQ001S EQ003S Canvas container...
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Part Code Part Name Remark EQ001S EQ003S EQ005S EQ010S 2104 Controller cover assembly EQ1CI2104 ← ← EQ1DI2104 Socket bolt J1BE1-0602525 ← ← ← For Controller cover Toothed lock washer J1WH012-10060 ← ← ← For Controller cover Name plate B EQ1BUQ01I9A3 EQ1BUQ03I9A3 EQ1BUQ05I9A3 EQ1BUQ10I9A3...
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KITO shall, at the election of KITO, repair or replace free of charge any parts or items which are proven to have said defects, provided that all claims for defects under this warranty shall be made in writing...
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