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Usage of hoists that do not involve lifting of the load on the lower hook
or using hoists in the inverted position without special precaution may
cause an accident resulting in injury and/or property damage.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Consult Columbus McKinnon for information concerning using
hoists in these applications.
Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardous
situation which, if NOT avoided, could result in death, or serious injury.
To avoid such a potentially hazardous situation, the operator shall:
1. NOT operate a damaged, malfunctioning or unusually performing
hoist.
2. NOT operate the hoist until you have thoroughly read and
understood this Installation, Operating, & Maintenance Manual.
3. NOT operate a hoist which has been modified.
4. NOT lift more than rated load for the hoist.
5. NOT use hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged, or worn load chain.
6. NOT use the hoist to lift, support, or transport people.
7. NOT lift loads over people.
8. NOT operate a hoist unless all persons are and remain clear of the
supported load.
9. NOT operate unless load is centered under hoist.
10. NOT attempt to lengthen the load chain or repair damaged load
chain.
11. Protect the hoist's load chain from weld splatter or other damaging
contaminants.
12. NOT operate hoist when it is restricted from forming a straight line
from hook to hook in the direction of loading.
13. NOT use load chain as a sling, or wrap load chain around load.
14. NOT apply the load to the tip of the hook or to the hook latch.
15. NOT apply the load unless load chain is properly seated in the chain
wheel(s) or sprocket(s).
16. NOT apply load if bearing prevents equal loading on all load
supporting chains.
17. NOT operate beyond the limits of the load chain travel.
18. NOT leave load supported by the hoist unattended unless specific
precautions have been taken.
19. NOT allow the load chain or hook to be used as an electrical or
welding ground.
20. NOT allow the load chain or hook to be touched by a live welding
electrode.
21. NOT remove or obscure the warnings on the hoist.
22. NOT operate a hoist on which the safety placards or decals are
missing or illegible.
23. NOT operate a hoist unless it has been securely attached to a
suitable support.
24. NOT operate a hoist unless load slings or other approved single
attachments are properly sized and seated in the hook saddle.
25. Take up slack carefully - make sure load is balanced and load
holding action is secure before continuing.
26. Shut down a hoist that malfunctions or performs unusually and
report such malfunction.
27. Make sure hoist limit switches function properly.
28. Warn personnel of an approaching load.
VARIABLE SPEED ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST WITH
OPTION
Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
To avoid such a potentially hazardous situation, the operator shall:
1. Maintain a firm footing or be otherwise secured when
operating the hoist.
2. Check brake function by tensioning the hoist prior to each lift operation.
3. Use hook latches. Latches are to retain slings, chains, etc. under slack
conditions only.
4. Make sure the hook latches are closed and not supporting any parts of
the load.
5. Make sure the load is free to move and will clear all obstructions.
6. Avoid swinging the load or hook.
7. Make sure hook travel is in the same direction as shown on the
controls.
8. Inspect the hoist regularly, replace damaged or worn parts, and keep
appropriate records of maintenance.
9. Use the hoist manufacturer's recommended parts when repairing the
unit.
10. Lubricate load chain per hoist manufacturer's recommendations.
11. NOT use the hoist load limiting or warning device to measure load.
12. NOT use limit switches as routine operating stops unless allowed by
manufacturer. They are emergency devices only.
13. NOT allow your attention to be diverted from operating the hoist.
14. NOT allow the hoist to be subjected to sharp contact with other hoists,
structures, or objects through misuse.
15. NOT adjust or repair the hoist unless qualified to perform such
adjustments or repairs.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Each Lodestar Electric Hoist is built in accordance with the
specifications contained herein and at the time of manufacture
complied with our interpretation of applicable sections of the
*American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code B30.16 "Overhead
Hoists," the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) and the
Occupational Safety and Health Act. Since OSHA states the National
Electrical Code applies to all electric hoists, installers are required
to provide current overload protection and grounding [on the branch
circuit section] in keeping with the code. Check each installation
for compliance with the application, operation and maintenance
sections of these articles.
The safety laws for elevators, lifting of people and for dumbwaiters
specify construction details that are not incorporated into the
hoists. For such applications, refer to the requirements of applicable
state and local codes, and the American National Safety Code
for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks (ASME
A17.1). Columbus McKinnon Corporation cannot be responsible 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.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD
ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR
PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND
ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LODESTAR HOIST.
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P/N: 192047082 (REV AD) 627NH March 2022
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