Table Of Contents; Foreword - Columbus McKinnon CM Lodestar VS A Installation Operating & Maintenance Manual

FOREWORD

This manual contains important information to help you properly install, operate and maintain your hoist for maximum performance, economy
and safety.
Please study its contents thoroughly before putting your hoist into operation. By practicing correct operating procedures and by carrying out
the recommended preventive maintenance suggestions, you will experience long, dependable and safe service. After you have completely
familiarized yourself with the contents of this manual, we recommend that you carefully file it for future reference.
The information herein is directed to the proper installation, use, care and maintenance of the hoist and does not comprise a handbook on
the broad subject of rigging.
Rigging can be defined as the process of lifting and moving heavy loads using hoists and other mechanical equipment. Skill acquired through
specialized experience and study is essential to safe rigging operations. For rigging information, we recommend consulting a standard
textbook on the subject.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................... 3
FOREWORD ........................................................................... 5
GENERAL INFORMATION
Specifications ............................................................................ 6
CM Repair/Replacement Policy ................................................. 6
ACCESSORIES
Hook Suspensions ..................................................................... 7
Chain Container ........................................................................ 7
Latchlok Hooks ........................................................................ 7
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Lug Suspension ......................................................................... 7
Series 635 Low Headroom Trolley ............................................ 7
Series 635 Motor Driven Trolley ................................................ 8
CM Universal (UT) Trolley ........................................................... 8
CM Rocket™ Universal Pendant Control ................................. 8
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Intelli-Connect™ ........................................................................ 8
INSTALLATION
Unpacking Information ............................................................... 8
Installing the Suspension ........................................................... 8
Attaching Load Chain ................................................................. 9
Checking for Twist in Load Chain ............................................. 10
Lower Hook Block Pin .............................................................. 10
Chain Stop Installation ............................................................. 10
Cutting Chain ........................................................................... 10
Power Supply and Electrical Connections ............................... 11
Checking Limit Switch (EPLS) Operation ................................. 12
Control Cord ............................................................................. 12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General ..................................................................................... 12
Hoist ......................................................................................... 13
Hoist With Push Trolley ............................................................ 13
Hoist With Motor Driven Trolley ................................................ 13
Safe Operating Instructions and Procedures ........................... 13
Thermochromic Labels ............................................................. 13
INSPECTION
Preventive Maintenance ........................................................... 14
Suspension Inspection Criteria ................................................ 14
Hook Removal Criteria ............................................................. 14
Inspecting the Load Chain ....................................................... 16
Removal and Installation of Load Chain .................................. 16
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 17
MAINTENANCE
Load Limiter ............................................................................. 18
Hoist Lubrication ...................................................................... 18
Trolley Lubrication .................................................................... 18
Exterior Finish ........................................................................... 18
Temperature Rating .................................................................. 18
Brake Adjustments ................................................................... 18
Limit Switch (EPLS) Adjustments ............................................. 19
PROGRAMMING THE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE ..... 20
VARIABLE SPEED ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST WITH
OPTION
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 35
ELECTRICAL DATA ............................................................... 37
WARRANTY .......................................................................... 39
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE TITLE .............................................................PAGE
1 Specifications ................................................................. 6
2 Voltage Ranges ............................................................ 11
3 Minimum Running Voltage ........................................... 11
4 Minimum Wire Size ....................................................... 12
5 Hook Inspection Dimensions ....................................... 14
6 Minimum Frequent Inspections .................................... 15
7 Minimum Periodic Inspections ..................................... 15
8 Chain Dimensions ........................................................ 16
9 Load Limiter Part Numbers .......................................... 18
10 Limit Switches .............................................................. 19
11 Troubleshooting ............................................................ 35
12 Electrical Data .............................................................. 37
13 Torque Specifications ................................................... 38
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE TITLE .............................................................PAGE
1 Chain Container, Standard on the Lodestar VS ............. 7
2 Latchlok Hook ................................................................ 7
3 Series 635 Low Headroom Trolley .................................. 7
4 Series 635 Motor Driven Trolley ..................................... 7
5 Universal Trolley ............................................................. 7
6 CM ® Rocket ™ Universal Pendant Control ....................... 7
7 Double-Reeved Suspension Assembly .......................... 8
8 Suspension Components ............................................... 9
9 Contact Block Used on Model R .................................... 9
10 Chain Stop .................................................................... 10
11 Cutting Chain by Nicking.............................................. 10
12 Cutting Chain with a Bolt Cutter .................................. 10
13 Location of Components .............................................. 11
14 Voltage Doubler ............................................................ 11
15 Thermochromic Label .................................................. 13
16 Hook Inspection ........................................................... 14
17 Chain Wear Areas ......................................................... 16
18 Chain Dimensions ........................................................ 16
19 Gaging Load Chain Wear ............................................. 16
20 Chain Embossing ......................................................... 16
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