Outer Tube Clamp Assembly Inspection Instructions - Efco SWAPLOADER SL-518 Parts And Operation Manual

Section IV: Maintenance

OUTER TUBE CLAMP ASSEMBLY INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS

All SwapLoader hooklift hoists come equipped with an outer tube clamp assembly
located on the bottom of the outer tube at the opening where the jib telescopes in and
out (see illustration below). On SwapLoader Heavy Duty Series hoist models the outer
clamp assembly is fixed in height.
INSPECTION
The illustration below is a typical hoist clamp assembly for the SwapLoader Heavy Duty
Series hoist models. For optimum performance out of your SwapLoader SL-518 hooklift
the gap between the top of the jib horizontal tube and the top inside surface of the outer
tube should be kept between 1/16" to 1/8" (see Section View A-A below). When a gap
greater than 1/8" exists, since the clamp assembly has a fixed elevation, inspect the
clamp liner, clamp plate, and fasteners for excessive wear or damage (see Section
View A-A below). Replace parts as needed to bring the outer tube clamp assembly
back to recommended specifications (see Pg. 5-4 in the Parts Section of the manual).
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