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Promise to Perform Industries, Inc. A-SERIES GANTRY CRANE Assembly and Maintenance Instruction Manual ISO 9001:2015 Registered Manual 103-0002 Effective October 2022...
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15. Before moving the gantry under load, remove any obstacles and ensure that the load is not attached to the floor. 16. Spanco Gantry Cranes are designed to be moved manually. Do not push or pull the gantry with a lift truck or other vehicle.
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26. Do not allow the hoist trolley to strike the end stops or gantry supports at any time. 27. The system must be tied down if exposed to winds exceeding 30 miles per hour. Spanco considers it an unsafe practice to operate cranes in winds over 15 miles per hour.
SYSTEM APPLICATIONS The Spanco system is used for material handling applications. This material handling system is labeled with a maximum rated capacity and is designated for Class C service as defined by the CMAA; follow all limitations as noted on system labels.
6 ) One Caster Mounting Hardware Kit NOTE: Your system may also include optional accessories, such as a Height Adjustment Kit, Adjustable Span Kit, wheel brakes, and other optional components. A-Series Gantry Crane • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco.com 2 Spanco ®...
Detail “C” ITEM DESCRIPTION A-Frame Assembly Hex Bolt Lock Washer Hex Nut Bevel Washer Motorized trolley travel may be available for an A-Series Gantry Crane if specific requirements are met. Spanco.com • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco A-Series Gantry Crane 5 ®...
NOTE: Before removing the Lug-All hoist or other lifting equipment, ensure that the load pin is fully engaged. A-Series Gantry Crane • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco.com 6 Spanco...
DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Tagline Assembly Eye Bolt Cable Clamps Tagline Cable Pulley Cable Tie NOTE: The number of pulleys and cable ties will vary depending on the length of the tagline. Spanco.com • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco A-Series Gantry Crane 7 ®...
Fasten V-groove track to the floor using 3/8-inch lag bolts and suitable anchors. (For track supplied by Spanco, use a bolt in each hole. Otherwise, space bolts approximately three feet apart on each side of the track in a staggered arrangement.) Use shims or grouting as required to keep the track level and alignment pins at joints to keep the track true.
A=3/16” in any (2 Runway) (L+A) (L-A) support span Rail to Rail E=1/4” between Elevation adjacent rails Nom. Tread Line C=1/4” in any Straightness support span D=1/4” in any Elevation support span Spanco.com • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco A-Series Gantry Crane 11 ®...
Applications involving vacuums, magnets, or other high-impact lifters are considered severe usage and require special design considerations. Contact Spanco, Inc. for special design pricing. Consult Spanco, Inc. for usage other than Class C and all instances of high cycle rates or high-impact applications, such as high-speed air or electric hoists, vacuum lifters, or magnets.
Refer to A-Series Gantry Crane Assembly Drawing for Steps A through B Remove the load pin from the A-frame assembly and upright tube of each A-frame. b ) Slide the upright tube out of the center tube of each A-frame. A-Series Gantry Crane • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco.com 14 Spanco ®...
The letters correspond to the accompanying labels. All labeling must be legible and attached to the system. If at any time these labels are lost, stolen, removed, or become illegible, contact Spanco, Inc. Labels can be ordered by part number as listed below.
13. Check the electrical apparatus, if supplied, for any deterioration of the controller contactors, limit switches, and push button stations. 14. Check system for unauthorized modifications. Only Spanco can authorize modifications. Remove system from service if it is modified in anyway.
Paint coatings and finishes for non-aluminum components Spanco, Inc. warrants motorized equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years or 4,000 hours, commencing on the date of shipment to the first retail purchaser. Spanco, Inc. warrants its paint and finishes for a period of two (2) years.
Spanco production facilities are certified under the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System to provide superior quality products. Every welder at Spanco is AWS D1.1 certified to handle steel products in accordance with the rigorous requirements and lab testing established by the American Welding Society. Our aluminum welders are also AWS D1.2 certified to handle aluminum products.
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SPANCO, Item Building Materials Description Quantity INC. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SPANCO IS PROHIBITED. Beam Upright Tube A-Frame Assembly Caster Detail "A"...
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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SPANCO, INC. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SPANCO IS PROHIBITED. "A" "G" "A" "C" SEE NOTE 1 FOR MORE INFO. "F" "F" "B"...
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