Caldwell 19 Instruction Manual

Your new Model 19, Fixed Spread Lifting Beam, only supports loads up to the beam's rated capacity when loaded correctly. The Model 19 is a load
supporting lifter complying with ASME B30.20 BTH-1 Design Category B and Service Class 2, which is for specific tasks withstanding forces based
on the unit's rated capacity. Use the following guidelines for your protection and for optimal operation of your equipment. The safety precaution list
below is not all-inclusive. The owner/user is responsible for understanding and acting according to industry standards and any local, state, or federal
regulations. Refer to the Manufacturer's Instruction Manual for product and safety information on other attachments, components, or both used with
your lifting equipment.
1. DO NOT EXCEED RATED CAPACITY.
2. DO NOT lift or support people.
3. DO NOT lift over people.
4. DO NOT lift higher than necessary.
5. DO NOT leave suspended load unattended.
6. DO inspect the lifter for damage or excess wear before each lift. Check for structural bending and cracks, excess wear at load points
and pins, cracked or broken welds, deformed hardware . If inspection reveals any defect, remove the lifting device from service andtag,
"Out of Service". Immediately notify your Safety administrator or Supervisor to contact The Caldwell Group, regarding any defect.
7. DO contact The Caldwell Group to replace worn or damaged tags or labels.
Lifting Operation
1. Know the rated capacity and weight of your Model 19 Lifting Beam (See the Caldwell ID tag on your lifting unit).
2. Use only a vertical lift. Prevent tilting of the Lifting Beam and load by positioning the load's center of gravity in-line
with the center of the hoist.
1. Perform a test lift of several inches, verify the load is properly balanced and the beam is level/horizontal.
2. See Figure 1, the Lifting Beam is not level/horizontal, improper lifting position.
3. See Figure 2 & 3, the Lifting Beam is level/horizontal, proper lifting position.
Load loss.
Use only a vertical lift.
The hoist center must be in-line with the load's center of gravity.
Confirm the hooks are supporting the load.
Ensure the load can withstand forces applied by the lifter.
Figure 1
THE LOAD'S
Greater
CENTER OF GRAVITY
than
90°
The hoist center is
NOT in-line with the
load's Center of Gravity
The Caldwell Group, Inc.
5055 26th Avenue
Rockford, IL 61109
www.caldwellinc.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model 19 – Fixed Spread Lifting Beam
HOIST CENTER
Phone (815) 229-5667
Toll free (815) 628-4263
Fax (815) 229-5686
LIFTING BEAM
Figure 2
90°
Horizontal
PROPER LIFTING
Figure 3
1
HOIST CENTER
BAIL
THE LOAD'S
CENTER OF GRAVITY
EYE HOOK
WITH LATCHES
(2)
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