Sievert Crane & Hoist LITTLE MULE FEL Series Operating And Maintenance Manual

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Operating, Maintenance &

FEL Series

1/4 Ton

FEL0516

FEL0532

1 Ton

FEL2016

ollow all instructions and warnings for

inspecting, maintaining and operating this hoist.

The use of any hoist presents some risk of personal injury

or property damage. That risk is greatly increased if proper

instructions and warnings are not followed. Before using this

hoist, each operator should become thoroughly familiar with

all warnings, instructions, and recommendations in this

manual. Retain this manual for future reference and use.

Forward this manual to the hoist operator.

Failure to operate the equipment as directed in the manual

may cause injury.

Should you have any questions regarding this product,

please call Little Mule at (800) 477-5003.

Before using the hoist, fill in the information below. Model and

serial numbers are stamped into the aluminum hoist housing.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

FJL680-4

Parts Manual

Models

1/2 Ton

FEL1016

FEL1032

2 Ton

FEL4008

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Page 1 FJL680-4 Operating, Maintenance & Parts Manual FEL Series Models 1/4 Ton 1/2 Ton FEL0516 FEL1016 FEL0532 FEL1032 1 Ton 2 Ton FEL2016 FEL4008 ollow all instructions and warnings for inspecting, maintaining and operating this hoist. The use of any hoist presents some risk of personal injury or property damage.
Page 2: Safety Precautions
21. NOT remove or obscure the warnings on the hoist. 22. NOT operate a hoist on which the safety placards or decals Each Little Mule FEL Series Electric Chain Hoist is built in are missing or illegible. accordance with the specifications contained herein and at the 23.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions ..................................2 Hoist Specifications..................................3 Application Information ................................4 Safety Information ..................................4 Installation ....................................4 Operation ....................................6 Maintenance ....................................6 Wiring Diagrams ..................................12 Trouble Shooting ..................................13 Inspection and Maintenance Check List ...........................14 Recommended Lubrication Schedule............................15 Replacement Parts List................................17...
Page 4: Application Information
Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 APPLICATION INFORMATION Always disconnect the power source before working This hoist is intended for general industrial use for lifting and on or near a hoist or its connected load. If the power transporting freely suspended material loads within its rated disconnect point is out of sight, lock it in the open position and tag to prevent unexpected application...
Page 5 Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 2. Before operating the hoist, be sure to observe the following: Available chain containers include the standard metal containers designed for lifts of up to 50 ft on single-chained a.
Page 6: Operation
Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 4. Run load hook down to its lowest position. Place the slack OVERLOAD LIMITING PROTECTION end of chain in chain container. Feed the remainder of chain This hoist is equipped with a factory-calibrated overload into container by operating hoist in the “UP”...
Page 7 Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 2. If the length of the worn chain is more than 1½% longer than the unused chain (0.015" per inch of chain measured), then the chain should be replaced.
Page 8 Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 Note Position of Hook Dead-End Screw Slack End T T O O N N T T O O N N Load End Figure 5 — Chain Replacement with No Chain in Hoist NOTE: Inspect chain guides and load sheave for wear, replace Double-chained Single-chained...
Page 9 Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 2. DISCONNECT HOIST FROM POWER SUPPLY and Brake Adjustment remove the electrical cover. Refer to Figure 6. 3. With a screwdriver, pry the spring guide plate out of the slots 1.
Page 10 Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 DO NOT move any wires or make any changes to the 2. For repairs which can be done by removing the electrical electrical circuit except at the terminal block assembly. cover only, the hoist need not be moved.
Page 11 Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 3. Remove the four motor mounting bolts attaching the motor to the housing. It will come loose at the motor coupling. 4. Inspect the motor coupling, motor shaft and all the bearings. Replace as necessary.
Page 12: Wiring Diagrams
Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 Figure 9A — Wiring Diagram for 1-Speed, 1-Phase Models Figure 9B — Wiring Diagram for 1-Speed, 3-Phase Models For more information contact: Sievert Crane and Hoist, (708) 771-1600, parts@sievertelectric.com, www.sievertcrane.com...
Page 13: Trouble Shooting
Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 TROUBLE SHOOTING Always disconnect unit from the power supply system before removing hoist covers or the back cover of control station. ––– Remedy––– ––– Probable Cause ––– Hook fails to stop at end of travel Limit switch not operating 1.
Page 14: Inspection And Maintenance Check List
Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 TROUBLE SHOOTING (Continued) Motor brake noise or chatter (while starting hoist) Brake needs adjustment 1. See BRAKE ADJUSTMENT, page 9. Low voltage 2. Ensure that the voltage at the reversing contactor is within ±10% of the nominal voltage while lifting a load. Motor brake “buzz”...
Page 15: Recommended Lubrication Schedule
Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 INSPECTOR’S REPORT ITEM REMARKS (LIST DEFICIENCIES AND RECOMMENDED ACTION) Inspector’s Date Signature Inspected Approved by Date Figure 10B — Recommended Inspector’s Report RECOMMENDED LUBRICATION SCHEDULE* LITTLE MULE ELECTRIC POWERED CHAIN HOIST FIGURE &...
Page 16 Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 NOTES For more information contact: Sievert Crane and Hoist, (708) 771-1600, parts@sievertelectric.com, www.sievertcrane.com...
Page 17: Replacement Parts List
Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Figure 12 - Basic Hoist Parts List for Basic Hoist Description Part...
Page 18 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Figure 13 - Hoist Motor, 1-Phase †...
Page 19 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Figure 14 - Hoist Motor, 3-Phase †...
Page 20 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Figure 15 - Brake & Solenoid Parts NOTE: Refer to wiring diagram inside electrical cover of hoist or Figures 9A &...
Page 21 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Figure 16 - Electrical Parts 15 16 Parts List for Electrical Parts Description...
Page 22 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Figure 17 - Pushbutton Station 10 11 13 14 15 For more information contact: Sievert Crane and Hoist, (708) 771-1600, parts@sievertelectric.com, www.sievertcrane.com...
Page 23 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Parts List for Pushbutton Station Ref.
Page 24 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Figure 18 - Standard Limit Switch Parts Parts List for Standard Limit Switch Parts Description Part...
Page 25 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Figure 19 - Long Lift Limit Switch Parts Parts List for Long Lift Limit Switch Parts Description Part...
Page 26 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Figure 20 - Gearbox * * * * 32 *NOTE: This stage of gearing is not required on 32 FPM models.
Page 27 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Parts List for Gearbox Parts Ref.
Page 28 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Figure 21 - Chaining Parts 2-Ton Models 1/4 &...
Page 29 Contact your nearest Little Mule Service Center for parts and service. For a complete list, see pages 30 and 31. Please have the hoist model number, serial number, and part number with description available for reference. Parts List for Chaining Parts Description Part Description...
Page 30: Parts Depot & Warranty Repair Centers
Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 LITTLE MULE AUTHORIZED WARRANTY REPAIR CENTERS AND PARTS DEPOTS As a Little Mule Hoist user, you are assured of reliable repair and parts services through a network of Master Parts Depots and Service Centers that are strategically located across the United States, its territories and Canada.
Page 31 Country Club Road P.O. Box 779 Wadesboro, NC 28170 USA TEL: (800) 477-5003 FAX: (800) 374-6853 UNITED STATES NEW YORK PENNSYLVANIA (cont’d) WASHINGTON **ABC ELECTRIC **MORRIS MATERIAL HANDLING **B & J INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 24-25 46th Street. 5601 1st Avenue S. Tinicum Ind.
Page 32: Warranty
LIFETIME WARRANTY Every Little Mule ® hoist is thoroughly inspected overloading, chemical or abrasive actions, and performance tested prior to shipment from the excessive heat, unauthorized modifications or factory. If any properly installed, maintained and repairs, or use of non-Little Mule ®...

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