Safety Hoist AH-300 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING
& INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
AH-300
IMPORTANT
RETAIN THIS MANUAL
For   i nstruction   o n   a ssembly   a nd   o peration   o f   H oist  
READ   T HIS   M ANUAL   C AREFULLY   B RFORE   A TTEMPTING   T O  
ASSEMBLE   O R   O PERATE.   F AILURE   T O   C OMPLY   W ITH    
INSTRUCTIONS   M AY   C AUSE   T HE   H OIST   T O   M ALFUNCTION  
AND,   M AY   R ESULT   I N   P ERSONAL   I NJURY
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  • Page 1   OPERATING & INSTRUCTION MANUAL AH-300 IMPORTANT RETAIN THIS MANUAL For   i nstruction   o n   a ssembly   a nd   o peration   o f   H oist   READ   T HIS   M ANUAL   C AREFULLY   B RFORE   A TTEMPTING   T O  ...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Hoist Company Hoist Manual Table of Contents Subject Page Every Time Set Up Instructions General Safety Instructions Safe Operating Procedure Hoist Assembly Hoist Operation Transporting Hoist Cautions Hoist Parts, List Optional Equipment Engine Recommendations Warranty, Limited Back Cover...
  • Page 3: Every Time Set Up Instructions

    I. EVERY TIME SET UP INSTRUCTIONS ***IMPORTANT*** EVERY TIME A SAFETY HOIST IS SET UP FOR OPERATION: 1. CHECK OIL IN ENGINE AND GEAR BOX BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. REMEMBER TO CHANGE THE OIL IN THE ENGINE AT LEAST EVERY 50 TO 100 HOURS MAXIMUM.
  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    II. GENERAL SAFETY INSRUCTIONS These safety instructions and warnings are not substitutes for routine prevention measures which must also be observed to avoid potential risks and hazards. Failure to obey these safety warnings may result in injury to you or others, or damage to the hoist. WARNING…...
  • Page 5: Safe Operating Procedure

    b. Use an approved fuel container Never add fuel to a hot or running engine. d. Replace fuel caps of the supply container and the engine fuel tank and wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the engine. SAFE OPERATION PROCEDURE DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE THE HOIST WHO HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY AND THOROUGHLY TRAINED IN ITS OPERATION AND USE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS HOIST’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 6: Hoist Assembly

    III. HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR HOIST 1. Unpack all parts of the hoist and lay them out on the ground. MAJOR PARTS LIST 3-8ft. track sections with splice plate’s attached and 1-4ft. track section with splice plates attached 1-VH Peak assembly 1-VH Carriage Flap (Flap Assembled on Carriage) 1-Carriage with 1/2”...
  • Page 7 Continue adding additional sections to reach the desired length of the hoist (See Chart Page 7). The track sections are attached using the splice plates as noted below with 3/8”x 3/4" carriage bolts and lock nuts. The splice plates must be installed on the outside of the track section.
  • Page 8 Figure 3 6. Slide the carriage along the track to base section so that the bumpers rest on the base section. Make sure carriage slides smoothly on track. 7. Slide the peak assembly (CH-B) onto the end of the track and secure it with two (2) 3/8”x 3/4"...
  • Page 9 11. Turn the hoist up on its side with brake drum up. 12. Push forward on the brake handle to release the brake. (Note you will only need to have it rotate 10-15 degrees, 1 – 2”, to release the brake). 13.
  • Page 11: Hoist Operation

    15. You are now ready to lift the hoist into place. Warning: When setting up your hoist please take note of all overhead obstructions and/or electrical wires. Select a location that is free of traffic and pedestrians. 16. Lay the assembled hoist along side the wall where the hoist is to be used. 17.
  • Page 12 29 ft.** 7ft. 3 inches 31ft. Base + (3)-8’ + 4’ * 32 ft. ** 8ft. 35 ft. Base + (4)-8’ 36 ft. ** 39 ft. Base + (4)-8’ + 4’ * 40 ft.** 10ft 43 ft. Base + (5)-8’ * Only 1- 4-foot section allowed per hoist assembly must be top section.
  • Page 13 21. Attach the V-Belt by pushing it over belt guide bar, between the belt guard opening and then looping it over the engine drive pulley. See Figure 9. Figure9 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR HOIST 1. Before starting engine: Refer to motor “operating instructions” for starting oil and gasoline specifications.
  • Page 14 If the Trial Run is successful, go on to paragraph 3. In the operating instructions. If Brake does not hold carriage in place STOP during the TRIAL runs consult trouble shooting guide for help. For instructions call Safety Hoist Company (610-941-4333).
  • Page 15 4. After completing the trial run, return the carriage assembly to the base position and load the hoisting carriage with material. Material should be placed flat and evenly at the center of the carriage platform. CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED THE HOIST WEIGHT LIMIT. REFER TO CHART SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURE...
  • Page 16: Transporting Hoist

    OF HOIST. LEAVE 1 BUNDLE OF SHINGLES ON CARRIAGE AND LOWER CARRIAGE SLOWLY. DO THIS UNTIL FOR A DAY OR TWO UNTIL YOU CAN RAISE AND LOWER CARRIAGE WITH NO WEIGHT ON IT. V. DISASSEMBLY, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTING HOIST AFTER A JOB 1.
  • Page 17 Damage to track can cause failure of hoist. When storing, hang the track Sections from a side wall to prevent damage.
  • Page 18: Cautions

    GENERAL CAUTIONS DO NOT USE BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE WHILE RAISING MATERIAL. THE BRAKE WILL NOT BE ENGAGED AND WILL NOT HOLD THE LOAD WHEN YOUR FOOT IS REMOVED FROM THE TREADLE. ONLY USE BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE WHEN LOWERING THE CARRIAGE. ALLOW CARRIAGE TO LOWER ABOUT 12 INCHES AT A TIME, AS IT DESCENDS.
  • Page 19: Hoist Parts, List

    NOTE: Match part number on drawing with item number below. DWG # ITEM # DESCRIPTION A002 8’ Track Section with splice plates A003 4’ Track Section with splice plates (Not Shown) A007 Splice Plates (2) with nuts and bolts (Not Shown) Steel base section only VH-D Steel base section assembly...
  • Page 20: Optional Equipment

    OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Unloading Ramp- Item No. MH123C (Guide pins into slots provided and rest on roof.)                  Support  Brace-  Item  No.  MH  9SB      (Position  foot  of  brace  against  building.    Extend     Brace  to  middle  of  hoist  or  as  far  as  can  be  ...
  • Page 21: Engine Recommendations

    GEAR BOX, SPARK PLUG NUMBER, AIR FILTER LOCATIONS AS WELL AS TROUBLE SHOOTING AND WIRING DIAGRAMS ARE FOUND IN THE ENGINE MANUFACTURE’S ENGINE MANUAL THIS IS PACKED WITH EVERY HOIST SOLD BY SAFETY HOIST COMPANY. NOTE: ENGINES ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE OR GEAR REDUCTION BOX.

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