Contents Dimensions and Specifications ..................Hoist Selection ......................Pre-use Checks ......................Operation ........................Safe Use Information ..................... Storage and Control Procedures .................. Practical Considerations ....................Parts List ........................Parts Explosion ......................Hoist Disassembly Instructions ..................Maintenance and Repair ....................14-23 Hoist Assembly Instructions ..................
10% of their rated WLL limit. William Hackett compact lever hoists are assembled, chained and tested in the UK to the height of lift specified by the end user. Careful consideration should be given to the headroom required to lift the load and the position of the operator before specifying the length of load chain and the hoist model.
Pre-use checks Before the lever hoist is issued from the designated storage location a competent person must ensure that the appropriate certification is in place for the hoist. Safe use instructions should be made available. Possession of the relevant certification does not absolve the user from his responsibility to carry out pre-use inspections.
Operation Free Chain Adjustment 1. To adjust the chain, position the selector lever in the horizontal neutral position (N). a) In Neutral mode the load chain can be pulled to adjust to the required length, this can be aided by turning the handwheel in the relevant direction.
Do not attempt lifting operations unless you understand the use of the equipment, the lifting and slinging procedures and you have been suitably trained. William Hackett compact lever hoists are not designed for lifting people and should not be used for that purpose.
Storage and Control Procedures The equipment should ideally be stored in a purpose designed facility where it can be kept secure from unauthorised use. A responsible person should control the issue and receipt of all lifting appliances and accessories, and a system to manage statutory inspections should be in place. Storage would normally be on suitable racks within a container a manner that prevents accidental mechanical damage and where the load chains are clear from the ground.
When planning a lifting operation using a lever hoist or selecting a lever hoist for a lift, the light load limitation of the braking mechanism should be recognised. The William Hackett compact lever hoist is tested and certified to have a light load capability at 2% of the lever hoist rated capacity, but it is not recommended to use a lever hoist at below 10% of the rated capacity, but it is not recommended to use a lever hoist at below 10% of the rated capacity.
Parts List Part Code Part Name Quantity L4C.01 Top Hook Assembly L4C.01.ASL Top Hook c/w Clevis Adaptor and Self-Locking Hook L4C.02 Safety Latch Kit L4C.03 Top Hook Shaft L4C.04 Bottom Hook Assembly L4C.04.ASL Bottom Hook c/w Clevis Adaptor and Self-Locking Hook L4C.05 Chain Pin and Lock Nut L4C.07...
Hoist Disassembly L4 Maintenance Instructions - Models: WH-L4 Compact Lever Hoist Tool requirements: Allen Keys Metric spanners or ratchet and socket 7 and 8mm. Circlip pliers – small and medium size The following procedures should only be performed by a competent person.
Maintenance and Repair L4C.01 Top Hook Assembly Inspection Type: Visual and Dimensional Quantity: Check for distortion, damage, fractures and stretching. The hook shall be free and smooth to rotate. L4C.01.ASL Top Hook Assembly Inspection Type: Visual and Dimensional Quantity: Check all components for distortion, damage, wear, fractures and stretch, the hook assembly shall be smooth and free to rotate, check self-locking hook latch to tolerances on page 26.
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Maintenance and Repair L4C.04 Bottom Hook Assembly Inspection Type: Visual and Dimensional Quantity: Check for distortion, damage, fractures and stretching. The hook shall be free and smooth to rotate, the hook to housing contact points should have even wear. L4C.04.ASL Bottom Hook Assembly Inspection Type: Visual and Dimensional Quantity:...
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Maintenance and Repair L4C.07 Gear Cover Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Examine for cracks, distortion,damaged or broken parts, check gear bushings are secure and in good condition. L4C.08 Reinforced Plate Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Examine for cracks, distortion,damaged or broken parts. L4C.09 Planetary Load Gear Inspection Type: Visual...
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Maintenance and Repair L4C.11 Right Side Plate Assembly Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Examine gear side plates for alignment and ensure they are free from damage and distortion, examine load pin, guide, stripper and stay bolt holes for signs of wear and stretch, check gear bushings are secure and in good condition. L4C.12 Chain Stripper Inspection Type: Visual...
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Maintenance and Repair L4C.15 and L4C.16 Load Sheave Assembly Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Check load chain pockets for wear and damage, ensuring satisfactory seating of load chain in pockets. L4C.17 Load Gear Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Examine gear for wear, fracture and alignment. Check condition of internal splines.
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Maintenance and Repair L4C.20 Pawl Spring Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Examine pawl springs for corrosion and fractures, ensure the spring is good working order and not deformed or stretched. L4C.21 Pawl Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Check pawl for wear ensuring pawl is free to move on pawl shaft L4C.22 Circlip Inspection Type: Visual...
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Maintenance and Repair L4C.24 Ratchet Gear Inspection Type: Visual and Dimensional (see page 26) Quantity: Examine ratchet teeth and brake component surfaces ensuring they are smooth and flat. L4C.25 Friction Disc Inspection Type: Visual and Dimensional (see page 26) Quantity: Check for fractures, wear and damage ensuring mating surfaces are flat and clean and free from contaminents.
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Maintenance and Repair L4C.28 Bushing Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Examine for cracks, distortion,damaged or broken parts. L4C.29 Stop Knob Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Check splines and ensure the component mating surfaces are smooth, flat and without corrosion or wear. L4C.30 Brake Cover Inspection Type: Visual Quantity:...
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Maintenance and Repair L4C.33 Circlip (250kg) Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Examine for cracks, distortion or damage L4C.34 Change Over Gear Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Check mating surface is smooth and flat, check spline, lugs and pawl drive for damage, wear and corrosion. L4C.35 Lever Handle Assembly Inspection Type: Visual...
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Maintenance and Repair L4C.37 Handwheel Inspection Type: Quantity: Check grip ring for wear and damage. L4C.38 Circlip Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Examine for cracks, distortion or damage L4C.49 Square Type End Stop Inspection Type: Visual Quantity: Check for cracks, corrosion, distortion and wear.
Assembly Instructions Assembly NEVER perform maintenance whilst the hoist is under load. Always use OEM parts where replacement parts where replacement parts are necessary. These instructions should be used alongside the illustrated parts list. 1. Apply a light coating of grease to the load sheave 15 and side plate 11 mating surfaces then insert the load sheave into the gear side plate so that the splined side protrudes through the plate.
Functional checks 1. In neutral with a light progressive pull on both the hook side and slack end load chain, the chain should run freely and smoothly. With a sharp pull on the load chain the hoist brake should activate. 2.
Miscellaneous BRAKE DISC Replacement limits for Ratchet Brake System Replacement limits for brake disc B min (kg) (mm) (mm) (kg) (mm) (mm) 35.3 39.2 2.25 B = inner diameter A = outer diameter ALLOWABLE LIMITS FOR LOAD CHAIN AND HOOKS Load Chain Hooks (Top and Bottom) Replace the hook when the distance between...
Only original William Hackett spare parts should be used. William Hackett guarantee the performance of the L4 Compact lever hoist for a period of 12 months from the date of sale subject to the purchaser and users complying with the safe use, storage, routine maintenance and servicing instructions, and there being no excessive wear and tear or misuse of the product.
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William Hackett Lifting Products Limited Oak Drive, Lionheart Enterprise Park Alnwick, Northumberland United Kingdom NE66 2EU t: 01665 604200 f: 01665 604204...
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