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Rated Loads: 1/4 thru 1 ton/ 225 thru 900 kg. Follow 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.
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This book contains important information to help you install, operate and fied factory-trained service men and stock approved CM replacement parts. maintain your new CM AIRSTAR Air Hoist. We recommend that you study its contents thoroughly before putting your hoist to use. Through proper...
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(two parts of chain). Standard lift is 10' though increased lifts may be 1-1. GENERAL. CM AIRSTAR Air Hoists are precision built chain type ordered. hoists which are built in three rated loads, 1/4, 1/2, and 1 ton. Each size is a.
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(one capable of holding combined weight of hoist and its rated load). Mount hoist using through bolts of appropriate size to fit mounting holes in suspension lug at top of hoist. Use only suspension bolts provided by CM. (See table below.)
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ADJUSTMENTS. a. Hoist speed is adjusted at the factory to give maximum lifting speed and is 3-1. GENERAL. Operation of CM AIRSTAR Air Hoists is controlled by either set at average between minimum and maximum lowering speed. pull cords or a pendant throttle control, depending upon the model. Pull Cord b.
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Figure 3-1. Pull Cord Control Handles. b. Pendant Throttle Control. (1) Depress throttle valve lever marked "UP" to raise load. See Figure 3-2. (2) Depress throttle valve lever marked "DOWN" to lower load. (3) Release lever being depressed to stop either lifting or lowering. (4) Speed of lifting and lowering is varied by the position of the throttle valve lever being depressed.
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Then, at reassembly, the parts should be washed clean (using commercial 5-1. GENERAL. Preventive maintenance services required on CM AIRSTAR fluid) and repacked with NLGI EP-2 Grease. Air Hoists are for the most part simple periodic inspection procedures to determine condition of hoist components.
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If chain is to be spliced to replace damaged section, it is recommended that this be done by a recognized CM Repair Station, since splicing link must have a spun head requiring special tools. Spring link must not be used except to secure the tail chain to the hoist frame.
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down before the motor starts to actuate, the brake is out of adjustment. Inspect Lower Block. (2) To adjust brake, insert hex key through hole in brake cover. (1) Check for bent or distorted hook. If hook is opened beyond the Turn screw counterclockwise to tighten brake or clockwise to loosen dimension given in Figure 5-3, it must be replaced.
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Trouble Probable Cause Remedy 6-1. Hoist does not operate. Insufficient air pressure at Check air pressure and ad- source. just. Brake improperly adjusted. Adjust brake. Clogged air intake screen. Shut off air - disconnect air hose - clean inlet swivel screen.
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