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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cat. No. 2983-20 M18™ COMPACT 1 TON (1000 KG) CHAIN HOIST W/ ONE-KEY™ WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
WARNING CAUTION Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardous Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, could result in death, or serious situation which, if NOT avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. - Page 3 HOIST SAFETY IS UP TO YOU... LIFTING OF HAZARDOUS LOADS This hoist is not recommended for use in lifting or transporting WARNING hazardous loads or materials which could cause widespread damage if dropped. The lifting of loads which could explode or create Do not lift more than rated load.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
FOREWORD This manual contains important information to help you properly install, operate, and maintain your hoist for maximum performance, economy and safety. Please study its contents thoroughly before putting your hoist into operation. By practicing correct operating procedures and by carrying out the recommended preventive maintenance suggestions, you will experience long, dependable, and safe service. -
Page 5: General Information
(0.87 kg/m) cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, Hoist Battery MILWAUKEE M18; 18V there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular (12.0 Ah is recommended) installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to... -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION WARNING UNPACKING INFORMATION If the hook block or load comes in contact with the chain container/bag, the chain When received, the hoist should be carefully inspected for damage container/bag assembly may be damaged. that may have occurred during shipment or handling. Check the hoist frame for dents or cracks, the remote control for cut or damaged TO AVOID INJURY: enclosure, and inspect the load chain for nicks and gouges. -
Page 7: Batteries And Chargers
1. Push and release the Power Button (2). BATTERIES AND CHARGERS Remote Control searching for Hoist: – Power LED Indicator (1) intermediately flashes 1. Only use MILWAUKEE M18 batteries and chargers with this green hoist. Remote Control and Hoist are linked: –... -
Page 8: Back Of Remote Control
The button-press is proportionally variable. The depth of the button-press controls the speed of the hoist. Fully Pressed Pressed Figure 4. Back of Remote Control Knurled Screw Attachment 12 Diagnostic Port Hoist Button Speed Press Removable Electrical 13 Pairing Button and Icon Disconnect Key The chain hoist stops when the direction button is released. -
Page 9: One-Key Tm
Operator Indicator REMOTE CONTROL LED INDICATORS AND ALERTS Hoist is above or below the safe operating temperature – Indicator is solid red – Hoist does not operate until operating temperature or conditions with product specifications are reached Hoist electronics error –... -
Page 10: Electrical Disconnect Key
To replace the coin cell battery: SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND 1. WARNING! Remove tool's battery to avoid starting the tool. PROCEDURES 2. Loosen the screw(s) and open the coin cell battery door. For safety precautions and a list of Do’s and Do Not’s for safe 3. -
Page 11: Preventive Maintenance
The type of service to which the hoist is subjected can be classified as “Normal”, “Heavy”, or “Severe”. Normal Service Involves operation with randomly distributed loads within the rated load limit, or uniform loads less than 65% of rated load for not more than 25% of the time. -
Page 12: Inspecting The Load Chain
Table 4. Hook Removal Criteria Hook Dimension Criteria (mm) Hook Dimension Criteria (mm) Nominal: 15 Min: 13.5 Nominal: 38 Max: 39.9 Nominal: 22 Min: 19.8 Table 5. Minimum Frequent Inspections Type of Service Item Normal Heavy Severe a) Brake for evidence of slippage or rollback. b) Control functions for proper operation. -
Page 13: Removal And Installation Of Load Chain
Figure 9. Chain Wear Areas Flat lay marks Chain guide marks Upstanding link mark Interlink marks Figure 12. Chain Embossing Flat lay link Wear areas Upstanding link Front CMUSA Back Trace Code (3 Digits) CMUSA “T” Julian Date (3 Digits) Clock Number (3 Digits) Use only original Grade T load chains and original spare parts from the manufacturer. -
Page 14: Maintenance
c) Continue to disassemble the hoist and inspect the liftwheel, If the gears are removed from the housing, wipe off the excess chain guides, motor housing and gear housing. If any of these grease with a soft cloth and degrease the gears and housings. Upon components are worn or damaged, premature failure of the new reassembly, add grease to gears and housing. -
Page 15: Brake Cleaning And Replacement
Table 8. Brake Assembly BRAKE CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. BRAKE CLEANING BRAKE SPRING To prevent excess buildup of brake dust, follow the procedure below COUNTER DISC every 20 hours of operation. Remove dust caps from the outer housing and use a suitable vacuum RETAINING RING –... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Table 9. Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Low or no hoist battery voltage Check “M18 Battery Indicator” on Remote Control Low or no Remote Control battery voltage Check/replace Remote Control batteries Remote Control is not connected to the hoist Press the Power Button to connect the Remote Control to its hoist Hook does not respond to the Remote... -
Page 17: Manual Lowering Procedure
MANUAL LOWERING PROCEDURE The hoist may be operated manually by using an electric drill and an SAE 3/16” socket. 1. Remove the hoist end cap (1) on the motor side of the hoist by removing the four screws (2) as shown below. 2. -
Page 18: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA TORQUE SPECIFICATION Table 10. Torque Specification Recommended Seating Torque Fastener Fastener Description Tool Required in-lbs Center Housing Screws M6 TORX Head Cap Screw T30 TORX Driver Suspension Bolt Screw M4 TORX Head Cap Screw T20 TORX Driver Bottom Hook Block Screws M6 TORX Head Cap Screw T30 TORX Driver Chain Stop... -
Page 19: Hoist Parts And Services
Subject to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair or replace any part on this power tool which, after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years after the date of purchase unless otherwise noted.
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