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2000-Lb. Adjustable Gantry Crane Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item# 5071174 READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code (if applicable): _____________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ........................ 4 Packaging Contents ....................4 Technical Specifications .................... 4 Important Safety Information ..................4 Specific Operation Warnings ..................6 Main Parts of Crane..................... 7 Assembly Instructions ....................7 Before Each Use ......................12 Operating Instructions ....................14 After Each Use ......................
Intended Use This 2000-Lb. Adjustable Gantry Crane is made of heavy-duty, all steel construction. It’s ideal for shops where lifting is an essential part of the business. It goes where forklifts can’t. Quick assembly and disassembly allow for easy transport within a job-site or from site to site. Auto-lock feature keeps unit secure.
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Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product was designed. Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment.
⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
To prevent serious injury or property damage, read and understand the owner’s manual before use. Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Operate on a hard, level surface. Do not operate crane if the beam is not level. Be sure the trolley stoppers have been fixed to both ends of the beam. Ensure the load is centered before lifting.
Assembly Instructions ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH: Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, hard hat, heavy-duty work gloves, and steel-toed work boots during assembly and operation. The correct bolts must be used during assembly. If any doubts arise regarding proper assembly, contact Northern Tool + Equipment before use.
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Attaching Casters to Bases (11) Nut M10 (13) Spring Washer Φ10 (14) Bolt M10×30 1. Attach one Locking Swivel Caster (1) to one end of the Base (2) using four sets of Bolts (14), Spring Washers (13) and Nuts (11). 2.
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4. Apply grease to each Caster bearing. Attaching Post Insert to Post Sleeve 1. Place the Post Insert (7) into the Post Sleeve (3) with an Insert Pin (5). Attach with an R-Pin (25). 2. Repeat for the other side Post. Make sure to adjust the post to the some height. Page 10 of...
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Attaching Post Supports to Base and Post Sleeve (17) Nut M14 (15) Washer Φ14 (24)Spring Washer Φ14 (16) Bolt M14×40 (18) Bolt M14×100 1. With help, lift the Crane to the upright position. 2. Attach Post Sleeve (3) to Left Base (2) and assemble using Bolts (18), Washers (15), Spring Washers (24), and Nuts (17).
Attaching Handles The two handles are already installed. Before Each Use ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH: The use of cranes is subject to certain hazards that cannot be met by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, common sense, and experience in anticipating the motions that will occur as a result of operating the controls.
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2.With the handle remaining, insert the Pin B (5) to the hole beneath Pin A. Then the height will be locked in place. 3.Put the hook(27) holds the insert pin B, and then pull out the pin A. Press the handles(35) to lift. Repeat the above procedure until desired height is achieved.
Before Operating 1. Familiarize yourself with all operating controls of the crane and with the operation(s) to be performed. Instructions include the warnings on the crane, and the safety and operating instruction portion of this manual. ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EQUIPMENT FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment.
Applying the Load 1. Attach the load to the load hook securely by properly rated, suitable means, such as chains, shackles, hooks, lifting slings, etc. Load must be attached to prevent accidental disconnection. the hook hitch to support any part of the load. 3.
⚠WARNING Do not use to lift people or animals. Keep persons and property clear from under the load. Do not allow the load to swing or roll against the support members. Do not carry any load over any poeple. Parking the Load Do not leave a suspended load unattended unless specific precautions have been instituted and are in place.
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Maintenance Interval Maintenance Point 1. Some components may require adjustment. The following are examples: A. Operating mechanisms B. Brakes 2. Note the following regarding specific components: A. Replace damaged or worn hooks. Do not repair them by welding or reshaping. B.
Troubleshooting ⚠WARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EQUIPMENT FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If any defect or damage is noted, have the problem corrected before further use. Repair or replacement of crane components must be performed only by a qualified technician using only identical replacement parts with the same rating.
Parts List Part Number Part Description Quantity Remark 5'' Locking Swivel Caster Base Post Sleeve Post Support Inserted Pin Cable Post Insert I-Beam Connector Plate A Connector Plate B —————— —————— —————— Spring Washer Φ10 Bolt M10×30 Washer Φ14 Bolt M14×40 Bolt M14×100...
Handle Replacement Parts Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. When ordering parts, the following information will be required: item description, item model number, item serial number/item lot date code, and the replacement part reference number.
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase.
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Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 23 of...
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