Spanco 1ALU1210 Assembly And Maintenance Instruction

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Promise to Perform Industries, Inc.
A-SERIES ALUMINUM
GANTRY CRANE
Assembly and Maintenance Instruction Manual
ISO 9001:2015 Registered
Manual 103-0008
Effective October 2022

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  • Page 1 Promise to Perform Industries, Inc. A-SERIES ALUMINUM GANTRY CRANE Assembly and Maintenance Instruction Manual ISO 9001:2015 Registered Manual 103-0008 Effective October 2022...
  • Page 2 15. Before moving the gantry under load, remove any obstacles and ensure that the load is not attached to the floor. 16. Spanco Gantry Cranes are desgined to be moved manually. Do not push or pull the gantry with a lift truck or other vehicle.
  • Page 3 26. Do not allow the hoist trolley to strike the end stops or gantry supports at any time. 27. The system must be tied down if exposed to winds exceeding 30 miles per hour. Spanco considers it an unsafe practice to operate cranes in winds over 15 miles per hour.
  • Page 4: System Applications

    SYSTEM APPLICATIONS The Spanco System is used for material handling applications. This material handling system is labeled with a maximum rated capacity and is designated for Class C service as defined by the CMAA; follow all limitations as noted on system labels.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    INSPECTION CHECKLISTS ..............................17 Before Each Use Inspection Checklist ..........................17 Annual Inspection Checklist............................18 PRODUCT WARRANTY COVERAGE ..........................19 ABOUT SPANCO ............................. BACK COVER Spanco.com • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane 1 ® 1-800-869-2080 | Rigid Lifelines...
  • Page 6: Assembly Instructions

    NOTE: One half-and one-ton models are manufactured with with square edge tubing. Two- and three-ton models are manufactured with rounded edge aluminum tubing. One half- and one-ton model Two- and three-ton model tubing profile. tubing profile. A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco.com 2 Spanco ®...
  • Page 7: Attaching The Swivel Locks To The Caster Assemblies

    (8) and hex nut (9). Torque all nuts (9) to 23 foot-pounds. d ) Repeat steps e) through g) to attach the remaining caster assemblies to the caster frame assemblies. Spanco.com • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane 3...
  • Page 8: Beam Assembly

    Be sure that the holes in the beam flange are on the bottom, and that the capacity label is right-side-up and legible. A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco.com 4 Spanco...
  • Page 9 Lock Washer Hex Nut Clipped Washer Beam Clamp NOTE: Torque 5/8-inch bolts to 108 NOTE: Item 14 quantity varies with foot-pounds. Torque 3/4-inch bolts to gantry model. 210 foot-pounds. Spanco.com • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane 5 ®...
  • Page 10: Final Assembly

    NOTE: Before removing the Lug-All hoist or other lifting equipment, ensure that the load pin is fully engaged. A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco.com 6 Spanco...
  • Page 11: Adjusting The Gantry Span

    ) Do not move the legs (A-frames) inward more than the minimum clear span. The minimum clear span is equal to the distance between the casters (tread width) or one-half the overall beam length—whichever dimension is greater. See the minimum clear span chart on page eight for the minimum clear span dimensions for standard Spanco Aluminum Gantry Crane models.
  • Page 12: Minimum Clear Span Chart

    12 ft. 3ALU1210 6' 0" 10' 8" 3ALU1212 6' 0" 10' 8" 3ALU1508 7' 6" 13' 8" 15 ft. 3ALU1510 7' 6" 13' 8" 3ALU1512 7' 6" 13' 8" A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco.com 8 Spanco ®...
  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1. Tagline Assembly Spanco clamp-on tagline assemblies are designed for universal installation. Clamp-on tagline assemblies include universal weldments, applicable hardware, tagline cable, cable clamps, eyebolts, and pulleys with cable ties. One pulley and cable tie is provided for every five feet of tagline length. Power conductor is supplied by others.
  • Page 14: Top Lock Wheel Brake Assembly

    ) With the brake pedal tabs pointed away from the caster assembly, line up the hole on the brake pedal with the hole on the brake shoe. “On” and “Off” on the brake pedal tabs should be visible when the caster is mounted to the system. A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco.com 10 Spanco ®...
  • Page 15: V-Groove Track Installation

    Fasten V-groove track to the floor using 3/8-inch lag bolts and suitable anchors. (For track supplied by Spanco, use a bolt in each hole. Otherwise, space bolts approximately three feet apart on each side of the track in a staggered arrangement.) Use shims or grouting as required to keep the track level and alignment pins at joints to keep the track true.
  • Page 16 (2 Runway) (L+A) (L-A) support span Rail to Rail E=1/4” between Elevation adjacent rails Nom. Tread Line C=1/4” in any Straightness support span D=1/4” in any Elevation support span A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco.com 12 Spanco ®...
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Applications involving vacuums, magnets, or other high-impact lifters are considered severe usage and require special design considerations. Contact Spanco for special design pricing. Consult Spanco for usage other than moderate and all instances of high cycle rates or high-impact applications, such as high- speed air or electric hoists, vacuum lifters, or magnets.
  • Page 18: Disassembly

    Clear the area below the beam, then safely lower the beam to the ground and remove the lifting straps. Detail “D” ITEM DESCRIPTION Beam Upright Tube Top Plate Hitch Pin Hex Bolt Lock Washer Hex Nut Clipped Washer Beam Clamp A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco.com 14 Spanco ®...
  • Page 19 A-frame assembly. Detail “B” ITEM DESCRIPTION A-Frame Assembly Caster Lock Washer Flat Washer Hex Nut Hex Bolt Caster Assembly's Top Plate Spanco.com • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane 15 ®...
  • Page 20: Labeling

    The letters correspond to the accompanying labels. All labeling must be legible and attached to the system. If at any time these labels are lost, stolen, removed, or become illegible, contact Spanco. Labels can be ordered by part number as listed below.
  • Page 21: Before Each Use Inspection Checklist

    6. Ensure that the caster brakes make contact with the caster material for maximum effectiveness. ©2022. All Rights Reserved. All specifications and product designs subject to change without prior notice. Spanco.com • 1-800-869-2080 • Spanco A-Series Aluminum Gantry Crane 17...
  • Page 22: Inspection Checklists

    13. Check the electrical apparatus, if supplied, for any deterioration of the controller contactors, limit switches, and push button stations. 14. Check system for unauthorized modifications. Only Spanco can authorize modifications. Remove system from service if it is modified in anyway.
  • Page 23: Product Warranty Coverage

    Only applies to the wearable wheels on workstation bride crane end trucks and hoist trolley Spanco warrants its manual workstation bridge crane, jib crane, and gantry crane products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years or 20,000 hours, commencing on the date of shipment to the first retail purchaser.
  • Page 24: About Spanco

    Spanco production facilities are certified under the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System to provide superior quality products. And every welder at Spanco is certified to handle steel (D1.1) and aluminum (D1.2) in accordance with the rigorous requirements and lab testing established by the American Welders Society (AWS).
  • Page 25 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF SPANCO Item Building Materials Description Quantity INC. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF SPANCO IS PROHIBITED. Beam Upright Tube A-Frame Top Plate Hitch Pin...
  • Page 26 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF RIGID LIFELINES. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF RIGID LIFELINES IS PROHIBITED. "A" "H" "A" "G" P/N 53-0001 "B" SEE NOTE 1 FOR MORE INFO. "F"...

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