Chain Installation – 10-Ton Hoists
Referring to Figure 14:
1.After installing the load chain into the load chain sprocket (B), run the remaining chain through your hand to remove any twist. The last link of the chain must be in the same direction as the first. If not, cut off the last link.
2.Insert the last link into the left pulley of the lower hook (C).
3.Pull the load chain through and up from the underside of the pulley (C, D).
4. Insert the last link into the pulley of the upper hook (D), moving the chain up, around, and then down (E). Check that the load chain is not twisted and welds face away from the pulley.
5. To prevent the chain from
6. Insert the last link into the right pulley of the lower hook (E).
7. Pull the load chain through and up from the underside of the pulley (E, F).
8.Remove the split pin, castle nut, and the chain bolt in the upper hook slot (G).
9.Insert the last link into the upper hook slot.
10.Check that the load chain is not twisted.
11.Position the chain bolt back through the upper hook slot and the last chain link.
12.Place the castle nut onto the end of the bolt.
13. | Secure the split pin in the tapered hole of the | Figure 14 |
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14. | Remove the screwdriver from the link at the |
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| base of the upper pulley. |
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