Usage Instructions
1. Carefully plan the location of the General Purpose | Parts Diagram | |
Rope Hoist. The upper Safety Hook must be firmly at- |
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tached to a rope, chain or some structure that will fully |
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support the weight of the object to be lifted or pulled (500 |
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Lbs. maximum). Warning: All 3 parts of the Safety Hook |
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must be engaged to the supporting rope, chain, or struc- |
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ture. Failure to engage the hook properly could result in |
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personal injury and/or property damage. |
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2. When setting up the Rope Hoist, (see photo at right), |
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note the difference in the Upper and Lower Hoist. The |
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Lower Hoist includes the |
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Lower Hoist should always be connected to the object |
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that is to be lifted or pulled. |
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3. With the upper Safety Hook supporting the Rope |
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Hoist, inspect and test the Rope Hoist before attempt- |
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ing to lift the workpiece. Make sure the rope is in good |
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condition; make sure the rope is not | Loose Pulling |
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between the hoists. Pull the loose pulling rope to make | Lower Hoist | |
sure the hoists are functioning properly. | Rope | |
4. After testing the Rope Hoist and finding that the hoist |
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is functioning properly, you are now ready to use the |
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product to lift or pull the workpiece. |
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5. Connect the 3 parts of the lower Safety Hook to a |
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supporting chain, rope or other connecting device that is |
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supporting the workpiece to be lifted or pulled. |
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Caution: Maintain safe work area. Before and during the lift, keep spectators clear | (#2) | |
of the work area. Keep clear of the area under the lifted item at all times. Caution: |
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Periodically check all components of the Rope Hoist to make sure the product is in |
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good working condition. |
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6.Carefully pull the loose Pulling Rope and slowly lift or pull the workpiece. Always wear heavy duty work gloves when operating the Rope Hoist. Make sure the work gloves do not get caught in moving parts. Tension must be maintained on the loose Pulling Rope to keep the workpiece aloft. After the workpiece is in the desired position, it can be lowered by slowly and carefully releasing tension in the loose Pulling Rope.
Caution: The General Purpose Rope Hoist is intended for short term lifting or pulling projects. Do not hang a lifted workpiece for an extended period of time. After the lift or pull is complete, safely support the workpiece and disconnect the Rope Hoist.
Parts List
Part # | Description | Qty |
1 | Hoist (Upper & Lower) | 2 |
2 | Safety Hook (3 Piece) | 2 |
3 | Rope Locking Device | 1 |
4 | Rope | 1 |
When not in use, the Rope Hoist should be stored in a dry location that is out of reach of children.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts.
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