Hooking the Load
1.Secure the upper hook.
2.Place the bottom hook securely into the object to be lifted.
3.Place ropes or chain in the center of the bottom hook, making sure the safety latch is secure. Never load the hook in front of the safety latch. See Figure 3.
4.Avoid lifting one load with two hoists. If this is unavoidable, apply equal weight to both hoists and use hoists with the proper lift capacity.
Capacity of each hoist must be equal to the total load to be lifted.
5.Check that the chain is not twisted at the bottom hook. All welds should face the same direction (Figure 4).
6.For hoists with two or more falls of chain, make sure the bottom hook is not turned over. This may cause the chain to twist.
Raising the Load
To raise the load, pull the right side of the hand chain (A, Figure 5) clockwise.
To lower the load, pull the left side of the hand chain (B, Figure 5) counterclockwise.
Important: Make sure the hoist has an adequate length of load chain to raise or lower the load in a safe manner. Do not attempt to lower the hoist beyond its limit.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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