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MHD56012 - Edition 8 5
INSTALLATION
Prior to installing hoist, carefully inspect it for possible shipping
damage. Hoists are supplied fully lubricated from the factory.
Lubrication of the load chain is recommended before initial hoist
operation.
• Depending on model selected, hoist may weigh up to 485 lbs.
(220 kg). If parts of the hoist are dropped, they can cause
injury, death or property damage. Adequately support hoist
during installation.
• Owners and users are advised to examine specific, local or
other regulations, including ASME standards and/or OSHA
Regulations which may apply to a particular type of use of this
product before installing or putting hoist to use.
The VL2 manual chain hoist must be used in a vertical position to
provide a straight line pull from top to bottom hook. The hoist
must be positioned so that it does not contact the support members
when in use. When operating in limited areas suitable lifting
attachments or slings must be used to prevent hoist body and hand
chain from being obstructed.
Initial Operating Checks
Operate hoist with a test load (10% of rated capacity) by raising
and lowering this load several times. Verify brake operation with
this light load prior to applying heavier loads.
• Each time a load is lifted, the operation of the brake should
be checked by raising load slightly and stopping to ensure
brake will hold load before continuing to lift.
Familiarize operators and personnel responsible for hoist
installation and service with ASME B30.16 specifications and this
manual prior to placing unit into service. All requirements of this
specification, including testing should be met before approving
hoist for operation.
(Dwg. MHP0436)
Installing Chain Container
Refer to Dwg. MHP0321 on page 19. Position chain container to
ensure minimum contact with handchain. On larger CC-8 and CC-
9 style chain containers which use S-Hooks to support chain
container, ensure hook ends are bent closed.
OPERATION
The four most important aspects of hoist operation are:
1. Follow all safety instructions when operating hoist.
2. Allow only personnel trained in safety and operation of this
hoist to operate hoist.
3. Subject each hoist to a regular inspection and maintenance
procedure.
4. Be aware of the hoist capacity and weight of load at all times.
• Hoist is not designed or suitable for lifting, lowering or
moving persons. Never lift loads over people.
Hoist Operation
When facing hand chain side of hoist:
Pull down on right hand chain (clockwise) to raise load.
Pull down on left hand chain (counterclockwise) to lower load.
On 15 and 20 ton hoists, use two operators, one on each of the two
hand chains. To keep the load chain centered in the block
assemblies, operate hoist units simultaneously and at the same
speed. An equal amount of unloaded chain must be maintained
under each hoist body.
• Do not allow load chain, on 15 and 20 ton hoists, to
accumulate on one side (under one hoist body). Excessive
loading to load chain anchor may occur resulting in a falling
load which can cause death, injury or property damage.