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Page 2 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 T able of Contents Safety .................................................2 Specifications .....................................4 Assembly ............................................4 Operation ............................................8 Maintenance .................[...]
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Page 3 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 Assembly Specific Safety Information 1. Assemble completely according to instructions and install Height Pins and R-pins before use. Improper assembly can create hazards. 2. Assemble or adjust height only with assistance. 3. Keep assembly area clean and well lit. 4. Keep[...]
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Page 4 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 Specifications Model 41 188 69513 Load Rating 1 T on (2,000 lb.) Min. Height 99-1/2 IN. 100 IN. Max. Height 148 IN. 147 IN. Distance Between Posts 94 IN. 93 IN. I-Beam 2-7/8 IN. W 3 IN. W Assembly Read the ENTIRE IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION section at the beginning of[...]
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Page 5 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 Assembly Instructions 1. Attach each Post Insert (1) to the I-Beam (4) using four Beam Bolts (29), W ashers (19), Spring W ashers (15), and Nuts (16). The Post Assemblies must be turned so that the Pulley Boxes (6) face outward. See Figure A. I-Beam (4) Post Insert (1) B[...]
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Page 6 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 3. Attach each V ertical Post Assembly to each Base Assembly , making certain that each Pulley Assembly (6) is to the outside of the Crane. See Figure C. Base Assembly (3) V ertical Post (1, 2) Figure C 4. From the top, insert four Bolts (17) through the base of the V er[...]
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Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 8. Insert the Height Pin (7) through the V ertical Post Assembly so that it goes all the way through. Slide the R-Pin (18) through the hole in the Height Pin to secure the Inner V ertical Post into place. Repeat for the second V ertical Post Assembly . 9. T ighten down a[...]
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Page 8 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 Operation TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y and DEA TH: The use of gantry cranes is subject to certain hazards that cannot be met by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, common sense, and experience in anticipating the motions that will occur as a r[...]
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Page 9 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 Before Operating Hoist 1. Familiarize yourself with all operating controls of the hoist and with the operation(s) to be performed. Instructions include, the warnings on the hoist, and the safety and operating instructions portion of this manual. 2. W ARNING! TO PREVENT S[...]
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Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 W ARNING! Follow all safety warnings and instructions for the trolley and hoist you will use with this gantry crane. Additional selected operation points follow: Applying the Load 1. Attach the load to the load hook securely by properly rated, suitable means, such as ch[...]
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Page 1 1 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 Moving the Load 1. Do not engage in any activity which will divert the operator ’ s attention while operating the hoist. 2. Respond to signals from a designated person only . However , always obey a stop signal, no matter who gives it. 3. Do not lift or lower a load [...]
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Page 12 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 Inspection, T esting, and Maintenance Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJUR Y AND DEA TH: Before any inspection, testing or maintenance procedure: 1. Move the gantry crane to a loc[...]
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Page 13 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 Storage Inspection 1. A gantry crane that has been idle for a period of a month or more, but less than a year , must be inspected before being placed in service according to the Frequent Inspection requirements. 2. A gantry crane that has been idle for a period of a yea[...]
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Page 14 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 Part Description Qty 1 Post Insert 2 2 Post Sleeve 2 3 Base 2 4 I-Beam 1 5 Strut 4 6 Pulley 2 7 Height Pin 2 8 Handle 2 9 Caster 4 10 Cable 2 11 Caster Bolt (M10 x 25) 16 12 Spring W asher 16 13 Nut (M10) 16 14 Frame Bolt (M12 x 50) 8 15 Spring W asher 24 Part Descripti[...]
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Page 15 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Items 41 188 69513 29 28 29 Assembly Diagram SAFETY OPERA TION MAINTENANCE ASSEMBL Y[...]
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