Harrington Hoists and Cranes AHM Hoist User Manual
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Equipment described herein is not designed for and MUST NOT be used for lifting, supporting, or transporting
people, or for lifting or supporting loads over people.
Equipment described herein should not be used in conjunction with other equipment unless necessary and/or
required safety devices applicable to the system, crane, or application are installed by the system designer, system
manufacturer, crane manufacturer, installer, or user.
Modifications to upgrade, rerate, or otherwise alter this equipment shall be authorized only by the original equipment
manufacturer.
Equipment described herein may be used in the design and manufacture of cranes or monorails. Additional
equipment or devices may be required for the crane and monorail to comply with applicable crane design and safety
standards. The crane designer, crane manufacturer, or user is responsible to furnish these additional items for
compliance. Refer to ANSI/ASME B30.17, “Safety Standard for Top-Running Single Girder Cranes”; ANSI/ASME
B30.2 “Safety Standard for Top-Running Double-Girder Cranes”; and ANSI/ASME B30.11 “Safety Standard for
Underhung Cranes and Monorails”.
If a below-the-hook lifting device or sling is used with a hoist, refer to ANSI/ASME B30.9, Safety Standard for Slings,
or ANSI/ASME B30.20, Safety Standard for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.
Hoists and cranes, used to handle hot molten material may require additional equipment or devices. Refer to ANSI
Z241.2, “Safety Requirements for Melting and Pouring of Metals in the Metalcasting Industry”.
Failure to read and comply with any one of the limitations noted herein can result in serious bodily injury or death,
and/or property damage.
HAZARDOUS AIR PRESSURE IS PRESENT IN THE HOIST, IN THE SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE
HOIST, AND IN THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COMPONENTS.
Before performing ANY maintenance on the equipment, de-energize the supply of compressed air to the
equipment, and lock and tag the supply device in the de-energized position. Refer to ANSI Z244.1, “Personnel
Protection - Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources.”
Only trained and competent personnel should inspect and repair this equipment.