CM-ET Lodestar - Manual (Page 7)

HOOK SUSPENSIONS
Swivel and rigid type hook suspensions (see Figure 1) are
available for all Lodestar Electric Hoists. However, swivel
type hook suspensions are normally recommended for most
applications.
UNPACKING INFORMATION
When received, the hoist should be carefully inspected for
damage which may have occurred during shipment or han-
dling. Check the hoist frame for dents or cracks, the external
cords for damaged or cut insulation, the control station for cut
or damaged enclosure, and inspect the load chain for nicks
and gouges. If shipping damage has occurred, refer to the
packing list envelope on the carton for claim procedure.
Before using the hoist, make sure the voltage change board
(Key# 627-1013) is connected for the intended power supply
the hoist is to be operated.
NOTE: To assure long life and top performance, be sure
to follow the load chain lubricating instructions on page
11.
INSTALLING THE SUSPENSION
A. Single Reeved Units:
Remove the hook suspension from its carton and the two
suspension screws. Place the suspension assembly into the
recess on top of the hoist so that the adapter body follows the
contour of the hoist. Insert the suspension screws through
the holes in the adapter and hand thread these into the self
locking nuts enclosed in the hoist. The screws will turn freely
into the nuts until the last 1/4” (6.35 mm) of travel, during
which the resistance of the nut locking collar will be encoun-
tered. Securely tighten the screws to the recommended seat-
ing torque (see Table 2) using a 12 point socket (½” (13mm)
socket) which fits the head of the screw.
LATCHLOK® HOOKS
CM’s Latchlok hooks (see Figure 2) are available to replace
the standard upper and lower hooks used on the Lodestar
Electric Hoists.
B. Double Reeved Units:
Remove the hook suspension from its carton and the two
suspension screws, dead end pin, washer and cotter pin. It
should be noted that the suspension includes a dead end bolt
and block for supporting the dead end of the load chain as
shown in Figure 7.
Place the suspension assembly into the recess on top of the
hoist. The dead end block should project through the bottom
of the hoist with the pin hole and slot aligned to the under-
side of the hoist as shown in Figure 7. If these are not
aligned as shown, lift the head of the bolt from the hex
recess in the adapter and turn the bolt and block assembly
and reseat the bolt head to obtain the proper alignment. Do
not change the position of the dead end block on the bolt to
attain this alignment.
Check the position of the pin hole in the dead end block to
make sure it has not been disturbed from its factory setting.
The distance from the top of the pin hole to the bottom of the
hoist should not exceed 7/16” (11.11 mm) for the Models R and
RR. If the distance is not correct, adjust the position of the
dead end block to obtain the proper distance (see Page 21).
INSTALLATION
ACCESSORIES
Figure 1. Hook Suspensions Figure 2. Upper or Lower Latchlok ® Hook
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