CM-ET Hurricane 360 - Manual (Page 6)

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CM ® Hurricane 360 hand operated chain hoists are highly
versatile materials handling equipment that can be used
to effectively lift loads. The frame and covers are made from steel
stampings. Internal gears are made of high grade, heat treated
steel. Shielded ball bearings or bushings support the heat
treated steel liftwheel. Latch type, forged steel upper and
lower hooks are standard. A dry type friction brake that
does not include pawls and ratchet found in similar hoists
provides positive load control and will suspend the load
at any point.
Hoists with load ratings of 1/2, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 ton are available
and this manual applies to all of these units. Standard lifts
are 10, 15 and 20 feet and hoists with longer lifts are available
on a special, per order basis. Plated steel hand chain is pro-
vided with a drop that is 2 feet less than the lift of the hoist.
CM ® Hurricane 360 hand operated hoists are built in accor-
dance with the specifications contained herein and at the time
of manufacture complies with our interpretation of the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standard B30.16,
“Overhead Hoists.” Copies of this standard can be obtained
from ASME Order Department,
22 Law Drive, Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300, USA.
This manual contains important information to help you properly
install, operate and maintain your CM
® Hurricane 360 Hoist
for maximum performance, economy and safety.
Please study its contents thoroughly before putting your hoist
into operation. By practicing correct operating procedures
and by carrying out the recommended preventive maintenance
suggestions, you will be assured of long, dependable
and safe service.
After you have completely familiarized yourself with the contents
of this manual, we recommend that you carefully file
it for future reference.
CM
®
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT POLICY
All Columbus McKinnon (CM ® ) Hurricane 360 Hoists are inspected
and performance tested prior to shipment. If any properly
maintained hoist develops a performance problem, within one
one year of shipment, due to a material or workmanship defect,
as verified by CM, repair or replacement of the unit will be made
to the original purchaser without charge. This repair/ replacement
policy applies only to CM
® Hurricane 360 Hoists installed,
maintained and operated as outlined in this manual, and specifi-
cally excludes hoists subject to normal wear, abuse, improper
installation, improper or inadequate maintenance, hostile
environmental effects and unauthorized repairs/modifications.
We reserve the right to change materials or design if, in our
opinion, such changes will improve our product. Abuse, repair
by an unauthorized person, or use of non-CM
® replacement
parts voids the guarantee and could lead to dangerous oper-
ation. For full Terms of Sale, see Sales Order Acknowledgement.
Also, refer to the back cover for Limitations of Warranties,
Remedies and Damages, and Indemnification and Safe
Operation.
UNPACKING
After opening the carton, the hoist should be carefully inspected
for damage which may have occurred during shipment
or handling. Check the hoist frame for dents or cracks
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.
Operating a unit with obvious external damage may cause
load to drop and that may result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Carefully check unit for external damage prior to installation.
Before installing the hoist:
1. Determine the weight of the load that is to be lifted
or moved and make sure it does not exceed the rated load
of the hoist.
2. Make sure the support or sling to which the upper hook
is attached is strong enough to hold several times the weight
of the load to be lifted or moved. Be sure the hoist is solidly
held in the uppermost part of the upper hook and the latch
is closed and not in contact with the support or sling.
Attaching the hoist to an inadequate support may allow the
hoist and load to fall and cause injury and/or property damage.
TO AVOID INJURY:
Make sure the structure has sufficient strength to hold
several times the hoist and its rated load.
3. The area in which the hoist is installed must provide
sufficient room for:
-The operator to operate the hand chain.
-The operator and other personnel to stand clear
of the load at all times.
- Firm footing for the operator.
- Clearance between the hoist frame and any object.
-The frame to be free to swivel on the upper hook.
GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTALLATION