LINQ Lifiting Rigging Catalogue - Flipbook - Page 30
1. DEFINITIONS
The ELITE and ESSENTIAL Series Chain Hoist has been
designed for vertically lifting and lowering loads, by hand,
under normal atmospheric conditions in the work place.
NEVER USE
YOUR FOOT
TO APPLY
PRESSURE ON
THE HOIST.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that
use the hoist if there are deep nicks, gouges
or evidence of stretch on any hook, contact our company
or the distributor of the hoist for service and replacement
with new parts.
2.3 GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION
WELD
OR CUT A LOAD
SUSPENDED
BY A HOIST.
WILL
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DIRECTIONS FOR
OPERATION
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
AVOID SUCH SITUATIONS
AT ALL COSTS
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that
RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
NEVER USE
TWO OR
MORE HOISTS
TOGETHER TO
LIFT THE LOAD
BEYOND THE
RATED CAPACITY
OF THE HOIST.
AVOID SUCH SITUATIONS
AT ALL COSTS
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that
MIGHT
NEVER LIFT
UP THE LOAD
BEYOND THE
RATED CAPACITY
OF THE HOIST.
USE
A TWISTED,
KINKED,
DAMAGED OR
STRETCHED
LOAD CHAIN.
USE THE
HOIST CHAIN
AS A SLING CHOKER
BACK ONTO THE
LOAD CHAIN.
use damaged hoist or hoist not working properly.
swing a suspended load.
use the hoist chain as a welding conductor.
operate a hoist so far that the bottom hook
touches the hoist body.
5.
operate a hoist so far that the load chain pulls
the anchorage.
6.
operate a hoist if excessive internal noise occurs.
7.
allow your attention to be diverted from
operating the hoist, do not leave suspended load.
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4.
2.4 GUIDELINES FOR AFTER USE
Put down the load slowly and safely after lifting.
RESULT IN MINOR OR MODERATE INJURY.
Indicates an alert against unsafe practices.
AVOID SUCH SITUATIONS
suspend a load for an extended period of time.
2. SAFETY RULES
DIRECTIONS FOR OPERATION
2.1 GENERAL
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Failure to read and comply with the contents of this
manual can result in property damage, serious bodily injury
or death. Although you may be familiar with this or similar
equipment, it is strongly recommended that you read this
manual before installing, operating or maintaining
the product.
Equipment described herein should not be used
in conjunction with other equipment unless necessary
and required safety devices applicable to the system. LINQ
company shall have no liability to the user or its employer
for any loss, damage or other claims for compensation
arising from any misuse. Modifications to upgrade, rerate,
or otherwise alter this equipment shall be authorised only
by LINQ LIFTING RIGGING, a division of Paramount
Safety Products.
NEVER USE
A HOIST FOR
LIFTING,
SUPPORTING OR
TRANSPORTING
PEOPLE.
USE
THE HOIST AS A
SUPPORT OVER
AN EDGE.
Ensure qualified service personnel inspect (and service
if necessary) the hoist periodically.
2.2 TAKE NOTE BEFORE USE
Hoist operators shall be required to read the manual, the
warnings contained in this manual, and any instruction
or warning labels on the hoist or lifting system. The
operator shall also be required to be familiar with the
hoist controls before being authorised to operate the
hoist or lifting system. Only competent persons may
operate a LINQ hoist.
1. Ensure writing on the name plate is clear and legible.
2. Check the hoist before use following inspection criteria.
3. Estimate the load weight and select a suitable
capacity hoist.
4. Ensure both hooks are not deformed and can rotate
freely with no roughness.
5. Ensure the brake system is functional by attempting
a few cm lift of the load stop and hold.
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2.5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
SUPPORT
A LOAD ON THE
TIP OF THE
HOOK
(POINT LOAD).
attempt repair of a hook by heat treating, bending
or attaching anything by welding. Such procedures will
weaken and may cause failure of the hook.
2.6 OTHERS
Always consult the manufacturer or your dealer if you plan
to use a hoist in an excessively corrosive environment
(salt water, sea air and / or acid, explosive environment
or other corrosive compounds, et al).
RUN
THE LOAD
CHAIN OVER
A LEADING
EDGE.
use a hoist which has been taken out of service
until the hoist has been properly repaired or replaced.
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DIRECTIONS FOR OPERATION
NEVER LIFT OR
TRANSPORT
LOADS OVER OR
NEAR PEOPLE.
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