User Manual
P/N: 192047082 (REV AA) 627NH January 2018
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
The Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist is a highly versatile materials
handling device that can be used to lift loads that are within rated
capacity. The mechanical features of these hoists include an
alloy steel liftwheel, Load Limiter, hardened steel chain guides,
hardened steel gear train, life-time lubrication, forged steel hooks
and lightweight aluminum frame. The electrical features include
hoist-duty motor, rugged hoist brake, variable frequency drive and
electronic brake contoller circuit. The hoist is available with hook or
lug suspensions that are supplied separately. Table 1 summarizes
the Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist models and the Series 635 Trolleys
available. It should be noted that standard hoists are available with
10 (3M), 15 (4.6M) and 20 (6.1M) foot lifts. However, hoists with
longer lifts are available on a special, per order basis.
SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1.
Lodestar Electric Chain Hoists
200-240VAC or 380-480VAC, 3-Phase, 50/60Hz
Model
Load Capacity
Lifting Speed
60Hz Output
Lifting Speed
50Hz Output
Chain Falls
Chain Size
Chain Weight per length
of lift
Tonne kg ft/min m/min ft/min m/min in x in mm x mm lb/ft kg/m
A 1/8 125 32 9.8 26.7 8.1 1 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 0.585 0.87
AA 1/8 125 60 18.3 50.0 15.2 1 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 0.585 0.87
B 1/4 250 16 4.9 13.3 4.1 1 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 0.585 0.87
C 1/4 250 32 9.8 26.7 8.1 1 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 0.585 0.87
E 1/2 500 8 2.4 6.7 2.0 2 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 1.17 1.74
F 1/2 500 16 4.9 13.3 4.1 1 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 0.585 0.87
H 1 1000 8 2.4 6.7 2.0 2 .250 x .7445 6.35 x 18.9 1.17 1.74
Lodestar Electric Chain Hoists
200-240VAC or 380-480VAC, 3-Phase, 50/60Hz
Model
Shortest Distance
Between Hooks
Motor Power
60Hz Output
Motor Power
50Hz Output
IP Rating
Net Weight
Standard 10', 230V Unit
Add .5lb (.3kg) for 460V
in mm HP kW HP kW lb kg
A 16.9 429 0.25 0.19 0.21 0.16 66 66 30
AA 19.9 505 0.50 0.37 0.42 0.31 66 67 30
B 16.9 429 0.25 0.19 0.21 0.16 66 67 30
C 16.9 429 0.50 0.37 0.42 0.31 66 66 30
E 21.6 549 0.25 0.19 0.21 0.16 66 81 37
F 16.9 429 0.50 0.37 0.42 0.31 66 67 30
H 21.6 549 0.50 0.37 0.42 0.31 66 81 37
CM REPAIR/REPLACEMENT POLICY
All Columbus McKinnon (CM
®
) Lodestar Electric Chain Hoists are
inspected and performance tested prior to shipment. If any properly
maintained hoist develops a performance problem due to a material
or workmanship defect, as veried by CM
®
, repair or replacement of
the unit will be made to the original purchaser without charge. This
repair/replacement policy applies only to Lodestar Hoists installed,
maintained and operated as outlined in this manual, and specically
excludes parts subject to normal wear, abuse, improper installation,
improper or inadequate maintenance, hostile environmental effects
and unauthorized repairs/modications.
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 operation. For full Terms of
Sale, see Sales Order Acknowledgement. Also, refer to the back
cover for Limitations of Warranties, Remedies and Damages, and
Indemnication and Safe Operation.