50-Lb. Drywall and Panel Hoist Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .......................
Intended Use The Ironton 150-Lb Drywall and Panel Hoist allows one person to lift a drywall panel without assistance. The panel can be raised to a maximum height of 11 feet for attachment to level ceilings-or (with the lift's cradle tilted) to sloped ceilings or side walls. For higher ceilings, an extension accessory is available that increases the lift to 16 feet. The hoist’s cradle can support up to 150 lb.
and contact will cause electrical shock. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the product. Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury and/or property damage if contacted.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product. Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the tool itself. Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
Set up the Tripod Base (1): Set the base on the floor, resting it on the casters (4). Press down on the slide yoke (5) ring. Hold the ring down while you swing the two outer legs (3) out until the yoke snaps back into place into the locking hole on the bottom of the slide tube. To prevent the tripod base (1) from rolling backward during assembly, lower the backstop tip (7) as shown.
Attach the handle (26) to the winch wheel (19). Tighten the nut, and then back it off slightly so the handle (26) turns freely.
Move the Winch Assembly into Working Position: Hold the winch wheel (29) and brake arm (22). Rotate the winch wheel (29) forward slightly while you lift the brake arm (22) to release the brake. Raise the brake arm (22) all the way up. Grasp the winch post and grip the brake arm (22) firmly with your thumb. Place your right hand on top of the frame. Continue to grip the brake arm (22) as needed to prevent cable backlash. Pull the winch assembly all the way toward you.
When the winch is fully extended (away from the frame housing), release the brake arm (22) and swing the retaining hook away (18) so it no longer secures the telescoping sections inside the frame housing(9). Press the winch assembly slightly back toward the frame. This automatically engages the slide bar (14) lock to keep the winch fully extended. Attach the cradle (28) to the frame. Insert the cradle's (28) post into the opening on top of the frame.
Press each cross-arm (48) forward into the socket until the spring tab on the bottom of the cross-arm (48) snaps into place. Before Each Use ⚠WARNING Inspect the unit carefully for wear or damage. Pay special attention to the cable. Be sure the hoist is at working room temperature before operating. Be sure the winch brake drum is clean and dry before operating. Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING To avoid injury, slide bar lock must be fully engaged if winch assembly is extended.
Slide the Yoke Ring (5): Press down on the slide yoke ring to unlatch the two forward legs so they can be rotated out to the hoist’s working position or in to its storage position. A spring-loaded pin snaps into a hole on the bottom of the slide tube to lock the folding legs into position. Using the Backstop (7): Pivot the backstop down to prevent the base from rolling backward, or up to allow the unit to wheel freely.
Tilt Latch (33): Allows the cradle to tilt (for loading a drywall panel or for raising the panel to a side wall or sloped ceiling). To remove the cradle from the frame, pivot the tilt latch out and down. To lock the cradle onto the frame without tilting, pivot the latch up to engage the stud on the cradle. Brake Arm (22): A spring-loaded brake holds the cradle at whatever height you raise it by cranking the winch wheel.
To Raise the Panel: Crank the winch wheel (19) in the direction shown (hold the post for leverage) until the panel is at the desired height. The brake (22) is spring-loaded to automatically hold the cradle at the selected height when you stop cranking. To Lower the Panel: Grasp the wheel handle with your right hand so you can restrain the backward rotation of the winch. Retain your hold on the winch handle.
Install the Longer Telescoping Sections Loosen the buckle and take out the steel cable. Take out the frame (9) together with the steel cable. Replace it with the Extension Bar.
Take the steel cable of the Extension bar through Part A and Part B (shown below). Attach it with the buckle. After Each Use ⚠WARNING Always store the hoist in a dry, protected area. Fold up the handle in the winch wheel.
Maintenance ⚠WARNING Do not lubricate any part of the winch components. The brake is friction-based and may fail if lubricated. Maintain the product by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule.
Parts Diagram Page 18 of 22
Parts List Reference 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Part Description Tripod Base Assembly Center Leg (with Fasteners) Out Leg (with Fasteners) Caster 10cm Slide Yoke Ring Tension Spring Tie Arm (with Fasteners) Rubber Backstop Tip Frame Assembly Frame Housing Inner Telescoping Section 10cm Out Telescoping Section with Pulley 11cm Winch Assembly Winch Host with Pin and Fastener Slide Bar with
Reference 53 54 Part Description Outer Telescoping Section 1,800 cm (not shown) Cable 520 cm (not shown) Quantity 1 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or ''Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only (''You'' or ''Your'') that the Ironton product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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