Product Manual

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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 lower the cradle, control the backward rotation of the winch by grasping the wheel
handle as you carefully raise the brake arm to release the brake.
Operating Procedures
 To Load a Drywall Panel:
 Set (lower) the backstop (7), so the hoist won't roll backward.
 Swing open the panel support hooks on the two cross arms (48). Be sure the cradle is turned
so the support hooks are on the opposite side from the winch wheel.
 Extend the cross arm outriggers (29) on the cradle as needed to fully support the length of
the drywall panel.
 Release the tilt latch (33) to tilt the cradle (28).
 Hold the drywall panel with its face paper toward the tilted cradle, and load the panel onto the
hoist as shown. Set the panel onto the support hooks, and carefully lean it against the cross
arms (48).
 If installing the panel on a flat ceiling, tilt the cradle back up to its level position and lock the
tilt latch. If installing the panel on a side wall or a sloped ceiling, leave the cradle tilted.
 Raise the backstop on the base, and carefully roll the hoist close to the position where the
panel will be installed.