Instructions / Assembly

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1.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To avoid risk of injury:
1. Read and understand the entire owner's
manual before attempting assembly or
operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings posted on
the machine and in this manual. Failure to
comply with all of these warnings may cause
serious injury.
3. Replace warning labels if they become
obscured or removed.
4. This chain hoist is designed and intended for
use by properly trained and experienced
personnel only. If you are not familiar with the
proper and safe operation of a chain hoist, do
not use until proper training and knowledge
have been obtained.
5. Do not use this chain hoist for other than its
intended use. If used for other purposes, JET
disclaims any real or implied warranty and holds
itself harmless from any injury that may result
from that use.
6. Do not install this chain hoist where explosive
hazards may exist.
7. Give your work undivided attention. Looking
around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-
play” are careless acts that can result in serious
injury.
8. Do not use to lift people, or loads over people.
Warn others in the vicinity when lifting or
transporting a load. Avoid swinging load and
hook.
9. Do not exceed the rated lift capacity of the chain
hoist.
10. Make sure limit switches are operating properly.
Do not use limit switches as routine operating
stops; they are emergency devices only.
11. Verify that load chain is properly seated in load
sheeve before operating hoist.
12. Do not use the load chain as a sling, or wrap
load chain around the load.
13. Do not use the load chain to side-pull a load.
14. Always inspect the chain hoist for damage prior
to use. Do not use a chain hoist with twisted,
kinked, worn or otherwise damaged chain. If the
chain hoist is damaged, do not use until it has
been repaired or replaced.
15. Do not use more than one chain hoist to lift or
move a load. If this is unavoidable, each chain
hoist must have the same capacity as the load
to be moved.
16. Never allow the load chain to “set” over sharp
edges. All lifts must be made with straight chain
that is free of obstacles.
17. Do not use chain hoist unless load is centered
between top and bottom hooks.
18. Protect load chain from weld splatter and other
contaminants. Do not allow the hook or chain to
be contacted by a live welding electrode.
19. Always take time to study the job to be
performed and choose the safest method. Do
not place yourself or other people in an unsafe
position. Maintain constant awareness of the
lifting environment.
20. Leave all internal maintenance to a qualified
JET service center.
21. Disconnect hoist from power source before
performing maintenance or opening the
housing.
22. Do not leave a suspended load unattended.
23. Replace the chain with factory replacement
chain only. Do not use any other type of chain.
24. Never use the chain hoist if either hook is
stretched, deformed, or has a broken or missing
safety latch. Always replace the safety latch
and/or the hook before placing the chain hoist
back into service.
25. Keep safety guards in place at all times when
the hoist is in use.
26. Do not operate this hoist while tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
27. This hoist is not designed for exposure to
outdoor elements.
28. Understand and follow all procedures as set
forth in American National Standards titled
Overhead Hoists (Underhung), ANSI/ASME
B30.16. This standard is available through the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers at
www.ASME.org.