Installation Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock or Injury, Use Indoors Only.
2. Do not lift more than rated load. Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may briefly
create excess load causing product failure.
3. Do not operate when load is not centered underneath.
4. Do not operate hoist with twisted, kinked, or damaged wire rope. Inspect wire rope carefully before
every use.
5. Do not operate a damaged or malfunctioning hoist. Inspect hoist carefully and test operation before
every use.
6. Do not lift people or lift loads over people. Falling loads can injure or kill people.
7. Do not operate with rope not centered in its groove.
8. Do not remove or cover warning labels and/or tags. These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact FOT for a replacement.
9. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common
sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the
operator.
1. The supporting structure the hoist is mounted to (including trolley, monorail, or crane) must be designed
to withstand the loads and forces imposed by the hoist for the rated load.
2. Install in location that allows the operator to move and stay clear of the load.
3. Locate pendant controls at a convenient level above the operating floor.
4. Do not install where the load hook can be lowered beyond the rated hook travel under normal operating
conditions.
5. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD.
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table A shows the correct size to use depending on
cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
6. Inspect the hoist as explained in Frequent Inspection on page 8 after installation but before use.
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TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH
BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
INSTALLATION SPECIFIC SAFETY INFORMATION
Table
A:
RE
C
OMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE
FOR EXTENSION
C
ORDS
(120 VOLT)
NAME
P
LATE
AM
P
ERES
(at full load)
EXTENSION
C
ORD
LENGTH
25' 50' 100' 150'
0 – 6
18
16
16
14
6.1 – 10
18
16
14
12
10.1 – 12
16
16
14
12
12.1 – 16
14
12
Do not use.