Product Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing a Shop Crane by Gorbel®. The innovative design and solid construction of Shop Cranes

will provide a superior quality product. Shop Crane is pre-engineered for powered hoist operation. The hoist weight

allowance is 15% of the crane capacity (for example, a crane rated for 1000 pounds, allows for a 1000-pound live

load plus 150 pounds for the weight of the hoist). There is also an allowance of 25% of the crane capacity for impact

caused by hoist use. Shop Crane by Gorbel® will provide many years of dependable service by following the

installation and maintenance procedures described herein.

Dimensions contained in this installation manual are for reference only and may differ for your particular

application. Please refer to the enclosed General Arrangement Drawing for actual dimensions.

Normal safety precautions: These include, but are not limited to:

• Checking for obstructions in crane travel

• Checking that all bolts are tight and have lockwashers

• Making sure that endstops are in place

• Making sure that festooning cannot be snagged or pinched, whether it is electric or pneumatic

• For additional safety precautions, see page 12.

INSTALLATION

STEP 1 - PRE-ASSEMBLY

1.1 Check packing list to make sure correct quantity of parts is included.

1.2 Tools and materials typically needed to assemble crane are as follows:

• Mallet • Torque wrench (able to torque up to 95 ft.-lbs.)

• Chalk line • Tape measure

• Hand tools • Ladders/man lifts

• Shop brush • Leveling tools (transit, laser level, water level, etc.)

• Steel shims

• Large square

• Heavy duty drill/Hammer drill

• Concrete drill bits

• Shop vacuum

WARNING

A minimum of a 6”-thick reinforced concrete floor is required. Shop Crane assumes no responsibility for adequacy or integrity of

the mounting surface. Support assemblies are designed to AISC (American Institute of Steel Construction) specifications. See

back cover for maintenance schedule.

WARNING

Equipment described herein is not designed for, and should not be used for, lifting, supporting or transporting humans. Failure to

comply with any one of the limitations noted herein can result in serious bodily injury and/or property damage.

WARNING

Crane cannot be utilized as a ground: A separate ground wire is required. For example, systems with 3-phase power require

three conductors plus one ground wire.

WARNING

Reference the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Manual of Steel Construction (9th edition), Part 5, Specification for

Structural Joints using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts (section 8.d.2) for the proper procedures to follow when using any torque

tightening method.

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TIP: Packing list can be found in plastic pocket attached to hardware box: General Arrangement Drawing can

be found inserted in this installation manual.