GORBEL Adjustable Gantry Crane Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual Download

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ..........................................................................................................

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Installation

Step 1 - Pre-assembly .........................................................................................................2

Step 2 - I-Beam to End Support Weldment Connections ...................................................3

Step 3 - Caster to Base Channel Connections ...................................................................4

Step 4 - Optional Endstop/Tagline Installation ....................................................................5

Step 5 - Final Steps .............................................................................................................5

General Layout Drawings ......................................................................................

Crane Operator Instructions ..................................................................................

General Safety Suggestions..................................................................................

Limited Warranty ...................................................................................................

Inspection and Maintenance Schedule .................................................................

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Summary of Contents for Adjustable Gantry Crane

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT DO NOT DESTROY Installation Operation Maintenance Manual Month Year Gorbel Dealer Date Adjustable Height Steel Gantry Cranes Gorbel Customer Order No Serial No Issued 05 2013 Revised 09 2019...

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Page 3: ...o Base Channel Connections 4 Step 4 Optional Endstop Tagline Installation 5 Step 5 Final Steps 5 General Layout Drawings 6 Crane Operator Instructions 7 General Safety Suggestions 7 Limited Warranty 8...

Page 4: ...ts are tight and have lockwashers Making sure that festooning cannot be snagged or pinched whether it is electric or pneumatic Checking for any other unsafe conditions For additional safety precaution...

Page 5: ...odily injury and or property damage Check State and Local regulations for any additional requirements WARNING Crane cannot be utilized as a ground A separate ground wire is required For example system...

Page 6: ...d support assembly 2 3 While resting on the floor tilt the I beam by means of rigging straps slings are preferred to reduce paint damage that is sized and oriented correctly for raising the load and o...

Page 7: ...Gantry Crane onto its casters by means of an overhead lifting device or lift truck Use Gorbel Blue touch up paint provided to cover any scratches and abrasions as needed 3 5 If your Gantry Crane is eq...

Page 8: ...s and clamp the loop using cable clamps Repeat this step at the other eyebolt while removing any slack from the wire rope 4 5 Adjust the eyebolts to achieve the desired cable tension and lock the eyeb...

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Page 10: ...oothness of the crane operation The good crane operator should know and follow these proven suggestions for safe efficient crane handling 1 The crane should be moved smoothly and gradually to avoid ab...

Page 11: ...TOR NOT AN AGENT Gorbel and Purchaser agree that Purchaser has been put on notice that dealer or distributor is not Gorbel s agent in any respect for any reason Gorbel and Purchaser also agree that Pu...

Page 12: ...torque specifications Chart 2A page 3 Every 1 000 hours or 6 months 3 Endstop Tagline Bracket Hardware Check for full compression of lockwasher Bolts should be tightened to torque specifications Chart...