Electric Chain
Hoist
Electrically operated hoists, simple to
install and easy to operate.
Code 69105/7/8/9/12/13/14/16/22/26/32
Electric Chain
Hoist
Operating & Safety Guide LS64
Operating & Safety Guide LS64
LS64/02
LS64/02
©HSS Hire Service Group Ltd 2
020
No. LS64/02
76 Talbot Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0PQ
www.hss.com
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... have you been trained
The law requires that personnel using this type of equipment in
the workplace must be competent and qualified to do so.
Training is available at HSS Training
0845 766 7799
Never push the equipment beyond its design limits.
If it
will not do what you want with reasonable ease and speed,
assume you have the wrong equipment for the job. Contact
HSS Hire for advice.
Keep the equipment clean
- you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the end
of the hire period.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and secure.
EQUIPMENT CARE
FINISHING OFF
Lower any raised load and detach from the lifting hook.
Detach the hoist from its suspension point and
disconnect from the power/air supply and place in the
case provided ready for return to HSS Hire.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Attach the hoist to a suitable tested suspension or
anchorage point, using the body hook. Make sure the
gate is correctly closed before proceeding.
Where the item to be moved has a dedicated lifting eye
this should be used.
If the item has no lifting eye, suitable slings/chains must
be used.
Before lifting, ensure the load is free and not restrained
by fixings etc.
Determine the loads weight and centre of gravity as
accurately as possible.
Attach suitable slings / chains to the load and attach to
GETTING STARTED
Double check that the hoist you have hired has a
sufficient Safe Working Load
(SWL)
for the item being
lifted.
Make sure that the hoist you have hired has a long
enough load chain.
Check and confirm that the suspension/anchorage
point is tested and certified to the equivalent
(or
preferably greater)
SWL of the hoist.
Visually inspect the hoist, paying special attention to
the condition of the chains and hooks.
Check that the lifting hook assembly has not been
looped between the chains. Looped chains will damage
the equipment and may cause the equipment to fail
during a lift.
Chains
should
be
clean and free from dust, dirt,
moisture and grease. If the chain is gouged, twisted or
has distorted or damaged links DO NOT USE IT, return it
to HSS Hire.
Hooks MUST be distortion free and the
gate must return under spring load.
Allow a 10% safety margin to
accommodate dynamic forces that
may arise during the course of a lift.
To use an electric hoist first connect
the power supply to the fixed plug on
the unit. Either using a suitable fly
lead or alternatively, a loose end cable
drum
(available for hire from your local
HSS Hire.
All the hoist controls are found on the
pendent. To raise a load press the
button with the up arrow. To lower a
load, press the button with the down
arrow.
There is a red emergency stop button
on the pendent, if pressed the hoist
will stop. To reset the button turn it
clockwise until it pops back out.
the lifting hook ensuring the hook is not overcrowded
and that the hooks gate closes correctly.
Lift the load a nominal distance to check balance and
security of the load.
Use tag lines to control long or bulky loads.
Once raised lower as soon as possible. DO NOT leave the
load suspended or unattended for any reason.
