LUBRICATION
General
The use of thread lubricant or anti-seize compound is recommended for threaded components.
Unless otherwise stated, remove old lubricant, clean the part with an acid free solvent and apply a
new coating of lubricant to the part before assembly.
Gears
Unscrew nuts on the opposite side of the hoist as the hand chain, and remove gear cover and
support plate. Remove old grease and replace with new. For temperatures -29
°
to 10
°
C (-20
°
to 50
°
F) use EP 1 grease or equivalent. For temperatures -1
°
to 49
°
C (30
°
to 120
°
F) use EP 2 grease or
equivalent.
Load Chain
WARNING
• Failure to maintain clean and well lubricated load chain may result in chain failure causing
injury, death or substantial property damage.
1.
Lubricate each link of the load chain weekly. Apply new lubricant over existing layer.
2.
In severe applications or corrosive environment, lubricate more frequently than normal.
3.
Lubricate hook and hook latch pivot points with the same lubricant used on the load chain.
4.
To remove rust or abrasive dust build-up, clean chain with acid free solvent. After cleaning,
lubricate the chain.
5.
Use Ingersoll-Rand LUBRI-LINK-GREEN or a SAE 50 to 90 EP oil.
PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION
The use of replacement parts other than Ingersoll-Rand Material Handling may invalidate the
Company’s warranty. For prompt service and genuine Ingersoll-Rand Material Handling parts
provide your nearest Distributor with the following:
1.
Complete model number as it appears on the nameplate.
2.
Part number and part name as shown in parts manual.
3.
Quantity required.
Return Goods Policy
Ingersoll-Rand will not accept any returned goods for warranty or service work unless prior
arrangements have been made and written authorization has been provided from the location where
the goods were purchased.
Hoists returned with opened, bent or twisted hooks, or without chain and hooks, will not be repaired
or replaced under warranty.
Disposal
When the life of the hoist has expired, it is recommended that the hoist be disassembled, degreased
and parts separated by material so that they can be recycled.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Hoist repair and maintenance should only be carried out by an Authorized Service Repair Center.
Contact your nearest Ingersoll-Rand office for details.
The original language of this manual is English.
MCH5, SM and VL2 hoist Parts and Maintenance information is available in English by requesting
the following publications:
MCH5 Parts, Operation and Maintenance Manual Form Number MHD56028.
SM Parts, Operation and Maintenance Manual Form Number MHD56110.
VL2 Parts, Operation and Maintenance Manual Form Number MHD56012.
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