R&M LOADMATE LM 01, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...NDLING INC and represents a non public confidential and proprietary trade secret that may not be reproduced disclosed to third parties altered or otherwise employed in any manner whatsoever without th...

Page 3: ...nity 4 2 SCOPE AND PURPOSE 5 2 1 Scope 5 2 2 Purpose 5 2 3 Installation and Maintenance Manual 5 3 SAFETY 6 3 1 Training Requirements 6 3 2 Introduction to Safety 7 3 3 Owner User Operator Responsibil...

Page 4: ...ty R M Materials Handling Inc makes no warranties whatsoever in connection with this manual R M Materials Handling Inc specifically disclaims all implied warranties of merchantability or of fitness fo...

Page 5: ...herwise employing this manual the user agrees to defend protect indemnify and hold R M Materials Handling Inc its successors assigns officers agents employees and member harmless of from and against a...

Page 6: ...avoid personal injury and or damage to property 2 2 Purpose It is the purpose of this manual to promote the adoption and use of uniform and effective safe operating practices for hoist operators This...

Page 7: ...the latest edition of ASME B30 16 Safety Standard for Overhead Hoists Underhung Such training programs should also provide information for compliance with any Federal State or Local Code requirements...

Page 8: ...s Manual These issues are indicated by DANGER WARNING or CAUTION instructions or placards that alert personnel to potential hazards proper operation load limitations and more m DANGER Indicates an im...

Page 9: ...the responsibility of the owner the user and its operating personnel The hoist manufacturer has no direct involvement or control over the hoist s operation and application It is a responsibility of t...

Page 10: ...M MATERIALS HANDLING INC All rights reserved mWARNING Before installing removing inspecting or performing any maintenance on a hoist the main switch shall be de energized Lock and tag the main switch...

Page 11: ...miliar with the hoist controls before being authorized to operate the hoist Be trained in proper rigging procedures to be followed in the attachment of loads to the hoist load hook Be trained and be f...

Page 12: ...and cause vertical motion of the hoist load hook or hoist load block Chain is a lifting medium The LoadMate Series Electric Chain Hoist uses welded link load chain Welded Link Load Chain Welded link...

Page 13: ...ending on the application The control device used to lift and lower hoist motion may also contain controls for other motions or functions Such controls include trolley travel overhead crane travel pow...

Page 14: ...t Plain type trolleys are recommended where trolley motion is infrequent or relatively short Because of the force required to manually operate this type of trolley it is recommended that the use of pl...

Page 15: ...TICAL TRAVEL DIRECTION OF THE LOAD HOOK THE TRAVERSE TRAVEL DIRECTION OF THE TROLLEY INCLUDING THE HOIST UNIT When trolley suspended overhead hoists are used on an overhead crane the crane including t...

Page 16: ...ns of multi speed powered hoists should be started in the slowest speed available for that motion and then the speed should be increased until the desired speed is obtained At the beginning of hoistin...

Page 17: ...ten consent of R M MATERIALS HANDLING INC Copyright 2010 R M MATERIALS HANDLING INC All rights reserved 4 6 Principal Parts of an Electric Chain Hoist Hoist operators should be familiar with the parts...

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Page 19: ...al and proprietary trade secret that may not be reproduced disclosed to third parties altered or otherwise employed in any manner whatsoever without the express written consent of R M MATERIALS HANDLI...

Page 20: ...ay not be reproduced disclosed to third parties altered or otherwise employed in any manner whatsoever without the express written consent of R M MATERIALS HANDLING INC Copyright 2010 R M MATERIALS HA...

Page 21: ...he pairs of motion control buttons may vary in format due to purchaser specifications The hoist operator SHALL review the markings on each of the buttons and verify that the symbol represents the moti...

Page 22: ...out the express written consent of R M MATERIALS HANDLING INC Copyright 2010 R M MATERIALS HANDLING INC All rights reserved Figure 6 Pushbutton Controller Vertical Pairs Multiple Figure 7 Pushbutton C...

Page 23: ...nner whatsoever without the express written consent of R M MATERIALS HANDLING INC Copyright 2010 R M MATERIALS HANDLING INC All rights reserved Figure 8 Pushbutton Controller Digichain Figure 9 Pushbu...

Page 24: ...ht 2010 R M MATERIALS HANDLING INC All rights reserved Figure 10 Pushbutton Label Symbols Columns A B C and D represent sets of symbols In order to meet local requirements the purchaser specifies a pa...

Page 25: ...hoist hook Hoist operators must be aware of potential malfunctions of the equipment that require adjustment or repair and stop the operation if such malfunctions occur and immediately advise their su...

Page 26: ...ence and that it operates properly Load Chain Check for nicks gouges and any type of deformation or damage to the chain Check for lubrication of load chain Reeving Check that load chain is properly re...

Page 27: ...operate hoist if it is tagged with an out or order sign mWARNING If any damage or malfunctions are noted in the daily inspection items the operator shall not operate the hoist and shall immediately a...

Page 28: ...tion bridge motion has multiple speeds always start the motion with the slowest speed and then increase speed until the desired speed is obtained Some multiple speed hoists may have other features tha...

Page 29: ...e to be used is compatible with the capacity of the hoist load hook and the weight of the load to be lifted SHALL only attach loads to the hoist load hook that do not exceed the rated load capacity of...

Page 30: ...y aware of the direction of trolley motion that will occur when the control device is activated If a load is to be lifted with the hoist hook before moving the trolley refer to the HOIST MOTION sectio...

Page 31: ...ey and stops if applicable SHALL NOT use the hoist load limiting device or load warning device if provided to measure the load to be lifted SHALL NOT use hoist limit devices as a normal means of stopp...

Page 32: ...ty to the hoist Powered hoists may have additional travel limit devices depending on the specific purchase specifications of the hoist However in such cases the upper limit device that is activated to...

Page 33: ...e hoist or the load block and hook as a ground for welding DO NOT allow a welding electrode to be touched to the load chain or load hook DO NOT remove or obscure any instructions warnings or warning l...

Page 34: ...voice communication such as telephone radio or an equivalent method is used Where hand signals are used the operator must be familiar with and understand hand signals and must respond to hand signals...

Page 35: ...he floor and load brake A device other than a motor used for retarding or stopping motion by friction or power means brake holding A friction brake for a hoist that is automatically applied and preven...

Page 36: ...and the load block or hook normal operating conditions Conditions during which a hoist is performing functions within the scope of the original design overload Any load greater than the rated load par...

Page 37: ...served sprocket load A hoist component that transmits motion to the load chain This component is sometimes called load wheel load sheave pocket wheel or chain wheel switch A device for making breaking...

Page 38: ...latest edition HMI Hoist Operator s Manual HMI Recommended Practices Electric And Air Powered Hoists HMI Consensus of the NEC Publisher Hoist Manufacturers Institute 8720 Red Oak Blvd Suite 201 Charlo...

Page 39: ...raveling Cranes Utilizing Under Running Trolley Hoist CMAA Crane Operators Manual Publisher Crane Manufacturers Association of America Inc 8720 Red Oak Blvd Suite 201 Charlotte NC 28217 ANSI MMA MH27...

Page 40: ...ore than rated load for the hoist 5 NOT use hoist with twisted kinked damaged or worn load chain 6 NOT use the hoist to lift support or transport people 7 NOT lift loads over people 8 NOT operate a ho...

Page 41: ...ructions 6 Avoid swinging the load or hook 7 Make sure hook travel is in the same direction as shown on the controls 8 Inspect the hoist regularly replace damaged or worn parts and keep appropriate re...

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