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Intended Use 

The Gantry Crane is ideal for shops where heavy level lifting is essential. 

Technical Specifications 

Capacity: 

2 Ton 

Adjustable Height: 

7

’ 11” - 11’ 9”

 

Casters: 

5

” 

Important Safety Information 

WARNING

 

 

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury 
or property damage. 

 

The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or 
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this crane. Always be 
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner. 

 

Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the crane until they have read this manual and have 
developed a thorough understanding of how it works. 

 

Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or 
safety and could affect the life of the crane. There are specific applications for which the product 
was designed.  

 

Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger 
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will 
be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this crane for a 
purpose for which it was not intended. 

 

Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements. 

 

WARNING

 

 

This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects 
or other reproductive harm. 

 

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities 
contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other 
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: 

 

- lead from lead-based paints, 

 

- crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and 

 

- arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. 

 

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To 
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved 
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic 
particles. 

 

Summary of Contents for 52523

Page 1: ...e Gantry Crane Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 52523 ...

Page 2: ...t that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This Gantry Crane is designed for certain applications only Northern Tool and Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from modification or improper use of this product such as an application for which it was not designed We strongly recommend that this product not be modified and or used for an...

Page 3: ...ents Intended Use 4 Technical Specifications 4 Important Safety Information 4 Safety Labels 6 Assembly Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 8 Maintenance 9 Parts Diagram 10 Parts List 11 Replacement Parts 11 Limited Warranty 12 ...

Page 4: ... for the job DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger industrial equipment There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed It will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended DO NOT use this crane for a purpose for which it was not intended Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements WARNING This produc...

Page 5: ...Do not wear loose clothing dangling objects or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary Use ANSIZ87 1 compliant safety goggles not safety glasses with side shields or when needed a...

Page 6: ...p guards in place and in working order Never operate the crane without the guards in place Safety Labels Assembly Instructions WARNING Assemble the crane loosely until the entire assembly is complete Make certain that you have a large clean and uncluttered area for assembly As the crane is large and heavy you may have to lay out the different parts on their sides and tighten and erect the entire a...

Page 7: ...at for the other end Step 2 Attach each Inner Vertical Post Assembly to the Crossbeam 19 Secure with the 8 Bolts 1 Washers 2 Spring Washers 3 and Nuts 4 Step 3 Attach the four Swivel Casters with Brake 27 to the Base Assembly 26 Apply grease to the zerk in each Caster Step 4 Attach each Outer Vertical Post Assembly 24 to each Base Assembly 26 making certain that the slot at two sides of the Outer ...

Page 8: ...ndle 24 to the bracket on the side of Outer Vertical Post insert the Bolt 10 from the inside slip on the Washer 14 and Spring Washer 15 and secure with the Nut 11 Make sure the two 2 hooks of the Handle hold the two ends of the Pin 18 Repeat for the other Post Assembly Step 7 Tighten all the Bolts and Nuts securely and make certain that the entire assembly is tight and secure Step 8 Test the crane...

Page 9: ...ld be in accordance with relating manuals and ANSI ASME B30 11 and B30 16 Only trained and qualified personnel should maintain the crane Clear a large enough area for maintenance at least 1 5 Span L X 2 5 Height H of the crane s dimensions Land the load if it is attached to the crane All controllers shall be placed in the OFF position Place warning signs and barriers around the maintenance area Di...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 13 Parts Diagram ...

Page 11: ... 4 26 base assembly 2 13 M8 nut 4 27 swivel casters 4 14 bolt M12 x 150 4 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions please call Customer Service at 1 800 222 5381 Not all product components are available for replacement The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence When ordering parts the following informa...

Page 12: ...y claim contact Us at 1 800 222 5381 identify the product by make and model number and follow the claim instructions that will be provided The product and the purchase receipt must be provided to Us in order to process Your warranty claim Any returned product that is replaced or refunded by Us becomes our property You will be responsible for return shipping costs or costs related to Your return vi...

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