R&M Materials Handling ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS LoadMate Chain Hoist General Operation Manual - Manual (Page 31)

Electric Chain Hoist Operator’s Manual/EN/11.30.10
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SHALL avoid unnecessary inching and quick reversals of direction.
SHALL only lift the load a few inches to verify that the load is properly
balanced before continuing with the lift.
SHALL only lift the load a few inches to verify that the hoist braking system is
functioning properly before continuing with the lift.
SHALL avoid swinging of the load or hoist load hook when the trolley
(if applicable) or hoist is traveling.
SHALL avoid sharp contact between trolleys or between trolley 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 stopping the hoist.
SHALL NOT use the slip clutch as a normal means of stopping the hoist
SHALL NOT permit continuous contact between the hoist body and the load block / slack fall stop.
5.4 Parking the Load
It is Recommended that the Operator:
SHALL NOT lower a load with the hoist until the operator and all other personnel are
clear of the load and the path of the load.
SHALL verify that the load will clear all obstacles before lowering the load.
SHALL block loads before landing if slings or other lifting devices must be
removed from under the landed load.
SHALL exercise care when removing a sling from under a landed and blocked load.
SHALL NOT leave a suspended load unattended unless specific precautions to prevent
the load from inadvertent lowering have been instituted and are in place.
SHALL position the hoist load block and load hook above head level for storage when
the hoist is not in use. Seven feet or greater above floor level is recommended.