Harrington Hoists and Cranes LX Mini Lever Hoist User Manual
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Table 4-3 Hoist Inspection Methods and Criteria – Continued
Item
Method
Criteria
Action
Bolts, Nuts and
Rivets
Visual, Check
with Proper Tool
Bolts, nuts and rivets should not be loose, deformed or corroded.
Tighten or replace
as required.
Load Sheave
Visual
Pockets of Load Sheave should be clean and free of significant wear.
Replace.
Warning Labels
Visual
Warning Labels should be affixed to the hoist and they should be legible. (see
Section 7, Figure Number 37)
Replace.
Hoist Capacity
Label
Visual
The label that indicates the capacity of the hoist should be legible and securely
attached to the hoist.
Replace.
Table 4-4 Top Hook & Bottom Hook Dimensions
"u" Dimension
inch (mm)
"t" Dimension
inch (mm)
Product Code
Nominal "k"
Dimension*
inch (mm)
Standard Discard Standard Discard
LX003
1.35 (34.4)
0.49 (12.5)
0.47 (11.9)
0.43 (11.0)
0.41 (10.5)
“k” Measured When New:
Top:
___________________
Bottom:
_________________
LX005
1.67 (42.5)
0.59 (15.0)
0.56 (14.3)
0.47 (12.0)
0.45 (11.4)
* These values are nominal since the dimension is not controlled to a tolerance. The "k" dimension should be measured when the hook is
new - this becomes a reference measurement. Subsequent measurements are compared to this reference to make determinations about
hook deformation/stretch. See Section 4-5, “Hooks - Stretch”.
Table 4-5 Chain Wear Dimensions
"P" inch (mm)
"d" inch (mm)
Product
Code
Standard Discard Standard Discard
LX003
1.79 (45.5)
1.84 (46.8)
0.126 (3.2)
0.11 (2.9)
LX005
2.38 (60.5)
2.45 (62.5)
0.169 (4.3)
0.15 (3.9)
Table 4-6 Friction Plate Dimensions
Product
Code
Standard
inch (mm)
Discard
inch (mm)
LX003
LX005
0.20 (5.0)
0.18 (4.5)
Table 4-7 Yoke Hole Chain Pin and Top Pin Dimensions
Chain Pin Hole "d"
inch (mm)
Top Pin Hole, "D"
inch (mm)
Product Code
Standard Discard Standard Discard
LX003
0.33
(8.3)
0.35
(8.8)
LX005
0.20 (5.2)
0.22 (5.7)
0.41 (10.3)
4.25 (10.8)
Table 4-8 Chain Pin and Top Pin Dimensions
Chain Pin Hole "d"
inch (mm)
Top Pin Hole, "D"
inch (mm)
Product Code
Standard Discard Standard Discard
LX003
0.33 (8.3)
0.35 (8.8)
LX005
0.20 (5.2)
0.22 (5.7)
0.41 (10.3)
4.25 (10.8)
5.0 Maintenance
5.1 For hoist maintenance or storage, comply with the following points.
5.1.1
DANGER
Do not lubricate the friction plate of the mechanical brake.
5.1.2
CAUTION
Always ensure that lubricant is applied to the load chain, the chain pin, the top pin, the hook necks, the hook latches and
the select lever. Refer to Section 2.2.2 “Hoist Parts”.
Do not store the hoist under a load.
Remove any dirt or water on the hoist.
Store the hoist in a dry and clean area.
Perform all inspections given in “4.0 Inspection” if irregularity of the hoist is found after operation.