Warning – Harrington Hoists and Cranes SHB Trolley User Manual
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6.1.4 Hoist:
Follow the hoist lubrication instructions in the “Owner’s Manual for Manual Chain Hoist CB Series
Model M3 1/2 Ton through 20 Ton Capacity” for further hoist information.
6.1.5 Trolley:
Lubricate the following trolley components with NLGI (National Lubricating Grease Institute) #2 or
equivalent grease.
Track Wheel Gear – Clean and re-grease the Track Wheel gears and Hand Wheel output pinion
every three months (more frequently for heavier usage or severe conditions). Do not use an
excessive amount of grease and avoid getting any grease on the running surfaces of the Track
Wheels or the beam.
Trolley Wheel Bearings do not need to be lubricated and must be replaced if worn or damaged.
Suspension Pins, Bolts and Shafts – Grease at least twice per year for normal usage (more
frequently for heavier usage or severe conditions).
6.2
Storage
6.2.1
WARNING
:
IMPROPER chain hoist storage could result in death or serious injury. To avoid
these hazards:
ALWAYS store the hoist in a no load condition.
ALWAYS wipe off all dirt and water.
ALWAYS oil the chain, hook pins and hook latches.
ALWAYS hang in a clean and dry place.
ALWAYS check the hoist for abnormalities (according to the regular inspection procedures) when
using the hoist after a period of non-use (Refer to
Section 5.7
).
6.3
Outdoor Installation
6.3.1
For trolley hoist installations that are outdoors, the trolley hoist MUST BE covered and protected from
the weather at all times.
6.3.2
Possibility of corrosion on components of the trolley hoist increases for installations where salt air and
high humidity are present. The trolley hoist may require more frequent lubrication. Make frequent and
regular inspections of the unit's condition and operation.
6.3.3
For trolley hoist installations where temperature variations introduce condensation into the hoist
additional inspection and more frequent lubrication may be required.
6.3.4 Refer
to
Section 2.1.2
for allowable environmental conditions.
6.4 Operational Environment
6.4.1 Non-conforming
environment
A non-conforming environment is defined as one with any or all of the following.
• Explosive gases or vapor.
• Organic solvents or volatile powder
• Excessive amounts of powder and dust of general substances
• Excessive amount of acids or salts.