OZ Lifting Products Premium Chain Hoist OM - Manual (Page 8)

Pre-Installation
Check for damage during shipment. Do not install or use a damaged product. Check and verify any
structure or other equipment that will support the product has a rated load capacity equal to or greater than
the rated load capacity of the product to be used.
Before initial operation:
Read and comply with all instructions and warnings furnished with or attached to the product if applicable.
Check lubricant.
Check operation of the brake.
Where applicable, check that the chain is properly seated in sheaves and that the chain is not twisted,
kinked, or damaged.
Correct all chain irregularities before use.
Make sure that all supporting structures are sufficient to support the hoist and the load.
Make sure the hoist is installed properly to a fixed point.
Check that all bolts, nuts, and cotter pins are securely in place.
Before each shift, where applicable:
Inspect hooks for nicks, gouges, cracks, and signs of pulling apart or twisting.
Inspect hook latch for proper operation.
Check chain for kinks or twists.
Check operation of brake.
Replace warning label if missing or illegible.
Before operating:
Be certain all personnel are clear of the load to be lifted and moved.
Make sure the load will clear stockpiles, machinery, or other obstructions when
hoisting and traveling the load.
Make sure the hoist operation area allows enough room for lever operation, a
clear zone for the operator and other personnel to stand, and allows the frame to
swivel freely on the upper hook.
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