Page 2 - Safety Summary; WARNING; SAFETY INFORMATION; NOTICE; CAUTION; DANGER; SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2 The National Safety Council, Accident Prevention Manual forIndustrial Operations, Eighth Edition and other recognizedsafety sources make a common point: Employees who worknear cranes or assist in hooking on or arranging a load should beinstructed to keep out from under the load. From a safetystand...
Page 3 - SPECIFICATIONS; Model Code Explanation
3 6. Periodically, inspect the hoist thoroughly and replace wornor damaged parts. 7. Lubricate the hoist regularly. 8. Do not use hoist if hook latch has been sprung or broken. 9. Check that the hook latches are engaged before using. 10. Never splice a hoist chain by inserting a bolt between links.1...
Page 4 - WARNING TAG; INSTALLATION
4 WARNING TAG Each hoist is supplied from the factory with the safety tagshown. If the tag is not attached to your unit, order a new tagand install it. Refer to the parts list for the part number. Readand obey all warnings and other safety information attached tothis hoist. Tag may be shown smaller ...
Page 5 - Initial Operating Checks; Follow all safety instructions when operating the hoist.; Hoist Operation; When facing the hand chain side of the hoist:; Storing the Hoist; Always store the hoist in a no load condition.; OPERATION
5 Initial Operating Checks Operate the hoist with a test load (10% of rated capacity) byraising and lowering this load several times. Verify the brakeoperation by lowering the same load to check load does not slipwhen lowering stops. NOTICE • Each time a load is lifted, the operation of the brake sh...
Page 6 - Frequent Inspection; Periodic Inspection; NORMAL; yearly
6 Load Chain ReportsRecords should be maintained documenting the condition ofload chain removed from service as part of a long-range loadchain inspection program. Accurate records will establish arelationship between visual observations noted during frequentinspections and the actual condition of th...
Page 7 - General; temperatures 30; LUBRICATION; Load Chain; Lubricate hook and hook latch pivot points.
7 2. ALL COMPONENTS. Inspect for wear, damage,distortion, deformation and cleanliness. If externalevidence indicates the need, disassemble. Check gears,shafts, bearings, sheaves, chain guides, springs and covers.Replace worn or damaged parts. Clean, lubricate andreassemble. 3. HOOKS. Inspect hooks f...
Page 8 - EQUIPMENT BEING REPAIRED.; Installing New Load Chain
8 This section provides basic troubleshooting information. Specific causes to problems are best identified by thorough inspectionsperformed by personnel instructed in safety, operation and maintenance of this equipment. The chart below provides a brief guide tocommon hoist symptoms, probable causes ...
Page 9 - Remove “C” link and old chain.; Attaching End of Load Chain; Brake Adjustment; Remove all slack from the chain.; General Disassembly
9 4. Run the new chain to its anchor point. On smaller units, usethe hand chain (42) to move the load chain. On larger units,load chain (43) installation can be speeded up byunscrewing U-nuts (36), removing gear cover (17), supportplate (16) and taking out 2nd gear set (14). With the 2ndgear set (14...
Page 10 - Remove all nicks and burrs caused by lockwashers.; Assembly; • The 1/2 ton hoist has a center pinion gear with only 5 teeth.
10 3. Do not heat a part with a flame to free it for removal unlessthe part being heated is already worn or damaged beyondrepair and no additional damage will occur to other parts.In general, the hoist is designed to permit easy disassemblyand assembly. The use of heat or excessive force shouldnot b...
Page 11 - Hand Chain Adjustment or Replacement
11 Hand Chain Adjustment or Replacement CAUTION • When cutting the weld side of a hand chain link, do not cutor nick the opposite side. A damaged link must be replacedto prevent premature failure. A falling hand chain couldcause injury. (Dwg. MHP0016) 1. To create a “C” link, cut the welded side of ...
Page 12 - HOIST ASSEMBLY PARTS DRAWING
Page 13 - HOIST ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
Page 14 - Part number and part name as shown in manual.; Manual Chain Hoist; Return Goods Policy; For additional information contact:
14 ACCESSORIES PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION The use of other than genuine Ingersoll-Rand MaterialHandling replacement parts may adversely affect the safeoperation of this product.When ordering replacement parts, please specify the following:1. Complete model number as it appears on the nameplate:MCH5 ...
Page 15 - It is our policy to promote safe delivery of all orders.
15 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Ingersoll-Rand Company (I-R) warrants to the original user itsHoists and Winches (Products) to be free of defects in materialand workmanship for a period of one year from the date ofpurchase. I-R will repair, without cost, any Product found to bedefective, including part...