Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION; are used to identify the level of potential hazard.; Safety Summary; hoists are manufactured in accordance with the
2 MHD56012 - Edition 8 SAFETY INFORMATION This manual provides important information for all personnel involved with the safe installation, operation and proper maintenance of this product. Even if you feel you are familiar with this or similar equipment, you should read this manual before operating...
Page 3 - “DO NOT OPERATE”
MHD56012 - Edition 8 3 WARNING TAG Each hoist is supplied from the factory with the warning tag shown. If tag is not attached to your unit, order a new tag and install it. Refer to the parts list for the part number. Read and obey all warnings and other safety information attached to this hoist. Tag...
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS; General
4 MHD56012 - Edition 8 SPECIFICATIONS General The VL2 Manual Chain Hoist can be mounted to the suspension shaft of a trolley or a permanent mounting structure. The hoist is designed to lift and lower loads up to rated capacity with minimal effort. To determine your hoist configuration refer to the c...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION; The; Initial Operating Checks; Installing Chain Container; OPERATION; Follow all safety instructions when operating hoist.; Hoist Operation
MHD56012 - Edition 8 5 INSTALLATION Prior to installing hoist, carefully inspect it for possible shipping damage. Hoists are supplied fully lubricated from the factory. Lubrication of the load chain is recommended before initial hoist operation. • Depending on model selected, hoist may weigh up to 4...
Page 6 - Storing the Hoist; Always store hoist in a no load condition.; INSPECTION; Records and Reports; periodic; Frequent Inspection
6 MHD56012 - Edition 8 • The clicking sound of the pawl on the ratchet gear is normal when a load is being raised. Storing the Hoist 1. Always store hoist in a no load condition. 2. Wipe off all dirt and water. 3. Oil the chain, hook pins and hook latch pins. 4. Hang in a dry place. 5. Before return...
Page 7 - Periodic Inspection; yearly
MHD56012 - Edition 8 7 3. HOOK LATCHES. Check operation of hook latches. Replace if broken or missing. 4. CHAIN. Refer to Dwg. MHP0102 on page 7. Examine each link for bending, cracks in weld areas or shoulders, transverse nicks and gouges, weld splatter, corrosion pits, striation (minute parallel l...
Page 9 - Load Chain; Use; MAINTENANCE; Installing New Load Chain; Remove “C” link and old load chain.
MHD56012 - Edition 8 9 Load Chain • Failure to maintain clean and well lubricated load chain may result in chain failure causing injury, death or substantial property damage. 1. Lubricate each link of chain weekly. Apply new lubricant over existing layer. 2. In severe applications or corrosive envir...
Page 10 - Suspend the; Table 3: Overload Clutch Test Loads; * Each hoist body must be tested separately.
10 MHD56012 - Edition 8 (Dwg. MHP0043) Attaching End of Load Chain Refer to Dwg. MHP0410 on page 10.1. Push end pin (20) “in”, towards end spring (19). Remove end anchor A (21). 2. Slide end link of load chain (47) on end anchor A (21) shaft. 3. Place end anchor A (21) shaft into end anchor B (22) g...
Page 11 - Brake Disc Replacement; Separate remaining parts of overload clutch assembly.; Cleaning, Inspection and Repair; Cleaning; Examine all gear teeth carefully, remove nicks and burrs.; Hoist Assembly
MHD56012 - Edition 8 11 General Disassembly The following instructions provide necessary information to disassemble, inspect, repair, and assemble the hoist. Hoist assembly parts drawings are provided in “PARTS” section. If a hoist is being completely disassembled for any reason, follow the order of...
Page 12 - The 1/2 ton hoist has a center pinion gear with only five; Hand Chain Adjustment or Replacement; Load Test
12 MHD56012 - Edition 8 8. Install hand chain (46) in handwheel (31). Make sure hand chain (46) is seated properly. 9. Install “looped” end of a hand chain guide (35) over each of the two upper stay bolts on side plate 1 (1). Hand chain guides (35) must be positioned like two “Ls” pointing inward (“...
Page 13 - 5 AND 20 TON TOP AND BOTTOM HOOK ASSEMBLY DRAWING; Top and Bottom Hook
MHD56012 - Edition 8 13 15 AND 20 TON TOP AND BOTTOM HOOK ASSEMBLY DRAWING 15 ton VL2 Top and Bottom Hook (Dwg. MHP0046) 20 ton VL2 Top and Bottom Hook (Dwg. MHP0047)
Page 14 - HOIST ASSEMBLY PARTS DRAWING; Connect
14 MHD56012 - Edition 8 HOIST ASSEMBLY PARTS DRAWING (Dwg. MHP0045) Connect Lo a d Ch a in
Page 15 - HOIST ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
MHD56012 - Edition 8 15 HOIST ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST ITEM NO. DESCRIPTIONOF PART QTY. TOTAL PART NO. 1/2 ton 1 ton 1-1/2 ton 2 ton 3 ton 5, 8, 10, 15 & 20 ton 1 Side Plate 1 Assembly (Incl’s item 5) 1(2) 71029169 71029201 71029177 71029185 71029177 71029193 5 Needle Bearing w/Retainer Ring 2(4) 237...
Page 18 - HOIST OVERLOAD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY DRAWING AND PARTS LIST
18 MHD56012 - Edition 8 HOIST OVERLOAD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY DRAWING AND PARTS LIST (Dwg. MHP0322) Refer to Hoist Assembly Parts List on pages 15 and 16 for items shown on drawing. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTIONOF PART QTY. TOTAL PART NUMBER 1/2 ton 1 ton 1-1/2 ton 2 ton 3 ton 5, 8, 10, 15 & 20 ton 31 Handwheel...
Page 20 - Old Style; ACCESSORIES; hoist. Older hoists that were equipped; Chain Container Chart
20 MHD56012 - Edition 8 Old Style Parts for this style chain container assembly may be obsolete or out of production and may not be available. ACCESSORIES VL2 HOIST REVISIONS VL2 Hoists manufactured prior to 1990 were supplied with a clip which was installed on wheel cover (38) and was held in posit...
Page 21 - Return Goods Policy; and 5 ton Hoists
MHD56012 - Edition 8 21 CHAINING INFORMATION Note: The 20 ton hoist is similar to the 15 ton hoist but uses one extra idle sheave on the top and bottom hook frames and has eight chain falls. PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION Use of other than genuine Ingersoll-Rand replacement parts may result in decreased...
Page 22 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 23 - WARRANTY; IMPORTANT NOTICE; Visible Loss or Damage
MHD56012 - Edition 8 23 WARRANTY Ingersoll-Rand Company ( I-R ) warrants to the original user its Hoists and Winches (Products) to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. I-R will repair, without cost, any Product found to be defective, incl...