Operating, Maintenance & Parts Manual BUDGIT

1 BUDGIT operating , Maintenance & Parts ManualBefore using the hoist, fill in the information below. Modeland serial numbers are stamped into the aluminum NumberSerial NumberPurchase DateThe use of any hoist presents some risk of personal injuryor property damage. That risk is greatly increased if properinstructions and warnings are not followed. Before usingthis hoist, each operator should become thoroughly familiarwith all warnings, instructions, and recommendations in thismanual. Retain this Manual for future reference and this Manual to the hoist to operate the equipment as directed in the manualmay cause you have any questions or have problems with thisproduct, please call the number located on the inside all instructions and warnings forinspecting, maintaining and operating this lbs (113 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg)500 lbs (226 kg) 600 lbs (272 kg)1,000 lbs (453 kg)LIFT-TECH INTERNATIONAL, West Broadway , Michigan 49443-0769 Manual No.

2 L620-A20873 BBUUDDGGIITT BBUUDDGGIITTE lectric ChainIParts for your hoist are available from your local authorized repair the location of your nearest repair station, write or phone:IN USAMICHIGANLIFT-TECH INTERNATIONAL414 West Broadway Box 769 Muskegon, MI 49443-0769800/742-9269 or 800/742-9270 YALE HOISTS414 West Broadway Box 769 Muskegon, MI 49443-0769800/742-9269 or 800/742-9270 THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS Manual AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR BUDGIT NOToperate a damaged, malfunctioning or unusuallyperforming the hoist until you have thoroughly readand understood this operating , Maintenance and a hoist which has been more than rated load for the hoist with twisted, kinked, damaged, or wornload the hoist to lift, support.

3 Or transport loads over a hoist unless all persons are and remainclear of the supported unless load is centered under to lengthen the load chain or repairdamaged load Protect the hoist s load chain from weld splatter or otherdamaging hoist when it is restricted from forming astraight line from hook to hook in the direction use load chain as a sling, or wrap load chainaround the load to the tip of the hook or to the the load unless load chain is properlyseated in the chain wheel(s) or sprocket(s). load if bearing prevents equal loading on allload supporting beyond the limits of the load chain load supported by the hoist unattendedunless specific precautions have been the load chain or hook to be used as anelectrical or welding allow the load chain or hook to be touched by alive welding or obscure the warnings on the NOToperate a hoist on which the safety placards ordecals are missing or a hoist unless it has been securelyattached to a suitable operate a hoist unless load slings or otherapproved single attachments are properly sized andseated in the hook Take up slack carefully - make sure load is balancedand load holding action is secure before continuing.

4 26. Shut down a hoist that malfunctions or performsunusually and report such Make sure hoist limit devices function Warn personnel of an approaching a firm footing or be otherwise secured whenoperating the brake function by tensioning the hoist prior toeach lift hook latches. Latches are to retain slings, chains,etc. under slack conditions sure the hook latches are closed and notsupporting any Parts of the sure the load is free to move and will clear swinging the load or sure hook travel is in the same direction as shownon the the hoist regularly, replace damaged or wornparts, and keep appropriate records of LTI Parts when repairing the Lubricate load chain per instructions in this the hoist load limiting or warning device tomeasure your attention to be diverted from operatingthe the hoist to be subjected to sharp contactwith other hoists, structures, or objects through or repair the hoist unless qualified toperform such adjustments or operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardoussituation which.

5 If not avoided, could result in deathor seriousinjury. To avoid such a potentially hazardous situation, the operatorshall:Improper operation of a hoist can create a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, could result in deathor seriousinjury. To avoid such a potentially hazardous situation, the operatorshall:Each BUDGIT Hoist is built in accordance with the specifications contained herein and at the time of manufacture compliedwith our interpretation of applicable sections of the * American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code OverheadHoists, the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70) and the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Since OSHA states theNational Electrical Code applies to all electric hoists, installers are required to provide current overload protection andgrounding in keeping with the code.

6 Check each installation for compliance with the application, operation and maintenancesections of these safety laws for elevators, lifting of people and for dumbwaiters specify construction details that are not incorporated intothe hoists. For such applications, refer to the requirements of applicable state and local codes, and the American NationalSafety Code for elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and moving walks (ASME ). We cannot be responsible forapplications other than those for which the equipment is intended.*Copies of this standard can be obtained from ASME Order Department, 22 Law Drive, Box 2300, Fairfield, NJ 07007-2300, PRECAUTIONSCCAAUUTTIIOONNCCAAUUTTIIOONNW WAARRNNIINNGGIII1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT HOIST FOR THE a hoist with a capacity for the the capacities of your hoists and theweight of your loads.

7 Then match application, the size and type of load,the attachments to be used and the periodof use must also be taken into considerationin selecting the right hoist for the the hoist was designed toease our burden and carelessness not onlyendangers the operator, but in many cases,a valuable OF ANY OF THESE WARNINGS LISTED MAY RESULT SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO THEOPERATOR OR NEARBY PERSONNEL BY RELEASED LOAD OR BROKEN HOIST COMPONENTS. DO NOT LIFT MORE THAN RATED INSPECTAll hoists should be visually inspectedbefore use, in addition to regular, periodicmaintenance hoists for operational warningnotices and should be noted and broughtto the attention of supervisors. Be suredefective hoists are tagged and taken out ofservice until repairs are no circumstances should youoperate a malfunctioning chain for gouged, twisted, distortedlinks and foreign material .

8 Do not operatehoists with twisted, kinked or chain should be properly that are bent, worn or whoseopenings are enlarged beyond normalthroat opening should not be used. If latchdoes not engage throat opening of hook,hoist should be taken out service. DO NOT OPERATE DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONING HOIST. DO NOT OPERATE WITH TWISTED, KINKED OR DAMAGED USE HOIST PROPERLYBe sure hoist is solidly held inthe uppermost part of the supporthook sure hoist and load are in astraight line. Do not pull at sure load is hooked not tip load the hook. Do notload hook latch. Hook latch is toprevent detachment of load underslack chain conditions not use load chain as a usage damages the chainand lower not operate with hoist headresting against any object.

9 Lift theload gently. Do not jerk it. DO NOT PULL AT AN ANGLE. BE SURE HOIST AND LOAD ARE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. DO NOT USE LOAD CHAIN AS A LIFT PROPERLYDo not lift co-workers with a sure everyone is clear of the loadwhen you not remove or obscure operationalwarning MAINTAIN PROPERLYCLEANING: Hoists should be kept cleanand free of dust, dirt, moisture, etc., whichwill in any way affect the operation orsafety of the : Chain should be REPAIRS: Carefully operate thehoist before returning it to full service. DO NOT LIFT PEOPLE OR LOADS OVER SAFETY IS UP TO POLICYAll BUDGIT Hoists are inspected and performance testedprior to shipment. If any properly maintained hoist developsa performance problem, due to a material or workmanshipdefect, as verified by BUDGIT or Yale, repair or replacementof the unit will be made to the original purchaser withoutcharge.

10 This repair/replacement policy applies only toBudgit Hoists installed, maintained and operated asoutlined in this Manual , and specifically excludes hoistssubject to normal wear, abuse, improper installation,improper or inadequate Maintenance , hostile environmentaleffects and unauthorized reserve the right to change materials or design if, in ouropinion, such changes will improve our product. Abuse,repair by an unauthorized person, or use of non-originalreplacement Parts voids the guarantee and could lead todangerous operation. For full Terms of Sale, see Sales OrderAcknowledgment. Also, refer to the back cover forLimitations of Warranties, Remedies and Damages, andIndemnification and Safe ContainerThis accessory item (Figure 1A) is used to hold the slackchain and it is supplied with mounting hardware andinstructions.