GT MK2 - User Manual

George Taylor & Co Lifting Gear (Midlands) Ltd
GT Manual Heavy Duty Chain Hoist MKII
NOTE: Owner and Operator must read and understand this instruction manual before using the Manual Hoist.
Contents
1. Preface
2. Safety Instruction
3. Specification
4. Installation and Operation
5. Inspection and Maintenance
6. The Methods for Maintenance and Inspection
7. Criteria for Using and Checking Chain Hoists
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SELECTING A HEAVY DUTY GT MANUAL HOIST!
This instruction manual describes the correct operating method to ensure a prolonged service life. Please read and completely understand this manual before
operating the Manual Hoist. Always keep this manual in an appropriate place. If the manual of warning decal is missing, please contact your Supplier.
NOTE: All information reported herein is based on the data available at the time of printing. The factory reserves the right to modify its own products at any time
without notice or incurring in any sanction. Please verify with George Taylor and Company Lifting Gear for possible updates.
1. Preface
This manual hoist is a portable lifting device easily operated by hand chain. It’s suitable for use in factories, mines, farms, construction sites, wharves, docks
and warehouses for installation of equipment, as well as for loading and unloading goods. It’s specially advantageous for lifting work in open air grounds and
places where no power supply is available.
The manual hoist can be attached to a trolley of any type as a travelling chain block. It is suitable to use on monorail overhead conveying systems, hand
travelling cranes and jib cranes.
2. Safety Instruction

Summary

Preface

Safety Instruction

Specification

Installation and Operation

Installation

Details the support structure requirements for hoist installation.

Proper Handling and Cautions for Slinging Methods

Guidance on correct slinging techniques and load handling precautions.

Inspection and Maintenance

Daily Inspection

Daily checks to be performed before operating the hoist for safety and functionality.

Periodic Inspection

Scheduled inspections for ensuring long-term safety and performance of the hoist.

The Methods for Maintenance and Inspection

Checking the Load Chain and Its Lifetime

Procedure for inspecting load chain elongation and wear for safe operation.

Checking the Hook and Its Allowable Safe Use

Guidelines for inspecting the hoist hook for deformation and safe usage limits.

Criteria for Using and Checking Chain Hoists

Criteria for Use

Rules and guidelines for the correct and safe application of chain hoists.

Criteria for Check

Procedures for daily and periodic checks of the chain hoist's condition.

GT MK2 Specifications

General

Safety Factor	4:1
Capacity	500 kg - 5000 kg
Chain	Alloy steel
Standard Lift	3 m
Housing Material	Steel
Load Capacity	500 kg - 5000 kg
Lift Height	3 m to 30 m
Chain Fall	1-2
Chain Size	6 mm - 10 mm