Page 6 of 35 Document No: 9961 Revision: F Issue Date: Jan-29-2018
This document and all copies are the property of Spider
®
. All dimensions and data are indicative only.
The user must ensure that the equipment complies with local rules and regulations.
Every year, workers on suspended scaffolds are injured, become disabled, or are killed
because of carelessness or because they did not understand how to correctly operate the
equipment. Do not become one of them. Know how to use this equipment and prevent
accidents. NEVER operate equipment that you do not understand. You may cause
accidents, resulting in injury or death to you or people around you.
This instruction manual is not all inclusive. It is impossible to anticipate every possible way this equipment
may be used, and all possible hazardous situations. It is very important that you determine for yourself
whether the equipment is safe. You must understand the operating characteristics of this hoist. You must
understand how the hoist will operate in your application. You must be certain not to put yourself or others
in danger, or cause damage to property or other persons. Call your hoist supplier if you have any questions
concerning this equipment.
1. Read and understand this manual using this equipment.
2. Setup and use must comply with Spider
®
instructions and local codes.
3. Use the Troubleshooting Guide in this manual to solve problems that may develop with the hoist.
Repairs must only be made by people trained and authorized to do so. maintain or repair the
equipment while the unit is suspended (above ground level).
4. Be careful when operating the hoist in freezing temperatures. Water or moisture may enter the hoist’s overspeed
brake or traction assembly. See “Cautions for Cold Weather Operation” on Page 21.
5. Be careful when operating the hoist in high winds. Consider stopping work or adding stabilization at
wind speeds of 25 mph or more when working on a 2-line suspended platform. When working on a
single line platform, stabilization should be used in winds above 20 mph. Avoid carrying large panels of
material which can act like a sail in high winds.
6. Do NOT remove any parts from the hoist without replacing them. Do NOT change or substitute any
without prior approval from Spider
®
7. Maintain clearances and make sure no obstructions interfere with vertical travel.
8. Rotate the operating switch by hand only. Do NOT use foreign objects to operate the hoist
9. When not in use, store hoist and stage to protect from unauthorized use. Cover the hoist if possible.
Always unplug power cord when not in use and equipment is left unattended.
10. Only authorized and properly trained personnel shall operate this hoist. Each operator must determine
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