Vanguard Gold Series User Manual

VCHP – “Gold” Series Chain Hoist Manual – 010708
Operators Manual
VCH Manual
Chain Hoists
1/2 Ton to 10 Ton
Read this manual BEFORE
using this product
This manual should be available to all persons
responsible for the operation, installation,
maintenance and/or repair of these products
Record the following information for future reference
Serial Number
Model Number
Capacity and Lift
Date of Purchase
Name of Distributor
Canadian Distribution Centre Locations
Quebec
Ontari
o
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
2205 de l’Aviation
Dorval, Québec
H9P 2X6
Ph: (514) 685-1515
Fax: (514) 685-1516
2160 Meadowpine Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 6H6
Ph: (905) 821-1100
Fax: (905) 821-2024
190 Omands Creek Blvd.
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2R 1V7
Ph: (204) 694-2259
Fax: (204) 633-7230
7606 McIntyre Rd. N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta
T6E 6Z1
Ph: (780) 466-1115
Fax: (780) 469-4545
7880 Fraser Park Dr.
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5J 5L8
Ph: (604) 294-3191
Fax: (604) 294-8845
For orders/service in the United States please contact our Ontario distribution centre to find
the distributor nearest to you.

Vanguard Gold Series Specifications

General

Type	Hand Chain Hoist
Chain	Alloy Steel Load Chain
Hooks	Forged steel
Operation	Hand chain operated
Standards	ASME B30.16
Lift	10, 15, 20, and 30 feet (custom lifts available)

Summary

Limited One Year Warranty

Operation Instructions

Operator Safety Rules

Essential safety rules for hoist operators, emphasizing common sense.

Pre-Use Inspections

Load Chain Inspection Guide

Guidelines for inspecting load chain wear, elongation, and damage.

Hook Inspection Guide

Procedures for inspecting hooks for wear, stretch, and damage.

Parts Breakdown

1/2T to 10T Parts Identification

Visual identification of parts for 1/2 Ton to 10 Ton chain hoists.

Hook Assembly Parts Identification

Detailed parts breakdown for 3T/5T and 10T hook assemblies.

Troubleshooting Guide

Maintenance and Lubrication

In-Service Inspection and Maintenance

Guidelines for competent personnel performing regular hoist inspections.

Hoist Lubrication Procedures

Instructions for proper lubrication of hoist components.

Component Replacement Guidelines

Guidance on inspecting and replacing hoist components.

Replacement Procedures

Replacing Load Chain

Steps for replacing the entire load chain on the hoist.

Attaching/Replacing Bottom Hooks

Procedures for attaching or replacing bottom hooks.

Hoist Disposal and Journal

Hoist Disposal Recommendations

Recommendations for disassembling and recycling expired hoists.

Hoist Inspection Journal

A log for recording hoist inspection and repair details.