Yale Electric Chain Hoist CPE
electric
Yale
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Attention: All users must read these operating instructions
carefully prior to the initial operation. These instructions
are intended to acquaint the user with the hoist / trolley and
enable hime to use it to the full extent of its intended
capabilities.
The operating instructions contain important information
on how to handle the hoist / trolley in a safe, correct and
economic way. Acting in accordance with these instructions
helps to avoid dangers, reduce repair costs and downtime
and to increase the reliability and lifetime of the hoist / trolley.
Anyone involved in doing any of the following work with the
hoist / trolley must read the operating instructions and act
accordingly:
• operation, including preparation, trouble shooting and
cleaning
• maintenance, inspection, repair
• transport
Apart from the operating instructions and the accident
prevention act valid for the respective country and area where
the hoist / trolley is used, also the commonly accepted
regulations for safe and professional work must be adhered
to.
Every unit leaving the factory is furnished with a test certificate
that shows the serial number of the hoist / trolley . This
certificate has to be filed together with the inspection
manual (see page 30).
The continuous sound level at the place of work is equal to
73 dB. The measurements were taken at a distance of 1 m
from the hoist at 9 positions in accordance with DIN 45635,
precision class 2.
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Correct operation
Maximum capacity
• The Yale electric chain hoist model CPE is designed to lift
and lower loads up to the rated capacity. The lifting capacity
indicated on the hoist / trolley is the maximum safe working
load which must not be exceeded.
Danger zones
• Do not lift or transport loads
while personnel are in the
danger zone.
• Do not allow personnel to pass
under a suspended load (see
Fig. 2)
• After lifting or tensioning, a load
must not be left unattended for
a longer period of time.
• Start moving the load only after
it has been attached correctly
and all personnel are clear of
the danger zone.
Attaching the hoist / trolley
• The operator must ensure that the hoist / trolley is attached
in a manner that does not expose himself or other
personnel to danger by the hoist, trolley , chain(s) or the
load.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 3
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3
2.1 Correct operation 3
Maximum capacity 3
Danger zones 3
Attaching the hoist / trolley 3
Temperature range 4
Regulations 4
Maintenance / repair 4
2.2 Incorrect operation 4
2.3 Initial operation 4
Inspection before initial operation 4
Inspection before starting work 4
Inspection of load chain 4
Inspection of chain end stop 4
Inspection of chain reeving 4
Inspection of suspension and load hooks 5
Attaching the load 5
Inspect the traverse (for trolleys) 5
Check adjustment of trolley width 5
3. ASSEMBLY 5
3.1 Inspection before assembly 5
3.2 Electric chain hoist with hook suspension
(Standard version) 5
3.3 Electric chain hoist with trolley 5
Assembly of the trolley 6
2.4 Electrical connection 6
Preparation 6
Mains supply connection 6
4. FUNTIONAL TEST AFTER ASSEMBLY 6
5. OPERATION 7
Installation, service, operation 7
Traversing the trolley 7
Attaching the load 7
Lifting / lowering the load 7
Emergency stop 7
6. SERVICE 8
6.1 Daily checks 8
6.2 Regular inspections, service and testing 8
6.3 Load chain 9
Lubricating the load chain 9
Inspecting the load chain for wear 9
Replace the load chain 9
1-strand design 9
2-strand design 9
6.4 Load and suspension hooks 10
6.5 Trolleys 10
6.6 Electric chain hoist in general 10
6.7 Overload protection device 10
6.8 Gearbox 10
Check oil level 10
Oil change 10
Disassembly and reassambly 11
6.9 Maintenance of the motor 11
Motor 11
Disc brake 11
Fig. 2