Yale SHAW-BOX YK Series

P/N: C11746310 REV. AB June 2022
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS
9 Failure to read and comply with any of the limitations noted herein can result in serious
bodily injury or death, and/or property damage.
9 Equipment described in this manual is not designed for and should not be used for lifting,
supporting, or transporting humans.
9 To ensure the good working order and reliable operation of your hoist, strictly adhere to the
requirements of the installation provided in this manual.
9 Strictly adhere to the requirements for safe operation to prevent dangers to personnel and
damages to the electric hoist.
9 When making repairs, only use parts supplied by the manufacturer.
9 The connection of the bridge panel power cable with the crane runway power supply shall
only be performed by a qualied electrician.
9 Assembly and commissioning of the crane system shall only be done by qualied persons
authorized by CMCO.
9 Modications to upgrade, re-rate, or otherwise alter this equipment shall be authorized only
by the original equipment manufacturer or qualied professional engineer.
9 Equipment described in this manual may be used in the design and manufacture of cranes.
Additional equipment or devices may be required for the crane to comply with applicable
crane design and safety standards. The crane designer, crane manufacturer, or user is
responsible for nishing these additional items for compliance. Refer to ASME B30.11
Safety Standard for Underhung Cranes. If a below-the-hook lifting device or sling is used
with a hoist, refer to ASME B30.9, Safety Standard for Slings, or ASME B30.20, Safety
Standard for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices.
9 Hoists and cranes used to handle hot molten material may require additional equipment or
devices. Refer to ANSI Z241.2, Safety Requirements for Melting and Pouring of Metals in
the Metal Casting Industry.
9 The hoists are not designed to operate in a chemically aggressive and explosive
environment.
Working in or near exposed energized electrical equipment presents the danger of electric shock.
WARNING
Before installing, removing inspecting, or performing any maintenance on a hoist, the main switch
shall be de-energized. Lock and tag the main switch in the de-energized position in accordance
with ANSI Z244.1.
Follow other maintenance procedures outlined in this manual and applicable ASME B30 volumes.
Additional WARNINGS are listed in various portions of this manual. Personnel shall read and
follow these WARNINGS. Failure to read and comply with these WARNINGS as well as other
instructions or any limitations noted in this manual and applicable ASME B30 volumes could result
in serious bodily injury or death, and/or property damage.