Harbor Freight Tools 41188 User's Manual
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1. The correct bolts must be used during assembly If any doubts arise regarding proper assembly contact Harbor Freight at the number at the bottom of this page before use Note For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 14 Assembly Setup 1 Use a large clean and uncluttered 4 Use saw horses not included to area for assembly support larger items such as Posts and l Beam during assembly 2 The Gantry Crane is large and heavy Page 4 lay out parts on their sides and tighten and 5 The Post Insert 1 and Post Sleeve 2 erect entire assembly once complete are pre assembled More than one person will be needed for assembly For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Items 41188 69513 Assembly Instructions 1 Attach each Post Insert 1 to the I Beam 4 2 Attach two Casters 9 to each using four Beam Bolts 29 Washers 19 Base Assembly 3 using Spring Washers 15 and Nuts 16 Caster Bolts 11 Spring Washers 12 The Post Assemblies must be and Nuts 13 See Figure B turned so that the Pulley Boxes 6 face outward See Figure A kingpin bearing Post Insert 1 Caster 9 a m i N lt Bolt 29 Washer 19 Figure B NOTE Before attaching the Bases to the Posts apply grease to the kingpin bearing raceway in each Caster Itis easier to grease the Casters at this point as opp2. the Inner Vertical Post into place Repeat for the second Vertical Post Assembly Pulley 6 9 Tighten down all of the Nuts and Bolts and make certain that the entire Telescoping Gantry Crane Assembly is tight and secure 10 With assistance tilt the Gantry Crane up and set it onto its base WARNING More than one person is needed for this procedure See Figure E Handle 8 Figure F Figure E NOTE Once Assembly is complete tighten ALL Bolts before initial operation PITTSBURGH Items 41188 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 7 69513 ASSEMBLY NOILVaadO A DANGER TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY and DEATH The use of gantry cranes is subject to certain hazards that cannot be met by mechanical means but only by the exercise of intelligence care common sense and experience in anticipating the motions that will occur as a result of operating the controls Wear ANSI approved safety goggles hard hat heavy duty work gloves and steel toed work boots during operation Do not use without Locking Pins 7 in place and secured with R Pins 18 Do not exceed 1 Ton 2000 Ib capacity NOTE Once Assembly is complete tighten ALL Bolts before initial operation The Gantry Crane can be used with a Push Trolley ITEM 97392 and a hoist offered by Harbor Freight Tools Install trolley and hoist both sold separately according to manual instructions before operation Adjusting I Beam Hei
3. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference PITTSBURGH TEMS tests 1 Ton Telescoping Gantry Crane Visit our website at http www harborfreight com REV 12e Email our technical support at tech harborfreight com When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 800 444 3353 as soon as possible AWARNING Copyright 1999 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved F No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included INEEN Table of Contents Safet sarana ua E aaaea 2 Spe ifiCatON Sissin 4 ASSEN DY eiea 4 Operation zeoas 8 Maintenance sinsin 12 Parts List and Dia
4. dren or pets to prevent distraction and injury There must not be objects such as utility lines nearby that will present a hazard while working Inspect the hoist as explained in Frequent Inspection on page 12 after assembly but before use PITTSBURGH 69513 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 9 OPERATION NOILVaadO WARNING Follow all safety warnings and instructions for the trolley and hoist you will use with this gantry crane Additional selected operation points follow Applying the Load 1 Attach the load to the load hook securely by properly rated suitable means such as chains shackles hooks lifting slings etc Load must be attached to prevent accidental disconnection Figure H Correct and incorrect load hook attachment Properly seat the sling or other device in the base bowl or saddle of the hook see the left side diagram on Figure H Do not allow the hook hitch to support any part of the load Do not apply the load to the point of the hook shown in Figure H on the right side diagram Do not operate the hoist unless the hoist unit is centered over the load Do not pick up a load in excess of the rated load appearing on the hoist or load block except during properly authorized tests Do not use a hoist overload limiting device to measure the maximum load to be lifted Give specific attention to load balancing and hitching or slinging to prevent load sli
5. ent Inspection procedures Additionally 2 Check for deformed cracked or corroded members Page 12 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Check upper limit device s of attached cranes if equipped according to manufacturer s documentation Check hooks and hook latches if used according to manufacturer s documentation Check attached hoists according to manufacturer s documentation Check for loose or missing bolts nuts pins or rivets Check for other worn cracked or distorted parts such as pins bearings wheels shafts gears rollers locking and clamping devices bumpers and stops Check attached hoists according to manufacturer s documentation Items 41188 69513 Storage Inspection 1 A gantry crane that has been idle 2 Agantry crane that has been idle for a for a period of a month or more period of a year or more must be inspected but less than a year must be inspected before being placed in service according before being placed in service according to the Periodic Inspection requirements to the Frequent Inspection requirements and then tested according to the procedure in the Testing section below Maintenance A WARNING To PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY lec ier i at FROM GANTRY CRANE FAILURE specitic components Do not use damaged equipment a Replace damaged or worn hooks If any defect or damage is noted have the Do not repair them by welding or reshaping pr
6. ge when the hoist is not in use Exercise care when removing a sling from under a landed and blocked load PITTSBURGH 69513 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 11 OPERATION zZ 4 m Z gt Z i m Inspection Testing and Maintenance Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician A DANGER TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH Before any inspection testing or maintenance procedure 1 Move the gantry crane to a location where it will cause the least interference with other cranes and operations in the area 2 Land any load that is attached to the gantry crane 3 Use warning signs and barriers on the floor beneath the gantry crane where overhead maintenance work creates a hazard 4 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles hard hat heavy duty work gloves and steel toed work boots during operation Frequent Inspection Perform the procedures in this section BEFORE INITIAL USE and AT LEAST MONTHLY Inspection is needed more often for heavily used cranes 1 Check operating mechanisms for proper operation proper adjustment and unusual sounds Periodic Thorough Inspection A qualified technician should perform the procedures in this section AT LEAST YEARLY Inspection is needed more often for heavily used cranes Remove or open access covers to allow inspection of components 1 First follow all Frequ
7. ght CAUTION Use two people to adjust the l Beam height 1 Remove the R Pins 18 from the Height Pins 7 and slide out Height Pins 2 Once the Height Pins have been removed turn the Handles on both Pulley Assemblies clockwise to raise the I Beam Turn both counterclockwise to lower I Beam CAUTION To reduce the risk of tipping use crane at lowest height possible for the application Height WARNING Do not adjust the Pin 7 legs to different heights 3 Once the desired height has been reached reinsert the Height Pins and secure in place with the R Pins NOTE The Vertical Post Assembly has nine different stop positions See Figure G Figure G Page 8 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Items 41188 69513 Before Operating Hoist i Items 41188 Familiarize yourself with all operating controls of the hoist and with the operation s to be performed Instructions include the warnings on the hoist and the safety and operating instructions portion of this manual Awarnine TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM HOIST FAILURE Do not use damaged equipment If adjustments or repairs are necessary or any defects are known have the problem corrected before further use Do not operate a hoist with an out of order sign Only a qualified technician should perform maintenance to the hoist Designate a work area that is clean and well lit The work area must not allow access by chil
8. gram 08 14 WA ITAINY xe ss 2enscnees nerne nne 16 WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A DANGER AWARNING ACAUTION NOTICE CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addresses practices not related to personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION A DANGER TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH Basic Safety Information 1 Do not lift more than rated load Be aware of dynamic loading Sudden load movement may briefly create excess load causing product failure 2 Do not operate hoist when load is not centered under hoist 3 Do not operate hoist with twisted kinked or damaged chain or rope 4 Do not operate a damaged or malfunctioning gantry crane Inspect gantry crane carefully and test operation before every use 5 Do not lift people or lift loads over people Falling loads can injure or kill people Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Do not operate with other than manual power Do not remove or cover warning labels and or tag
9. lley travel c bridge travel d limit locking and indicating devices if provided Items 41188 69513 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 13 MAINTENANCE SJONVNALNIVIN Parts List and Diagram PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT IN FACT THE MANUFACTURER AND OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO Parts List Part Description Qty 6 Puy f e hane f 2 _ o easter fa n4 Frame Bolt Wi2x50 8 Part Description Qty ar Poena f 8 _ 24 Suppor Bott we 8 29 Beam Bot m2x35 8 Record Product s Serial Number Here Note If product has no serial number record month and year of purchase instead Note Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as
10. location that allows the operator Do not use for aircraft purposes to move and stay clear of the load 6 Use crane at lowest height 3 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles possible for the application ANSIl approved hard hat and steel toed work boots during setup and use 7 Do not adjust height while under load 8 Do not move loaded crane Inspection Testing and Maintenance Specific Safety Information 1 Perform a Frequent Inspection 3 More frequent inspections are needed for at least monthly see page 12 gantry cranes that are used heavily 2 Perform a Periodic Thorough Inspection 4 Raise test loads only to the minimum at least yearly see page 12 extent needed and stay well clear of load at all times during testing A SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Items 41188 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 3 69513 SAFETY AIGINASSV Specifications 41188 69513 _ Load Rating 1 Ton 2 000 Ib Min Height 99 1 2 IN 100 IN Max Height 148 IN 147 IN Distance Between Posts 94 IN 93 IN Beam 2 7 8 IN W 3 IN W Assembly A Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product AWARNING TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH Wear ANSI approved safety goggles hard hat heavy duty work gloves and steel toed work boots during assembly and operation
11. ntial damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state PITTSBURGH 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 800 444 3353
12. oblem corrected before further use b Replace or repair all critical parts 1 Repair or replacement of gantry crane components must be performed that are cracked broken bent excessively worn or missing only by a qualified technician 4 Do not repair load sustaining members using only identical replacement by welding Replace them as needed parts with the same rating 2 Some components may require adjustment The following are examples a operating mechanisms b limit switches c control systems 5 Lubrication a Immobilize gantry crane before lubrication by blocking casters b Lubricate all moving parts regularly using grease Lubricate kingpin bearing raceway on each caster as shown in Figure B d brakes 6 After maintenance work is completed and before restoring the crane to normal operation a reinstall guards b reactivate safety devices c remove replaced parts and loose material d remove maintenance equipment Testing 1 Test repaired cranes and cranes 3 After testing in the unloaded state that have not been used for a year attach up to a 2 000 Ib total load or more before being used including trolley and hoist weight 2 First with the crane unloaded check all functions of the crane including do not exceed trolley or hoist capacity and carefully retest to check proper load control and to check brake operation a lifting and lowering along the full length of the bridge b tro
13. osed to when l Beam 4 the Gantry Crane is complete See Figure B Figure A PITTSBURGH Items 41188 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 5 69513 XAIGINASSV 4 From the top insert four Bolts 17 3 Attach each Vertical Post Assembly to each Base Assembly making certain that each Pulley Assembly 6 is to the outside of the Crane See Figure C Strut 5 Vertical Post 1 2 Vertical Post Assembly 3 Figure C through the base of the Vertical Post Assembly and into Base Assembly Slip on Washer 19 Spring Washer 15 and secure by tightening on Nuts 16 6 Insert a Frame Bolt 14 through the 5 Attach two Struts 5 to each Vertical top a the Strut Slip on a Washer 13 Spring Washer 15 and secure Fost Assembly and BaseAssembly with the Nut 16 Repeat for all four Struts Each Strut is attached to the one eyelet on f the side of the Vertical Post See Figure D 7 Insert a Frame Bolt 14 through the bottom of the Strut also Slip on a Washer 19 Spring Washer 15 and secure with the Nut 16 Repeat this also for all four Struts Assembly 3 Figure D PITTSBURGH Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Items 41188 69513 8 Insert the Height Pin 7 through the 11 Attach a Handle 8 to each Pulley 6 Vertical Post Assembly so that it goes all See Figure F the way through Slide the R Pin 18 through the hole in the Height Pin to secure
14. pping PITTSBURGH Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Items 41188 69513 Moving the Load 1 Do not engage in any activity which will divert the operator s attention while operating the hoist Respond to signals from a designated person only However always obey a stop signal no matter who gives it Do not lift or lower a load with the hoist until the operator and all other personnel are clear of the load Make sure the load and hoist will clear all obstacles before moving or rotating the load Do not lift a load more than a few inches until it is well balanced in the sling or lifting device Parking the Load li Items 41188 Do not leave a suspended load unattended unless specific precautions have been instituted and are in place 10 1i Each time a load approaching rated capacity is handled check hoist brake action by lifting the load just clear of supports and continuing only after verifying that the brake system is operating properly WARNING Do not carry any load over any person WARNING Do not carry personnel on the hook or the load Avoid swinging the load or load hook when traveling the hoist Avoid contact between trolleys and between trolleys and stops Do not use the upper or lower if provided limit devices as a normal means of stopping the hoist These are emergency devices only Position the load block above head level for stora
15. replacement parts Page 14 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Items 41188 69513 Assembly Diagram SJONVNALNIVIN e 16 16 5 15 r a8 24 F dr T TI ae ee 19 30 29 i H i rant 29 8 6 18 F 2 i e 0 a 0 h FTT reti 19 15 16 16 15 19 i l e a 2 o 12 22 T s bo 9627 L 2 KLE 16 1519 ie For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 Page 15 Items 41188 69513 Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conseque
16. s These carry important safety information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement The warnings precautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator Items 41188 69513 Assembly Specific Safety Information 1 Assemble completely according to instructions 5 Do not assemble when tired or when under and install Height Pins and R pins before use the influence of drugs or medication Improper assembly can create hazards 6 Weight capacity and other product 2 Assemble or adjust height capabilities apply to properly and only with assistance completely assembled product only 3 Keep assembly area clean and well lit 7 Inspect the gantry crane as explained in Frequent Inspection on page 12 4 Keep bystanders out of the after assembly but before use area during assembly Operation Specific Safety Information 1 Use on a hard smooth level surface only 4 This product is not a toy Do not allow The surface the gantry crane rests on must children to play with or near this item be designed to withstand the loads and forces imposed by the gantry crane for the rated load Use as intended only Do not use to handle molten material 2 Use in
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