1 Ton Telescoping Gantry Crane

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1 1 Ton Telescoping Gantry Crane Gantry Crane Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL. When unpacking, make sure that the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing or broken, please call as soon as possible. Visit our website at: Copyright 1999 by Harbor Freight Tools. All rights reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service may not be included. Manual Revised 11c

2 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. situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. CAUTION, without the safety alert symbol, is used to address practices not related to personal injury. Important Safety Information In this manual, on the labeling, and all other information provided with this product: 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. DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to heed these markings may result in personal injury and/or property damage. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. 1. Study, understand, and follow all instructions before operating this device. 2. Do not exceed 1 ton rated capacity. 3. Use only on hard, level surfaces. 4. Before moving, lower the load to the lowest possible point. 5. Do not use without Locking Pins (7) in place and secured with Cotter Pins (18). 6. Do not move or adjust height while under load. Page 2 For technical questions, please call SKU 41188

3 7. Do not assemble or adjust height alone. Two people are required for assembly or height adjustments. 8. Dropping or bouncing load may briefly create excess load causing product damage, severe personal injury and death. 9. Stay clear of load when suspended. 10. Use only sling or chains with a rated capacity greater than the weight of the load being lifted. 11. Do not allow load to swing or drop violently while lowering or moving. 12. Do not make any alterations or modifications to Gantry Crane. Do not adjust safety valve. 13. Properly extend leg extensions and secure boom in proper setting before use. 14. Follow capacities marked on boom; capacity decreases as boom lengthens. 15. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty work gloves, steel-toe work boots and hard hat during assembly and use. 16. Verify replacement jack has same rating, mounting points and maximum length. 17. Do not use for aircraft purposes. 18. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts loose or damaged. 19. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered work areas invite accidents. 20. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating Gantry Crane. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 21. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating Gantry Crane. Do not use Crane while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating Crane may result in serious personal injury. 22. Follow instructions in Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of injury and may void any applicable warranty. 23. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Gantry Crane. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. 24. Before use, read manufacturer s instruction manual for the object you will lift. 25. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements. SKU For technical questions, please call Page 3

4 26. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Specifications Weight Capacity 1 Ton Min. Height 99-1/2 IN. Max. Height 148 IN. Distance 94 IN. Between Posts I-Beam 2-7/8 IN. W The Telescoping Gantry can be used with a Push Trolley (SKU 40493) as well as other types of trolleys offered by Harbor Freight Tools. Assembly IMPORTANT: DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY BOLTS UNTIL YOU ARE FULLY FINISHED WITH ASSEMBLY. OTHERWISE PARTS WILL NOT LINE UP PROPERLY. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH: 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. 1. WARNING! Have a large, clean and uncluttered area for assembly. The Gantry Crane is large and heavy; you may need to lay out the different parts on their sides and tighten and erect entire assembly once complete. Page 4 For technical questions, please call SKU 41188

5 NOTE: More than one person will be needed for assembly. It is recommended that saw horses (not included) be used to support larger items such as Posts and I-Beam during assembly. (without brake) to the front of each Base Assembly. See Figure 2, below. Zerk 2. Attach each Vertical Post Assembly (1, 2) to I-Beam (4). NOTE: The Inner Vertical Post (1) and Outer Vertical Post (2) are pre-assembled. Insert four Bolts (14) each through a Washer (19) then through square plates where I Beam Inner Vertical Post Assemblies are connected. See Figure 1, below. Wheel (9) Figure 2 Base Assembly (3) Vertical Post (1,2) NOTE: Before attaching the bases to the Posts, apply grease to the zerks in each caster. It is easier to grease the casters at this point as opposed to when the Gantry Crane is complete. See Figure 2, above. Bolt (14), Washer (19) NOTE: The short section of tubing welded to the side of each Base Assembly goes on the outside of each beam. See Figure 3, below. I-Beam (4) Tubing Figure 1 3. Attach the Wheels (9) with the swivel casters and brake to the rear of each Base Assembly (3). Then attach the standard Wheels SKU Figure 3 For technical questions, please call Page 5

6 4. 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 4, below. Support Tube (5) Vertical Post (1, 2) Vertical Post (1, 2) Base Assembly (3) Figure 4 Figure 5 Base Assembly (3) 5. From the top, insert four Bolts (17) through the base of the Vertical Post Assembly and into Base Assembly. Slip on Washer, Spring Washer (15) and secure by tightening on Nuts (16). 6. Attach two Support Tubes (5) to each Vertical Post Assembly and Base Assembly. Each Support Tube is attached to the one eyelet on the side of the Vertical Post. See Figure 5, above. 7. Insert the Bolt through the top of the Support Tube, and through the eyelet. Slip on a Washer, Spring Washer and secure with the Nut. Repeat for all four Support Tubes. 8. Insert the Pin (7) through the Vertical Post Assembly so that it goes all the way through. Slide the Cotter Pin (18) through the hole in the Pin to secure the Inner Vertical Post into place. Repeat for the second Vertical Post Assembly. 9. Tighten down all of the Nuts and Bolts and make certain that the entire Telescoping Gantry Crane Assembly is tight and secure. Page 6 For technical questions, please call SKU 41188

7 10. With assistance, tilt the Gantry Crane up and set it onto its base. See Figure 6, below. Figure 6 WARNING! More than one person is needed for this procedure. 11. Attach the Handles (8) to each Pulley. See Figure 7, below. Pulley (6) Operating Instructions Read ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. NOTE: Once Assembly is fully completed, tighten ALL Bolts before initial operation. IMPORTANT: Do not force the tool or the attachment to do the work of a larger industrial crane. It is designed to do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. 1. Move the Crane so that it is directly above the item to be lifted. 2. Securely fasten the item to the Crane with the appropriate trolley or hoist (not included). 3. Raising and lowering the I-Beam requires 2 people. Use the Handle on each of the Vertical Post Assembly. To raise the I-Beam, remove the Cotter Pins (18) from the Locking Pins (7) and slide out Locking Pins. SKU Handle (8) Figure 7 4. Once the Locking Pins have been removed, turning the Handles on the Pulley Assembly clockwise to raise the I-Beam. Reversing the direction of turn will lower I-Beam. For technical questions, please call Page 7

8 5. Once the desired height has been reached, reinsert the Locking Pins and secure in place with the Cotter Pins. NOTE: The Vertical Post Assembly has nine different stop positions. See Figure 8, below. 8. WARNING! Do not stand under an object that is being lifted by the Crane. Be aware of the possibility of a load slipping off of a trolley. An item that falls from the Crane may cause serious injury. Do not exceed 1 Ton (2000 lbs.). 9. When finished lifting object, carefullly lower and release item from Crane. WARNING! Do not leave any item suspended and unattended. 10. Keep Gantry Crane stored inside and away from children. 3 of 9 Stop Positions Locking Pins (7) Cotter Pins (18) Figure 8 6. WARNING! Do not use the Gantry Crane without the Locking Pins in place. 7. WARNING! Do not move the Crane when it is under load. The Caster Wheels are not designed to be rolled when the Crane is lifting a heavy object. Page 8 For technical questions, please call SKU 41188

9 Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. 1. Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Gantry Crane. Check for broken, cracked, or bent parts, loose or missing parts, and any condition that may affect the proper operation of the product. If a problem occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Do not use damaged equipment. 2. To clean, use cloth and mild detergent. Do not use solvents or other flammable agents. 3. When storing, keep Gantry Crane in a clean, dry and safe location away from children. CAUTION! All maintenance, service and repairs not discussed in this manual should only be performed by a qualified service technician. Record Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. theheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheh 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. SKU For technical questions, please call Page 9

10 Parts List and Assembly Diagram Part Description Qty. 1 Inner Vertical Post 2 2 Outer Vertical Post 2 3 Base 2 4 I-Beam 1 5 Support Tube 4 6 Pulley 2 7 Locking Pin 2 8 Handle 2 9 Wheel 4 10 Steel Cable 2 11 Bolt (M10) Spring Washer Nut (M10) 16 Part Description Qty. 14 Bolt (M10) Spring Washer Nut (M12) Bolt (M12) 8 18 Cotter Pin 2 19 Washer Swivel Caster 2 21 Bolt (M10-30) 2 22 Bracket 2 24 Bolt (M6) 8 25 Bolt (M8) 2 26 Spring Washer 2 27 Nut 2 Page 10 For technical questions, please call SKU 41188

11 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 consequential 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. SKU For technical questions, please call Page 11

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