Section 3: Operations - Grizzly T23102 Owner's Manual

section 3: operations

to operate the chain block:
1. read and follow the safety precautions
included in the front of the manual,
wear protective head gear, and clear
the area around the lifting operation.
2. secure the safety hook on top of the
block housing to a structurally sound
overhead beam that is capable of sup-
porting the load weight.
Make sure that the overhead connec-
tion point conforms to the required local
and state safety and building codes for
the chain block and load used.
note: The chain block can be mounted
to a beam trolley if the capacity of the
trolley system is at least twice the maxi-
mum load capacity of the chain block.
3. position the load directly under the
chain block.
always connect the chain block lifting
hook to a separate lifting device
attached to the load, such as straps,
chains, or an eye bolt, so that the
lifting chain is vertical. do not wrap
the lifting chain and hook around the
load in any way, which could cause
them to fail under load. ignoring this
warning could lead to serious personal
injury or property damage.
t23102 2-ton Chain Block
4. Make sure the chains are not tangled,
then attach the lifting hook to the load.
5. pull on the lifting chain until there is
slight tension between the chain block
and the load.
6. inspect the chain block and load to
make sure that the lifting chain will stay
vertical during the lifting operation, that
there is not a possibility of any type of
entanglement, and that there are no
obstacles in the path of the lift.
7. While standing to the side of the lifting
path, continue to pull on the lifting chain
with a slow and steady pace.
note: The chain block has a built-in
braking mechanism that will suspend
the load at the current position when
you release the lifting chain.
8. When you are ready to lower the load,
pull on the opposite side of the lifting
chain at a slow and steady pace.
9. When the tension between the chain
block and the load is completely
released, detach the lifting hook.
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