OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Read and understand Operators Manual before using Roust-A-Bout Never allow anyone under an elevated load. Inspect cable before use. Do not operate if cable is frayed, worn or damaged. Never leave Roust-A-Bout unattended with Use only on solid level surface. Keep work an elevated load.
OPERATOR SAFETY Always match Base and Tee Head to INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) correct model Roust-A-Bout. SPECIFICATIONS Model Maximum Lifting Maximum Height Capacity* R-100 1500 lbs (680 kg) 15' 2-1/2" (4.6 m) Do not use Roust-A-Bout over 20 ft (6.1 m) without using Guy Lines. R-150 1500 lbs (680 kg) 15' 2-1/2"...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Release caster brakes. 1. Turn base upside down. 4. Grasp winch handles and make a 2. Insert the four casters into the base legs. forward “S” motion to align casters for 3. Secure the casters into the base by forward movement to work area.
3. Elevating Mast (continued) 1. Turn handle on left side of winch counterclockwise to elevate. 2. Never allow lift cable loop, Counter Weight, or line shackle to contact “Tee Head” while elevating mast. Continued cranking in this condition will cause “Tee Head”...
Up to 300 lb (135 kg) 2. Insert either socket on winch handle onto lower shaft and turn handle 300 to 800 lb counterclockwise to lower load. (135 to 365 kg) 7. Lowering Mast 800 to 1200 lb Note: Mast should be lowered with no load (365 to 545 kg) whenever possible, and should never be lowered with a load exceeding 500 lb (225...
11. Shear Pin Shear Pin 9. Caster Brakes Note: All R-Series Roust-A-Bouts contain a safety device known as a Shear Pin. 1. Set brake by pressing down on brake This pin is located on the front sheave of lever as shown. the “Tee Head”.
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Tee Head 1000 lb (455 kg) Load Limit Top Mast Load Line Line Shackle Equalizing Line Counter Weight Line Hook Elevation Line Winch Handle Winch Base Model Caster Brake R-100 22” 43” 48” Caster (55 cm) (108 cm) (120 cm) R-150 22”...
13. Guy Lines 1/4” chain 1/4” rapid link 1/4” rapid link Guy Line (wire rope) 1/4” chain 1/4” rapid link Top Mast IMPORTANT Read before operating Guy Lines Roust-A-Bout (wire rope) Red line When working the R-250 above 20 ft (6.1 m), a red line will show on the Center Mast as a warning to use Guy Lines.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Remove in sequence item Before each use: numbers 13, 6, 7, 8 and Inspect the cable for kinks and frays. If kinked or more than 3 wire strands are broken (small wires) do not use the lift until the cable has been replaced. Remove in sequence item Make certain winch operates freely and cable is not...
WARNING WARNING Modifying the Roust-A-Bout in any Replace all worn or damage parts way can cause injury or death! only with Sumner parts. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Masts not rising Trying to lift more than 500 lb (225 kg) by Remove load, elevate the masts elevating the masts.
MAINTENANCE RECORD Lift Model Number_____________________ Lift Serial Number_____________________ Service Performed: __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date __________________________________________________________________________ Action Date...
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