Budgit Portable Electric Hoist 3-Ton

SIX-MONTH INSPECTION OR 500-750 HOURS OF OPERATION.

Same as thirty-day inspection plus the following.

d. Lubricate Upper Hook and Lower Block.

4-4. LUBRICATE UPPER HOOK AND LOWER BLOCK ASSEMBLY.

a. Apply a few drops of Bar and Chain Oil on shank of upper hook where it enters frame.

b. Apply a few drops of Bar and Chain Oil on shank of lower hook where it enters lower block.

Hook rotation bearing may be removed for cleaning and re-lubricating if necessary.

INSPECTION: 5000 HOURS “ON” TIME OR 5 YEARS ELAPSED TIME.

Hoist must be removed from overhead suspension.

c. Inspect Load Brake and Overload Clutch.

Disassemble load brake (if equipped) and clutch assembly as outlined in paragraph 7-4.

Friction discs should be discarded and replaced with new discs.

Check load brake friction surfaces on flange, ratchet assembly and gear clutch cone.

Replace parts if badly scored or worn.

Check condition of pawl and ratchet assembly.

If pawl, ratchet teeth or pawl spring are broken, damaged or badly worn, replace complete assembly.

Apply Loctite 680 to set screws

Tighten set screws on motor shaft

Remove brake housing and gasket

Align friction disc with splined hub and slide brake against motor face

Insert mounting screws and tighten

Connect coil leadwires to power supply

Refer to nameplate for voltage rating

(1) Check for bent or distorted hook.

If hook is opened beyond the dimension given in figure 5-5, it must be replaced.

Also check to see that hook swivels and is free to pivot.

Lubricate these points if necessary.

(2) On 2 through 3 ton hoists, check sprockets and bearings in lower block for freedom of movement and signs of damage.

Warning: Shut off power supply to hoist before starting the inspection

Remove electrical compartment cover from hoist

Insulation sound and terminals securely crimped to wires

Terminal screws tight and plug-type terminals completely mated

Control circuit transformer shows no evidence of overheating

Wires are securely attached to limit switch and mounting screws are tight

Contactor solenoid coils show no evidence of overheating

Control cable wire strain reliever in good condition and securely attached to gear case cover

Sign off on the electrical controls inspection