Ingersoll-Rand SLB600 User Manual

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MHD56109 - Edition 9
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CAUTION
• Ensure load is properly seated in saddle of bottom hook. 
In NEUTRAL “N” position hand lever does not engage ratchet 
gear. The hand lever free-wheels until selector lever is shifted to 
UP or DOWN position.
1.
Set selector lever to NEUTRAL (center) position. 
2.
Turn free chain knob counterclockwise.
3.
Grasp and pull one side of load chain or turn free knob until 
desired hook location is achieved.
4.
Connect hook to load. Pull anchor side of load chain or turn 
free knob until chain slack is removed.
WARNING
• Do not support or hang loads from load chain anchor end. 
Brake may not hold load or operate correctly.
Lifting Load (UP Position - Haul-In)
Refer to Dwg. MHP0825 on page 5.
The following procedure assumes hoist is in NEUTRAL (center) 
position and hook is attached to a load, but hoist is not supporting 
the load.
1.
Place selector lever in UP position. 
2.
Rotate free knob clockwise.
3.
Pull anchor end of load chain until slack is removed.
4.
Rotate (ratchet) hand lever in clockwise direction to raise 
(haul-in) load.
NOTICE
• Ratchet may not engage and raise (haul-in) load until all 
chain slack is removed and hoist is supporting load weight. If 
hand lever movement does not produce lifting, apply tension 
to anchor side of load chain while ratcheting until slack is 
removed and hoist begins lifting load. If hoist does not operate 
properly under load, remove load, inspect and repair hoist. 
Lowering Load (DOWN Position - Payout)
Refer to Dwg. MHP0825 on page 5.
WARNING
• Do not continue lowering load after chain stopper has 
contacted hoist body as damage may occur to hoist resulting in 
a falling load which can cause severe injury, death or property 
damage. 
The following procedure assumes hoist selector lever is in UP 
position, hoist is holding a load and the operator wants to lower 
(payout) the load:
1.
Place selector lever in DOWN position.
2.
Rotate (ratchet) hand lever in counterclockwise direction to 
lower (payout) load.
CAUTION
• To prevent injury or property damage always lower loads 
until load chain becomes slack before shifting to NEUTRAL 
position. 
Storing the Hoist
1.
Always store hoist in a no load condition.
2.
Switch selector lever to NEUTRAL (center position).
3.
Wipe off all dirt and water. 
4.
Oil the chain, hook pins and hook latch pins.
5.
Hang in a dry place.
6.
Before returning hoist to service follow instructions for 
‘Hoists not in Regular Use’ in “INSPECTION” section.
(Dwg. MHP0825)
Neutral
Free Chain Position
“Up”
(Haul In) Position
“Down”
(Payout) Position
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Lever
Free
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