overhead crane manual

OVERHEAD CRANEA HOW-TO GUIDE FOR OPERATING THE

IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS

1. Run the overhead crane pendant up and down once a day if it’s not being used. This will ensure the proper lubrication of the machine.

2. Check the overhead crane cable while it’s going up and down to ensure proper tension.

3. If the overhead crane pendant shows any wear and tear or unusual behaviour, notify supervisor inmediately.

Contact R&M Materials Handling for further assistance

4501 Gateway BoulevardSpringfield, Ohio 45502

P: 937-328-5100 | 800 [email protected]

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5Safety first

Parts of the pendant controls

How to Get the crane pendant started

Control the crane pendant speedUse the E-STOP button

Crane pendant controls graphic


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The following protective gear must be worn at all times when operating the overhead crane:

CAUTION

1. Steel Toe Shoes 2. Helmet 3. Protective Eyewear

SAFETY FIRST

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Emergency STOP

Moves crane’s hook UP and DOWN

Moves crane’s head:SOUTH: Towards the back of the buildingNORTH: Towards the front of the building (Offices)

Moves crane’s head:WEST: Towards the truck bay doors (Shipping area)EAST: Towards the CNC machines.

ON Button

PARTS OF THE CRANE PENDANT CONTROL

(E-Stop)


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1. Turn clockwise the Emergency STOP button to disengage. The button should pop out (See graphic bellow).

2. Press the ON Button to power up the pendant.

CAUTIONIf the main power breaker is in the OFF position, ask your supervisor for authorization to turn it back on.

HOW TO GET THE CRANE PENDANT STARTED


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HOW TO CONTROL THE CRANE PENDANT SPEED

The buttons indicated control the speed of the crane pendant and it consists of two different positions:

Position 1 Position 2

1. Press button to the first click and hold for a steady slow speed.

2. Release button to stop the crane moving.

1. Press button to the second click to accelerate.

2. Release button back to position 1 to maintain reached speed.

3. If you repeat step #1, the speed will increase.

4. Release button to stop the crane moving.

CAUTIONOperate the overhead crane at only SLOW speed while it’s loaded.


Seek supervisor’s assistance for this step

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HOW TO USE THE E-STOP BUTTON

1. When the E-STOP button is depressed, the crane will stop inmediately.

2. To disengage the E-STOP button, turn the button counter clockwise.

3. To resume use of the crane pendant, press the ON button.

4. The E-STOP should be engaged when the crane is not in use for extended periods of time.

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DANGEREngaging the E-STOP button while the crane pendant is loaded and moving might cause abrupt swings.

Operate the crane at safe and controllable speeds to avoid incidents or injuries to others.

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Back of the building

Front of the building (Offices)

Machine shop (CNC’s)

Truck bay doors (shipping)

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Warehouse floor plan

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CRANE PENDANT CONTROLS GRAPHIC


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