Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Electric Hoist.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS 1998
This hoist, depending on use, may fall within the scope of LOLER. It is the
owner’s responsibility to determine whether or not it does and, if so, to comply
with any applicable requirements in LOLER, for having the hoist thoroughly
examined.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission. This guarantee does not effect your
statutory rights.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Through purchase of this hoist, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this hoist must not be discarded with general waste.
Refer to the laws governing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
at a recognised disposal facility.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do not follow all instructions in this
guide.
1. This hoist must only be used by a competent person who understands these
instructions.
2. This hoist is for indoor, non-industrial use.
3. Keep children, animals and bystanders away from the work area.
4. DO NOT use this hoist if you are ill, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
5. Before use, always examine the hoist and its mountings to make sure that
they are in good condition. If you find any damaged or broken parts,
withdraw the hoist from service and renew or repair the part before further
use.
6. Before use, it is
important to make
sure that the steel
cable is correctly
wound around the
drum.
7. Wear protective clothing, gloves, footwear and hard hat.
8. DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewellery and tie back long hair.
9. Protect the equipment from frost or excessively high temperatures.
10. If the capacity of the hoist is exceeded, the cutout will operate. Let the
components cool down before continued use.
11. Make sure that the load is balanced, stable and that all personnel stay
clear of the raised load.
12. Make sure that the switches are in good condition.
13. Use this hoist for vertical lifts only.
14. Attach the hoist to a horizontal beam/box section that can hold the
weight of the load and the hoist.
15. When replacing parts, use only those supplied by Clarke International.
Consult the CLARKE service department for any spare parts required.
WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FULLY
BEFORE CONNECTING THE HOIST TO THE MAINS SUPPLY.
This hoist is provided with a standard 13 amp, 230 volt (50Hz), BS 1363 plug, for
connection to a standard, domestic electrical supply. Should the plug need
changing, make sure that a plug of identical specification is used.
WARNING: THE WIRES IN THE CABLE ARE COLOURED AS FOLLOWS:
BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE YELLOW AND GREEN = EARTH
If the colours of the wires in
the power cable do not
correspond with the
markings on the terminals of
your plug, proceed as
follows.
• Connect the blue wire
to the terminal
marked N.
• Connect the brown
wire to the terminal
marked L.
• Connect the yellow and green wire to the terminal marked E or .
AN APPROVED RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) WHICH HAS A TRIPPING
CURRENT OF LESS THAN 30MA MUST BE USED.
If you are not sure, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT try to do any
repairs.
Unwind the cable and examine for fraying, corrosion etc.
Check the condition of all brackets and fastenings.
When in constant operation, the hoist should be inspected frequently.
HOIST CONTROL
LIFT/LOWER SWITCH
1. Press one side of the rocker switch
to lift the load.
2. Press the other side of the rocker
switch to lower the load.
3. To stop the hoist release the
switch.
NOTE: The load will not stop immediately when you release the switch. It
can continue for a 3-4 mm before the motor brake takes effect.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE HOIST HAS STOPPED BEFORE MOVING IN THE
OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
CAUTION: THIS HOIST IS FITTED WITH AN AUTO-STOP DEVICE. ENSURE THAT
WHEN THE CABLE IS AT ITS HIGHEST POINT AND THE AUTO-STOP IS
ACTUATED, THAT THE LIFT SWITCH IS RELEASED.
EMERGENCY STOP
Push the emergency stop to stop the hoist in an emergency.
• The emergency stop can be reset by turning it clockwise until it
‘pops’ out.
USING THE HOIST
WARNING: LIFTING OPERATIONS MUST BE PLANNED, SUPERVISED AND
CARRIED OUT SAFELY BY COMPETENT PERSONNEL.
1. Pay out the cable.
• Keep the cable in tension so that the coils on the drum remain
When you press
the switch the
motor does not
operate.
Motor hums but
does not lift
Brake does not
operate and
load slips
The cable is
twisted, frayed or
kinked
If this does not solve your problem, please consult the CLARKE service
department.
The power cable is not
plugged in correctly
The cut out has operatedLet the motor cool down
Power failureCheck plug fuse
The motor is too hotLet it cool down
The load exceeds the
capacity of the hoist
The motor brake has
become stuck during
storage.
Brake is worn out.DO NOT use the hoist and
Cable is incorrectly wound
on the drum.
The cable has been stored
unwound or in poor
conditions.
Connect the power cable
correctly
Decrease the load
Consult your CLARKE dealer for
advice.
consult your CLARKE dealer.
Replace the cable.
Replace the cable.
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Only fully qualified personnel should attempt repairs.
1. Always visually inspect the hoist before use, to ensure that all parts are
correctly located and secure. Check for signs of damage or worn parts. Do
not use the hoist unless it is perfectly serviceable.
2. Check the cable for signs of fraying especially at the connecting parts.