FREEWAY E160, E180 User Manual

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User Manual

Use and Care ● Fault Finding ● Warranty Information

E-Series Mobile Hoists

Unit 1, Tir Llwyd Industrial Estate, St Asaph Avenue, Kinmel Bay, Nr Rhyl, Conwy, LL18 5JA

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Table of Contents

E-Series Mobile Hoist Range

1.0 Assembly instructions

1.1 Initial Assembly 3

2.0 Hoist Features

2.1 Emergency Stop Button 5

2.2 Emergency Lowering / Raising 6

2.3 Foot bar / Tip Bar 7

3.0 Operating instructions

3.1 To Alter the Leg Width 8

3.2 Positioning 8

3.3 Raising & Lowering 9

3.4 Battery Charging 9

3.5 Handset 10

3.6 Sling guide 10

3.7 Sling Types 11

4.0 Safety precautions 12

5.0 Safety Checks

5.1 Daily Check List 14

5.2 Warning Notes 14

6.0 Technical Specification

6.1 Dimensions & Weights 15

6.2 Sound Levels 15

6.2 Maximum lifting Height & leg width 16

6.3 Electrical detail 16

7.0 Fault Finding / Maintenance

7.1 Fault Finding 17

7.2 Service / Maintenance 17

7.3 Cleaning & Sterilisation 17

Declaration of Conformity 18

8.0 Test certificate & Guarantee 19

9.0 Testing and service record

10.1 Initial Information 20

10.2 Service record History 21

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1.0 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Freeway E Series Mobile Hoist

1. Remove carefully from the box:

Boom / Mast assembly
Base unit with legs attached (Base Unit)
Charging lead
Hand set control
Leg adjusting lever

Base Unit

Boom / Mast assembly

Control box / Battery
pack

Handset Control

SAFETY NOTE: Some of the parts are heavy and will need to be lifted with

care. Heavier items may need two people to lift. ( please refer to technical

details on page 15 )

2. Place base unit on level floor surface and lock rear castors.

3. Remove boom/mast assembly from packaging

4. Carefully take boom/mast assembly and slide bottom of mast into base socket,

as shown in photo’s on page 4. When the mast is fully engaged into the base
socket locate the mast locking knob and tighten firmly by hand.

Continued….

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1.0 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Freeway E-Series Mobile Hoist

4 - cont.

Ensure that the mast is fully down before fitting the mast

securing knob

SAFETY NOTE: Possible finger trap. Keep fingers away from
end of mast when fitting to base unit.

SAFTEY NOTE: Possible finger trap. Keep fingers away from

end of leg lever adjuster when fitting to retaining bar.

5 The control unit is already fitted to the mast,
so assembly is not required.
Check the emergency stop button (red button)
located on the control box is in the out position
(i.e. out)

6 To fit the adjustable
leg lever, insert through
top location bar and onto
retaining bar on base
assembly. Align hole in
leg lever with retaining
pin and clip into position.

Emergency stop button

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Emergency Stop Button

Your HOIST IS NOW READY FOR USE

***PLEASE READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY—see page 8 ***

7 Fit the hand control unit to the
hand control socket located on the
base of the control unit.

NOTE: The hand control lead can
only be fitted in one orientation
into its socket. Do not use force
to insert the hand control plug
into its socket. The plug when
correctly inserted should be
pushed firmly home.

2.0 Hoist Features

2.1 Emergency Stop Button

During all operations and at all times, the stop button should be in the out position.
In the unlikely event of a failure of the handset control, it is possible that the electric
ram either continues to lift or continues to lower. This may be overridden by
pressing the Emergency stop button to stop the ram. To re-set the button after it
has been pressed, simply twist it slightly clockwise and the button will spring
outwards.

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2.2 Emergency Lowering / raising

Manual emergency lowering is facilitated by turning the emergency lowering ring

clockwise. The ring is situated at the top of the actuator where the actuator connects
to the mast.

Electrical emergency lowering is facilitated by pressing the emergency lowering

button on the front of the control box unit. Battery MUST be charged, in order to
operate via this button.

Twist Clockwise to Lower

Emergency Lowering
Button

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2.3 Foot Bar

The E-Series mobile hoist range has a foot bar situated at the rear of the base unit
to help facilitate the clearing of door thresholds and to help raise the front end when
loading the hoist into a vehicle for transport.
The bar has a non slip surface to maintain grip whilst being used.

The bar can also be used to aid the movement of the hoist on difficult surfaces
where the hoist doesn't move freely.

2.4 Electrical Charging lead on Mobile Hoists.

To recharge the battery pack, all E-Series mobile hoists are supplied with a
charger lead and a plug– in connection & conforms to CEE regulations. Different
plug-ins are available for export, as shown below.

Euro plug

Australian plug

USA & Japan

UK plug

Charger unit

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3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Freeway E-Series Mobile Hoist Range

Before use, you should familiarise yourself with use of the hoist the procedure for

opening / closing the leg sections and raising and lowering the hoist, including
emergency stop/lower and raise functions. Appropriate training in lifting and
handling procedures should be undergone by any person operating a mobile hoist
or sling, for their own and the clients safety and comfort. These instructions are
designed to cover the method of using of the Freeway mobile rather than good
manual handling practice.

3.1 To Alter the Leg Width

The leg adjustment is operated via the leg adjusting lever, positioned just below the

control box.
Hoisting manoeuvres can be completed with the legs in any position.

3.2 Positioning

1. Fit person to be lifted with a suitable sling. Instruction should be taken in the
fitting of slings to ensure maximum safety and comfort. A full assessment

should be carried out by a qualified person and carers should be trained in the
correct use.(See sling safety)

2. Select hoist leg position required. Position hoist near person to be lifted It is

recommended to position the hoist on a slight angle to prohibit legs hitting the mast /
actuator. Assuming you are lifting on a level surface “never“ use the brakes on the
hoist. This allows the hoist to align its self before lifting. Ensure ALL sling loops are
attached over the safety hooks on carry bar.

NOTE It is recommended to only use the brakes when carrying out lifts on / off the

floor OR for when the hoist is not in use & on charge.