Harbor Freight Tools 69513, 41188 User Manual
Table of Contents
Safety .................................................2
Specifications .....................................4
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCEASSEMBLY
Assembly ............................................4
Operation ............................................8
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Maintenance ......................................12
Parts List and Diagram ......................14
Warranty ............................................16
will result in death or serious injury.
could result in death or serious injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH:
Basic Safety Information
1. Do not lift more than rated load.
Be aware of dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may briefly create
excess load causing product failure.
2. Do not operate hoist when load
is not centered under hoist.
3. Do not operate hoist with twisted,
kinked, or damaged chain or rope.
4. Do not operate a damaged or
malfunctioning gantry crane.
Inspect gantry crane carefully and
test operation before every use.
5. Do not lift people or lift loads over people.
Falling loads can injure or kill people.
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6. Do not operate with other
than manual power.
7. Do not remove or cover
warning labels and/or tags.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
8. The warnings, precautions, and instructions
discussed in this instruction manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and situations
that may occur. It must be understood by
the operator that common sense and caution
are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Assembly Specific Safety Information
1. Assemble completely according to instructions
and install Height Pins and R-pins before use.
Improper assembly can create hazards.
2. Assemble or adjust height
only with assistance.
3. Keep assembly area clean and well lit.
4. Keep bystanders out of the
area during assembly.
5. Do not assemble when tired or when under
the influence of drugs or medication.
6. Weight capacity and other product
capabilities apply to properly and
completely assembled product only.
7. Inspect the gantry crane as explained
in Frequent Inspection on page 12
after assembly but before use.
Operation Specific Safety Information
1. Use on a hard, smooth, level surface only.
The surface the gantry crane rests on must
be designed to withstand the loads and forces
imposed by the gantry crane for the rated load.
2. Use in location that allows the operator
to move and stay clear of the load.
3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
ANSI-approved hard hat, and steel-toed work
boots during setup and use.
4. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this item.
5. Use as intended only.
Do not use to handle molten material.
Do not use for aircraft purposes.
6. Use crane at lowest height
possible for the application.
7. Do not adjust height while under load.
8. Do not move loaded crane.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE ASSEMBLY
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
Specific Safety Information
1. Perform a “Frequent Inspection”
at least monthly, see page 12.
2. Perform a “Periodic (Thorough) Inspection”
at least yearly, see page 12.
3. More frequent inspections are needed for
gantry cranes that are used heavily.
4. Raise test loads only to the minimum
extent needed and stay well clear of
load at all times during testing.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Specifications
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCEASSEMBLY
Load Rating 1 Ton (2,000 lb.)
Min. Height 99-1/2 IN. 100 IN.
Max. Height 148 IN. 147 IN.
Distance Between Posts 94 IN. 93 IN.
I-Beam 2-7/8 IN. W 3 IN. W
Model 41188 69513
Assembly
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section
at the beginning of this manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH:
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, hard hat,
heavy-duty work gloves, and steel-toed work boots
during assembly and operation.
The correct bolts must be used during assembly. If any doubts arise regarding proper
assembly, contact Harbor Freight at the number at the bottom of this page before use.
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages,
refer to Parts List and Diagram on page 14.
Assembly Setup
1. Use a large, clean and uncluttered
area for assembly.
2. The Gantry Crane is large and heavy;
lay out parts on their sides and tighten and
erect entire assembly once complete.
3. More than one person will be
needed for assembly.
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4. Use saw horses (not included) to
support larger items such as Posts
and I-Beam during assembly.
5. The Post Insert (1) and Post Sleeve (2)
are pre-assembled.
Assembly Instructions
1. Attach each Post Insert (1) to the I-Beam (4)
using four Beam Bolts (29), Washers (19),
Spring Washers (15), and Nuts (16).
The Post Assemblies must be
turned so that the Pulley Boxes (6)
face outward. See Figure A.
Post Insert (1)
Bolt (29),
Washer (19)
I-Beam (4)
Figure A
2. Attach two Casters (9) to each
Base Assembly (3) using
Caster Bolts (11), Spring Washers (12),
and Nuts (13). See Figure B.
kingpin bearing
raceway
Caster
(9)
Base
Assembly (3)
Figure B
NOTE: Before attaching the Bases to the
Posts, apply grease to the kingpin bearing
raceway in each Caster. It is easier to grease
the Casters at this point as opposed to when
the Gantry Crane is complete. See Figure B.
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