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P/N 10016732, Rev. B User Instructions n Lynx Hoist
The hoist winding mechanism is virtually maintenance free. All bearings are lubricated for life. The hoist
contains no user serviceable parts.
Note: Do not lubricate any part of the hoist except the wire rope and the snaphook.
The line should be wound out fully and checked for any sign of wear or damage as outlined in Section 4.0.
Do not break the stainless steel band which retains safety wraps on the drum.
5.1 CARE AND MAINTANCE
Inspect the product in accordance with the User Instruction. Prevent denting or deformation of the housing.
Never drop the unit from any height. Always set it down carefully. When in use, protect the line from
contacting sharp corners and edges. Prevent loops from forming in a slack line and being pulled tight,
causing line kinking. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the housing. Do not permit the line to snag or be
crushed. Heed all caution labels and instructions as these are intended to prevent damage to the product as
well as guide the user in correctly operating the device. periodically use a clean, damp (not wet) cloth to
remove dirt or contamination which may cause corrosion or hamper legibility of labels. Never use solvents
to clean the housing as they may break down the label adhesive.
If necessary, use a clean dry cloth to wipe the line dry as it is slowly re-reeled back into the device. If
necessary, lubricate the line after this operation.
Lubrication must only be applied to a clean, dry wire line because it is effective only when the dressing
comes in contact with metal. If inspection reveals buildup of contaminants, use a densley bristled fiber brush
(not wire) to remove the contaminants. Never use gasoline or kerosene as a solvent. Pay particular attention
to cleaning the gaps between the line strands so lubricant can penetrate into the line core and fill these gaps
to seal out moisture and foreign particles.
Use a low viscosity field lubricant having moisture resistant, non-corrosive properties such as EWRS No.
66X, available from Ironside Company, Columbus, Ohio. It may be applied by brush or swabbing with a
cloth saturated with the lubricant. Wipe off excess lubrication with a clean dry cloth.
It is impossible to specify the time intervals between lubrications. However, the line should be properly
lubricated at all times, and periodic inspections will indicate when it must be done. In corrosive environments, the line should be cleaned and lubricated more frequently. If the hoist is taken out of service for an
appreciable length of time, the line should be cleaned and lubricated before storage.
5.2 STORAGE
Store the device in a clean, dry place indoors, out of direct sunlight. If lengthy storage is required, periodically
inspect the device. Store the device away from heat and steam, and never allow it to rest for lengthy periods
of time on concrete or ash floors, as the lime sulfur and ash can cause corrosion.
5.3 OWNER REGISTRATION
When the hoist is purchased, the owner must immediately read this User Instruction and return the Owner
Registration card included with the device. Each unit has a unique serial number indentifying all information
associated with the unit. The serial number enables Rose employees to identify when the unit was
manufactured, the related engineering, testing records, quality assurance records, related service records,
and the date the unit was sold and shipped to the user or Rose distributor.
The Owner Registration card contains information which is vital to the maintenance of the device. It must be
completely and accurately filled out by the owner and returned to Rose Manufacturing Company
immediately after purchase.
Be sure to enter the owner’s permanent address and telephone number. Do not enter the address and phone
number of a temporary job site or temporary office. Please type or print legibly in ink. This is a permanent
record.