Sumner GH5T Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual

GH5T Gantry Lift

February 2018

USA

7514 Alabonson Road

Houston, Texas 77088

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CANADA

75 Saltsman Drive, Unit 5

Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7

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NETHERLANDS

Midden Engweg 21
NL-3882TS Putten

Netherlands

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UNITED KINGDOM

Unit 3 Kempton Road

Keytec 7 Business Park

Pershore, Worcestershire

WR10 2TA, UK

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Index

Owner’s Responsibilities ........................................................................ 3

Operator Safety Instructions .................................................................. 4

Inspect the Equipment .................................................................... 4

Work Area Hazards ........................................................................ 5

Operating Procedure .......................................................................... 5-9

Unpacking the Lift ........................................................................ 5-6

Moving Lift (no Load) ...................................................................... 6

Moving Lift (with Load) .................................................................. 6

Reversing the Forks ....................................................................... 7

Lifting and Lowering Loads ............................................................. 7

Using the Stabilizer Legs ............................................................. 7-8

Folding the Base Legs .................................................................... 8

Storing the Forks ......................................................................... 8-9

Loading into Vans/Trucks ............................................................... 9

Mast Hold Down Bar ....................................................................... 9

Options ........................................................................................... 10-11

Safety Brakes ............................................................................... 10

Fork Extensions ............................................................................ 10

Boom ....................................................................................... 10-11

Specifications ....................................................................................... 11

Load Capacity ................................................................................. 11-12

Lift Diagram ......................................................................................... 12

Maintenance Instructions ................................................................ 13-14

Troubleshooting .............................................................................. 14-15

Maintenance Record ............................................................................ 16

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Throughout this publication, the words WARNING, CAUTION

and IMPORTANT will be used to alert the user to special

instructions concerning a particular operation that may be

hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly.

OBSERVE THEM CAREFULLY !!

WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which

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could result in severe personal injury or
death.

CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in minor personal injury,
product or property damage.

IMPORTANT Indicates information or instructions

that are necessary for proper
operation and/or maintenance.

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Introduction

8. NEVER st and under an elev ated l oad.

Thank you for choosing Sumner’s GH5T Gantry Lift

to meet your material lifting needs. The GH5T Gantry
Lift has a load capacity of 5 metric tons (10,000 kg) or
11,000 lbs. Following proper procedures for use and
maintenance of Sumner’s GH5T Gantry Lift described
in this manual will provide you with years of dependa­ble service.

Gantry Components

Sumner’s GH5T Gantry Lift Consists of the below
components. Before attempting to assemble Gantry
Lift be certain that all components are available.

 2 A-Frames
 Cross Beam (4m, 5m, 12’ or 15’)
 Trolley
 Attaching Hardware (6 bolts, 6 nuts & 12 washers)

OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Inspect the Equipment

IMPORTANT

Read and understand this instruction
manual prior to operating or perform-

ing maintenance on this lift!

1. ALWAYS Inspect all equip ment prior to use
to make certain it is in proper working order.

2. NEVER use unit If an y par t of equipment ap-
pears damaged or does not assemble properly.

3. ALWAYS use onl y Sum ner replacement
parts. Any replacement parts not supplied by
Sumner Manufacturing will severely compromise
the quality and safety designed into this unit as
well as invalidate the warranty.

9. NEVER exceed rated load capacity.

10. NEVER operate during hig h winds or electri-
cal storms.

11. NEVER u se Gant ry l ift to s upport ladders or
other climbing devices.

12. When possible ALWAYS move loads by moving
the trolley on the Gantry cross beam while the lift
is stationary with all casters locked.

13. It is not recommended to move the Gantry lift
with a load. When moving the Gantry lift with a
load be sure to secure trolley in center of cross
beam to evenly distribute the weight across the

unit and lower load as close to the ground as

possible. Move lift by pushing the Gantry, not the
load.

14. NEVER l eave a load on the Gantry lift unat-
tended.

15. ALWAYS adjus t A-frame heights prior to attach­ing a load and make certain cross beam is level
prior to attaching a load. See instructions in this
manual on how to adjust A-frame heights.

16. NEVER adjust A-frame heights without first se­curing trolley to center of cross beam.

17. ALWAYS use Gantry lift on a hard, level,

smooth surface that is free of debris and obstruc­tions. Be certain the surface the Gantry is on can
support the full weight of the intended load.

18. NEVER move a full y ass embled Gantry lift
using a fork lift or other lifting device.

19. NEVER u se Gant ry l ift as an electrical ground.

20. ALWAYS ensur e load is n ot secur ed to the
ground before attempting to lift it.

4. As a precaution, ALWAYS wear proper clothing

when operating unit, including hard hat, work
gloves and safety shoes.

5. ALWAYS avoid hors eplay arou nd equipment,
and keep bystanders at a safe distance. Do not
allow children to operate this unit and always
keep them out of work areas.

6. NEVER misuse the u nit. Perform only the
functions for which the unit is designed. Never
attempt to operate the equipment at more than
the recommended capacity.

7. No riders on unit. This unit was designed for ma-

terial lifting purposes ONLY and is not designed

to function as a personnel lift or carrier.

GH2T Gantry Lift Assembly

The following tools are required to properly assemble the
GH5T Gantry Li:

• 1" wrench

• 1" socket wrench

• Ladder

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1. Erect A-Frame

Begin with the A-frames lying flat on the ground.

Assemble Gantry following instructions below.

1. To extend one leg push the red leg locking button.
The leg is now free to extend. Always support the
weight of the leg while pressing the button.

4. Roll over the A-Frame onto the Support Leg. Extend
the second A-Frame leg as shown in step 2.

5. Casters can be locked at 90 degree angles to the A-

Frame to make transporting easier.

6. The A-Frame can now be transported using the
casters on the three legs.

2. Extend one leg until the button clicks in place locking

the leg in the open position.

3. Roll Over the A-Frame so that the Support Leg in
facing up. Pull spring loaded plunger ring and ex­tend Support Leg until the plunger locks.

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2. Assemble Components

1. Lay out cross beam in a cleared area. Position
one A-Frame at either end of the cross beam as
shown.

5. Place bolt through bolt hole on A-frame and cross
beam with washers on either side of the bolt.
Loosely tighten so A-frame/Cross Beam joint can

swivel when A-frame is erected.

2. Lift one side of cross beam onto A-frame saddle
and line up outside bolt hole on A-frame with the
outer most bolt hole on cross beam. Place bolt
through bolt hole on A-frame and cross beam

with washers on either side of the bolt. Loosely

tighten so A-frame/Cross Beam joint can swivel
when A-frame is erected.

3. Place trolley onto the opposite end of the cross

beam. Center trolley on cross beam and tighten
with set screws.

6. The supplied Chain Set and Hoist will be required
to erect the A-Frames.

7. Attach the end most hooks on the Chain Sets to
the eyelets on each A-Frame.

8. Attach the Hoist to the Spreader Plates on each
Chain Set.

4. Lift opposite cross beam end and position onto

second A-frame saddle lining up outside bolt
hole on A-frame with outer most bolt hole on
cross beam.

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9. Using the supplied Hoist, raise one of the A-Frames. It does not matter which side raises first.

10. Continue using hoist until either the Cross Beam is fully seated in the A-Frame Saddle or until the unit has
reached a position that allows for easy manual positioning of the A-Frame assembly as shown below.

11. When the Cross Beam is firmly seated in the A-
Frame Saddle, lock both casters by setting the
rolling brake.

12. Using a ladder, place two bolts through the A-
Frame and Cross Beam using washers on both
sides. Tighten all three bolts to that the connec­tion is secure.

CAUTION
Be certain both casters A-Frame are
locked before erecng

13. Reposition hooks on the Chain Set to the inner

most hooks.

14. Using Hoist, raise second A-Frame and secure in
the same manner as described above.

15. After bolting the Cross Beam to both A-Frames,
ensuring that all bolts are tight, remove Chain
Sets and Hoist and place in carrying bag for stor­age.

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3. Gantry Height Adjustment

1. The GH5T comes equipt with an internal winch in

each A-Frame assembly for raising and lowering
the unit.

CAUTION
NEVER aempt to adjust the height
while the li is holding a load.

CAUTION

Be certain trolley is centered and held in
place with set screws before
aempng to adjust A-frame height.

6. Re-insert Height Locating Pin until it stops making
sure it drops down into the slotted keyway in the

A-Frame.

7. Turn the winch handle counter clockwise 1/4 to
1/2 turn to place the weight of the GH5T on the
Height Locating Pin.

CAUTION
Be certain to check that li is level
aer adjusng A-frame heights before
aempng to add a load.

WARNING

Never aempt to li a load without both

Height Locang Pins installed.

4. Moving Gantry Lift

CAUTION
It is not recommended to move
Gantry li with a load. When

moving Gantry li with a load be sure to
secure trolley in center of cross beam and lower load
as close to the
ground as possible prior to moving. Move li by
pushing the Gantry, not the load. Use cauon to

avoid the load swinging, possibly hing the support

CAUTION

Never move assembled Gantry li,

with or without a load, with a forkli or

other liing mechanism.

2. To raise/lower the GH5T turn the winch handle
clockwise 1/4 to 1/2 turn to release the pressure
on the Height Locating Pin.

3. Raise the Height Locating Pin and pull completely
out of A-Frame.

4. Turn the winch handle clockwise (to raise) or
counter clockwise (to lower) the A-Frame to the
desired position.

5. When desired position is reached, align holes in
the Upright Support with the holes in the
A-Frame.

1. Adjust A-frame heights to lowest possible position
prior to moving.

2. Unlock all caster on both A-Frames.

3. Gantry should be moved with at least two people,
one on each end. Move by pushing or pulling on
A-Frames only.

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GH5T GANTRY SPECIFICATIONS

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