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

[e-mail]

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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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