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SI Cable HoISt
ownerS’ Manual
SI-60 and SI-75 Models
Safety • operation • Installation • Parts
Stellar Industries, Inc.
190 State Street
PO Box 169
Garner, IA 50438
800-321-3741
Fax: 641-923-2811
Subject to Change without Notification.
© 2012 Stellar Industries, Inc. www.stellarindustries.com
Last Revision: 05/25/12
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Stellar Cable Hoist Manual Revisions Date of Revision Section Revised Description of Revision
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Table of Contents i Table of Contents Introduction...............................................................................iii Chapter 7 - Hydraulics - Electrical ......................................43 Hydraulic Schematic..............................................................43 Chapter 1 - Safety ...................................................................1 Hydraulic Routing - Standard Lift Cylinder ..........................44 Hydraulic Routing - Telescopic Lift Cylind
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ii Stellar Cable Hoist Owner’s Manual AN OVERVIEW TO OWNER, OPERATOR AND SERVICE PERSONNEL ABOUT SAFETY As the owner or employer, it is your responsibility to instruct the operator in the safe opera- tion of this equipment and to provide the operator with properly maintained equipment. FAILURE TO READ THIS MANUAL BY ANYONE WHO WILL OPERATE, SERVICE, OR WORK AROUND THIS CABLE HOIST IS A MISUSE OF THE EQUIPMENT. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WILL RESULT FROM IMPROPER USE OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS MACHINE
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Introduction iii Introduction Stellar Cable hoists are designed to provide manual contain information pertaining to safe and dependable service for a variety Stellar manufactured cable hoists in general of operations. With proper use and and may or may not apply to your specific maintenance, these cable hoists will model. operate at peak performance for many years. This manual is not binding. Stellar Industries, Inc. reserves the right to change, at any To promote this longevity, carefull
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iv Stellar Cable Hoist Owner’s Manual
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Safety 1 Chapter 1 - Safety Please Read the Following Carefully! Always wear the prescribed personal safety This portion of the manual contains informa- devices. tion regarding all Stellar manufactured Cable Hoists. Some items contained within Always wear approved accident-preven- this chapter may not apply to your specific tion clothing such as: protective helmets, equipment. anti-slip shoes with steel toes, protective gloves, anti-noise headphones, protective Safety should be the numbe
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2 Stellar Cable Hoist Owner’s Manual Do not move the truck while the hoist and Maintenance Safety container are raised. A raised load creates Never modify or alter any of the equipment, a top heavy unstable load. whether mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic, without Stellar Industries’ Do not use a chain between the reeving approval. cable and the container. A chain will not withstand the force applied to the cable. Be sure safety decals are clean and in place. Do not use any method to hold a
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Operation 3 Chapter 2 - Operation Job-Site Set-Up in place and in good operating condi- Thoroughly plan the lift before positioning tion. the vehicle. Consider the following: • Be prepared for all situations. Keep fire extinguisher and first aid kit near. 1. The vehicle should be positioned in an • Be sure all regular maintenance has area free from overhead obstructions to been performed. eliminate the need for repositioning. • Visually inspect all aspects of the Cable 2. Position the vehic
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4 Stellar Cable Hoist Owner’s Manual General Guidlines for Operation of the Cable Hoist Loading a Container 3. Lower the hoist to the full-down position 1. Back the truck up to the container to be and disengage the PTO. loaded and align the hoist rails with the container long sills. Caution: Be sure the Unloading a Container (O.R. and I.O.) area in which the hoist is to be operated 1. Back the truck up in front of where the is clear of personnel and obstacles - container is to be spotted. Allo
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Operation 5 Loading Operation Back the truck up to the container 1 to be loaded and align the hoist rails with the container long sills. 2 Engage the PTO and raise the hoist until the rear roller is on the ground. 3 Set the parking brakes and retract the reeving cylinders to connect the cable to the container. Release the parking brake and allow 4 the truck to roll under the container. Extend the reeving cylinders to pull the container onto the hoist. The container long sills must
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6 Stellar Cable Hoist Owner’s Manual Unloading Operation - O.R. and I.O. Models Back the truck up in front of where the 1 container is to be spotted. Allow room for the container to roll-off of the hoist. 2 Raise the hoist and retract the reeving cylinders. Allow gravity to pull the container to the ground. 3 Once the rear rollers are on the ground, allow the truck to roll out from under the container. Once the container is on the ground, 4 lock the truck brakes and disconnect the cabl
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Operation 7 Unloading Operation - Extendable Tail Models Back the truck up in front of where the 1 container is to be spotted. Allow room for the container to roll-off of the hoist. 2 Raise the hoist and retract the reeving cylinders. Allow gravity to pull the container to the ground. Once the rear rollers are on the ground, allow the truck to roll out from under the container. Alternate extending the cable and 3 the tail until the container is on the ground. Lock the truck brake
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8 Stellar Cable Hoist Owner’s Manual Correct Roll-Off Container Loads Correct Container Position Note: Removable front stops must be used and rear hold downs must match on container and roll-off hoist. Correct Position For Short Container Unsafe Roll-Off Container Loads The Container is Too Long Frame may crack or bend. Load Center is Too Far to the Rear Front Axle May Be Too Light Frame may crack or bend. Frame may crack or bend. Front Axle May Be Overloaded Frame may crack or bend. Frame ma
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Operation 9 Hoist Prop Operation WARNING BEFORE WORKING AROUND A RAISED HOIST, THE HOIST MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE HOIST PROP. (SEE HOIST PROP OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS) FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IF THE HOIST PROPS CANNOT BE USED, CONSULT THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THE OPERATION MANUAL FOR THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS. 45553
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10 Stellar Cable Hoist Owner’s Manual
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Maintenance 11 11 Chapter 3 - Maintenance Daily Inspection Please read the following before performing any Daily Inspection should occur each day before the maintenance on the Cable Hoist. Cable Hoist is put into use. Each day, inspect the 1. Only authorized service personnel are to perform Cable Hoist for all of the following: maintenance on the Cable Hoist. 1. Hydraulic oil level. 2. Disengage the PTO before any service or repair 2. Loose parts or damage to structures or weld. is perfo
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12 Stellar Cable Hoist Owner’s Manual Inspection of Sheaves Under normal conditions, machines should receive periodic inspections, and their over- all condition recorded. Such inspections usually include the sheaves, and any other parts that may come into contact with the wire rope and subject it to wear. As an additional precaution, rope related working parts, particularly in the area described below, should be re-inspected prior to the installation of a new cable. The very first item to be c
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Maintenance 13 13 Cable Replacement Important: Standard replacement cable must be 7/8” diameter 6 x 37 extra improved plow steel with steel core (6 x 37 EXIWRC) with a 4.00” swaged button x 75’ (174” & 182” CT, or) 77 feet (194” CT) in length. 1. Remove the cable clamps and discard the old cable. 2. Inspect all the sheaves (See Inspection of Sheaves on page 12). 3. Install cable end onto cable. Thread cable through sheaves and guides, etc. Loop cable through cable anchor and install cla
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14 Stellar Cable Hoist Owner’s Manual Choice Lubricants for DX Bearings Greases Recommended Type of Grease Description Premium Quality Stabilized, Anti-Oxidant Lithium Base Multi-Purpose Lithium Base with 3% Molybdenum Disulfide High Drop Point Multi-Purpose Calcium Based, for General Automotive and Industrial Use Calcium Grease, Water Stabilized, High Drop Point Anti-Friction Bearing Calcium Based with EP Additives Lithium Based Sodium Based Extreme Pressure (EP) Lithium Based with EP Additives
