Installation and Parts Manual forSPANCO® T Series 3-Way Adjustable Gantry Cranes

Manual No. 103-0001REV. 8/07

ISO 9001 REGISTERED

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Warnings.................................................................................................................... 2

Gantry Arrives............................................................................................................. 3

Height Adjustments.....................................................................................................6

Gantry Cart Kit............................................................................................................8

V-Groove Track Installation........................................................................................... 8

Parts Breakdown....................................................................................................... 10

Bill of Material..........................................................................................................11

Warranty and Service Policy........................................................................................12

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• This gantry, used as a crane, is not to be used for lifting or supporting humans.• Use a hoist with the same or lower capacity rating as gantry.• Do not exceed rated capacity of the gantry or hoist.• Do not push or pull gantry with a lift truck or any type of vehicle.• Do not adjust the gantry height, span or tread, or disassemble gantry when it is

under load.• Do not stand under the gantry when it is being adjusted in height, span or tread,

or while crane is being disassembled.• Do not allow a load to swing or roll against leg members.• Do not load the gantry on an incline.• Do not cantilever a load while the gantry is in the outboard bracing configuration.• Do not move gantry in the cantilever configuration while loaded.• Do not cantilever a load from both ends of the I-beam. Only one end can be

cantilevered at a time.• Do not load the cantilevered end of the gantry without counter weighting the

opposite end. For correct counterweight, consult the cantilever-loading chart attached to the gantry legs.

• Bring the load into the center of the span before moving gantry.• When moving a loaded gantry, keep the load close to the floor.• Push the gantry…….not the load.• Increase the tread of the gantry as height is increased to maintain stability.

Caster frame spread should be a minimum of 50% of overall height.

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INTRODUCTION

These instructions have been written to help in the assembly and operation of your “T” SeriesGantry. Please read completely before attempting assembly, or disassembly, or use of the gantry.For assembly, or disassembly, always select an area under an overhead hoist, or where a lift truckcan be used to support and raise the I-beam. Be sure there is no machinery or clutter nearby thatwould hamper free movement. All personnel should be wearing applicable safety gear, such as hardhats and safety shoes.

GANTRY ARRIVES

Your “T” Series Gantry consists of the following components:

Quantity Description1 I-Beam2 I-Beam Hardware Assemblies4 Upper and Lower Main Leg Assemblies4 Brace Legs2 Caster Frame Assemblies (containing safety cable to prevent overspreading legs.

DO NOT REMOVE OR DISCONNECT THIS CABLE!4 Casters1 Height Adjustment Kit (optional) Not Shown1 Cart Kit (optional) Not Shown

With the I-beam supported and secure up off thefloor, remove the trolley stop angles from bothends of the I-beam. These stops will bereinstalled in a later step.

Install trolley and hoist onto the lower flange ofthe I-beam. Secure in the middle of the span, so that when raising the beam, the trolley will not roll.

Slide the I-beam hardware assembly into thetop flange of the I-beam. Make sure that theangled brace tube connection is facing intothe middle of the beam span.

NOTE: This is for standard inboard bracing. Ifoutboard bracing is desired, turn I-beamhardware assembly opposite as above.

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Set I-beam hardware assembly to desired positionand line up a pair of holes in the “SPANLOC”plate with a pair of holes in the top flange of the I-beam. Secure the “SPANLOC” plate togetherwith the two short hitch pins provided in thehardware kit (two for each end of the gantry) andinsert the lynch pins through the ends of thehitch pins to lock them in place. This willprevent lengthwise movement of the I-beamduring use.

Reinstall trolley stop angles along with thecounterweight lug as originally attached to thebeam. (Counterweight lug supplied for one end only.)

Attach the casters to the caster frame assemblywith the hardware provided. Remove casterframe spreader pin and extend caster frame tomaximum length. Replace spreader pin andsecure with lynch pin attached.

Caster frames contain a preassembled aircraft cableassembly inside the tubes to prevent accidentaloverspreading of the legs. Do not remove this cableor unbolt the bolts on each end of the caster frameto which the cable is attached.

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Attach brace leg to upper and lower main legassembly using hardware supplied. Make surethat the angle cut on the brace leg is at the topof the leg assembly and is facing up toward main leg.

With the beam supported, trolley secure, and I-beam hardware set at desired position, the legsmay now be installed. Attach main support legand brace leg assemblies to their respectiveconnections by sliding the leg into the leg capsand securing with the hardware supplied. Adjusteach main support leg to the minimum heightand secure with the push/pull pins (make sure touse both sets of pins.)

Slowly raise the partially assembled gantry to apoint where the leg assembly can be raised to fitover the caster frame. Secure the leg assemblyto caster frame on each end with the hardware supplied.

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Continue to slowly raise the gantry while holdingthe unconnected leg assemblies up off the floor.This will allow the unconnected end of eachcaster frame to pass under the leg assemblies.

When the caster frame is in position, lower the legassembly over it and secure with the hardwaresupplied. The gantry is now ready for use, or can nowbe adjusted to the desired height.

If the tread of the gantry needs to be other thanmaximum, slightly raise the unit. This should only bedone with the push/pull pins inserted and secure intheir correct place in the main leg. Remove the casterframe spreader pin and shorten the tread to desiredlength. Reinsert the caster frame spreader pin andcheck that the same number of holes are visible oneach.

Caster frame spread should be a minimum of 40% ofoverall height to maintain stability.

INSTRUCTION FOR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WITHOUT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KIT

If you did not purchase a height adjustment kit and need to adjust the gantry height follow theseinstructions: Secure the trolley and hoist in the center of the I-Beam Span. You can adjust thegantry height with an existing overhead crane or a lift truck. Slightly raise the gantry to relieve theweight from the push/pull pin. Remove the push/pull pins and slowly raise or lower gantry todesired height. NOTE: ALL FOUR LEGS WILL NOT ADJUST AT THE SAME PACE. When each leg reachesthe desired height reinsert the push/pull pin and secure with the lynch pin attached. Remember toreinsert the second push/pull pin in the first hole showing under the upper main leg and securewith the lynch pin attached. This pin must be in place prior to making any lift. Check that thesame number of holes are visible on each of the lower legs.

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WITH HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KIT

The height adjustment kit is installed on theupper and lower leg assembly. The winch can bemounted to either the inside or the outside of theleg assembly. NEVER ADJUST HEIGHT WHENGANTRY IS UNDER LOAD. NEVER STAND UNDER THEBRIDGE BEAM WHILE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS AREBEING MADE. ALWAYS STAND TO THE OUTSIDE OFTHE GANTRY FRAMES WHEN ADJUSTING HEIGHT.NEVER STAND UNDER GANTRY WHILE HEIGHTADJUSTMENTS ARE BEING MADE, OR WHILE CRANEIS BEING DISASSEMBLED.

Attach the height adjustment kit to the lower legusing the push/pull pin supplied with the heightadjustment kit and secure with the lynch pinattached. Located at the top of the heightadjustment kit is a cable lanyard with a loop andsnap hook. This is to encircle the upper mainleg. The hook of the height adjustment kit canthen be attached to the lug on the upper main leg assembly.

To adjust the gantry height secure the trolley andhoist in the center of the I-Beam Span. Slightlyraise the gantry using the height adjustment kit torelieve the weight from the push/pull pin of theleg assembly. Remove the push/pull pin andslowly raise or lower the gantry no more than 1foot at a time on a single leg. Reposition jack kitto make adjustments beyond 1 foot.

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When desired height has been reached reinsert thepush/pull pin and secure with the lynch pinattached. Check that the same number of holes arevisible on each of the lower main legs.

Remember to install the second push/pull pin in thefirst hole showing under the main leg and securewith the lynch pin attached. This pin must be inplace prior to making any lift.

GANTRY CART KIT

The gantry cart kit in combination with the caster frame assemblies make a portable cart for storage of the“T” Series Gantry. The gantry cart kits sits on top of the caster frames and uses the same hardware to attachas the leg assembly. To adjust the carts length remove the push/pull pin and adjust to desired length.Reinsert the push/pull pin and secure with the lynch pin attached.

V-GROOVE TRACK INSTALLATIONFasten V-groove track to the floor using 3/8” lag bolts and suitable anchors. For track supplied by SPANCOuse a bolt in each hole, otherwise space bolts approximately 3’-0” apart on each side of the track in astaggered arrangement. Use shims or grouting as required to keep track level and alignment pins at joints tokeep track true. End stops are required at each end of both trucks.

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CAUTION: READ BEFORE OPERATING

Inspect unit for damaged or missing parts. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact SPANCO forreplacement. Any substitution of parts not approved by SPANCO will void the warranty. In order to maintainpeak performance of your “T” series adjustable gantry, it is recommended that you establish a regularschedule of inspection and lubrication. At a bare minimum, inspection of all parts should be made onceevery month (at more frequent intervals if the loading conditions and usage warrants). At this time, all looseparts should be tightened according to specifications and all damaged parts should be replaced immediately.

Since the lubrication schedule will depend heavily upon the usage of the gantry, no fixed lubrication scheduleis provided. However, it is suggested that at a bare minimum, all parts be thoroughly lubricated at one monthintervals. This time interval should either be shortened or lengthened depending upon the determination ofthe gantry operator and/or maintenance engineer. The only points on the “T” series gantry that requirelubrication are the casters RECOMMENDED LUBRICATION: In most situations, it is recommended that NLG1No. 1 and No. 2 greases be used for lubrication purposes. No. 3 and heavier greases should be avoidedbecause of their tendency to channel; resulting in lubrication starvation and eventually material failure.

CORRECT CONFIGURATIONS FOR “T” SERIES GANTRY

Figures below illustrate those positions considered stable in lifting and transporting loads when allrequirements for operation are met.

Brace legs are directed inward to center of beam span. Thisallows maximum clearspan. LOAD MUST BE WITHIN MAINSUPPORT LEGS.

Brace legs are directed outward to the ends of beam. This allowsminimum floor length. LOAD MUST BE WITHIN MAIN SUPPORTLEGS TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CANTILEVERING OF LOAD.

Gantry is adjusted to maximum height and caster frame spread isadjusted to maximum. Caster frame spread should be a minimumof 50% of overall height for stability.

I-beam overhangs one side of gantry support legs. ALWAYS USEADEQUATE COUNTER WEIGHT ON ANY CANTILEVEROPERATION. Consult cantilever loading chart attached toinstructions and to gantry legs.

Legs adjusted to different heights. Legs should be adjusted sothat the I-beam is level.

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IMPORTANT: IF ANY LABELS ARE MISSING ORDAMAGED, PLEASE CALL SPANCO AT 1-800-869-2080 FOR FREEREPLACEMENTS.

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REFERENCE NO. QUANTITY BILL OF MATERIAL1 1 I-Beam2 4 Upper Leg3 4 Lower Leg4 4 Push/Pull Pin5 4 Push/Pull Safety Pin6 4 Brace Leg7 4 Hex Bolt8 4 Lock Washer9 4 Hex Nut

10 4 Hex Bolt11 4 Lock Washer12 4 Hex Nut13 2 Outer Caster Tube14 2 Inner Caster Tube15 2 Push/Pull16 8 Single Caster17 16 Flat Washer18 16 Lock Washer19 16 Hex Nut20 16 Hex Bolt21 4 I-Beam Hanger22 4 Hanger Assembly-Main Leg23 4 Hanger Assembly-Brace Leg24 2 I-Beam Hanger Assembly25 4 Hex Bolt26 4 Lock Nut27 4 Push/Pull Pin28 4 Hex Bolt29 4 Lock Washer30 4 Hex Nut31 4 Hex Bolt32 4 Lock Washer33 4 Hex Nuts34 3 End Stops35 1 Counterweight Lug36 4 Hex Bolt37 4 Lock Washer38 4 Hex Nut39 4 Caster Mounting Plate-Single Caster40 4 Hex Bolt41 4 Hex Nut42 4 Lock Washer43 2 Safety Cable44 2 Capacity Decal45 2 Capacity Decal46 4 Safety Instruction Label47 4 Safety Instruction Label48 4 Safety Instruction Label49 4 Warning Label50 4 Cantilever Chart

Item No. 44 is for 8” thru 12” I-Beams.Item No. 45 is for 15” thru 24” I-Beams.

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FIVE-YEAR EQUIPMENT WARRANTY

SPANCO offers this Equipment Warranty (the “Warranty”) on the following equipment:

• Manually propelled Free Standing and Ceiling Mounted Workstation Bridge Cranes.• Manually propelled Monorails.• Manually propelled ALU-TRACK Bridge Cranes and Monorails.• Manually rotated Enclosed Track and I-Beam Jib Cranes.• Manually propelled Gantries.• Manually propelled Articulating Jib Cranes.• ALL motorized SPANCO products come with a one year warranty on drive components.

SPANCO warrants the Equipment and wearable end truck and trolley wheels only, to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for a period of five (5) years or 10,000 hours (whichever occurs first), commencing on the date of shipment to the first

retail purchaser (“Purchaser”). This Warranty does not extend to Equipment which has been subject to misuse, use in excess of rated

capacity, negligent operation, use beyond SPANCO's published service factors, improper installation or maintenance, and does not

apply to any Equipment which has been repaired or altered without SPANCO's written authorization. Written notice of any claimed

defect must be given to SPANCO within thirty (30) days after such defect is discovered. SPANCO's obligation, and Purchaser's sole

remedy under this Warranty is limited to, at SPANCO's discretion, the replacement or repair of the Equipment at SPANCO's factory or

at a location approved by SPANCO. Purchaser is responsible for all freight and transportation costs relating to the repair or

replacement of the Equipment. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER

WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY. SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SPANCO shall

not be liable, under any circumstances, for any indirect, special or consequential damages including, but not limited to, lost profits,

increased operating costs or loss of production. This Warranty shall not extend to any components or accessories not manufactured by

SPANCO (such as casters), and Purchaser's remedy for such components and accessories shall be determined by the terms and

conditions of any warranty provided by the manufacturer of such components and accessories.

SERVICE POLICY

1. Obtain as much information as possible concerning the problem through personal observation by yourself or other authorized personnel familiar with the job and equipment: include model, serial and/or part numbers, voltages, speeds and any other special identifying features. Be prepared to discuss the situation in detail.

2. All authorized labor charges will be based on straight time. Hourly rates, estimated man hours, and not to exceed total dollar amount required for corrections are to be agreed upon before authorization is given. There will be no allowances for overtime except in dire emergencies and then only with prior approval.

3. A verbal agreement may be reached immediately on both the method of correction and the approximate cost. A warranty authorization number will be assigned for the specific incident. A confirming written authorization will be forwarded to the distributor.

4. The distributor must send an itemized invoice, showing our release number or invoice number and warranty authorization number after authorized corrections have been made. A credit memo will be issued by accounting after the invoice has been received and approved. Warranty charges ARE NOT to be deducted from outstanding open account invoices under any circumstances.

5. Any field corrections made prior to an authorization by SPANCO will not be accepted as a warranty charge or the responsibility of SPANCO. Any modification to the equipment made without the prior approval of the seller will void all warranties. A verbal authorization for modification may be obtained, in which event a warranty authorization number will be assigned for the specific modification. A confirming written authorization will be forwarded to the distributor.

This warranty and service policy will be incorporated as a permanent section of the current price book as issued by SPANCO.

SPANCO, Inc.604 Hemlock RoadMorgantown, PA, 19543

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