kito LX1B Manually Lever Operated Chain Hoist Owner’s Manual

LX1B Manually Lever Operated Chain Hoist
Owner’s Manual
OM-LXZZZZ-CEE-03 

Issued January 2010. Revised January 2022 (revision 05)

WARNING

This equipment must not be installed, operated, or maintained by any person who has not read and understood all the contents of this manual. Failure to read and comply with the contents of this manual can result in serious bodily harm or death, and/or property damage.
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Important Information and Warnings

1.1. Regarding This Instructions Manual
This manually lever-operated chain hoist model LX is designed to lift and lower a load by using manual force and hold it by using the braking device under normal working conditions, not intended to transport a person.
KITO will not be held liable for any malfunction, lack of performance, or accident if the product is being used in conjunction with any other equipment. If the product is to be used for unintended purposes, please confirm with your dealer in advance.

The following symbols are used in this manual to identify the degree or level of hazard seriousness.
DANGER
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury, and property damage.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and property damage.
WARNING
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage.
CAUTION
Even the cautious situations may result in serious injury or death depending on conditions. Therefore, notice should be taken whenever encountering them.
Always keep this manual in a convenient place for the operator’s preference.

1.2. Prohibited Practices
1.2.1. General
Improper usage or negligent maintenance of the hoist may result in dangerous situations arising such as a lifted load dropping. Before installing, operating, or maintaining, read and comply with both this manual for the safety and operation instructions and notes for all the equipment.

DANGER

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Do not use the hoist to support, lift or transport people.| Do not go under a lifted load or its path, and do not move the lifted load over people.| Do not lift more than the rated load.

• Do not modify the product or its accessories.
• Do not disassemble the bottom yoke for the hoist with the product code, LX003, as shown in Table 2-1.

CAUTION

• Before moving the load, warn all people in the vicinity.
• Do not operate the hoist unless the contents of this operating manual and the warning labels are fully understood.

1.2.2. Prior to Operation

CAUTION

• This manual is intended for the operator who will use the hoist. Prior to operation, all of the safety and operating instructions must be fully understood.

• Before operating the hoist, secure the workplace as follows:
  – Ensure to arrange the workplace to work smoothly.
  – Ensure to keep a good view to monitor the operation, otherwise arrange watch personnel.

• Before lifting a load, ensure that the hoist is out of the free chaining mode

• Be sure to wear the proper clothing and personal protective equipment when using and operating the product.

WARNING

• Do not use a deformed or scarred hook.
• Replace components with new ones authorized by KITO.

CAUTION

•  Make sure that the nameplate is readable.
• Before the operation, make sure to perform all inspections given in “5.1 Daily Inspection”.
• Use a proper hoist for your purpose, capacity, and lift.
• Ensure to check that the hook latches are not deformed or scarred, and are moving smoothly.
• Ensure to check that the brake and free chaining functions properly work.
• Ensure to check that the load chain is well-lubricated.

1.2.3. Operation
WARNING

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Do not use the hoist with a deformed or scarred load
chain.| Do not use the load chain as a sling.| Do not use the load chain as a sling.
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Do not support a load on the tip of the hook.| Do not impede the chain over an edge of e.g. a steel plate.| Do not perform welding or cutting operations on the
load being suspended.
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o not use the hoist by stepping on the lever.| Do not extend the lever by attaching a pipe to it.

• Ensure to avoid welding sparks on the hoist and load chain.
• Do not swing a lifted load.
• Do not use the load chain as earth for welding.
• Do not lift excessively until the bottom yoke comes into contact with the hoist body.
• Do not lower excessively until the chain stopper comes into contact with the hoist body.
• Do not use a damaged hoist or one having abnormal sounds.
• Do not use a hoist with a loose lever grip.
• Do not leave a lifted load unattended for a long time.
• Do not pull or impede the no-load-side chain under a load.
• Do not apply a load to the stopper link or the load chain on the link side.

CAUTION

• Ensure to place a load properly on the middle of the hook saddle.

• Before lifting, ensure to eliminate load chain slack to avoid a shock load.

• Do not hurt your hands between the top hook and the lever while operating the lever.

•  There are risks of overheating the braking system during the prolonged lowering of loads.
  If you are considering the use under such conditions, consult KITO.

• When any abnormality is observed during the operation, stop the operation immediately, indicate “FAILURE” and contact the maintenance engineers.

1.2.4. After the operation
WARNING

• Do not drag or throw the hoist when carrying it.

CAUTION

• After operating, ensure to put the load down securely to avoid dropping it.
  1.2.5. Inspection and Maintenance

CAUTION

• Ensure that competent people periodically conduct inspections and maintenance corresponding to “5 Inspection” and “6 Maintenance”, otherwise please confirm with your dealer.
• Indicate “CHECKING” when performing the inspection.
• Wear protective equipment such as protective goggles and gloves depending on the work contents.
• Pay attention to work method, work procedure, and work posture.
• Wear a helmet and safety belt when carrying the high lift work.
• Remove the oil or grease attached to the product or spilled on the floor.
• Keep the work area clean when disassembling the product.

**WARNING**

• Do not extend or weld the load chain.
• Always use KITO original grade V load chains marked “KITO”. KITO shall not be responsible for any claims or damage arising from the use of other chains.

1.2.6. Others
CAUTION

•  In case of use in special environments such as salt water, seawater, acidic, alkaline, or explosive atmospheres, confirm with your dealer in advance.
• When not in the use of the lever-operated chain hoist, store it in a dry place where appropriate for the weight and size.

WARNING

• Do not use the hoist which is out of order or under repair.
• Do not use the hoist with warning labels or tags missing.

Technical Information

2.1. Specifications
2.1.1. Schematics
2.1.2. Operating Conditions and Environment
Temperature Range: -40° to +60°C (-40° to +140°F)
Humidity: 100% or less, this is not an underwater device.
Not applicable for explosive atmosphere (No special materials such as sparkless used)
Table 2-1 Hoist Specifications

Capacity
(t)| Product
Code| Standard Lift
(m)| Pull to Lift
Rated Load
(N)(kgf)| Load Chain
Diameter
x Pitch (mm)| Chain
Fall Lines| Test Load
(t)| Net Weight
(kg)
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0.25| LX003| 1.0| 200(20)| 3.2 x 9.0| 1| 0.38| 2.
0.5| LX005| 1.| 310(31)| 4.3 x 12.0| 1| 0.75| 3.

This device was tested according to the required static and dynamic load test provided on the European standard EN13157.

Mounting

ALWAYS

Avoid the following when mounting the hoist.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or severe injury.

• Ensure that only trained or competent persons install the hoist.
• Do not install the hoist within the range of movement of other devices (equipment), such as a trolley.

ALWAYS

Comply with the following instructions when installing the hoist.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or severe injury.

• The hoist my life and hold a load more than the rated load. Check that the structure for mounting the hoist has sufficient strength.
• Fix the Top Hook to the structure securely.

CAUTION

ALWAYS
Comply with the following instructions when installing the hoist.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in injury or damage to property.

• Install the hoist to avoid impeding the hoist.
• Install the Load Chain with sufficient length for lifting work.

Operation

4.1. Introduction
Operating a heavy load may result in hazardous situations. Before operating, read and comply with all of the information in this clause and “1.2 Prohibited Practices”.
4.2. Free Chaining
DANGER

• Do not operate the hoist in free chaining mode under a load.
• When the hoist holds a load, ensure to set the select lever to the lifting (‘UP’) position, and avoid operating the chain knob.
• Do not pull the no-load-side chain with the select lever set to the lowering (‘DN’) position, which will cause the lever to revolve and can be hazardous.

4.2.1. Features

• Free chaining can freely feed the load chain as the brake is released under no load situations.
• With the select lever set to the neutral position and the no-load-side chain pulled lightly, turning the chain knob counterclockwise releases the mechanical brake to pull the load chain in either direction to its needed length.

4.2.2. How to Operate

1. Move the select lever to the neutral (‘N’) position as shown in the left picture.
2. With the no-load-side chain pulled lightly, turn the chain knob counterclockwise.
3. In this mode, the load chain can be pulled through the hoist to its required length. If the hoist does not shift into free chaining mode, hold the no-load-side chain and make some lowering operations to release the brake.

When a load under 7 kg is applied to the load chain, the brake does not operate.
Do not apply any load to the load chain in free chaining made, except for the positional adjustment of the load chain by an operator.

CAUTION

• Do not pull the load chain suddenly in free chaining mode.
  -Excessive pulling may make a brake and can not feed the chain.
  -In this case, set the select lever to the lowering (‘DN’) position, make some lowering operations, and then start over.
• Free chaining with the chain knob on the top as shown in Figure 4.1 may cause a braking force. In this case, direct the top of the knob towards the horizontal side as shown in Figure 4.2 in free-chaining. 4. To reset the hoist for a load operation, with the load-side chain pulled lightly, turn the chain knob clockwise or make lifting operation to eliminate the clearance to the friction plate and operate by using the lever.

4.3. Load Operation
4.3.1. How to Operate
DANGER Do not operate the chain knob in lifting or lowering. 

CAUTION Before operating, make sure that the hoist is out of the free chaining mode and that the select lever position meets your operation demands.
The following table shows select lever position and lever operation for lifting and lowering.
Table 4-1 Hoist & Lever Operation 

CAUTION

• Under no load or light load (region of 3kg) conditions, in the case that the load chain does not move against your operation, operate the lever with the load-side chain pulled lightly. (Standard manner.)

Inspection

To maintain continuous and satisfactory operation, a regular inspection procedure must be initiated to replace worn or damaged parts before they become unsafe. Three classes of inspection – DAILY (prior to the operation performed by an operator), FREQUENT, and PERIODIC – must be performed by only trained or competent personnel.

5.1. Daily Inspection
Table 5-1 Daily Inspection Methods and Criteria

Nameplate,
Warning. Ta.| Check visually| Should be affixed properly and readable.| Replace, however Gear Case for Nameplate.
Function —
Lifting| Set the select lever to ‘UP’ and make lifting operation with the load-side chain pulled slightly.| Moving the lever forward and backward should make clicking sounds.| Repair or replace as necessary.
Function —
Lowering| Set the select lever to `DN’ and make lowering operation with the load-side the chain pulled slightly.| Moving the lever only backward, not forward, should make clicking sounds.| Repair or replace as necessary.
Function —
Free Chaining| Set the select lever to ‘N’, and with the no-load-side chain pulled lightly, turn the chain knob counterclockwise to adjust the chain length in free chaining mode.| The chain should be able to be pulled in a smooth manner.
The chain knob should be easily rotated forward and backward.| Apply lubricant to the contact of the pawl and cog through the lever window as shown in the
following picture, or replace as necessary.
Hooks —
Condition| Check visually, and check
function| Should not be deformed.
Should turn smoothly.| Replace
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Hooks —
Yoke bolts & nuts
for LX003*| Check visually| Should not be loose.| Replace
Hooks —
Latches| Check visually| Should not be deformed or scarred.| Replace
Load Chain| Check visually| Should be free of severe rust.
Should be coated with lubricant.
Should not be deformed or scarred.| Replace Clean/Lubricate (Rust preventive oil is equivalent to ISO VG32) Replace
Others| Check visually| Bolts, nuts, split pins, grip, or screws should not be loose or missing.
The hoist should not be scarred or damaged.
The chain stopper link at the no-load side should not be missing or deformed.| Replace

Note: *Either a riveted or bolted bottom yoke is attached to the hoist for LX003.

Maintenance and storage

For hoist maintenance or storage, comply with the following points.
Care
****DANGER

• Do not lubricate the friction plate of the mechanical brake.

**** WARNING

• Do not drag or throw the hoist when carrying.
• The use of chains other than those supplied by KITO is not permitted.
• Wipe off dust and moisture, and apply oil to the neck of the hook and the load chain.
• Always ensure that oil is applied to the load chain, the chain pin (for LX005), the top pin, the hook necks, the hook latches, and the select lever. Refer to “2.1.1 Schematics.”
• Perform all inspections given in “5 Inspection” if irregularity of the hoist is found after the operation.

Storage

• When not in use, ensure that it does not encumber other works.
• Before storing the hoist, rotate the lever counterclockwise several times.
• Do not store the hoist under load conditions.
• Store the hoist in a dry and clean area.
• When installing outdoors, cover the hoist to avoid exposure to rain or store in a place with covering against rain.

Warranty

KITO Corporation (referred to after as KITO) extends the following warranty to the original purchaser (referred to after as Purchaser) of new products manufactured by KITO (KITO’s Products)
KITO warrants that KITO’s Products, when shipped, shall be free from defects in workmanship and/or materials under normal use and service and KITO shall, at the election of KITO, repair or replace free of charge any parts or items which are proven to have said defects, provided that all claims for defects under this warranty shall be made in writing immediately upon discovery and, if there is anything within one(1) year from the date of purchase of KITO’s Products by Purchaser and provided, further, that defective parts or items shall be kept for examination by KITO or its authorized agents or returned to KITO’s factory or authorized service center upon request by KITO.
KITO does not warrant components of products provided by other manufacturers. However, to the extent possible, KITO will assign to Purchaser applicable warranties of such other manufacturers.
Except for the repair or replacement mentioned above which is KITO’s sole liability and purchaser’s exclusive remedy under this warranty, KITO shall not be responsible for any other claims arising out of the purchase and use of KITO’s Products, regardless of whether Purchaser’s claims are based on breach of contract tort or other theories,  including claims for any damages whether direct, indirect incidental or consequential.
This warranty is conditional upon the installation, maintenance, and use of KITO’s Products pursuant to the product manuals prepared in accordance with content instructions by KITO. This warranty shall not apply to KITO’s Products that have been subject to negligence, misuse, abuse, misapplication, or any improper use or combination or improper fittings, alignment, or maintenance.
KITO shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused by transportation, prolonged or improper storage, or normal wear and tear of KITO’s Products or for loss of operating time.
This warranty shall not apply to KITO’s Products that have been fitted with or repaired with parts, components, or items not supplied or approved by KITO or which have been modified or altered.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Parts List

Figure
No.| Part No.| Part Name| Parts per
Hoist| Capacity (tonnes
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0.25| 0.5
1| 1001| Top Hook Set| 1| L1XA003-1001| L1XA005-1001
I 2| 1071| Latch Assembly| 1| L1XA003-1071| L1XA005-1071
3| 1021| Bottom Hook Set for 1 m lift| 1| KAUNO32-00113SU 01|
1021| Bottom Hook Set for 1.5 m lift| 1| KAUNO32-00164SU 01|
1021| Bottom Hook Set for 2 m lift| 1| KAUNO32-00215SU 01|
1021| Bottom Hook Set for 3 m lift| 1| KAUNO32-00315SU 01|
1021| Bottom Hook Set for 4 m lift| 1| KAUNO32-00417SU 01|
1021| Bottom Hook Set for 6 m lift| 1| KAUNO32-006215U_01|
1021| Bottom Hook Set| 1| | L1XA005-1021
I 4| 1071| Latch Assembly| 1| L1XA003-1071| L1XA005-1071
5| 841| Load Chain| 1| | KAUN043-0000
6| 41| Chain Pin| 1| | L1LA005-9041
7| 45| Chain Stopper Link| 1| L1XA003-9045| L1LA005-9045
8| 49| Slotted Nut| 1| | L1LA005-9049
9| 42| Split Pin| 1| | J1PW02-016008
10| 101| Frame A| 1| L1XA003-9101| L1XA005-9101
11| 102| Frame B| 1| L1XA003-9102| L1XA005-9102
12| 103| Gear Case Assembly (Other)| 1| L1)(0003-5103| L1)0005-5103
103| Gear Case Assembly (Europe)| 1| L1XG003-5103| L1XG005-5103
14| 105| Stud B| 1| L1XA003-9105| L1XA005-9105
15| 104| Stud A| 2| L1XA003-9104| L1XA005-9104
16| 111| Pinion| 1| L1XA003-9111| L1XA005-9111
17| 114| Load Gear| 1| L1XA003-9114| L1XA005-9114
18| 116| Load Sheave| 1| L1XA003-9116| L1XA005-9116
19| 151| Friction Plate| 2| L1XA003-9151| L1XA005-9151
20| 152| Ratchet Disc| 1| L1XA003-9152| L1XA005-9152
21| 153| Friction Disc| 1| L1XA003-9153| L1XA005-9153
22| 155| Pawl| 1| L1XA003-9155
23| 158| Pawl Spring Assembly| 1| L1XA003-1158
24| 161| Guide Roller| 1| L1XA003-9161| L1XA005-9161
25| 162| Stripper| 1| L1XA003-9162| L1XA005-9162
26| 163| Top Pin| 1| L1XA003-9163| L1XA005-9163
27| 172| Brake Cover| 1| L1XA003-9172| L1XA005-9172
28| 173| Button Head Socket Screw| 2| L1XA003-9173|
174| Button Head Socket Screw| 2| | L1XA003-9174
29| 174| Button Head Socket Screw| 1| L1XA003-9174| L1XA005-9174
30| 175| Internal Tooth Lock Washer| 3| J1WHO12-20060
31| 201| Chain Knob| 1| L1XA003-9201
32| 202| Lever Clamping Plate| 1| L1XA003-9202 IL1XA005-9202
33| 206| Socket Screw with Conical Lock Washer| 2| L1XA003-9206
35| 205| Free Chain Spring| 1| L1XA003-9205
36| 4211| Lever Assembly| 1| L1XA003-4211| IL1XA005-4211
37| 868| Warning Tag CE (Other)| 1| E7AR003S9868
868| Warning Tag CE-G (Europe)| 1| ER1BS9686
38| 209| Free Chain Plate| 1| L1XA003-9209
39| 203| Cam Guide| 1| L1XA003-9203

Note *The 0.25t Load Chain is sold with the Bottom Hook (Part name: Bottom Hook Assembly) attached.
The Load Chain and Bottom Hook are not sold separately.

Contents of EC Declaration of Conformity

We, KITO Corporation,
2000 Tsuijiarai, Showa-Cho,
Nakakoma-gun, Yamanashi-ken, 409-3853,Japan
declare under our sole responsibility that the products:
Manually lever-operated chain hoist
LX, model LX1
in capacities of 250 kg and 500kg
to which this declaration relates are in conformity with the following EC directives and standards.

quality, grade V, certified by Fachausschuss Metall and Oberflachenbehandlung
EN 13157: 2004 +A1: 2009| Hand powered cranes

Authorized representative for the arrangement of the technical documents:

Udo Kleinevoß
Technical Manager
Kito Europe GmbH. 40549 Düsseldorf

URL. http://www.kito.com 

KITO Europe GmbH
Heerdter Lohweg 93, D-40549 Düsseldorf, Germany
TEL: +49-(0)211-528009-0
FAX: +49-(0)211-528009-59
E-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.kito.net| KITO corporation
Tokyo Head office: SHINJUKU NS Building 9F, 2-4-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku- ku, Tokyo 163-0809, Japan
URL: http://www.kito.com
Head office & Factory:
2000 Tsuijiarai Showa-Cho, Nakakoma-Gun, Yamanashi 409-3853, Japan
URL: http://www.kito.com
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