TM 5-3895-374-24-23. When a chain container is not usedMount a stopper at the ninth link from the endof load chain as shown in Fig. 2, and connectthe end of the load chain to the hoist bodywithout twist in the load chain.Fig. 24. Coat load chain with oilFor a longer service of the load chain, lightly coat it with machineoil or gear oil.5. Prevent capsize in load chainIf your hoist is any of 250-L, 500-L, 1000-L and 2000-L capacities, thebottom nook is suspended by a two fold load chain, check to see if thebottom hook is not capsized, giving a twist in the load chain as shownin Fig. 3. If the load chain is capsized, restore it to normal.Never try to suspend a load onto the twisted chain. If the load chainis not twisted, the welded part of the chain are in alignment (Fig. 3).Fig. 36. Mounting of plain or, geared trolley to beam (Mounting of electricchain hoist to the plain or geared trolley is by means of top hook).(page 3 - 882)
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