Tyler Tool Lever Hoists: Features and Operation

Posted by Beth Smith on 2/16/2018 to How To...

Lever hoists are mechanical devices that utilize internal gears and a handle to provide leverage to raise and lower loads.

Watch our video or "Read More" for more information on the operation and features of Tyler Tool Lever Hoists.

Tyler Tool Lever Hoists: Regular and Compact

At E-Rigging.com, we carry the Tyler Tool brand of lever hoists. We offer both Regular and Compact Tyler Tool lever hoists.

Our regular models come in 3/4 ton, 1.5 ton, and 3 ton capacities, with your choice of 10 foot or 20 foot lifts.

Our compact models come in two sizes: ¼ ton with a 3ft lift and ½ ton with a 5 ft lift.

Tyler Tool Lever Hoist Components

These hoists are made of powder coated formed steel outer plates, forged and machined gears, grade 80 alloy load chain and drop forged steel swivel load hooks with latches.The hoists come with a sturdy handle, which is fitted with a comfortable rubber grip.

They consist of one drop forged hook fitted to the hoist body and another fitted to the end of the lifting chain.

A heavy duty switch dictates whether the hoist can raise or lower a load. The switch can also be fixed to a neutral position, enabling the operator to free spool the chain to the desired length needed for the application.

Tyler Tool Lever Hoist Operation

First, make sure that the directional switch is in the neutral position.

Depress the retaining paw and pull the grip ring outward.

Release the retaining paw, and adjust the chain to the desired length needed.

With the chain at the correct length, depress the retaining paw. Push the grip ring inward, and then, clockwise so that it will correctly set itself outside of the retaining plate.

Tyler Tool Lever Hoist: Raising a Load

To raise a load, make sure the switch is in the neutral position, and pull downward on the slack end of the chain so that any slack will be taken up between the hoist and the object to be lifted.

Turn the switch to the up position and begin working the lever handle until the object has reached the desired height.

Tyler Tool Lever Hoist: Lowering a Load

To lower a load, turn the switch to the down position and work the lever handle until the object has reached the desired height.

We hope this information has cleared up any questions or concerns you may have had about the use and operation of lever hoists. If you have any further questions, please Contact Us.

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