FOREWORD This manual contains important information to help you properly install, operate and maintain your Lodestar Hoist for maximum performance, economy and safety. Please study its contents thoroughly before putting your hoist into operation.  By practicing correct operating procedures and by carrying out the recommended preventive maintenance suggestions, you will experience long, dependable and safe service. After you have completely familiarized yourself with the contents of this manual, we recommend that you carefully file it for future reference. The information herein is directed to the proper use, care and maintenance of the Lodestar Hoist and does not comprise a handbook on the broad subject of rigging. A word about rigging.  Rigging can be defined as the process of lifting and moving heavy loads using hoists and other mechanical equipment.  Skill acquired through specialized experience and study is essential to safe rigging operations.  For rigging information, we recommend consulting a standard textbook on the subject. The postage paid guarantee card included in the envelope with this manual should be filled in and mailed to the factory at once for recording and validating. A copy of this manual is packed with each Lodestar Hoist. CM  GUARANTEE If    any    part    proves    defective within one year of shipment, we will replace the part at no   charge,   F.O.B.      our   factory,   provided   the   part claimed defective is returned to our factory transportation prepaid. We assume no responsibility for unauthorized alterations or repairs. Use of materials or replacement parts other than CM manufacture may lead to dangerous operation. Accordingly, CM  cannot be responsible in such cases and the guarantee would be void. CM  LODESTAR PROTECTOR The CM Lodestar Protector is a friction clutch assembly that is designed to protect the Lodestar Hoist from excessive, infrequent overloads.  The Protector is not intended to be used as a scaling device for purposes of determining what is an appropriate or safe load to be lifted on a regular basis.  This overload clutch is intended for use on the Lodestar Hoist only and is in the gear train of the hoist.  The Lodestar Protector does not change the overall dimensions or operating characteristics of the hoist and it is available in kit form for installation in prior models of CM Hoists. SECTION A-INSTALLATION Hoist After  removing   your  Lodestar  Hoist  from  the  carton, inspect the frame and external wiring for damage which may have been caused during shipment or handling. IMPORTANT:      To   assure   extra   long   life   and   top performance, be sure to follow the load chain lubricating instructions on page load16. ATTACHING  SUSPENSION 1. Remove  the  hook  or  lug  suspension  from  its carton and the two socket head cap screws plus the  socket  screw  key  from  the  bag,  see  Figure 1. The suspension for a double chain hoist (Models E, H, R, RR, E-2, H-2, R-2 and RR-2, includes a dead end bolt and block for supporting the dead end of the load chain as shown in Figure 2. 2. Place  the  suspension  in  the  recess  on  top  of Hoist. On double chain hoist, the dead end block  thru RR-2 should project through the bottom of hoist with   the   pin   hole   and   slot   aligned   to   the underside of hoist as shown in Figure 2.  It may be  necessary  to  lift  the  bolt  head  from  the  hex recess  in  the  suspension  adapter,  turn  and  re- seat   it,   to   obtain   this   alignment.      DO   NOT CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE DEAD END BLOCK ON THE BOLT.  The pin hole should clear the hoist frame by not more than 1/4" on Models E, H, E-2 and H-2 and 7"/1" on Models R, RR, R-2, and RR-2. 3. Insert the screws through the adapter and en- gage the self-locking nuts enclosed in the hoist. Screws will enter the nuts freely except for the last 1/4" of travel during which the resistance of the nut locking collar will be encountered. 4. Tighten screws with socket screw key provided. Then,  with  both  hands  on  key  securely  seat  screws. See table below: RECOMMENDED MODEL SCREW SEATING NO. SIZE TORQUE A thru H 3/8-16 UNC-3a 40-45 Lb. Ft. A-2 thru H-2 J thru RR J-2 thru RR-2 ½-20 UNF-3A 95-105 Lb. Ft. CAUTION:    Models  J  thru  RR  and  J-2  thru  RR,  use special  high  strength,  socket  head  suspension  screws (stamped  with  the  letters  "SPS-K16"  oh  the  side  of  the head for identification.) Under no circumstances, should screws    other    than    these    be    used    to    attach    the suspensions to these hoists. 2