150 LB. DrywaLL PaneL Hoist
Model 95852
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7.
8.
use eye protection. Always wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach over
or across a Panel Lift while in operation. Do not walk or stand under Panel Lift while
in operation.
9.
Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. The Brake Hub lining must be
kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all times.
10.
11.
stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool
when you are tired.
check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving parts; any broken parts
or mounting fixtures; and any other condition that may affect proper operation. Any part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified technician. Do
not use the tool if any switch does not operate properly.
12.
13.
14.
replacement parts and accessories. When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts will void the warranty. Only use accessories intended for
use with this tool. Approved accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.
Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels
if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgment or reflexes are impaired
while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.
Maintenance. For your safety, service and maintenance should be performed regularly
by a qualified technician.
15.
16.
17.
18.
stand clear of the Panel Lift when raising or lowering a panel. Never reach through
the winch wheel.
Lift capacity. Never exceed the Lift’s capacity of 150 lb. Check the manufacturer’s docu-
mentation to determine the actual weight of panels before attempting to lift them.
never ride on the Panel Lift. Never ride on the Panel Lift, and never have people or
pets in the area while operating lift.
only use the Lift to raise/lower panels. After raising the panel, immediately fix in
place using the recommended type, number and pattern of nails, adhesive or screws.
Do not use this lift to store panels.
19.
20.
21.
Place Panel Lift on correct surface. Only use this Lift on a stable, level, clean and
dry surface that is capable of sustaining the load.
stabilize the load. Ensure that the load remains stable at all times. Do not move the
load while it is on the Lift.
center load. Center the load on the Panel Lift. Off-center loads can topple over caus-
ing property damage or injury.
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warning:the warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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When unpacking, check to make sure the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are
missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of this manual
as soon as possible. Please refer to Parts List and Assembly Diagram on pages 14-15.
This tool has several sub assemblies which must be assembled before use. These
are:
* Tripod Base
* Frame Assembly including Winch and Telescoping Lift sections
* Cradle Assembly
* Two Cradle Crossarm Assemblies
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Please note: it is recommended that two or
more able workers assemble this product.
setting up the tripod Base
1.
Place the Tripod Base Assembly (1) on the floor
with the Casters (4) down.
2.
3.
1.
Press down on the SlideYoke Ring (5) while swing-
ing the two Outer Legs (3) out and back into place.
TheYoke Ring will snap into the hole in the bottom
of the Center Leg (2).
To keep the Tripod in position during assembly, rotate
the Backstop (7) down to lock onto the floor.
the frame assembly with winch and Lift
Set the Frame Assembly (10) into the Tripod Base (1),
fitting the end into the V-shaped opening. Insert the
Frame Assembly about 1 inch to seat it in the base.
Be sure the Frame Assembly is firmly seated before
continuing.
2.
3.
Attach the Handle (34) to the Winch Wheel (27).Leave the
Nut loose enough for the Handle to rotate when in use.
Move the Winch Assembly (20) into its working position.
a. Rotate the Winch Wheel (27) forward slightly while lift-
ing the Brake Arm (30) to release the Brake.
b. Raise the Brake Arm all the way up with your left hand
and hold in place by gripping the Winch Post
c. Place your right hand on top of the Frame. Continuing
to hold the Brake Arm, pull the Winch Assembly toward
you as far as it will go.
d. Release the Brake Arm and move the Retaining Hook
(26) away to release the telescoping sections inside the
Frame Housing (11).
4.
Push the Winch Assembly slightly back toward the
Frame to engage the Slide Bar Lock (23). Be sure that
Slide Bar Lock is engaged before continuing.
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attach the cradle to the frame
1.
2.
Insert the Cradle Post, which is part of Cradle (42) into the opening in the top of the
Frame (11).
Attach the Cradle to the Frame by rotating the Tilt
Latch (47) over the stud on the Cradle.
attach the crossarms to the cradle
1.
2.
The Crossarms are interchangeable. Slide the
tapered plates on both of the Crossarms (61) into
the receiving sockets on the Cradle (42).
Press each Crossarm into its socket until the spring
tab locks into place.
testing the assembly
With assembly completed, check the Panel Lift tool
to be sure all fasteners are tight, the cable is in place and
is undamaged, and the tool is safe to use.
1.
Check the Tripod Base to be sure it is firmly attached to the Frame. Be sure the legs
are firmly extended and locked in place.
2.
Check the Frame Assembly and Winch Assembly
to be sure they are properly installed and function-
ing properly.
3.
4.
Check to be sure the Cradle is properly attached
to the Frame.
Check to be sure the Crossarms are firmly attached
to the Cradle.
caution: Be sure the assembly is properly completed and checked for proper func-
tion before using this tool.
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set up Legs and extend the Backstop
Unlatch the two Outer Legs (3) by pressing down on the Slide Yoke Ring (5).
Rotate the Outer Legs into position.
1.
2.
3.
Be sure the SlideYoke Ring snaps into the hole on the under-
side of the Slide Tube, locking the Outer Legs into position.
4.
Rotate the Backstop (7) downward. Be sure the Backstop
wedges against the floor, holding the Lift in place.
extend the outriggers
1.
The Outriggers (44) can be extended to support the ends of panels. For safe use,
both outriggers should be extended the same amount to support the panel equally.
warning! Failure to properly extend the outriggers could cause the Hoist to tip over,
resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
2.
3.
To extend an Outrigger, pull out the Lock Pin (43) to release it,
and pull the Outrigger straight out the end of the Body Cradle
(42).
The Lock Pin (43) will lock the Outrigger in three positions,
while fully retracted, while extended 21” or fully extended
at 33”. Be sure the Lock Pin is engaged in one of these
positions whenever using the Lift.
4.
5.
Extend both Outriggers equally, and ensure that both are locked in place using the Lock Pin.
To avoid damage, always retract the outriggers before transporting or storing the Lift.
open the Panel support Hooks
1.
2.
Rotate the Panel Support Hooks (62) on the lower ends of the Crossarms (61) outward.
These must be in place during use to safely support the
panel.
Always rotate the Support Hooks into their closed position
when transporting or storing the Lift, to avoid damaging
the Hooks.
slide Bar Lock
1.
2.
3.
The Slide Bar Lock (23) holds the Winch Assembly (20) in
its fully extended operating position.
Follow instructions on Page 5, item 4 of this manual for
engaging and releasing the Slide Bar Lock.
NOTE:Do not tighten the nut on the Slide Bar Lock.You will
not be able to fold up the unit for transport or storage.
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tilt Latch
1.
The Tilt Latch (47) allows the Cradle (41) to tilt to adjust
the panel as needed for installation on sloped ceilings
or walls.
2.
3.
To lock the Cradle in a level position, rotate the Latch
up to engage the stud in the Cradle.
NOTE: When in the locked position, the cradle will tilt
up to 10° side-to-side.
Brake arm
1.
2.
3.
The spring-loaded Brake Arm (30) will automatically
hold the Cradle at any height you raise it.
To lower the Cradle, grasp the Winch Wheel (27) to
prevent it rotating in an uncontrolled manner.
Raise the Brake Arm to release the Cradle, and lower
it carefully with the Winch Wheel.
winch wheel, Handle and Post
1.
The Winch Wheel (27) is used to raise and lower the
Cradle, which holds the panel. This is done by means of
a Cable (24) which wraps around a spool in the Winch
Wheel Assembly.
2.
3.
If necessary, you can grasp the top of the Winch Post
(21) for leverage when raising a panel.
caution:Pay attention to the action of the Cable when
operating this tool. Do not allow your hands, clothing,
hair or jewelry to come near the Cable.If these become
caught in the cable, you can be injured.Do not allow the
cable to become tangled or jammed during operation.
retaining Hook
1.
Catch the Retaining Hook (26) on the end of the Frame
housing (11) to prevent the telescoping portions of the
tool from shifting during storage or transport.
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safety checks Before operation
1.
2.
Carefully inspect the lift before operating the tool each time.
Inspect the tool for wear or damage. Pay special attention to any wear or damage to
the cable.
3.
4.
Allow the lift to reach room temperature before operation.
Be sure the Winch Brake Hub (33) is clean and dry before operation.
Loading a Drywall Panel
1.
2.
Please note: Drywall panels are very heavy; it is recommended that they be handled
by two able workers. Set the Backstop (7) to prevent the Lift from moving or rolling
while you are loading a panel on it.
Rotate the Cradle (41) so the Support Hooks
(62) are on the opposite side of the tool from
the Winch Wheel (27). Fold the Support Hooks
down.
3.
Extend the Outriggers (44) as needed to support
the panel size you are working with
4.
5.
Release the Tilt Latch (47) and tilt the Cradle.
Place the drywall panel on the Cradle, with the
face side of the panel facing the cradle. Care-
fully lean the panel on the Crossarms, being careful not to damage the edges of the
panel.
6.
7.
If the panel will be installed on a flat ceiling, tilt the Cradle back to its level position and
lock the Tilt latch. If the panel will be installed on a side wall or sloped ceiling, leave
the Cradle tilted.
Raise the Backstop, and carefully roll the Lift near to the position where the panel will
be installed.
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raising the Panel
1.
2.
caution: Always lower the Backstop (7) to prevent
the Lift from rolling whenever raising a panel.
Crank the Winch Wheel (27) forward as shown to raise
the panel to the desired level. You may wish to grasp
the Winch Post (21) for leverage while doing this.
3.
The Brake Hub (33) is spring loaded to hold the panel
in place after cranking.
Lowering the Panel
1.
2.
Grasp the Winch Wheel (27) with your right hand to prevent it turning backwards when
the brake is released.
While holding theWinchWheel, release the Brake Arm (30) and allow theWinchWheel
to rotate backward at a controlled rate, to lower the panel.
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1.
Remove any panel which might be on the Lift. Release
the Brake Arm (30) and crank the Winch Handle (34)
to lower the Cradle (41) all the way down.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Slide the Cradle Outriggers (44) all the way in until they
latch. Fold up the Panel Support Hooks (62).
Press the SpringTab on the underside, and remove the
crossarms by sliding them out of the tapered socket.
Unlock the Cradle Latch (47). Raise the Cradle to re-
move it from the Frame.
Rotate the Winch Wheel one full revolution forward to
raise the inner telescoping section.
Unlock the Winch Assembly by lifting the Slide Bar (22)
with one hand, and rotating the Slide Bar Lock coun-
terclockwise with your other hand.
7.
Hold the Slide Bar Lock (23) in this disengaged posi-
tion, and press down on the telescoping sections of the
frame with your other hand. The Winch Assembly (20)
will rotate toward the Frame Housing (11).
8.
9.
Crank the telescoping sections all the way down.Swing
up the Retaining Hook (26) and crank the telescoping
sections back up until they are secured by the hook.
Hold the Retaining Hook in position while rotating the
Winch Forward.TheWinch Assembly will fold up against
the Frame. When the Slide Bar contacts the Frame, tighten the
cable by turning the wheel further to hold the Winch Assembly in
this position.
10.
11.
Lift the Frame and Winch Assembly to remove it from the Base.
To fold the Base, press down on the SlideYoke Ring (5) and pivot
the Outer Legs (3) forward until they lock into place in closed
position.
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Maintenance
1.
2.
Inspect the Cable before beginning work each day. Replace the Cable immediately as
soon as wear is detected. caution: A cable breaking while under load can cause
severe personal and property injury. Broken cable strands are sharp and can cause
puncture injury.
Occasionally oil the Cable Pulleys and telescoping sections. caution: Never allow oil
or grease to contact the surface of the Winch Brake Hub (33). Keep the Winch Brake
Hub clean and dry to prevent brake slipping or failure.
3.
4.
Occasionally oil the Caster Wheel (4) bearings.
If the telescoping sections do not slide freely, apply paraffin or candle wax to the sides
as a lubricant.
caBLe safety inforMation
1.
2.
Woven or twisted Steel Cables are also known as Wire Ropes.
Since the safe operation of this lift depends on safe maintenance of the steel cable, it
is important that you carefully monitor and maintain the included cable. Replace the
cable as soon as it appears to have any fault, defect or noticeable wear.
3.
4.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has promulgated standards for the
safe use of Wire Rope in its standard numbered ASME B30 19-2000. This standard is
available to the public, and we strongly suggest you become familiar with it.
The following does not replace the information found in ASME B30 19-2000, but
paraphrases some of the important information contained therein.
a. Inspection should be made at least once every work day. Inspection should look
for damage to the cable, such as crushing, kinking, broken strands, corrosion etc.
Particular attention should be paid to wear and stress points, such as near pulleys,
crimped ends, hooks, etc.
b. Cables should be taken out of service if discovered to be damaged, and must be
replaced before resuming use of the affected tool.
c. The cable must be replaced with one of comparable size and material quality,
suited to the purpose. The cable provided with this Lift is suited to the purpose, and
any replacement must be at least to the original standard.
d. Cables must be maintained in a manner that prevents unneeded wear or damage,
such as corrosion, kinking, crushing or cutting.
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oPtionaL extension accessory (not incLuDeD)
1.
2.
An optional Extension Accessory is available that in-
creases the maximum lift height to 15’, instead of the
standard 11’.
The Accessory includes two 6’ telescoping sections
that replace the standard 4’ sections in the frame. A
longer Cable is included, which must be attached to
the Winch Drum.
to install the extension accessory
1.
2.
3.
Release the cable tension, loosen the cable from the mooring tab
on the side of the Winch. Pull the Cable out through the hole in
the Winch Hub.
Provide some slack in the Cable, and with a large pliers, grasp the
top of the two telescoping units (12, 13) and pull them straight out
of the Frame.
Feed the crimped end of the longer Accessory Cable
into the opening near the top of the Frame Housing.
IMPORTANT:The Cable must be routed over the TOP
of the pulley.
4.
5.
Pull the Cable through the opening, and feed the new
Telescoping Sections down into the Frame.
Feed the free end of the new Cable under and around
the Winch Hub, then through the hole in the Winch
Drum.
6.
7.
Secure the crimped end of the Cable firmly behind the
mooring tab inside the drum.
Rotate the Winch Wheel forward to take up the slack
in the cable.
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Parts List
Part
Description
tripod Base assembly
Tripod Base Assembly, Complete
Center Leg with Fasteners
Outer Legs with Fasteners
Caster, 5 in.
Q’ty
Part
32
Description
Brake Arm Tension Spring
Brake Hub with Bolts
Q’ty
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
33
34
Winch Wheel Handle
cradle assembly
Complete Cradle Assembly
Cradle Body
41
42
43
1
1
2
Slide Yoke Ring
Tie Arm with Fasteners
Backstop with Rubber Tips
Outrigger Lock Pin with Spring and
Clip
44
45
Outrigger with End Caps
2
1
frame assembly
Complete Cradle Mounting Head
Assembly
10
Complete Frame Assembly including
Winch Assembly
1
46
47
48
49
50
Mounting Head Body
Cradle Tilt Latch with Fasteners
Tension Spring
1
1
1
2
1
11
12
Frame Housing
1
1
Inner Telescoping Frame Section ,
4 ft.
Compression Spring
Hinge Pin with Bolts
13
Outer Telescoping Frame Section , 4
ft. with Pulley
1
winch assembly
cradle crossarms
20
21
22
23
24
25
Complete Winch Assembly
Winch Post with Pin and Fastener
Slide Bar with Axle and Cotter Pin
Slide Bar Lock with Fasteners
Cable, 13-½’
1
1
1
1
1
3
60
61
62
63
Complete Crossarm Assembly
Crossarm Body
2
2
2
2
Panel Support Hook with Fasteners
Crossarm End Cap
Cable Pulley with Axle and Cotter
Pin
extension accessory (not
incLuDeD)
26
27
28
29
30
31
Retaining Hook
1
1
1
1
1
1
70
71
72
Complete Extension Accessory
Inner Telescoping Section, 6’
1
1
1
Winch Wheel with Flange Bearings
Bushing, 7/8”
Outer Telescoping Section, 6’ with
Pulley
Bolt, ½” x 5” with Nut and Washer
Brake Arm Assembly
73
Cable, 17-½’
1
Brake Lining with Fasteners
PLease reaD tHe foLLowing carefuLLy
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDEDTHE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES
ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO
MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS qUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF
THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR ExPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL
REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNI-
CIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS
OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF
HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
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note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available
individually as replacement parts.
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warranty
Limited 90 day
warranty
Harbor FreightTools Co.makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards,
and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for
the period of ninety days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or
indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, or to lack of
maintenance.We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent,
special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.THiS
WarranTy iS expreSSly in lieu oF all oTHer WarranTieS, expreSS or implied, inCluding
THe WarranTieS oF merCHanTabiliTy and FiTneSS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid.
proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. if our inspection
verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our
expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of
our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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