DWHOIST Drywall Hoist Assembly & Operating Instructions 8
PRODUCT USAGE
Slide the yoke ring to unlatch the two forward legs so the can be rotated out to the lift’s working position or
in to its storage position. A spring-loaded pin snaps into a hole on the bottom of the slide tube, to lock the
legs.
To prevent the base from rolling, move the backstop up or down. (Figure J)
The outriggers extend to support a longer drywall panel.
Pull out the lock pin (Figure K) until you can slide the outrigger with your
left hand. The lockpin will engage to lock the outrigger in one of the
three notches: retracted 100%, extended 21 inches or extended 33 inches.
DO NOT LOAD A DRYWALL PANEL IF THE LOCK PINS ARE NOT
ENGAGED IN ONE OF THE THREE POSITIONS.
Open the panel support hook on each crossarm to support the drywall panel when it is being loaded.
Always close the support hooks before transporting the lift.
The slide bar lock holds the winch assembly at the fully extended position.
Tilt Latch
To raise the panel or allow the cradle to tilt, pivot the Tilt Latch (Figure F) out and down. To lock the crade
onto the frame without tilting, pivot the latch up to engae the stud on the cradle.
Brake Arm
Spring-loaded brake holds the cradle at whatever height you raise it by cranking the winch wheel. To lower
the cradle, control the backward rotation of the winch by grasping the wheel handle as you carefully raise
the Brake Arm to release the brake. (Figure B)
Winch Wheel, Handle and Post (Figure C)
Cranking the winch coils or uncoils the cable that raises or lowers the cradle. Grasp the post for leverage
when cranking the winch.
Retaining Hook (Figure G)
The retaining hook secures the telescoping sections inside the frame when transporting or storage.
Before Operating
To Load the Drywall
Set the backstop so the lift won’t roll backward. (Figure J)
Swing open the panel support hooks on the two crossarms. Be sure the cradle is turned so the support
hooks are on the opposite side from the winch wheel.
Extend the crossarm outriggers on the cradle as needed to fully support the length of the drywall panel.
Release the tilt latch to tilt the cradle.
Hold the drywall panel with its face paper toward the tilted cradle, and load the panel onto the lift. Set the
panel onto the Support Hooks (H), and lean it against the crossarms.
If installing the panel on a flat ceiling (Figure L), tilt the cradle back up to its level position and lock the tilt
latch. If installing the panel on a side wall or a sloped ceiling (Figure M), leave the cradle tilted.
