A 1.5 t lever hoist excels in tight spaces where chain blocks cannot hang free and electric hoists weigh too much. Crews use it to tension pipe spools, align wind-tower flanges, pull conveyor frames straight, and load gear into service trucks. This guide covers the nameplate data you must read, the right chain grade, handle pull limits, rigging angles, and inspection steps—so you set each hoist safely and finish the job on time.

1 Nameplate Check for Every 1.5 T Lever Hoist

Verify these fields match the lift plan before use:

No plate or unreadable plate? Tag the hoist out of service.

2 Load Chain and Hook Geometry

A single-fall 8 mm G80 chain handles 1.5 t with plenty of headroom. Match hardware via two simple rules:

Top hook throat ≥ 4 × chain Ø (≈ 32 mm)

Bottom hook throat ≥ 4 × chain Ø

Check stamp “8” or “10” every 8–10 links; reject any chain stamped “70” (cargo-tie-down grade).

3 Lever Pull and Stroke

Manufacturers design lever hoists around human strength:

Pull straight on the handle; never use a cheater bar. If the load feels heavier than the spec pull force, weigh it or upsize the hoist.

4 Rigging Angles: Keep Load Line Straight

Lever hoists tolerate slight side tension, yet chain must run mostly straight through the lift wheel to avoid jump or jam. Use a snatch block or web sling redirect when pulling around corners. Keep the included angle between chain segments under 10°.

5 Brake Pack Inside a 1.5 T Lever Hoist

The ratchet-and-pawl brake holds the load automatically when the handle rests. Service steps:

1. Open the cover; keep parts in order.

2. Degrease friction discs; replace if thickness < OEM minimum.

3. Inspect pawl teeth; sharp profiles mean safe engagement.

4. Torque the clutch nut to the spec in the manual; this sets overload slip.

Always perform a functional brake test: lift 50 mm, release the handle, the hook must hold with zero creep for at least one minute.

6 Daily Field Inspection Checklist

Run these five checks in under three minutes:

1. Nameplate: WLL, serial, standard, and chain grade legible.

2. Chain: no twist, no nicks, pitch even; lubricated lightly.

3. Hooks: latch closes; throat shows no spread or cracks.

4. Handle: no bends, grip intact, selector shifts smoothly between up/neutral/down.

5. Brake test: small test load, no creep.

Document pass/fail in the shift log.

7 Periodic Maintenance Intervals

Follow the OEM’s torque chart during reassembly; incorrect torque changes brake slip load.

8 Environment-Based Chain Choices

Confirm hook and brake parts match the chosen chain finish.

9 Troubleshooting Bench Card

Run functional tests after every repair.

Conclusion

Read the nameplate, pick the correct Grade 80 (or higher) chain, respect handle pull limits, keep the load line straight, run daily and periodic checks, and the 1.5 t lever hoist will deliver safe, precise lifts shift after shift—contact TOPONE CHAIN today for certified lever hoists, spare brake kits, and ready stock in every lift height.