Thrifty Aluminum Fixed-Height Gantry Crane
1/2-Ton Capacity, 12′ Span, 9’6″ Height

Model FA19-12AC

Dimensional Drawing

Print / download FA19-12AC dimensional drawing (PDF).

View I-Beam Flange Width Chart for Wallace Gantries.

Model FA19-12AC

Parts List

Note: There are alternate v-groove casters available for use on angle iron track.

Print / download a copy of the Thrifty fixed-height aluminum gantry parts list and parts location diagram (PDF).

Model FA19-12AC

Parts Location Diagram

Wallace Thrifty Aluminum Fixed-Height Gantry Crane Parts Location Diagram

Print / download a copy of the Thrifty Aluminum Fixed-Height gantry crane parts list and parts location diagram (PDF).

Model FA19-12AC

Optional Accessories

Sample Trolleys and Hoists Available for Wallace Thrifty Gantry Cranes

Available accessories include manual and electric trolleys and hoists as well as festooning kits to keep hoist, trolley, and power drive system cords up and out of the way. Cable ratchet kits to speed height adjustments, and adjust-a-span kits for quick span adjustments that allow the frame and post assembly to slide along the I-beam.

Options for track mounting with V-groove casters and motorizing cranes are also available.

Model FA19-12AC

Assembly and Disassembly Instructions

Cautions

1. Make sure that all CAUTION labels and safety tags are in place and legible.
2. Inspect that rated capacity is plainly marked on each side of I-Beam.
3. Each hoisting unit shall have its rated load clearly marked and legible from ground or floor.

Before You Begin

1. Clear an open area at least as large as 2 X the frame length and wider than the beam.
2. Get a crane or lifting device capable of lifting the entire weight of the completed crane.
3. Assemble a work crew of no less than three. One will operate the lifting crane and the others perform the assembly. You may need
   more to lift the higher capacity legs.

Print / download a PDF of the combined parts list and detailed, step-by-step Thrifty Assembly Instructions (Form 218).

Model FA19-12AC

Inspection Checklist (Form 504)

Instructions include:

• What to check for.
• How often to check.
• Frequent Inspection Checklist.
• Periodic Inspection Checklist.

View detailed Gantry Crane Inspection Checklist (Form 504).

Print / download a PDF copy of the checklist.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us.

Disclaimer

Please note this checklist was derived from company proprietary materials and (3) source documents including ANSI B30.17, CMAA Specification #74 Revised 1987, and OSHA 1910.179. As excerpts, the short form Wallace documents are intended to serve as general guidelines and are not to be considered the sole source when performing routine maintenance and inspection tasks.

Model FA19-12AC

Operating, Adjustment, and Inspection

Instructions (Form 1004)

Instructions include:

• Inspecting Crane Before Moving and/or Each Day’s Use
• Positioning of Crane to Handle Loads
• Positioning of Casters
• General Safety Instructions for Crane Adjustments and Use
• Methods of Supporting Crane for Assembly

View detailed Thrifty Operating, Adjustment, and Inspection Instructions (Form 1004).

Print / download a PDF copy of the instructions.

Model FA19-12AC

Warranty and Disclaimer

Wallace product warranty and errors and omissions disclaimers can be found below.

• Product Warranty
• Errors and Omissions Disclaimer

They are also in the About section of this website and on the main Thrifty Aluminum Fixed-Height 1/2 and 1-Ton Gantry Crane page.

Model FA19-12AC

Engineering Specification

Gantry end frames shall be of aluminum rectangular tube construction manufactured to Wallace Cranes standards including, but not limited to, the following:

• Gantry shall be adjustable in height.
• Gantry shall have fixed tread.
• The aluminum alloy I-beam shall be American Standard and have a design deflection of no greater than l/450th of the span.
• The telescoping posts shall be adjustable in 6” increments when adjusting height. The posts shall have internal reinforcement as well as gussets welded to top plates.
• The main frames shall have a spring-loaded load-adjusting pin for adjusting/maintaining the height of the crane. Frames will be manufactured with custom-made channel for better fit with bolt and plate upon assembly.
• Gantry shall be equipped with four, 360-degree rotating, non-marking phenolic resin casters with 4-position swivel locks, at 90 degrees, to provide easy steering of crane by locking “lead” casters only, or to allow positioning of the crane more firmly than a brake by locking all four casters 90 degrees to each other. Casters shall be 6” in diameter.
• The model number to be provided shall be tested in accordance with Wallace Cranes specifications (A specific unit shipped is not tested; unless a Certificate of Test is ordered [additional charge applies]).
• Optional cable ratchet hoist kits for height adjustment are available for an additional charge. Please specify when ordering.
• Optional span adjustment kits on cranes up to 15’ I-beam spans are available for an additional charge. Must specify when ordering.
• Gantry is manufactured in accordance with our interpretation of ANSI B30.17 and U.S. OSHA, (Section 1910.179, revised January 1976), regulations at the time of manufacture.

Print / download a PDF version of the specification.