Harrington FAQ: Hoists, Door Locks, Old Nail Guns, and Common Searches

Before you read: I am a quality/compliance manager at a lifting-equipment company. I review about 200 unique Harrington products and pre-shipment test records every year (roughly four per week), and I rejected about 9% of first-run lots in Q1 2024 because something did not match the spec. So my answers tend to point you to what can be verified, not just what sounds good.

Here is what this page covers:

• What makes Harrington chain hoists different?
• Is the Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS connected to Harrington hoists?
• What is at 200 Old Hook Road, Harrington Park?
• Door lock reset: Where do you actually start?
• Is an old nail gun worth keeping?
• What is the best keyless entry door lock?
• How often should a Harrington hoist be inspected?

What makes Harrington chain hoists different?

Harrington covers a wide range: manual and electric chain hoists from 1/4 ton to 5 ton, plus replacement parts and accessories. From where I sit, the difference is consistency. A quarter-ton hoist and a five-ton hoist should both have legible nameplates, matching test certificates, and no missing cotter pins. In Q1 2024, I rejected about 9% of first-run lots because the load-test paperwork did not match the serial number. That might sound picky, but if a facility cannot trace a hoist to its load test, that is a red flag. The conventional wisdom is that buyers should focus on max capacity. My experience with audits suggests the paper trail matters just as much. Five minutes of verifying documentation beats five days of explaining an incident.

Is the Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, KS connected to Harrington hoists?

No. I checked into this after seeing the search term show up in our analytics. The Harrington Funeral Home in Bonner Springs, Kansas, is a separate, family-owned business and has no connection to Harrington chain hoists or any Harrington lifting equipment. If you were looking for funeral home services, you have landed on the wrong page. If you were looking for the hoist brand, you are in the right place. One practical note: please do not call our equipment hotline for funeral arrangements—it happens more than you would think. I would rather put this disambiguation here than keep having our customer service team redirect calls.

What is at 200 Old Hook Road, Harrington Park?

I cannot verify the current tenant at 200 Old Hook Road, Harrington Park, NJ. What I can tell you is that it is not a Harrington hoist service center or factory (as of January 2025, at least). The confusion probably comes from the name: Harrington Park is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, and Old Hook Road is a main road that runs through it. If you have a shipping label or invoice with that address, double-check the sender before assuming it is us. Sorting out a misdirected warranty claim later is a much bigger headache than verifying an address now.

Door Lock Reset: Where Do You Actually Start?

A reset usually starts at the battery compartment. Look for a small button labeled Reset or R. Press and hold it for about ten seconds with batteries installed, then reprogram your user codes. But here is the part that quality control has taught me: check the physical alignment before you reset anything. The most frustrating lock issue I ever diagnosed turned out to be a strike plate that was three millimeters off, not a firmware problem. Some electronic lock models also do not warn you before the battery dies. You would think low-battery warnings would be universal, but they are not. Looking back, I should have picked a lock with a mechanical key override. At the time, I assumed battery failure would be obvious. It was not. So do the mechanical checks first, and treat the reset as the last step, not the first one.

Is an Old Nail Gun Worth Keeping?

Everything I had read about old pneumatic nail guns said replace them: seals dry out, parts disappear, liability grows. In practice, I found that a well-built old nail gun from the 1970s can be rebuilt and can outperform a cheap modern one. I have tested a vintage metal-bodied nailer that needed only two O-rings and an air fitting before it ran flawlessly. But that is only true if it passes a function check. Test the trigger safety, look for air leaks, inspect the firing pin, and check that the tool does not double-fire. If any safety-related part fails, retire it. The cost of a new gun is small compared to a fastener through a workpiece. The message I would push is simple: old does not equal unsafe, but unverified always does.

What Is the Best Keyless Entry Door Lock?

There is no single best keyless entry door lock, and anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something. I went back and forth between a keypad deadbolt and a Wi-Fi smart lock for about two weeks. The keypad offered simple access without app dependencies; the smart lock offered remote notifications. I eventually chose a keypad lock with a Wi-Fi bridge because it let me use the lock without forcing every family member to download an app. For a main entry door, look for ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 certification at minimum, a mechanical key override, and a latch that fits your existing door prep. In my opinion, the best lock is the one that still works when the battery dies and does not leave you standing outside in the rain.

How Often Should a Harrington Hoist Be Inspected?

It depends on use (not just a calendar date). For light-duty manual hoists, a common baseline is a frequent inspection every thirty days and a periodic inspection annually. For heavy use or outdoor exposure, inspect more often. I always reference ASME B30.16 for overhead hoists because the standard is clear: catch chain twist, hook deformation, and brake wear before they cause a drop. One rule from our Q1 2024 audit: if the brake lets the hook creep under a rated test load, the hoist comes out of service. That is not a paperwork preference. It is the difference between a safe shop and a serious incident. Build a checklist, write down the date, and do not skip the checks on equipment that has just been hanging there.