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Pic.6.1
6.2 SUSPENDING AND BINDING OF THE ROPE
! WARNING
6.2.1
On the rope only such subjects can be suspended or tied that by their shape
and stiffness enable safety binding.
6.2.2
Hook the load or bind it on the eye so that the gravity centre of the load is in
the axis of the hook.
6.2.3
When binding on the eye the carrying capacity of the rope is reduced by 20%.
6.2.4
The free end of the rope must be stretched preventing the rope
disentanglement.
6.3 CHECK OF THE ROPE
Check whether the rope is not twisted or damaged. Should the rope is twisted turn it
back to its correct position. Should the rope is damaged replace it.
! CAUTION
(1) First see again through the previous articles of this manual and make sure all steps
were correctly done.
(3) Check whether the hook pawl is properly snapped in.
6.4 SAFETY WORKING ENVIRONMENT
! WARNING
(1) The operating staff must be familiarized in detail with this operation manual and
national regulations relating to the operation of pulleys used in interaction with the
rope.
(2) In the course of work with the rope the operating staff must be equipped with
helmet and gloves.
(3) When working with the rope in limited areas you must prevent the rope does not
rub against obstacle.
6.5 DURABILITY OF THE ROPE
The maximum durability of the rope is 5 year from first use. After expiration of this
period ropes must be put of use.
However the real lifetime of the rope is given by the frequency and method of use.
7 INSPECTION OF THE ROPE
7.1 INSPECTION
7.1.1
Keep the rope reasonably clean.
7.1.2
The rope and hook must be:
a) visually checked before first use in each shift;
b) checked at least once per:
- 1 month in metallurgy industry and aggressive environments;
- 3 months in other operations including uncovered or outdoor ones;
- 6 months at ropes occasionally used.