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User manual

Flatbraided wire slings

“FWS” series

CERTEX Danmark A/S

Olievej 4 DK-6700 Esbjerg

Tel. +45 7513 0844

Revision 7

Original instructions

Date: 11.10.2021

Approved by: AAN

Summary of Contents for FWS Series

Page 1: ...User manual Flatbraided wire slings FWS series CERTEX Danmark A S Olievej 4 DK 6700 Esbjerg Tel 45 7513 0844 Revision 7 Original instructions Date 11 10 2021 Approved by AAN ...

Page 2: ...ust be complied with to meet SF 5 1 All FWS wireslings in this series are marked in ferrule with WLL and date of manufacturing Additional calculations tests on WLL are available for documentation of the above load diagram including the 5 1 safety factor IMPORTANT Do not exceed the WLL capacity and follow the instructions on the labeling Type Sling width Thickness mm Weight kg m Diameter of used ro...

Page 3: ...ackle FWS2500 3 25 T shackle FWS3200 4 75 T shackle FWS4800 6 50 T shackle FWS5800 8 5 T shackle FWS8000 9 5 T shackle FWS11000 12 T shackle SF 5 1 Van Beest GP G 4163 When the lift is a hitch lift then it is very important that the minimum diameter com plies with the table to reach the sling SF 5 1 See table on page 2 Iftheshackleorotherobjecthas asmalldiameter thenthemax capacityoftheslingisredu...

Page 4: ...or working diamater is D 3xL1 Ex FWS0950 WLL 0 76 ton Double wrap choke hitch Straight lift in the eyes No sharp edges and correct working diameter Ex FWS0950 WLL 0 76 ton Basket lift Basket lift in the eyes with the correct working diameter at least 15 1 No sharp edges and correct working diameter Ex FWS0950 WLL 1 33 ton pr sling Basket lift with doubbelt lace Basket lift with lift in the eyes an...

Page 5: ...oad must not exceed 1 4 x WLL as marked on the sling Protection and distribution of weight Always make sure to place the load correct in the sling to prevent chock affect It s always important to protect the edges against sharp edges It can cause the cuts in the wire and damaged the sling lifetime and the slings capacity It s also important to have as large round edges as possible to have a diamet...

Page 6: ...s on a hook may only be done acc to the illu stration Recommendations when using flat braided wire sling 4 Lifting where the item is between the eyes may only take place if the requirements for working diameter are met To avoid creating sharp edges 3 If there is a need to assem ble two wires then it should be done acc to the illustrati on 2 If shackles are to be used with the wire sling wide body ...

Page 7: ... eyes The item you lift can slip in the hook Can have fatal con sequences May damage wire sling 4 Do not lift where the item is standing vertically as in the picture The item may slip out and thus be lost 9 Do not lift in such a way that the wire may cut at an edge Damages the wire sling so it can break 8 The wire sling must not be used for personal lifting The wire sling is not suitable for the p...

Page 8: ...roper use of Flat Braided Wire Sling 10 Do not lift so that a shack le is squeezed around an item Large stress occurs which re sults in the wire being dama ged The item being lifted may slip in the shackle 11 Do not kink when lifting The wire sling is damaged and thereby loses strength Warnings when using wire sling 11 When lifting make sure that all personnel have a safe distance And also that th...

Page 9: ...ments to training 7 No twisting of the sling see page 6 and 8 At no time during use must the wire sling be Overloaded Twisted Exposed to shock impacts Exposed toor to very sharp edges If this can not be avoided the sling must not be used again until it has been inspected by an expert IOne must use an appropriate protection if the sling is used around sharp edges One must show caution during use an...

Page 10: ...g chemicals a particularly thorough examination may be ne cessary to reveal possible damages Wire slings must if possible be kept in a dry airy place Information Instructions should be according to this instruction for use and should include all safety actions deman ded on how to hook Before using the lifting gear the instructions for use should be read and understood It s attended as help to get ...

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