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Table of Contents
Forward ................................................................................ 3
Safe Operating Guidelines .................................................... 4
Operating suggestions ....................................................... 4
Handling hoist motion ........................................................ 4
Safe Loading and Rigging Guidelines .................................... 5
Loading Procedure "Do's" & "Don'ts" - Illustrations .......... 6-8
Recommended Inspection Procedures ................................. 8
Load Train Visual Inspection Suggestions ............................. 9
Visual Inspection of Shackles ................................................ 9
Shackle Field Inspection Areas .......................................... 10
Shackles with Excessive Wear ............................................ 10
Improper Replacement of Pins in Shackle .......................... 11
Overloaded Shackle ............................................................11
Shackle Eye with Twist ........................................................ 11
Scale Hook Inspection .................................................. 11-12
Field Inspection and Repair ................................................. 12
Recommended Preventive Maintenance ....................... 13-14
Notes ................................................................................. 15
Forward
This manual has been prepared to provide information and
suggestions for safe operation, rigging, inspection, and
maintenance of Measurement Systems International (
MSI
)
Crane Scales.
It is not intended that the suggestions in this manual take
precedence over existing plant safety rules and regulations,
OSHA
regulations, or instructions issued by the crane manu-
facturer. However, a thorough study of the following informa-
tion should provide a better understanding of operation and
afford a greater margin of safety for personnel and machinery.
It must be recognized that this is a manual of suggestions for
the crane scale operator’s use. It is the responsibility of the
owner to make personnel aware of all federal, state and local
rules and codes and to make certain that operators are
properly trained.
