POWERTEX PBSB, Instructions For Use Manual

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Shackles should not be modified, heat treated, galvanized or subject to
any plating process without the approval of the manufacturer.
Do not use a shackle outside the temperature range of -20°C to +200°C
without consulting the manufacturer.
Shackles should not be immersed in acidic solutions or exposed to acid
fumes or other chemicals without the approval of the manufacturer.
Attention is drawn to the fact that certain production processes involve
acidic solutions, fumes etc. and in these circumstances the manufactu-
rer’s advice should be sought.
The rating of shackles to EN 13889 assumes the absence of excep-
tionally hazardous conditions. Exceptionally hazardous conditions
include offshore activities, the lifting of persons and lifting of potentially
dangerous loads such as molten metals, corrosive materials or fissile
materials. In such cases the degree of hazard should be assessed by a
competent person and the safe working load reduced accordingly from
the working load limit.
9. Side loads
Side loads should be avoided, as the products are not designed for this
purpose. If side loads cannot be avoided, the WLL of the shackle must
be reduced:
Load
angle Reduction for side loading
New Working Load Limit
0° 100% of original WLL
45° 70% of original WLL
90° 50% of original WLL
In-line lifting is considered to be a load perpendicular to the pin and
in the plane of the bow. The load angles in the table are the diviating
angles from the in-line loads.
When using shackles in connection with multi-leg slings, due consi-
deration should be given to the effect of the angle between the legs of
the sling. As the angle increases, so does the load in the sling leg and
consequently in any shackle attached to that leg.
End of use/Disposal
Powertex shackles shall always be sorted / scrapped as general steel
scrap.
Main material is steel grade 6, and hot dip galvanized. Split is AISI 304.
The supplier will assist you with the disposal, if required.
Must be inspected at least once a month and must undergo a com-
plete overhaul at least every 12 months. Please note local rules
and regulations must be complied with regards to inspection.
Disclaimer
We reserve the right to modify product design, materials, specifications
or instructions without prior notice and without obligation to others.
If the product is modified in any way, or if it is combined with a non-com
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patible product/component, we take no responsibility for the consequen-
ces in regard to the safety of the product.
Declaration of conformity
SCM Citra OY
Juvan Teollisuuskatu 25 C
FI-02920 Espoo
Finland
www.powertex-products.com
hereby declares that Powertex product as described above is in com-
pliance with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and amendments.
Fig. A.3
Correct: Shackle pin cannot turn Incorrect: shackle pin bearing on
running line can work loose
Fig. A.4
Correct - use two ropes with eyes
Fig. A.4
Incorrect - the load is unstable and if the load shifts
the sling will unscrew the shackle pin.
In applications where the shackle is to be left in place for a prolonged
period or where maximum pin security is required, use a bolt with he-
xagon head, hexagon nut and split cotter pin..
Avoid applications where the load is unstable (See figure A.4).