OPERATING AIDS
(DO’S AND DON’TS)
1.
DO
Consult Operator’s Manual or RENFROE when in doubt.
RENFROE factory representatives are available upon request at no
charge to train and assist in establishing the proper use of RENFROE
products.
2.
DO
Lock clamp closed before lifting load.
NEVER
lift with lock in
open or “Lock Open” position.
3.
DO
Use safety hooks.
NEVER
use a hook that may release clamp.
4.
DO
Use correct clamp for job.
NEVER
use large capacity clamps to
lift light loads.
5.
DO
Use an adequate number of clamps to balance load.
NEVER
lift
loads that are not balanced.
6.
DO
Use clamps within their rated capacity.
NEVER
overload clamps.
7.
DO
Inspect clamp before each lift, follow inspection and maintenance
instructions outlined in this manual and use RENFROE replacement
parts to assure proper operation of the clamp.
8.
DON’T
Side load.
NEVER
lift from side with vertical clamp.
9.
DON’T
Lift over workmen.
NEVER
lift over Safety Areas or person-
nel.
10.
DON’T
Misuse.
NEVER
lift plate from bottom of plate stack.
11.
DON’T
Rush. Never lift more than one plate at a time with a vertical
clamp.
12.
DON’T
Improvise. Always use correct clamp for job.
NEVER
lift hori-
zontally with a vertical clamp.
13.
DON’T
Use clamp that has been overloaded.
14.
DON’T
Alter clamp.
NEVER
grind, weld or modify the clamp in any
manner.
15.
DON’T
attach clamp directly to crane hook, always use sling between
crane hook and clamp.
16.
DON’T
improvise. Always use correct clamp for the job
. DON’T
lift
plate horizontally with a vertical lift only clamp.
17.
DON’T
alter clamp.
DON’T
weld, grind or modify the clamp in any
manner.
