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66 EZ Hauler 4100 Manual Part # 99903718
e When kinking, crushing, birdcaging or other distortion occurs.
f When there is noticeable heat damage (discoloration) of the rope by any means.
g
When the diameter is reduced from nominal size by 1/32" or more.
h If a broken wire protrudes or loops out from the core of the rope.
Hook Inspection
Hooks having any of the listed deficiencies shall be removed from service unless a qualified
person approves their continued use and initiates corrective action. Hooks approved for
continued use shall be subjected to periodic inspection.
a
DISTORTION
Bending / Twisting
A bend or twist exceeding 10° from the plane of the unbent hook.
Increased Throat Opening
HOOK WITHOUT LATCH: An increase in throat opening exceeding 15% (Or as
recommended by the manufacturer).
HOOK WITH LATCH: An increase of the dimension between a fully-opened latch and the tip
section of the hook exceeding 8% (Or as recommended by the manufacturer).
b WEAR
If wear exceeds 10% of the original sectional dimension. (Or as recommended by the
manufacturer).
c CRACKS, NICKS, GOUGES
Repair of cracks, nicks, and gouges shall be carried out by a designated person by grinding
longitudinally, following the contour of the hook, provided that no dimension is reduced more
than 10% of its original value. (Or as recommended by the manufacturer). (A qualified
person may authorize continued use if the reduced area is not critical).
d LATCH