OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TM-CHAIN BLOCKS
B07725-G
EN 06.2022
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DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
TM-chain blocks from THIELE are manually operated portable devices for hoisting and moving
loads.
Essential features are:
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overload protection by integrated slipping clutch
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double pawl braking system
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load chain according to EN 818-7, grade T, galvanized
TM-chain blocks may only be used:
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within the permissible working load limits
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within the permissible temperature limits
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by instructed and authorised persons
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with existing and undamaged safety devices
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with suitable lifting points and loads
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with suitable and approved hoistings means and lashing equipment
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SAFETY NOTES
Risk of injury!
Never walk or stay under lifted loads!
Only use chain blocks free from defects!
Failure to observe the safety instructions or improper assembly, use or maintenance can result
in death, serious injury or damage to property!
THIELE will not be responsible for damage caused through non-observance of the instructions,
rules, standards and notes indicated!
Working under influence of drugs, alcohol (even remaining alcohol) or interfering medications is
strictly forbidden!
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As a rule, chain blocks are not permitted for the transportation of persons!
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Operators, fitters, and maintenance personnel must in particular observe the operating
instructions, documentations DGUV V 1, DGUV V 52, DGUV R 109-017 and DGUV I 209-013
issued by the German Employers’ Liability Insurance Association, as well as standard
specification DIN 685-5.
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In
the
Federal
Republic
of
Germany,
the
Operational
Safety
Ordinance
(„Betriebssicherheitsverordnung“, BetrSichV) has to be implemented and the Technical Rule for
Industrial Safety („Technische Regel für Betriebssicherheit“) TRBS 1201, in particular annex 1,
chapter 2 "Special regulations for the use of working equipment for lifting loads" must be
observed.
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Outside the Federal Republic of Germany the specific provisions issued locally in the country
where the chain blocks are used must also be observed.
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The directions given in these operating instructions and specified documentations relating to
safety, assembly, operation, inspection, and maintenance must be made available to the
respective persons.
