B09117-A
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EN-050117
Mounting Instructions
Original in compliance with
2006/42/EG
Connecting links
TWN 1320 and TWN 1920
Grades 8 and 10/XL
Manufacturer:
THIELE GmbH & Co. KG
Tel: +49 (0) 2371 / 947 - 0
58640 Iserlohn
www.thiele.de
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Beschreibung und bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung
Connecting links are intended for use with sling chain assemblies for the
attachment and lifting of loads according EN 818-4 or for lashing chains
according EN 12195-3.
They are exclusively meant to connect individual chain sections/legs to each
other or to intermediate links or other attachment elements with eyelets and
must only be arranged in one load-carrying chain section.
A connecting link consists of two symmetrical halves attached to each other by
means of a secured pin. The link is marked with nominal chain size and quality
grade, manufacturer’s symbol and traceability code.
THIELE connecting links meet EG Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG
requirements and feature a safety factor of at least 4 based on Working Load
Limit (WLL).
The connecting links are designed to withstand 20 000 dynamic load changes
under maximum load conditions. In the event of higher loads (e.g. multi-
shift/automatic operation, magnetic spreaders) the Working Load Limit (WLL)
must be reduced before the links are put to use.
Connecting links must exclusively be used
within the limits of their permissible working load limit,
for permissible attachment methods and inclination angles,
within the temperature limits prescribed,
by trained and authorized persons.
Any alternating use for lifting and lashing purposes is impermissible!
Connecting links are as a rule not permitted for the transportation of persons.
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Safety Notes
Risk of Injury!
Never walk or stay under lifted loads!
Make sure to use connecting links free
from defects.
Operators, fitters, and maintenance personnel must especially observe the
Operating Instructions of the sling chain assembly into which the connecting
links are to be installed. They have to observe the documentations DGUV V 1,
DGUV R 100-500 Chapter 2.8, DGUV R 109-004, DGUV I 209-013 and
DGUV I 209-021 issued by the German Employer
’s Liability Association as
well as standard specifications DIN 685-5 and DIN EN 818-6.
The directions given in these Mounting Instructions and specified
documentations relating to safety, assembly, operation, inspection and
maintenance must be made available to the respective persons.
Outside the Federal Republic of Germany the specific provisions issued
locally in the country where the items are used must also be observed.
Make sure these Mounting Instructions are available in a place nearby the
product during the time the equipment is used.
Please contact the manufacturer if replacements are needed.
When performing work make sure to wear your personal protective
equipment!
Improper assembly and use may cause personal injury and/or damage
to property.
Assembly and disassembly as well as inspection and maintenance must
exclusively be carried out by skilled and authorized persons.
Structural changes are impermissible (e.g. welding, bending).
Visually inspect the equipment prior to each use.
Never use worn-out, bent or otherwise damaged connecting links.
Never expose connecting links to loads exceeding the specified Working Load
Limit.
When used as locking link in endless chains of identical nominal size the
Working Load Limit must be reduced by 20%.
Do not use force when mounting/positioning the attachment components.
Avoid sharp edges.
Do not twist or knot the chains together.
In the event of doubts about use, inspection, maintenance or similar things
contact your safety officer or the manufacturer.
Usage without split sleeves is not allowed. Split sleeve do not stay in contact
to other parts.
THIELE will not be responsible for damage caused through non-
observance of the instructions, rules, standards and notes indicated!
As regards quality grade 10/XL THIELE does not give its general approval
to the assembly of components stemming from different manufacturers!
Working under the influence of drugs or alcohol is strictly forbidden.
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Commissioning
Prior to using the components for the first time make sure that
the components comply with the order and have not been damaged,
test certificate and installation instructions have been provided,
markings correspond with what is indicated in the documentation,
documentations are safely kept in an orderly manner.
Dispose of the packing in an environmentally compatible way according to local
rules.
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Technical Data
Table includes only series and not customized editions.
Each spare part set includes pin and split sleeve.
Type
Size
WLL
[t]
complete
Spare part sets
THI-LOK
TWN 1320
6-8
1,12
F30806
T
W
N
1920
F486012
7/8-8
1,5
F30816
F486042
10-8
3,15
F30826
F486072
13-8
5,3
F30836
F486102
16-8
8,0
F30846
F486132
18-8
10
F30850
F48615
20-8
12,5
F30855
F48617
22-8
15
F30860
F48619
26-8
21,2
F30870
F48622
32-8
31,5
F30880
F48625
XL-LOK
TWN 1820
6-10/XL
1,4
F30807
T
W
N
1921
F486013
8-10/XL
2,5
F30817
F486043
10-10/XL
4,0
F30827
F486073
13-10/XL
6,7
F30837
F486103
16-10/XL
10
F30847
F486133
22-10/XL
26
F30861
F486191
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Assembly and Disassembly
Assembly
Install the connecting link halves in the components to be connected and join
both halves.
1. Position split sleeve as shown.
2. Push pin up to the split sleeve, align pin
bevels to suit split sleeve and drive the
pin in using a hammer.
3. Check to make sure split sleeve safely
embraces the pin centrally.
Check the parts to be connected are able to move freely within the
connector halves.
Disassembly
1. Use drift to drive the pin out.
2. Remove the split sleeve.
3. Separate connecting link halves from the
components they joined.
A set of drifts to TWN 0945 is available by Article No. Z03303.
The split sleeves must only be installed once.
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Storage
Connecting links must be stored in dry spaces at temperatures ranging between
0 and +40 °C.
