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Properly seat the suspension hook on the supporting structure at its intended load bearing point
(Figure 1). Do not allow the hook hitch to support any part of the load. Do not apply the load to the
point of the hook (Figure 1).
Figure 1
Correct and incorrect suspension hook attachment
Properly seat the sling or other device in the base (bowl or saddle) of the hook (Figure 2). Do not
allow the hook hitch to support any part of the load.
Do not apply the load to the point of the hook (Figure 2).
Figure 2
Correct and incorrect hook attachment