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B-ABA
3.3 User instructions
• Check frequently and before each initial operation
the whole lifting point B-ABA in regard of linger
ability as a lifting mean, regarding corrosion, wear,
deformation etc. (see chapter 4,
Inspection crite-
ria
).
ATTENTION
Wrong positioned or damaged lifting
points as well as improper use can
lead to injuries of persons and dama-
ge at property, when load falls down.
Please check all lifting points carefully
before every usage.
• Please check carefully the wear indicator markings
of the weld-on lifting point (see picture 4):
Pic. 1: Wear indicators
• To prevent unintended dismounting through shock
loading, rotation or vibration, thread locking fluid
such as Loctite (depending on the application,
please pay attention to the manufacturer‘s in-
struction) could be used to secure the bolt, or use
form-closed devices.
• Please note that the lifting mean must be free mo-
veable within the lifting point B-ABA. When lifting
means (sling chains) are hinged or unhinged, no
pinching, shearing or joint spots must occure du-
ring the handling.
• Avoid damage of lifting means resulting from sharp
edges.
• If the lifting point B-ABA is used solely for lashing,
the value of the working load limit can be doubled:
LC = 2 x WLL
3.5 Hints for regular inspection
In time periods complying to the need or usage, a
technical expert must control at least once per year
the appropriateness of the lifting point. This inspec-
tion must also be done after each event of damage
or special incident.
4 Inspection criteria
Observe and control the following points before each
initial operation, in regular time intervals, after the as-
sembly and after special incidents:
• Completeness of the lifting point
• Complete, readable WLL statements as well as
manufacturer sign
• Deformation at load bearing components like base
body and bolts
• Mechanical damage, like strong notches, especial-
ly in areas where tensile stress occurs
• Reduction of cross-section due to wear >10 % (see
picture 1, wear indicators)
• Evidence of corrosion (Pitting)
• Cracks at the weld seam
• Ensure correct bolt and nut size, quality and length.
• Ensure compatibility of bolt thread and tapped hole
• Function and damage at the bolt, nut and/or thread.
Type
torque
[Nm]
thread
d
wrench
size
SW
B-ABA 1.6 t
55
M10
16
B-ABA 3.2 t
100
M12
18
B-ABA 5 t
240
M16
24
B-ABA 10 t
450
M20
30
B-ABA 20 t
800
M24
36
B-ABA 31.5 t
950
M30
46
Table 2
Usage permitted:
no wear marks visible
Use prohibited:
Replacement criteria
reached. Material all the
way down to the wear
lenses has gone
