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This operating manual explains
how to use them correctly and
safely. Contact your SpanSet dealer or
SpanSet application technician if you
need further instructions. You can fi nd
more information on our lifting, load
restraint technology and our services at
www.spanset.co.uk The SpanSet group
of companies
SpanSet Webslings/Multi-leg
slings are designed for
commercial use. Do not use the
Webslings until you have completely
read and understand the operating
manual! Also, follow the general rules2
for lifting loads. The operating manual
must be kept for the entire period of use
and passed along with the product.
Non-compliance may cause
accidents, injury or even death!
Danger! Failure to comply with
this important instruction may
lead to improper handling! This may
cause accidents, injury or even death.
Please observe the symbols on the
foldout pages, which are explained under
the numbers below:
1.
Webslings/Multi-leg slings must
not be used for transporting people
and/or animals, because they are
not designed for this application!
2.
Do not overload webslings/multi-
leg slings as this may cause
damage or failure.
3.
Do not tie knots in webslings/
multi-leg slings. This will
considerably reduce strength.
4.
Do not connect webslings/multi-
leg slings to a load if they are
twisted. This will considerably
reduce strength.
5.
Damaged, overloaded or worn
webslings/muti-leg slings must
immediately be withdrawn from
use. Load-bearing capacity is no
longer guaranteed.
6.
Do not use webslings/multi-leg
slings with an angle of inclination
of more than 60°. This will
overload the webslings/multi-leg
slings and lead to failure.
7.
Do not understand using webslings
in a chain sling. The lifting sling
may slide together and the load
may fall.
8.
Never simply lay webslings/
multi-leg slings over the crane
hook. The webslings/multi-leg
slings may slip and the load
may fall.
9.
Webslings/multi-leg slings must
not be pinched or one on top of
another. This will considerably
reduce strength.
10. Webslings/Multi-leg slings must
not be placed against, slid over or
pulled across sharp edges. The
lifting sling may be severed and
the load may be dropped (see the
defi nition of sharp edge1).
11. Load hooks must not be loaded on
the hook tip. The resultant load
will damage the hook and
considerably reduce its
load capacity.
12. Do not place a load down on
webslings/multi-leg slings. Lifting
straps/belt strap hangers may
become damaged.
13. Load hooks must be used only in
such a way as to prevent
unintentional disconnection. The
load may fall.
Webslings
14. Metal fi ttings (such as load hooks)
must never be used in acids. This
will considerably reduce strength.
15. During lifting, the load must be
maintained under control at all
times. Swinging or rotating loads
may cause damage to buildings or
machines or injury to personnel
and there could be danger from
falling components.
16. Observe local occupational safety
regulations and manufacturers’
instructions! Following these
instructions helps prevent
accidents.
17. The opening angle of websling
eyes must not exceed 20°. Make
sure that the eye length is at least
three and a half times as large as
the crane hook’s bearing surface
“d”. This may cause damage to the
seam of the websling eye.
18. Webslings may take on an
electrostatic charge, so their use is
forbidden underground and in
explosive zones.
