OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TM-CHAIN BLOCKS
B07725-G
EN 06.2022
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Make sure these operating instructions are available in a place near the product during the
time the equipment is used. Please contact the manufacturer if replacements are needed.
See also Chapter 10.
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When performing work make sure to wear your personal protective equipment!
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Assembly and removal as well as inspection and maintenance must exclusively be carried out
by skilled and authorized persons.
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Operators must carry out a visual inspection and, if necessary, a functional test of the safety
equipment before each use.
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Never expose chain blocks to loads exceeding the specified working load limits.
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The load chain must not touch any components or be guided over edges during operation.
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If using two chain blocks for one load, select each chain block having a working load limit equal
to or more than the load.
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Make sure the load and lifting points can take the forces to be applied without suffering
deformation.
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For lifting, the chain blocks must be positioned vertically above the centres of gravity of the
loads. Angular pull is not permissible.
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Only lift loads that are freely movable and not attached or fastened.
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Do not start lifting before you have made sure the load has been correctly attached.
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Use only hand power to work.
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Make sure no one including you (operator) is in the way of the moving load (hazard area).
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Never move a suspended load over persons.
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Never cause suspended loads to swing.
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Always monitor a suspended load.
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Put the load only down in flat places/sites where it can be safely deposited.
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Take care for sufficient place for the personnel to move when choosing the route of
transportation and storage location. Danger to life and risk of injury by crushing hazards.
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Do not use force when mounting/positioning chain blocks or lifting means.
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Safety elements must not be operationally loaded.
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Do not tip-load a hook.
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Hooks must have well-functioning safety latches.
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Do ensure the load is fully supported in the throat of the hooks and the safety latches are
engaged.
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Avoid impacts, e.g. due to abruptly lifting loads with load chain in slack condition.
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The load chains must not encircle the loads or other components.
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The operational rotation of the load in the hook or the rotation of the chain block in the
suspension hook is not permitted.
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Do not use chain blocks in connection with welding processes.
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Structural modifications, attachments or conversions are not permitted.
