MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
CHAIN COUPLING SHACKLES
GRADES 80 AND 100
THIELE GmbH & Co. KG
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B11091-B
replaces B11091-A
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US 03.2022
3 | 5
4.
COMMISSIONING
Prior to using the components for the first time assure that
•
the shackles comply with the order and have not been
damaged,
•
test certificates and mounting instructions are at hand,
•
markings correspond with what is specified in the
documentation,
•
inspection deadlines and the qualified persons for
examinations are determined,
•
visibility and functional testings are carried out and
documented,
•
documentation is safely kept in an orderly manner.
Dispose of the packing in an environmentally compatible way
according to local rules.
5.
TECHNICAL DATA
Tables include only article numbers of standard and not
customized parts.
5.1
Special chain coupling shackles, TWN 0861,
Grade 80
Nominal
size
Article no.
WLL
[lbs]
Dimensions
[mm]
Mass
[lbs]
E
D
C
F
B
1
B
2
3/8
F30601
7 100
64
16
32
36
21
47
1.34
1/2
F30611
12 000
83
20
40
49
27
61
2.73
5/8
F30621
18 100
99
24
48
56
33
75
4.63
5.2
Chain coupling shackles, TWN 0862, Grade 80
Nominal
size
Article no.
WLL
[lbs]
Dimensions
[mm]
Mass
[lbs]
E
D
C
F
B
1
B
2
3/8
F30600
7 100
64
16
32
36
21
47
1.48
1/2
F30610
12 000
83
20
40
49
27
61
3.02
5/8
F30620
18 100
99
24
48
56
33
75
5.03
5.3
Special coupling shackles, TWN 0897,
Grade 80
Nominal
size
Article no.
WLL
[lbs]
Dimensions
[mm]
Mass
[lbs]
E
D
C
F
B
1
B
2
1/4
#
F30586
2 500
70
20
39
46
35
65
1.04
5/16
F30596
4 500
70
20
39
46
35
65
1.19
6.
ASSEMBLY AND REMOVAL
6.1
General
All components to be installed or used must be in perfect
condition and the relevant Working Load Limits of all parts
must accommodate the respective load to be handled.
Allways assemble/remove shackles or parts in load-free
condition.
To prevent unilateral loads and misalignment spacers may be
arranged to center the load application point on the bolt.
Disassemble the parts in reverse order.
Use a suitable drift punch to drive the dowel pins out.
Suitable drift punches are available by article no. Z03303.
Dowel pins and cotter pins must only be installed once.
6.2
Clevis fastening system
The clevis fastening system only
permits attachment of the nominal
chain size that suits the attachment
component.
6.2.1
ASSEMBLY
•
If necessary, remove dowel pin
and pin.
•
(A) Place end of chain leg
between the lateral clevis
elements.
•
(B) Push pin from the side fully
into the clevis and through the last chain link of the leg.
•
(C) Drive dowel pin fully in (must not project) to secure the
pin. The slot must face away from the pin.
Check whether the chain runs smoothly.
The dowel pins must only be installed once.