Important Safety
Information
Read & Follow
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Weld-On hooks are to only be welded
to a structure, equipment or machinery in an area (load point) approved
by the original equipment manufacturer. (Some manufacturers may not
approve the modification of their product).
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For hydraulic excavator lift capacity
rating, refer to SAE standard J1097.
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A visual periodic inspection for
cracks, nicks, wear, gouges and deformation as part of a comprehensive
documented inspection program, should be conducted by trained personnel.
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A visual periodic inspection of
the weld should be performed. Check the weld visually, or use a suitable
NDE method if required.
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As excavator buckets are not specifically
designed for constant use with excavator hooks, we recommend regular
and very thorough inspection of the excavator brucket welding area
to insure no distortion has been made to the work area.
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Never use a hook whose throat opening
has been increased,or whose tip has been bent more than 10 degrees
out of plane from the hook body, or is in any other way distorted
or bent.
- Note: A latch will not work properly on a hook
with a bent or worn tip.
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Never use a hook that is worn beyond
the limits shown in Figure 1.
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Remove from service any hook with
a crack, nick, or gouge. Hooks with a crack, nick, or gouge shall
be repaired by grinding lengthwise, following the contour of the hook,
provided that the reduced dimension is within the limits shown in
Figure 1.
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Never repair, alter, rework, or
reshape a hook by welding, heating, burning, or bending.
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Always make sure the hook supports
the load. The load is to be applied within the range shown in Figure
2. The latch must never support the load (See Figure 3).
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Never side load (See Figure 4),
or tip load (See Figure 5) a hook.
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The use of a latch may be mandatory
by regulations or safety codes; e.g., OSHA, MSHA, ANSI/ASME B30, Insurance,
etc. (Note: When using latches, see instructions in "Understanding:
The Crosby Group Warning" for further information.)
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Ensure latch function properly.
Use only genuine Crosby replacement parts.
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Never attach more than one sling
directly in hook. For collecting two or more slings to the hook, use
proper hardware.
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See ASNI/ASME B30.10 "Hooks"
for additional information.
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