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CROSBY
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GOLDEN GATE® HOOK
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WARNING AND APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS |
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BL-A
BL-C |
BL-D
BL-D |
BL-I
BL-K |
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| BL-PKU |
BL-G
BL-E |
BL-P
BL-O |
BL-R
BL-S |
 QUIC-CHECK®
Hoist Hooks incorporate markings forged into the product which
address two (2) QUIC-CHECK® features:
Deformation Indicators - Two strategically placed marks, one just below the shank
or eye and the other on the hook tip, which allows for a QUIC-CHECK®
measurement to determine if the throat opening has changed, thus indicating abuse or
overload.
To check, use a measuring device (i.e., tape measure) to measure the distance
between the marks. The marks should align to either an inch or half-inch increment on the
measuring device. If the measurement does not meet criteria, the hook should be inspected
further for possible damage.
Angle Indicators - Indicates the maximum included angle which is allowed between
two (2) sling legs in the hook. These indicators also provide the opportunity to
approximate other included angles between two sling legs.
Important
Safety Information -
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 WARNING
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- Loads may disengage from
hook if proper procedures are not followed.
- A falling load may cause
serious injury or death.
- Before using, inspect the
hook and gate daily to ensure it is in proper operating condition.
- Failure to properly insert
the pin could result in the load falling.
- All Golden Gate®
Hooks with threaded shanks require a pin to secure the nut to the shank. This pin prevents
the nut from backing off or unscrewing from the threads and causing the load to drop.
- If the pin and nut are
removed from the shank to replace any hook components, the pin and nut must be installed
before use.
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1. If a solid pin was used,
the old pin "must" be discarded and a new pin inserted to secure the nut to the
shank.
2. If a spring pin (coil type) was used, it may be reused provided that the spring pin
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- The Gate is not a
load-bearing device. Do not allow the slings or other loads to bear against the gate.
- Threads may corrode and/or
strip and drop the load.
- Hands, fingers and body
should be kept away from the hook and load whenever possible.
- Never apply more force than
the hook’s assigned Working Load Limit (WLL) rating.
- Read and understand these
instructions before using.
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- Never repair, alter, rework, or reshape a
hook by welding, heating, burning, or bending.
- Never side load, back load, or tip load a
hook. (See Figure 2.)
- Eye hooks, shank hooks and swivel
hooks are designed to be used with wire rope or chain. Efficiency of assembly may be
reduced when used with synthetic material.
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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 in compliance with the schedule in ANSI
B30. 10.
- For hooks used in frequent load cycles or
pulsating loads, the hook and threads should be periodically inspected by Magnetic
Particle or Dye Penetrant. (Note: Some disassembly may be required.)
- See WARNING box and Figure 6 for special
instructions for securing the nut to the shank at assembly.
- 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 gate will not
work properly on a hook with a bent or worn tip.
- Manual - closing gates must be completely
closed for the lock to work.
- Never use a hook that is worn beyond the
limits shown in Figure 1.
- 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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Figure 1
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| Side Load |
Back Load
WRONG |
Tip Load |
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