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IMPORTANT
WARNINGS
Failure
to follow warnings and instructions can result in serious
injury or death.
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| Refer
to warnings on pages 3 and 4. |
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These
warnings also apply to fittings. Only additional warnings
and information are listed below.
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| Never
exceed the Working Load Limit. |
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The Working
Load Limit is the maximum load which should ever be applied
to the product, even when the product is new and when the
load is uniformly applied - straight line pull only. Avoid
side loading. All catalog ratings are based upon usual
environmental conditions, and consideration must be given
to unusual conditions such as extreme high or low temperatures,
chemical solutions or vapors, prolonged immersion in salt
water, etc. Such conditions or high-risk applications may
necessitate reducing the Working Load Limit.
Working Load Limit will not apply if product has been welded
or otherwise modified.
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| Match
components properly. |
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Make
certain that components such as hooks, links or shackles, etc.
used with wire rope (or chain or cordage) are of suitable material
and strength to provide adequate safety protection. Attachments
must be properly installed and must have a Working Load Limit
at least equal to the product with which they are used.
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| Keep
out from under a raised load. |
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Conduct
all lifting operations in such a manner, that if there were
an equipment failure, no personnel would be injured. This
means keep out from under a raised load and keep out of
the line of force of any load.
Do not
operate load over people. Do not ride on loads.
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Avoid
impacting, jerking or swinging of load as the Working Load Limit
could be exceeded and the Working Load Limit will not apply.
A shock load is generally significantly greater than the static
load.
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| Inspect
products regularly. |
No product
can keep operating at its rated capacity indefinitely. Periodic
inspections help determine when to replace a product and reduce
rigging hazards. Check for visible damage, cracks, wear, elongation,
rust, corrosion, etc. When in doubt about the extent of the
damage, retire the item in question immediately.
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| Destroy,
rather than discard, items that have been judged defective. |
They might
be used again by someone not aware of the hazard associated
with use.
Consult the
sources listed on page 73 for additional information.
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