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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RAPID SHORTENING CLAWS
GRADE 100
RAPID shortening claws meet EG Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC requirements and feature a safety factor of at
least 4 based on the working load limit.
They are signed with the corresponding chain size, grade,
manufacturer's symbol and traceability code.
RAPID shortening claws are designed to withstand 20 000
dynamic load changes under maximum load conditions. In the
event of higher loads (e.g. multi-shift operation), the working
load limit must be reduced.
RAPID shortening claws can also be used within lashing chain
assemblies. When used within a lashing system the maximum
lashing capacity (LC) is obtained by doubling the working load
limit.
Any alternating use for lifting and lashing purposes is
impermissible!
4. COMMISSIONING
Prior to using the RAPID shortening claws for the first time
assure that
• the components comply with the order and have not been
damaged,
• test certificates and operating 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 rule.
5. TECHNICAL DATA
Table includes only article numbers of standard and not
customized parts.
Nominal
WLL
Article no.
size
[lbs]
5/16
F34775
5 700
3/8
F34780
8 800
1/2
F34785
15 000
5/8
F34790
22 600
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Dimensions [mm]
Mass
[lbs]
E
L
M
111
148
48
1.74
134
180
60
3.31
179
240
78
5.95
222
296
96
10.58
US 03.2022
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 components in load-free condition.
6.2 Assembly
The assembly is carried out on the chain leg to be
shortened first with the upper side of the shortening claw.
A) Unload the sling chain assembly
totally!
B) Take the shortening claw in one
hand and open the upper safety latch
with your forefinger (1).
Take the chain slightly below the
desired position in the other hand and
insert a chain link (2) from below into
the upper pocket. Slightly tilt the RAPID
shortening claw (3) so that the
shortening claw easily fits into the
chain leg.
C) Push the chain link (2) into the
pocket until it stops. Release the safety
latch (4) so that it returns to its basic
position (securing position).
D) Check the correct fit of the chain.
E) Take the shortening claw in one
hand and grab the chain leg to be
shortened with the other.
Fix the chain link (6) to be positioned in
the lower pocket between thumb and
forefinger.
B11086-B
# change indicator
replaces B11086-A
3 | 5
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