Thiele TWN 0063 Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOIST CHAINS
Original in compliance with 2006/42/EC
1 DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
1.1 General
THIELE hoist chains in accordance with EN 818-7 are intended for use in manually
or motor-driven chain hoists for lifting loads.
THIELE hoist chains are manufactured in accordance with EN 818-7 or more
specifically other requirements for types T (tempered) and DAT or DT (case-
hardened).
Hoist chains must exclusively employed
• for chain hoists of suitable design,
• within the limits of their permissible working load limit,
• within the limits of the maximum stresses shown in EN 818-7 and ISO 3077
table B.1,
• within the temperature limits prescribed,
• by trained and authorized persons.
THIELE hoist chains meet EG Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC requirements and
feature a safety factor of at least 4 based on WLL (Working Load Limit).
On delivery, the container is marked with the CE mark.
THIELE hoist chains are marked with specifications according type and quality
grade data, manufacturer's symbol and traceability code.
1.2 Use of type T
• for manually operated chain hoists
• intended for motorized chain hoists operating at lower speed rates, very light
duty cycles and under conditions causing low wear only
1.3 Use of type DAT
• intended for motor-operated chain hoists
• for higher loads and speed rates
• for longer duty cycles
• NOT intended for portable, manually operated chain hoists
1.4 Use of type DT
• for motor-operated chain hoists in wear-causing environments, e.g. where high
dust loads arise
• NOT intended for portable, manually operated chain hoists
2 SAFETY NOTES
Risk of injury!
Never walk or stay under lifted loads!
Make sure to use hoisting/attachment means
free from defects!
• Operators, fitters, and maintenance personnel must in particular observe the
operating instructions of the used chain hoists, documentations DGUV V 1,
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DGUV R 109-017 , DGUV V 52, DGUV V 54, if applicable DGUV V 17 and
DGUV I 209-013 issued by the German Employers' Liability Insurance
Association, as well as standard specifications DIN 685-5 and EN 818-7.
• In the Federal Republic of Germany, the Operational Safety Ordinance
(BetrSichV) has to be implemented and the Technical Rule for Industrial Safety
TRBS 1201, in particular Annex 1, Chapter 2 "Special regulations for the use of
working equipment for lifting loads" must be observed.
• Outside the Federal Republic of Germany the specific provisions issued locally
in the country where the items are used must be observed.
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• The directions given in these Operating Instructions and specified
• Make sure these Operating Instructions are available in a place near the product
• When performing work make sure to wear your personal protective equipment!
• Improper assembly and use may cause personal injury and/or damage to
• Structural changes are impermissible (e.g. welding, bending, galvanizing).
• Assembly and removal as well as inspection and maintenance must exclusively
• Operators must carry out a visual inspection and, if necessary, a functional
• Only lift loads the mass of which is less than or equal to the Working Load Limit
• Never expose chains to loads exceeding the specified Working Load Limits.
• Never use hoist chains as sling chains or for „choke hitch" or „basket hitch"
• Position the load hook above the load's center of gravity.
• Make sure the load can take the forces to be applied without suffering
• Do not twist or knot the chains together.
• Only lift loads that are freely movable and not attached or fastened.
• Do not start lifting before you have made sure the load has been correctly
• Make sure no one including you (operator) is in the way of the moving load
• During lifting/hoisting make sure your hands or other body parts do not come
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• Avoid impacts, e.g. due to abruptly lifting loads with chain in slack condition.
• Never move a suspended load over persons.
• Never cause suspended loads to swing.
• Always monitor a suspended load.
• Put the load only down in flat places/sites where it can be safely deposited.
• Safety elements must not be excessively stressed or strained operationally.
• Avoid diagonal pull.
• Take care for sufficient place for the personnel to move when choosing the
• In the event of doubts about the use, inspection, maintenance or similar things
THIELE will not be responsible for damage caused through non-observance of
the instructions, rules, standards and notes indicated!
As a rule, hoist chains are not permitted for the transportation of persons!
Working under the influence of drugs, medications impairing the sense and/or
alcohol (including residual alcohol) is strictly forbidden!
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Prior to using the components for the first time make sure that
• the components comply with the order and have not been damaged,
• test certificate, statement of compliance, and Operating Instructions are at
• markings correspond with what is specified in the documentation,
• inspection deadlines and the qualified persons for examinations are
• visibility and functional testing are carried out and documented,
• the documentation is safely kept in an orderly manner.
Dispose of the packing in an environmentally compatible way according to local
rules.
B08285-D
EN 04.2022
documentations relating to safety, assembly, operation, inspection, and
maintenance must be made available to the respective persons.
during the time the equipment is used. Please contact the manufacturer if
replacements are needed. See also chapter 9.
property!
be carried out by skilled and authorized persons.
test of the safety equipment before each use!
of the chain hoist.
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deformation.
attached.
(hazard area)!
into contact with hoisting means.
route of transportation and storage location. Danger to life and risk of injury by
crushing hazards.
contact your safety officer or the manufacturer.
COMMISSIONING
hand,
determined,
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# Change indicator
replaces B08285-C
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