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GUNNEBO ROV RETRIEVE 861 SHACKLE USER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Original instructions according to Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery, section 1.7.4 Instructions, and Annex II.1.A. EC Declaration of Conformity of the Machinery. These instructions also meet the demands of the standard EN 13889:2003+A1:2008, Forged...
6. Marking 7. Certificates 8. Periodic thorough examination by a competent person 9. Warnings and limits of use 10. Definitions Revision history: 17.11.2015 User instructions approved for release. User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 2 of 13...
Lonevaag, Norway, 20. February 2015 Identity and signature of the person empowered to draw up the declaration on behalf of the manufacturer (10): Audun Seilen Quality Manager Gunnebo-Anja Industrier AS User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 3 of 13...
(ROV) is used to connect or disconnect the lifting gear. The handle grip is designed to be easily operated by the ROV’s arm. User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 4 of 13...
• load-carrying parts are free from nicks, cracks, grooves and corrosion. If there is any doubt with regards to the above criteria being met, the shackle should not be used for a lifting operation. User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 5 of 13...
The indicator function should be tested prior to each use. When the shackle is fitted to a lifting lug, ensure that the shackle can rotate freely around the axis of the shackle bolt – see illustration below. User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 6 of 13...
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The illustrations in section # 5 are taken from the book Sikker bruk av løfteredskap (Safe Use of Lifting Equipment), and are used with the publisher’s permission ( www.Lsi-bok.no User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 7 of 13...
On the handle: manufacturer identification (GUNNEBO), batch, «PAT.PEND» Colour coding: Orange high-visibility colour on the upper part of the bow, the handle and the indicator. Red-brown bolt. User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 8 of 13...
Serial numbers/unique ID may be included, but is not required for the certificate to be valid. As the handle itself is not a load-bearing part, its traceability code is not included on the certificate. User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 9 of 13...
is used in demanding (e.g. corrosive or extreme temperature) enviroments , is subjected to repeated loads that may induce metal fatigue. Local/national/branch-specific/etc. regulation may specify shorter inspection intervals. User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 10 of 13...
Any such shackle should be presented to a competent authority (i.e. dealer, manufacturer) Chemicals: Shackles must not be exposed to acids, acid fumes or other corrosive chemicals. User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 11 of 13...
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> 400° C not allowed Unstable load, shock load: Lifting operations wherein the load is unstable should be avoided. In particular, shackles should not be subjected to shock loads. User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 12 of 13...
(cf. paragraph 10 on asymmetrical loading above). Shackles that are not marked with WLL must not be used for lifting (however, older shackles may carry the designation SWL – Safe Working Load). User’s Instructions for Gunnebo ROV Retrieve 861 Shackle, page 13 of 13...