Description And Intended Use - Thiele TWN 1884 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LIFTING POINTS "XKE-POINTS"
TWN 1884
• Never install more than one connecting component to a ring.
• Structural changes are impermissible (e.g. welding, bending).
• Never use worn-out, bent or damaged lifting points.
• Only lift loads that do not exceed the working load limit of the
lifting points.
• In case of using a 3- or 4-leg chain sling, never allow for
inclination angles of less than 30° and in excess of 75°.
• Do not use force when mounting/positioning the attachment
components.
• 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 attached and balanced.
• No one including you (operator) must be in the way of the
moving load (hazard area).
• During lifting your hands or other body parts must not come
into contact with lifting means. Only remove lifting means
manually (use your hands).
• 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.
• Assume for sufficient place for the personnel to move when
choosing the route of transportation and storage location.
Danger to life and risk of injury by crushing hazards!
• In the event of doubts or concerns about the proper and safe
use, inspection, maintenance or similar things contact your
safety officer or the manufacturer.
THIELE is not responsible for damage caused by non-observance
of the instructions, rules, standards and notes indicated!
As a rule, lifting points are not permitted for the transportation
of persons.
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3. DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE

THIELE lifting points "XKE-Points" are intended to securely
connect components/loads with slings, e.g. with chain slings
according to ASTM A 906/A 906 M.
They are intended for installation to steel, aluminum or non-
errous metal component structures.
THIELE lifting points "XKE-Points" meet EC Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC requirements and feature a safety factor of at least
4 based on working load limit.
They are signed with the working load limit in tons, the thread
size, manufacturer's mark "H4" and traceability code.
THIELE lifting points "XKE-Point" are designed to withstand
20 000 dynamic load changes under maximum load conditions.
In the event of higher loads (e.g. multi-shift/automatic operation)
the working load limit must be reduced.
The "XKE-Points" must exclusively be used
• within the limits of their permissible working load limit,
• within the temperature limits prescribed,
• with suitable screws and fitted directly to the component.
The working load limits depending on the number of legs and
inclination angles are shown in the table in chapter 5.2.
Using the lifting points exclusively for lashing, the lashing capacity
(LC) is calculated by doubling the working load limit.
The occasional turning and rotating of loads is permitted.
The permanent turning and rotating of loads is not permitted.
An alternating use for lifting and lashing is not allowed.
4. COMMISSIONING
Prior to using the components 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.
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