Thiele XKE-POINTS TWN 1884 Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
LIFTING POINTS „XKE-POINTS"
TWN 1884
Original in compliance with machinery directive 2006/42/EC
1 DESCRIPTION AND INDENTED USE
THIELE screw-type lifting points "XKE-Points" are intended to securely connect
components/loads with slings, e.g. with chain slings according to EN 818-4 or with
lashings according to EN 12195.
They are intended for installation in steel, aluminium or non-ferrous component
constructions.
The "XKE-Points" meet EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC requirements and feature
a safety factor of at least 4 based on the working load limit (WLL).
The „XKE-Points" are marked with the CE symbol. They are also marked with the
working load limit in tons, the thread size, manufacturers mark "H4" and traceability
code.
The „XKE-Points" 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 (see screw data) 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 4.2.
The lifting points are normally not intended for the transportation of persons.
The occasional turning and rotating of loads is permitted. The permanent turning and
rotating of loads is not permitted.
Using the lifting points exclusively for lashing the lashing capacity (LC) is calculated by
doubling the working load limit.
An alternating use for lifting and lashing is not allowed.
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 also from the used sling chain assemblies, documentations
DGUV V 1, DGUV R 109-017 and DGUV I 209-013 issued by the German Employers'
Liability Insurance Association (DGUV), as well as the operating instructions of the
loads concerning advise for lifting.
• 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 also be observed.
• The directions given in these operating instructions and specified documentations
relating to safety, assembly, operation, inspection, and maintenance must be made
available to the respective persons.
• Make sure these operating instructions are available in a place near the product
during the time the equipment is used. Please contact the manufacturer if
replacements are needed. See also chapter 11.
• When performing work make sure to wear your personal protective equipment!
• Improper assembly and use may cause personal injury and/or damage to
property.
• Assembly and removal as well as inspection and maintenance must exclusively be
carried out by skilled and authorized persons.
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• Before each use, check that the upper parts of the lifting points can be turned
easily and that the turning movement does not occur in the screw connection!
• Operators must carry out a visual inspection and, if necessary, a functional test of
the safety equipment before each use.
• Never install more than one fastener to a lifting point.
• Structural changes are impermissible (e.g. welding, bending).
• Never use worn-out, bent or damaged lifting points.
• Only lift loads the mass of which is less than or equal to the working load limit of
the lifting points.
• Do not use force when mounting/positioning the lifting points.
• 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.
• Make sure no one including you (operator) is in the way of the moving load (hazard
area).
• During lifting/hoisting make sure your hands or other body parts do not come into
contact with hoisting means. Only remove hoisting 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.
• Take care 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 about the use, inspection, maintenance or similar things
contact your safety officer or the manufacturer.
THIELE will not be responsible for damage caused through non-observance of the
instructions, rules, standards and notes indicated!
Working under the influence of drugs, medications impairing the sense and/or
alcohol is strictly forbidden!
3 COMMISSIONING
Prior to using the lifting points for the first time make sure that
• the lifting points comply with the order and have not been damaged,
• test certificate, statement of compliance, 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 testing are carried out and documented,
• documentations are safely kept in an orderly manner.
Dispose of the packing in an environmentally compatible way according to local rules.
B12239-A
EN 03.2023
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