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GT Grade 80 Operating Instructions Manual

Weld on hook with latch

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Operating Instructions 
Grade 80 Weld on Hook with latch
Note:​ The Operator must read and fully understand the operating instructions before using this product. 

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Summary of Contents for GT Grade 80

  • Page 1 Operating Instructions  Grade 80 Weld on Hook with latch Note:​ The Operator must read and fully understand the operating instructions before using this product. ...
  • Page 2: General Information

    ● The use of a latch may be mandatory by regulations or safety codes; e.g., OSHA, MSHA, ANSI/ASME B30, Insurance, etc. ● Ensure latch functions properly. Use only genuine GT replacement parts. ● Never attach more than one sling directly in hook. For collecting two or more slings to the hook, use proper hardware.
  • Page 3 WARNING! ● Loads may disengage from hook if proper procedures are not followed. ● A falling load may cause serious injury or death. ● Hook must always support the load. The load must never be supported by the latch. ● Never apply more force than the hook’s assigned Working Load Limit (WLL) rating. ●...
  • Page 4 For welding hook to other grades of steel, a qualified weld procedure must be developed. GT hook material is AISI 8622 modified. ● Welding is to be performed by a qualified welder using qualified procedure in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS), and/or American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) requirements.
  • Page 5 ● Welding should be carried out completely around base in a minimum of two passes to ensure adequate root penetration at the base of the hook. ● Do not rapidly cool the weld. ● After welding, a visual inspection of the weld should be performed prior to painting. ●...
  • Page 6 Step 2A​ Step 3 ​ - Hook Sizes 4 to 10 tonnes 2A.​ Spread legs of spring and place into drilled 3.​ Position latch over spring, aligning latch ears and spring coil. On pin hole side of latch, insert non grooved hole.
  • Page 7: Specifications And Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS       Product Code  Model No.  B  C  E  L  W.L.L.  B.L.  Weight  kgs /      mm  mm  mm  mm  t  t  each  G80WH1  SLR0191.0T  78  90  23.5  98  1  5  0.485  G80WH2  SLR0192.0T  92  81 ...
  • Page 8 George Taylor & Co Lifting Gear (Midlands) Limited​ Unit 4, Fryers Road, Walsall, West Midlands WS2 7LZ T​ ​ + 44 (0)1922 490220 F​ ​ + 44 (0)1922 490229 E​ ​ o ffice@gtlifting.co.uk  www.gtlifting.co.uk...