Thiele TWN 0861 Mounting Instructions

Mounting Instructions
Original in compliance with 2006/42/EG
Chain Coupling Shackles
Grade 8
TWN 0861 TWN 0862
Manufacturer:
THIELE GmbH & Co. KG
Tel: +49 (0) 2371 / 947 - 0
58640 Iserlohn
www.thiele.de
1 Description and Intended Use
THIELE-Chain coupling shackles are intended as end fittings of chain sling
assemblies. The chain strands are to be fitted directly to the clevis.
Shackles of TWN 0861 are intended to be mounted once to be left on the
load permanently.
Shackles must exclusively be used
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within the limits of their permissible Working Load Limit,
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within the temperature limits prescribed,
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with their original bolts and dowel pins of appropriate size.
THIELE-Chain coupling shackles meet EG Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG
requirements and feature a safety factor of at least 4 based on Working
Load Limit (WLL).
Mostly they are certified by the german Employers' Liability Insurance Asso-
ciation and signed by H4 symbol.
Generally they are signed with the associated chain size and grade, manu-
facturers mark and traceability code.
Shackles must only be used with a single loaded chain leg.
THIELE-shackles 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, magnetic spreaders) the WLL must be reduced.
Generally they are not intended to be used for passenger transportation.
An alternating use for lifting and lashing is not allowed.
If shackles are employed for lashing applications the maximum lashing
capacity results from a doubling the Working Load Limit.
2 Safety Notes
Risk of Injury!
Never walk or stay under lifted
Make sure to use hoisting/
attachment means free from de-
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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 100-500 Chapter 2.8, DGUV I 209-
013 and DGUV I 209-021 issued by the German Employers' Liability In-
surance Association, as well as standard specifications DIN EN 818-6,
and DIN EN 13889 Appendix A.
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Outside the Federal Republic of Germany the specific provisions issued
locally in the country where the items are used must also be observed.
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The directions given in these Mounting Instructions and specified docu-
mentations relating to safety, assembly, operation, inspection, and
maintenance must be made available to the respective persons.
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Make sure these Mounting Instructions are available in a place near the
product during the time the equipment is used.
Please contact the manufacturer if replacements are needed.
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When performing work make sure to wear your personal protective
equipment!
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Improper assembly and use may cause personal injury and/or
damage to property.
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Assembly and removal as well as inspection and maintenance must
exclusively be carried out by skilled and authorized persons.
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TWN 0897
loads!
fects.
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Structural changes are impermissible (e.g. welding, bending).
Never attempt to make the shackle opening smaller by bending or weld-
ing in intermediate elements.
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Visually inspect shackles and equipment prior to each use.
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Usage without safety devices (nuts, dowels pins) is not permitted.
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Never put to use worn-out, bent or damaged shackles.
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Never expose shackles to loads exceeding the specified Working Load
Limits.
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Do not use force when mounting/positioning shackles.
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Make sure the load can take the forces to be applied without suffering
deformation.
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Lateral loads bending the shackles are not permissible. Shackles must
be capable of aligning themselves in loading direction.
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Do not start lifting before you have made sure the load has been correct-
ly attached.
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Make sure no one including you (operator) is in the way of the moving
load (hazard area).
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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).
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Avoid impacts, e.g. due to abruptly lifting loads with hoisting means in
slack condition.
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Applications where the bolt may become threaded out, e.g. by a rope or
load, shall be avoided. If such applications can not be avoided bolts with
safety pins shall be used.
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If shackles are expected to perform under continuous service conditions
(multi-shift, automatic operations or the like) contact the manufacturer
first to reduce the WLL as necessary.
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Avoid shackles to get caught under the load.
THIELE will not be responsible for damage caused through non-
observance of the instructions, rules, standards and notes indicated!
In the event of doubts about the use, inspection, maintenance or similar
things contact your safety officer or the manufacturer.
3 Commissioning
Prior to using the components for the first time make sure that
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the shackles comply with the order and have not been damaged,
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test certificate, statement of compliance and Mounting Instructions are at
hand,
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markings correspond with what is specified in the documentation,
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the documentation is safely kept in an orderly manner.
Dispose of the packing in an environmentally compatible way according to
local rules.
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