Thiele TWN 0812 Mounting Instructions

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL SLING COMPONENTS
GRADES 80 AND 100
Ring- Master
shackles Links
TWN 0812 TWN 0820 TWN 0845
TWN 1812
The following mounting instructions must always be
followed to avoid the risk of personal injury or property
Do not use a special sling component before reading these
mounting instructions.
1. ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION
These mounting instructions describes in particular how THIELE
special sling components according to TWN 0812, TWN 0820,
TWN 0845, TWN 0882, TWN 0892 (all grade 80) and TWN 1812
grade 100 (TWN = THIELE Shop Standard) are to be safely used
for lifting purposes.
The instructions apply analogously to components of identical
design.
To comply with these instructions is essential to help avoid
hazards and increases the reliability and service life of the special
sling components.
DANGER!
situation, which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING! Indicates a hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
situation, which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE! Is used to address practices
not related to physical injury.
Safety Instructions signs indicate
specific safety-related instructions or
procedures.
Chains and accessories marked with the American nominal size
7/32" already corresponded to European nominal size 6 mm. In
order to achieve a better match, the previous nominal size
7/32" is now converted to the new nominal size 1/4"
The working load limits have now also been adjusted.
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Swivels Balancers Key Hooks
TWN 0882 TWN 0892
damage.
Indicates a hazardous
Indicates a hazardous
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DEFINITIONS
Clevis
A U-shaped fitting with pin.
Working Load Limit (WLL)
The maximum load, which a special sling component is designed
to support.
Read ASME B30.26 "Rigging Hardware",
Chapters 26-0, 26-1, 26-4.
2. BASIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
To prevent the risk of injury never walk or stay under lifted
The working load limit must not be exceeded!
Special sling components as well as lifting and attachment
means to be used must be free from defects!
Working under the influence of drugs, medications
impairing the sense and/or alcohol is strictly forbidden!
• Operators, fitters and maintenance personnel must in
particular observe the mounting and operating instructions as
well as standards
Specification for Grade 80 and Grade 100 Alloy Steel Chain
Slings for Overhead Lifting), ASTM A 952/A 952 M (Standard
Specification for Forged Grade 80 and Grade 100 Steel Lifting
Components and Welded Attachment Links), ISO 3056 (Non-
calibrated round steel link lifting chain and chain slings; Use
and maintenance), ISO 7593 (Chain slings assembled by
methods other than welding; Grade T(8)) and ISO 4778
(Round steel short link chains for lifting purposes – Chains
slings of welded construction – Grade 8).
• The specific safety and operating regulations and standards
issued locally in the country where the items are used must
be observed.
• The directions given in these mounting instructions and
specified documentations relating to safety, assembly,
operation, inspection, and maintenance must be made
available to persons operating and using the special sling
components.
B11093-B
US 08.2023
loads!
ASTM A 906/A 906 M (Standard
# change indicator
replaces B11093-A
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