Thiele F34775 Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RAPID SHORTENING CLAWS
GRADE 100
Shortening claws
TWN 1852/1
The following operating instructions must always be
followed to avoid the risk of personal injury or property
damage.
Do not use a shortening claw before reading these
operating instructions.
1. ABOUT THIS INSTRUCTION
These operating instructions describe in particular how RAPID
shortening claws according to TWN 1852/1
= THIELE works 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
shortening claws.
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! Indicates a hazardous
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.
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grade 100, (TWN
Indicates a hazardous
DEFINITIONS
Working Load Limit (WLL)
The maximum load, which a RAPID shortening claw is
designed to support.
Read ASME B30.9 „Slings", Chapters 9-0 and 9-1.
2. BASIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
To prevent the risk of injury never walk or stay under lifted
The working load limit must not be exceeded!
RAPID shortening claws 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 operating instructions as well as
standards ASTM A 906/A 906 M (Standard Specification for
Grade 80 and Grade 100 Alloy Steel Chain Slings for
Overhead Lifting),
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 operating instructions and
specified documentations relating to safety, assembly,
operation, inspection, and maintenance must be made
available to persons operating and using the RAPID
shortening claw.
• These operating instructions must be available in a place
near the product during the time the equipment is used.
Please contact the manufacturer if replacements are
needed. Also see Chapter 11.
B11086-C
US 01.2025
loads!
ASTM A 952/A 952 M (Standard
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replaces B11086-B
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