6.5 Never exceed the admissble lifting capacity. The
load weight must conform to the maximum admissible
lifting capacity. However, the crane capacity must be
higher than the load weight and the dead weight of the
spreader beam together.
Overload of the spreader beam can
lead to deformation or crash/
tiltingof the load.
WARNING
6.6 The suspension of the spreader beam and the
crane hook must be positioned vertically above the load
center of gravity. The load must hang as centric as
possible and without swinging.
Positioning the spreader beam
incorrectly above the load can cause
the spreader beam and the load to
hang in an inclined position. This
can cause the load to shift or crash.
WARNING
6.7 Only lift the spreader beam by a suitable single
crane hook according to DIN 15 401.
The suspension (eye or ring) determines the maximum
and minimum size of the crane hook. After hanging
the crane hook into the suspension the safety catch of
the crane hook must be secured. The size of the crane
hook corresponding to the suspension size is listed in
the table below:
V [mm]
120
W
140
135
V
160
X
200
260
128
150
177
W
X
210
V
236
300
400
If the crane hook is smaller than the recommended
size, make sure the load centre of gravity is
below the attachment points of the load (see also
point 6.17.).
WARNING
W [mm]
X [mm]
crane hook
70
14
Nr. 4
80
16
Nr. 5
75
19
Nr. 5
90
23
Nr. 6
110
33
Nr. 10
140
36
Nr. 16
38
15
Nr. 2,5
51
20
Nr. 4
60
20
Nr. 8
72
30
Nr. 10
75
30
Nr. 12
90
30
Nr. 16
122
40
Nr. 16
6.8 The shackles or the suspension ring may not
get wedged in the suspension ring or the crane hook
respectively, when lifted.We recommend to take out
the suspension ring from the crane hook in unloaded
position and to shake it until the shackles are freely
moveable again. The suspension must be feely move-
able in the crane hook.
When the shackles are wedged, this
can lead to an inclination or sudden
crash of the load.
WARNING
6.9 Use appropriate attachment devices. Only use load
hooks with safety latch. Load hook must be loaded only
at its base. Attachment devices may not be turned or
tied. Ensure an even load distribution and mind the
capacity of the attachment devices. Also refer to the
to DGUV Information 209-013 – Slinger and DGUV Rule
100-500, Chapter 2.8: Load Suspension gear in Lifting
Equipment operation.
If while attaching and lifting the
fingers are between the attachment
device and the load, there is the
danger of crushing the fingers.
CAUTION
6.10 Only individual loads or safely combined load
units may be attached and lifted. Load may not shift or
drop or fall.
When not safely combined loads are attached and
lifted, the loads can shift or crash during transport.
DANGER
6.11 Always lift the load vertically and, above all,
horizontally and without swinging. Diagonal pulling is
to be avoided absolutely. Inclination of the load and the
spreader beam is admissible up to a maximum of 6°.
With an inclination of above 6°
the forces can be so high that the
spreader beam can fail causing the
load to crash.
DANGER
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