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Instructions for use

Lifting hooks should be inspected before use to ensure that: HOOKS
• all markings are legible;
• a hook with the correct WLL has been selected. Refer to the EN 818 standard for Chain Slings for
further details;
• the latch is present;
• the latch is functional;
• the bolt, nut or any other locking system cannot vibrate out of position;
• the hook is never side-, tip- or back- loaded;
• swivel hooks may not rotate under load;
• the hook is supporting the load correctly;
• the latch should not be supporting any load;
• the hooks are free from nicks, gouges and cracks;
• items are not distorted or unduly worn.

Also:
• the hooks may not be heat treated as this may affect their WLL;
• never modify, repair or reshape a hook by machining, welding, heating or bending as this may affect
the WLL;
• all components of the sling must be of the same steel grade;
• items should be used for in-line lifting only.

Lashing hooks should be inspected before use to ensure that:
• all markings are legible;
• items are not distorted or unduly worn;
• hooks are free from nicks, gouges and cracks;

Also:
• never use the items used for lifting;
• use the items for in-line loading only;
• never modify, repair or reshape a hook by machining, welding, heating or bending as this may affect
the lashing capacity.
Hooks must be regularly inspected in accordance with the safety standards given in the country of use. This
is required because the products in use may be affected by issues such as wear, misuse, and overloading
which may lead to deformation and alteration of the material structure. Inspection should take place at least
every six months and more frequently when the hooks are used in severe operating conditions.

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