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Load hooks must be used only in such a way as to prevent unintenti-
onal unhooking. The load may fall.
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Metal fittings (such as load hooks) must never be used in acids. This
will considerably reduce strength.
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During lifting, the load should never get out of control. Swinging or
rotating loads may hurt buildings, machines or people, and compo-
nents may fall.
Table of Contents
1 Functional description and application
2 Safety instructions and handling
3 Operating joker hooks
4 Inspection, maintenance, repair and end of use
5 Storage and cleaning
6 Training and important things to know
1 Functional description
Joker hooks are manufactured for their intended purpose in accordance
with DIN EN 1677-2 and combined with SpanSet round slings in ac-
cordance with DIN EN 1492-2 and lifting straps in accordance with
DIN EN 1492-1 and used to lift loads. The various joker hooks can be
clearly identified by their manufacturer labelling and accompanying do-
cuments. All modifications to joker hooks are forbidden. Using joker
hooks, SpanSet round slings and lifting straps can be fastened to ring
lugs, eye bolts, shackles, load frames, etc.
2 Safety instructions and handling
Only trained (authorized) persons may fasten loads. It is forbidden to use
joker hooks for any unintended use. Use the joker hook only in combination
with SpanSet round slings and lifting straps of the same load capacity or
with textile slings of the same specification. The operating manual for the
textile sling must also be read. The operating manual for the lifting straps
and round slings contain important additional information necessary for a
safe lifting process. The textile sling must lie fully in the joker hook and not
be pinched, because this is the only way to guarantee the sling's nominal
load capacity. Joker hooks are drop forged from class 8 steel. It is safe to
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