Make sure that the hand chain joiner link fitted in the correct orientation as shown in figures
below.
Regularly inspect the hand chain joiner link. In the event of any defects remove from service
and refer the hoist to a competent person for thorough examination.
Hooks
Do not remove the safety latches from top and/or bottom load hooks. Never mark or hard
stamp hooks or any other load bearing parts.
When the hook measurements have changed beyond the permissible discard limits shown
in the table in Chapter TECHNICAL DATA/HOOKS, it is dangerously deformed and must be
replaced immediately.
These chain blocks are fitted with the "EZ check" 3 point marking system. With this system
a quick check that the A and B measurements are the same (as shown in the diagram below)
will indicate if the hooks have stretched If A ≤ B the hook is fine; If A>B the hook needs to be
replaced.
Fig.1
Fig.2
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