Load-bearing equipment/lifting tackle
Safety-relevant
parts
Required checks
Use only parts in
perfect working
order
Modifications
prohibited
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Notes on safe use
Load-bearing equipment (e.g. hook blocks) and lifting tackle (e.g. stop chains)
are safety-relevant parts that may be used only if they are in perfect original
condition.
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Before each use, check all load-bearing equipment/lifting tackle for proper con-
dition and carry out in good time the checks and maintenance work specified
in the supplied Maintenance manual and prescribed by the manufacturer.
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Always check also the load-bearing equipment/lifting tackle thoroughly for
damage in case there were collisions during transport or crane operation.
These checks must be carried out before the next use.
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Never use damaged load-bearing equipment/lifting tackle. Damaged load-
bearing equipment/lifting tackle must be replaced and marked as unusable.
If you are concerned about safe use, contact Manitowoc Crane Care.
Under no circumstances may changes or repairs, e.g. by welding, be carried
out on load-bearing equipment/lifting tackle. The use of repaired or modified
load-bearing equipment/lifting tackle is not permitted.
Risk of accidents through use of impermissible parts
Damaged, repaired, modified, poorly maintained and incorrectly equipped
load-bearing equipment/lifting tackle can be overloaded during crane operation.
This can cause loads or parts to fall, causing serious or fatal injuries.
Keep in mind that the consequences of overloading can sometimes occur
only after several crane operations, which can initially lead to a false sense of
security.
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