LEVAC Slings Instruction Manual ENGLISH

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Definition 1 2

Identification 3

Round sling 4

Flat webbing sling 5

Chain sling 6

Wire rope sling 7

Stowage 8 9

Complete operating instruction 10 16

Regulation 17


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Slings instruction manual

A SLING is a soft lifting device with metallic cable (wire rope), chain, rope or webbingsling situated between the load to be lifted and a lifting device (such as: crane or lift) ;

The slinging consists of all the implementing operations of this linking device. They aregenerally manufactured with metallic components (slinging devices) such as hooks, rings,chain links, and shackles, which should be in conformity with the load of the sling (capacity) :

EXTREMITY and LOOPS ACCESSORIES:

A slingcan be simple(1 leg) or multi-legs(2,3,4 legs) and have thimbled and ferruled loops tobe fixed to another accessory ; the different legs are connected to a chain link (or ring) in order toensure a convenient movement of the legs ;

A sling can also be endless; formed with an element whose ends are joined together (also called Estrope , made by braiding the strands).

MULTI-LEG SLINGS (WIRE ROPE or CHAIN) :

Coupled loop

with thimblesAt the low endAt the top end

Ring Shackle Hook Ring

Tapered ferrule

thimble loops

head chain link

intermediate chain link

head chain link

intermediate chain linkcoupling link

chain link

hook or otherlow extreme endaccessory

chainle

nght


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A SLING IS DEFINED BY :

> The type: cable, chain, rope, webbing> The working load limit on each strand (WLL): Maximum weight that the sling is allowed tocarry on regular use> The lenght of the leg: useful length between the 2 prehension-points> The slinging mode factor: factor applied to the WLL of 1 leg sling by taking into account thegeometry of the slinging (number and angles of the legs) and the consequence of bending somecomponents : the mode of slinging and the angle of use modifie the using load of the sling :

WIRE ROPE SLING : the ropes are made of galvanized steel wire drawn gathered toconstitute legs : 7 x 7wires, 6/7 x 19wires, 6 x 36/37wires

CHAIN SLING: the chains used are class [8] short links chains; all the components haveto be of the same class and with the same load capacity

WEBBING SLING:> in POLYESTER: - fl at with weaved Webb s lings : can be sewn to form loops

- round: constituted of a wound rope core, forming a hank inserted in a sleeve> in ROPE SLING(polypropylene, polyamide, hemp) : stranded rope, made in spliced loop ateach end with or without thimble in the loop :

> The safety factor: ratio between working load limit (WLL) and the breaking load limit, guaranteedby the manufacturer written on the accessory :

Wire rope sling = 5 | chain sling = 4 | webbing sling = 7 | rope sling = 10 | sling components= 4

Example: a chain sling of WLL 1000 kg will have a breaking load of 4000 kg

1 leg

Factor 1 Factor 1,4 Factor 1 Factor 2,1 Factor 1,5 Factor 0,8 Factor 1,8 Factor 0,9

2 legs 3 and 4 legs sliding round protector cubic protector


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For WIRE ROPE and CHAIN slings

The marking (on label plate) includes: - The identification sign of the manufacturer * - The working load limit (WLL) *: for multi leg slings, this load must be accompanied by load application angles

- The serial N of the sling * - The number of legs * - The class of the sling (chain) * - The marking

- The reference of the sling- The safety factor

- The year of manufacture(*) Compulsory

For WEBBING slings

The LABEL is BLUE (Polyester material), GREEN (Polyamide) or BROWN (Polypropylene) andcontents :

- The WLL - The material used and class of accessories (loops)

- The nominal lenght in meters

- The name of the manufacturer- The traceability code- The standard number- The marking

The COLOURof the Webbing sling (colour from the harmonized standard), is according to theWLL :

COLOUR CORRESPONDING CAPACITY

PURPLE 1000 kg

GREEN 2000 kg

YELLOW 3000 kg

GREY 4000 kg

RED 5000 kg

BROWN 6000 kg

BLUE 8000 kg

ORANGE 10000 kg

ORANGE + from 10000 kg


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SLINGING MODE


LOAD TABLES ACCORDING TO THE USING MODE

EN 1492-2 Standard

Safety factor : 7

using lenght

WLL with only1 one round sling (in kg)

WLL with2 round slings (in kg)

simpledirect

Slipknot

Inclination angle Inclination angle

0 to 7 7 to 45 45 to 60 7 to 45 45 to 60 7 to 45 7 to 45 45 to 60 45 to 60

Coefficient

1,0 0,8 2,0 1,4 1,0 0,7 0,5 1,4 1,1 1,0 0,8

WLL COLOUR

1 t PURPLE 1000 800 2000 1400 1000 700 500 1400 1120 1000 800

2 t GREEN 2000 1600 4000 2800 2000 1400 1000 2800 2240 2000 1600

3 t YELLOW 3000 2400 6000 4200 3000 2100 1500 4200 3360 3000 2400

4 t GREY 4000 3200 8000 4500 4000 2800 2000 5600 4480 4000 3200

5 t RED 5000 4000 10000 7000 5000 3500 2500 7000 5600 5000 4000 6 t BROWN 6000 4800 12000 8400 6000 4200 3000 8400 6720 6000 4800

8 t BLUE 8000 6400 16000 11200 8000 5600 4000 11200 8960 8000 6400

10 t ORANGE 10000 8000 20000 14000 10000 7000 5000 14000 11200 10000 8000

12 t ORANGE 12000 9600 24000 16800 12000 8400 6000 16800 13440 12000 9600

15 t ORANGE 15000 12000 30000 21000 15000 10500 7500 21000 16800 15000 12000

20 t ORANGE 20000 16000 40000 28000 20000 14000 10000 28000 22400 20000 16000

IMPORTANT : The indicated WLL has to be respected to the strict compliance with the conditionsspecified in the EN 1492-2 standard. Angle higher than 60 is PROHIBITED !


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SLINGING MODE

SLINGING MODE


LOAD TABLE ACCORDING TO THE USING MODE

EN 1492-2 Standard

Safety factor : 7

simpledirect

Slip knotVertical

protectorInclination angle

a = 7 to 45 a = 45 to 60

simpledirect

Slip knotVertical

protectorInclination angle

a = 7 to 45 a = 45 to 60

Coefficient1,0 0,8 2,0 1,4 1,0

Coefficient

1,0 0,8 2,0 1,4 1,0

WLL COLOUR WIDTH

1 t PURPLE 30 1000 800 2000 1400 1000 2 t GREEN 60 2000 1600 4000 2800 2000 3 t YELLOW 90 3000 2400 6000 4200 3000 4 t GREY 120 4000 3200 8000 5600 4000 5 t RED 150 5000 4000 10000 7000 5000 6 t BROWN 180 6000 4800 12000 8400 6000 8 t BLUE 240 8000 6400 16000 11200 800010 t ORANGE 300 10000 8000 20000 14000 1000015 t ORANGE 240 15000 12000 30000 21000 1500020 t ORANGE 300 20000 16000 40000 28000 20000

WLL COLOUR WIDTH

1 t PURPLE 30 1000 800 2000 1400 1000 2 t GREEN 60 2000 1600 4000 2800 2000 3 t YELLOW 90 3000 2400 6000 4200 3000 4 t GREY 120 4000 3200 8000 5600 4000 5 t RED 150 5000 4000 10000 7000 5000 6 t BROWN 180 6000 4800 12000 8400 6000 8 t BLUE 240 8000 6400 16000 11200 800010 t ORANGE 300 10000 8000 20000 14000 1000015 t ORANGE 240 15000 12000 30000 21000 1500020 t ORANGE 300 20000 16000 40000 28000 20000

L

LSIMPLE

FLAT WEBBING SLING

DOUBLEFLAT WEBBING SLING


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LOAD TABLES ACCORDING TO THE USING MODE

Machines Directives 89/392/CEE, Directive 91/368/CEE

Decrees 92/765, 92/766 of 29 July 1992 and bylaw of 18 December 1992

Coefficient of use: 4, In compliance with NFE EN 818-4

Chain sling

1 legChain sling

3 legs

Chain sling

4 legs

Chain sling

2 legs

SLINGING MODE

1 leg 2 legs 3 et 4 legs* slindinground

protectorcubic

protector

Inclination angle vertical 0< 90 90< 120 0< 90 90< 120 // 45 R > 10 d 45 R 10 d

Factor 1,0 1,4 1 2,1 1,5 0,8 1,8 0,9

Diameter of the chain CHAIN GRADE 80, WLL (in kg)

6 mm 1120 1600 1120 2360 1700 896 2016 1008 7 mm 1500 2120 1500 3150 2240 1200 2700 1350 8 mm 2000 2800 2000 4250 3000 1600 3600 180010 mm 3150 4250 3150 6700 4750 2520 5670 283513 mm 5300 7500 5300 11200 8000 4240 9540 4770

16 mm 8000 11200 8000 17000 11800 6400 14400 720020 mm 12500 17000 12500 26500 19000 10000 22500 1125022 mm 15000 21200 15000 31500 22400 12000 27000 1350026 mm 21200 30000 21200 45000 31500 16960 38160 19080

Diameter of the chain CHAIN GRADE 100, WLL (in kg)

6 mm 1400 1960 1400 2940 2100 1120 2520 1260 7 mm 1900 2660 1900 3990 2850 1520 3420 1710 8 mm 2500 3500 2500 5250 3750 2000 4500 225010 mm 4000 5600 4000 8400 6000 3200 7200 360013 mm 6700 9380 6700 14070 10050 5360 12060 603016 mm 10000 14000 10000 21000 15000 8000 18000 900018 mm 12500 17500 12500 26250 18750 10000 22500 11250

20 mm 16000 22400 16000 33600 24000 12800 28800 1440022 mm 19000 26600 19000 39900 28500 15200 34200 1710026 mm 26500 37100 26500 55650 39750 21200 47700 23850

* In the case of asymetrical lifting, The WLL to be taken is the one of a 2 legs sling


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LOADING DIAGRAM, ACCORDING TO THE USING MODE AND THE NUMBER OF LEGS

Europeen Standard 89/392 modified CEE

Safety factor : 4

Uniformily distributed load

Wire rope sling

1 legWire rope sling

3 legs

Wire rope sling

4 legs

Wire rope sling

2 legs

SLINGING MODE

1 leg 2 legs 3 et 4 legs* slindinground

protectorcubic

protector

Inclination angle vertical 0< 90 90< 120 0< 90 90< 120 // 45 R > 10 d 45 R 10 d

Factor 1,0 1,4 1 2,1 1,5 0,8 1,8 0,9

Diameter of the chain STEEL CABLE, WLL (in kg)

4 mm 200 - - - - 160 360 180

5 mm 300 - - - - 240 540 270

6 mm 400 560 400 840 600 320 720 360

7 mm 500 700 500 1050 750 400 900 450

8 mm 750 - - - - 600 1350 675

9 mm 1000 1400 1000 2100 1500 800 1800 900

10 mm 1250 - - - - 1000 2250 1125

12 mm 1500 2100 1500 3150 2250 1200 2700 1350

13 mm 2000 2800 2000 4200 3000 1600 3600 1800

16 mm 2500 3500 2500 5250 3750 2000 4500 2250

18 mm 3000 4200 3000 6300 4500 2400 5400 2700

20 mm 4000 5600 4000 8400 6000 3200 7200 3600

22 mm 5000 7000 5000 10500 7500 4000 9000 4500

24 mm 6000 8400 6000 12600 9000 4800 10800 5400

26 mm 7500 10500 7500 15750 11250 6000 13500 6750

30 mm 11500 16100 11500 24150 17250 9200 20700 10500

* In case of asymetrical lifting, The WLL to be taken is the one of a 2 legs sling


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MAXIMUM OPERATING TENSIONS TABLE (MOT)

EN 12 195-2 standards

The EN 12 195-2 standard helps to provide lashing product with informations to the user

and same traceability than lifting product.

A lashing system is composed of sewn web sling and metallic accessories.

MAXIMUM OPERATING TENSIONS / LC (LASHING CAPACITY) :

- Maximum Tension use or lashing capacity.- Maximum capacity used in direct traction supported by a lashing system during use.

Safety factor :

Complete system = factor 2

Accessories / metal loops = factor 2Non-sewn Webbing sling = factor 3

Lenghtening :

When it is subjected to the lashing capacity, the lenghtening of the Webbing sling does notexceed above 7%.

Testing :

All the elements of the complete lashing system must resist a force with safety factor of 2.No deformation must affect their good functioning to a lashing capacity of (LC) of 1.25.

using lenght

Lashing WIDTHMaximum Operating Tensions : Maximum Operating Tensions :

Breaking of lashing

25 mm 400 daN 800 daN 1200 daN

35 mm 900 daN 1800 daN 3400 daN

45 mm 800 daN 1600 daN 3000 daN

50 mm 2000 daN 4000 daN 6000 daN

50 mm 2500 daN 5000 daN 7500 daN

75 mm 3500 daN 7000 daN 11000 daN


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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR LASHING SYSTEMS

- Use lashing device according to the operating instruction provided with the material.- Do not use the lashing system for lifting loads.- Capacities applied to the lashing system must not be higher than the Maximum using Tension printed onthe label and parts.- The Webbing slings should not be knotted.- Do not use lashing system on rough surfaces or in sharp edge contact without buffering protectionaccessories.- Lashing devices must be used between -40C and 100C.- In case of using lashing system with chemical products, please consult the manufacturer.- Adapt the end parts to the anchoring point according to the manufacturers recommendations- The maximum spacing of fixing elements to the vehicle, and maximum traction and cutting efforts to

which these elements can be subjected, must be specified by the end parts which are used for

fixing on tothe vehicle (anchoring rails for internal lashing)

- Do not use parts that are not recommended by the manufacturer to operate the tensioner.- Lashing system must be stored in a cool and dry environment, and must be protected from light and allmechanical damage.

MAINTENANCE OF LASHING SYSTEMS

When the lashing system begins to show signs of wear and tear, it is recommended to have it scrapped orsend it back to the manufacturer for repairs.

Considered as signs of damage:- WEBBING SLINGS : tears, cutters, cuts, breaking of bearing fibers, breaking of retaining sewings,deformation by exposition to heat, the loss of Webbing-sling identification- END-PARTS AND TENSIONER: deformations, crackings, deep marks of wear and tear, and traces ofcorrosion.The manufacturer is responsible for repairs and after repairs he has once again to guarantee its originalperformance.

FORCES TAKING PLACE DURING TRANSPORT

- STARTING UP, ACCELERATION and BRAKING WHILE DESCENDING: secure the load with a forceat least equal to 50% of its dead weight.- BRAKING: secure the load with a force at least equal to its dead weight.- TURNING: Secure the load with a force at least equal to 50% of its dead weight.

- Secure the load to better align with its center of gravity on longitudinal central axis of the vehicle.- Respect the total admissible load and the maximum weight on the axle during loading. For a partialloading, spread the load uniformly. Thus, respect the maximum allowed load (weight) of the vehicle.- Secure the load to avoid neither moving nor turning, rolling, falling, or turning the vehicle upside down.- Avoid anchoring points on the floor.

Packaging and anchoring points fixed on the load are accepted as being able to support forces caused bythe acceleration of the vehicule.


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BEFORE PUTTING INTO SERVICE

> Clear the track that will be performed with the load as well the position where you will dischargethe load> Never stay under the load, nor between the load and a fixed obstacle (wall), in the event ofswaying or sudden movement; never displace the load over peoples head> Alaways wear protective uniforms (protective shoes, hand glooves, helmet)> Verify the state of the cable, chain, rope sling, and Webb sling> Verify the good sttate of the higher and lower accessories as well as the hook safety latches

EVALUATE THE LOAD TO BE LIFTED

> Evaluate the weight of the load, as accurate as possible> Evaluate the center of gravity (CG), make sure that the load is balanced

> In order to remain the load stable and to avoid it turning upside down during the lifting operation:- The slings anchoring point on the load must be situated above the Center of Gravity- The loads Center of Gravity must be situated vertically to the hook of the lifting device

MAKE THE LOAD MONOLITHIC

> Make loading elements interdependent, with a metallic or plastic strapping

THE STRPPING DEVICE MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANCHORING THE SLING ONTHE LOAD!


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CHOOSE THE SLING

> The (metal, Webbing) material has a direct impact on the weight of the sling and its flexibility> Take note of the surrounding temperature, which participate in the load and resistance of thematerials:

> WLL of the sling must be higher than the weight of the load to be lifted

> The lenght of the sling is important for multi-leg slings; the longer the sling, the more theangle between 1 leg and the vertical position is closed : - Hence the increase of the WLL of the sling ; it is better to search for an angle < 30 - In exchange, a large dimension sling requires a high lifting height of the device; in the

event of the latter not being compatible with the height of the sling, then it is necessary touse a spreader (lifting beam).

Resistance to chemical productsModifying the characteristics of materials

ACIDESBASES,

ALCALIS

Steel cable Bad Contact us

Chainclass 8

Very badDo not use

Very badDo not use

Polyester Very good Bad

Polypropylene (rope) Very good Bad

WLL (in % of the WLL of the sling)According to temperature T

T < -40CT between

-40 and 100 C

T between

-100 and 150 C

T between

-150 and 200 C

T between

-200 and 300 C

T between

-300 and 400 CT > 400C

DO NOT USE 100% 100% * DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE

DO NOT USE 100% DO NOT USE 100% 90% 75% DO NOT USE

DO NOT USE 100% 100% DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE

DO NOT USE 100% DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE DO NOT USE

* except wire rope me textile : DO NOT USE


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CARRY OUT A VISUAL INSPECTION

> Perform a visual inspection aimed at ensuring that the slings do not have signs of wear and tear or

fatigue and that they can be used without problem

- If the visual examination reveals any default on an accessory, it should be removed from service

- If the marking of the WLL or their identification can no longer be seen, then it should be removed

from service

FOR WIRE ROPE SLINGS

REMOVE THE SLING FROM SERVICE IN CASE OF :

- Damages such as wear and tear, deformation or crack on the higher and lower ends- Several crushed or broken wires on the strand, or seperation of the strands (back twisting)- High deformation of the cable such as distorsion, loop or projection of the cable core- Reduction of the cable diameter, reaching 10% of its usual diameter- Corrosion of cable ends causing widening or seizing of the cable- Thermal damage signalled by the discoloration of the wires, a loss of lubrication

FOR CHAIN SLINGS

REMOVE THE SLING FROM SERVICE IN CASE OF :

- Deformation of higher or lower end accessories- Lenghtening of the chain > 5% measured on 10 to 20 chain links- 10% wear of the wire diameter- Cut, streriated, groove, crack, corrosion, discoloration, warping or deformation of the chain links- DANGERS(chain links flattened, lenghtened, twisted, worn out, etc)

FOR WEBBING SLINGS

REMOVE SLING FROM SERVICE IN CASE OF :

- localized damage of the Webbing sling, distinct from the general wear and tear- Transversal or longitudinal cutting, damaging of the edge by cutting or warming up, cutting ofthe sewings or loops- Chemical attack causing a weakening or softening of the material (indicated by the scaling ofthe surface of the shaft, ripped off or removed by friction)- Damage caused by heat or frictions indicated by the satin finished appearance of the fibers- Deformation of the extreme end accessory

Webbing slings, sensitive to the sun, can be damaged by the ultra-violet rays of the sun andtherefore be weakened without modifying their colour ; so, be careful of slings under direct sun

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ANCHOR THE LOAD (fitted with anchoring point)

> Setting up of hooks and sling :

If the load posses anchoring point with lifting ring, it is better to use slings with hook ends, if notuse a shackleThe hook must be equipped with a safety latch and its dimension must enable easy passing ofthe ring to a position at the end of the hook ; for multi-leg slings, the passing of the hook in thering must be performed with the end oriented towards the outward direction :

> In case of slinging with several rings :

- Use collar rings, screwed home: contact of the part to be lifted with the entire surface of the collar- The ring must never be used under flexing: the force must be in the ring plan (difficulty resolved

by the use of swivelling ring)- Each leg of the sling must not sway far off > 45 as compared to the vertical position- In case of anchoring of the load with rings on the sidewalls: use swivelling or adjustable rings

> In case of loads that do not have anchoring point :

Use detachable lifting equipment : lifting C-hook, drum and plate clamp, magnetic lifter, etc

NEVER EXCEED THE CAPACITY !


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ANCHOR THE SLING ON THE HOOK OF THE LIFTING DEVICE

A 1-leg sling is connected to the hook on one extreme end : the loop of the sling (or its chain

link) must be placed at the end of the hook.

A multi-leg sling is always connected to the hook with chain head link :

- Must be correctly positioned on the hook- With small dimension : for a free space on each side of the hook

A flat webbing sling must be equipped with sewn loop with compatible dimensions as

the hook. To avoid the breaking of the sewing wire, the opening angle of the loop must be 20maximum.

VERIFY SLINGING ANGLE

The WLL of a multi-leg sling depends on the angle (between 1 leg and the vertical position); afterhaving positioned the sling, start by the verification of the slinging angle (with angle size of 45and 60, square).

Slings should never be

superimposed in the

hook.

The hook should prevent

the accidental unhookingof slings (safety latch).

D- distance between anchoring pointsH- distance between hook and theline that crosses the two anchoringpoints

L- normal lenght of a strand

H- distance between the hook andthe line that crosses the two anchoringpoints


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PROTECT THE SLING AGAINST SHARP EDGES

In case of loads with sharp-edges, it is necessary to use angle parts, appropriate angles irons,

protection sleeves (webbing sling) ;

For chain slings, the chain links must not be used in flexing

PUT THE SLING UNDER TENSION

After having positioned the sling, and performed recommended verifications, especially

the proper locking of all the linking parts!

1 Never hold the sling by hand (to avoid crushing your fingers)!

2 Apply tension progressively without lifting load ! - in order to verify the proper positioning of the hooks on the rings and the head link on the

lifting device hook. - the chain link should remain free and positioned inside the hook without being stuck.

3 Once under tension ensure that there is neither spin nor loop, knot on the sling element, the legs should not be crossed.

4 Ensure that the strands are put under tension .

5 Make sure that the securing of the sling cannot be removed when in operation.

6 Make sure that all the legs participate in the lifting process.

7 If the sling is appropriately positioned, continue the lifting operation to lift the load.

- If the center of gravity is not aligned with the hook, the load will make an unwanted movement; in thiscase, put down the load and modify slinging to position the hook vertically from the center of gravity.

- If the load presents an abnormal resistance during the lifting process, do not insist ; find the reason and

remove if it is hanged on an abstacle.


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MANOEUVRING / LIFTING THE LOAD

- Before manoeuvring, first check for the location of the track and the position where the load will bekept, clear the area;

- Ensure that there is no tool or object on the load and it will not fly over someones head during itsmovement!- Verify that the lifting, descending and the translation of the load perform freely and without danger;- Perform the lifting smoothly;- During the operation, the sling operator must position himself to accompany the load ; no backwardmovement is allowed!- The load must be vertically lifted (slant pulling is dangerous!), it must be moved at a moderate paceand avoid the swaying of the load!- Should there be any stop, do not leave the load suspended, always bring it down;- The setting down of the load must be done after stopping the horizontal movement and the absence

of swaying; on a sufficiently solid surface (avoid cover, trap door gutter, fragile structure),- Before stopping the sling, ensure a perfect balance of the load : the load must be perfectly free andstable- To create clearance, do not pull the slings with lifting device but rather by hand.

STORAGE

- Keep the slings on a rack, immediately after use and inspection, in a clear and dry environment;- Never leave them on the floor, heaps, avoid dragging them : suspend or stretch them alongon a plane surface ;- Never expose to shock or make them undergo shocks or run over by vehicles ;

- Never expose webbing slings to direct sunlight ;- Clean them as often as possible; oil them lightly, if necessary ;- Ensure that their identification label is visible and present on the sling ;- Damaged slings must be removed from service and labeled as out of service .

NEVER knot the slings!

NEVER pivot the slings on a sharp angle!

NEVER lift a load higher than that indicated, never with hook end !

NEVER use the sling to handle or lift the personnel!

NEVER uncouple the load before it is completely free and stable !

NEVER go under the handled load!

NEVER shorten a sling if it does not have appropriate system!NEVER place hands or fingers between the load and the sling!

NEVER place your feet under the load!

ANY MODIFICATION OR REPAIRING OF THE SLING WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT FROM US CANCELS OUR GUARANTEE AND

REPONSIBILITY !

BEFORE ANY ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES ON THE SLING, MAKE SURE THEDEVICE IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE STANDARD RECOMMENDATIONS.


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Since 1st January 1995, lifting accessories and components lifting accessories must bemanufactured in accordance with article R.233-24 of the Labour Code (transposition of thedirective Machines 98/37/CE, modified by the 2006/42/CE of 17-March 2006).

That text contains design regulation obligations, deals with mechanical resitance, aptitude towork, marking, instruction manual, as a supplement, the Decree of 18 Deccember 1992 fix thesafety factor, appliable to lifting accessories.

VERIFICATIONS

Lifting accessories (among which are slings) are subjected to the recommendations of articleR.233-11 of the Labour Code, relative to periodic verifications (from the date of putting it intoservice); their content is specified in the Decree of 1st March 2004 (replacing the decree of 9June 1993),

The performance of these verifications must be performed by the head of the establishment wherethe accessories are used, by qualified personnel who regularly exercises this activity belonging :

- either to the establishment (user), - either to an inspection agency (verification or control agency).

> VERIFICATION BEFORE PUTTING INTO SERVICE

- before using accessory for the first time in the company : carry out adequate test, statictest (for fairly used lifting accessory);

- After a dismantling operation, reassembly or modification (putting doubt on safety) :adequate examination, conservation state examination and a static test should beperformed

> PERIODIC GENERAL VERIFICATION (art. R.233-11) :

- before detecting any damages likely to cause danger in good time : a yearly inspectionshould performed (such dates for inspection should be adhered to), or more frequentexaminations that proves to be necessary according to the use of the accessories and theaggressive state of the environment.

USE OF LIFTING ACCESSORIES

Regulation contained in articles R.233-1 R.233-13-19 of the Labour Code :

- Choice of work equipments and therefore lifting accessories ;- Training of the personnel using accessories and affected to their maintenance ;- Measures of organisation, installation and implementation :

> Extracts of article. R.233-13 :

When the worker hooks or unhooks a load by hand, works must be organized in such a way that these operations can be

performed with complete safety ; during these operations no operation of the lifting accessory must be performed as long

as the worker has not given his agreement;

The lifting accessories must be chosen and used according to the load to be lifted, prehension points, anchoring device

and atmospheric conditions, also taking into account the mode and configuration of slinging;

The contents of bulk loads destined to be hooked on a working equipment which is used for lifting must be able to resist

pressures during loading, transport, handling and storage of the load and to be opposed to the untimelyfl

ow of all or partof the latter during the same operations.

The lifting accessories must be stored in order to avoid damage. Once it presents signs of wear and tear likely to cause a

break, they must be removed from service.


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LEVAC Slings Instruction Manual ENGLISH