| Use |
Maintenance |
1
Always plan the lift carefully before proceeding.
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1
Store the equipment in a dry place. |
| 2
Always check that the length and WLL stated on the sling
label are suitable. |
2
Ensure that seams and labelling are undamaged. |
| 3
Examine the sling for damage and defects before use. Never
use a damaged or defective sling. |
3
The equipment can be cleaned by washing in a petroleum-based
detergent and rinsing in water. |
4
Never overload!
|
4
Roundslings with damaged sleeving, allowing dirt to enter,
should be discarded. |
5
Make sure that the load is lifted vertically, centered
above the point of gravity.
|
5
Roundslings with broken yarns as a result of damaged sleeving
must be discarded. |
| 6
Use identical slings in case of multi-legged lifting and
take the lifting angles into account when choosing equipment. |
6
Roundslings must be inspected regulary for knots and irregularities,
indicating yarn breakage. Discard if found. |
| 7
Do not tie knots in slings to shorten or extend them. |
7
Webbing slings: Discard in case of serious damage due
to friction. |
| 8
Never lift with twisted or entwined slings. |
8
Webbing strops: Discard if/when edge wear/ damage exceeds
5% of its width. |
9
Place load-bearing seams and joints between the hook and
the load.
|
9
Webbing strops: Repair or discard when eye sleeving is
worn out. |
| 10
Protect the sling from sharp edges using edge protection
or protecive sleeves. |
|
| 11
Avoid shock loading and snatch lifting. |
| 12
Do not drag a load in the sling and do not drag slings
over the ground. |
| 13
Keep polyester slings away from alkalis (for example ammonia
and caustic soda). If in doubt about exposure to chemicals,
check with your supplier. |
| 14
Do not use polyester slings in temperatures over +100°C.
|
| 15
Examine slings after use and remove from service if visible
damage has been suffered. |
