Sling Warnings

Can fail if damaged, misused or overloaded. Inspect before use. Use only if trained. Observe rated load. Avoid sharp edges. DEATH OR INJURY can occur from improper use or care.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE, USE, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR.

CARE • Store in a clean, dry place and protect from mechanical damage, extreme heat, corrosion, or kinking. • Maintain lubricated condition.

USE • Check weight of load. • Check sling rated load for type of lift, angle of loading (see load angle chart). • Sling shall always be protected from being cut by sharp corners, sharp edges, protrusions, or abrasive surfaces. • Center load on base (bowl) of hook unless hook is designed for point loading. • Balance load. • Avoid jerking load. • Maintain load control. • Be alert for snagging of load. • Avoid dragging sling over rough surfaces and from under the load. • Stand clear of the load at all times. • No person allowed beneath the load. • Persons are not to ride on sling or load. • Avoid knotting, twisting and kinking the sling. • Restrict use to temperatures below 400°F (fiber core wire rope 180°F) and above -60°F. Important: A single leg sling with hand tucked splice can unlay and drop the load if allowed to rotate during a lift. Always use a tag line.

INSPECTION • Before use, look for rope distortion, kinks, cut or broken strands, corrosion, heat damage, birdcaging, or crushing. Look at the end attachments for cracks, wear or deformation, hooks with twists or a throat opening increase. Look for broken wires: For strand laid and single part slings, no more than 10 broken wires in 1 lay or 5 in 1 strand in 1 lay. For cable laid and braided broken wire inspection criteria, consult the manufacturer. If an inspection reveals that such wear or damage is present, replace the sling. Frequent inspection is done by the person handling the sling before each use and must include all of the Before use items. Periodic inspections must be recorded at least annually for normal service; quarterly or more frequently if in severe service or nearly constant use. Periodic inspections are performed by a designated person who records the observed condition and determines when further use would be hazardous.

REPAIR • Any hazardous condition disclosed by an inspection shall require replacement of the wire rope sling. Repair is not an option when damage/wear seriously reduces the sling’s capacity.

Can fail if damaged, misused or overloaded. Inspect before use. Use only if trained. Observe rated load. Avoid sharp edges and exposure to acid, alkali, sunlight and temperature over 180°F. DEATH OR INJURY can occur from improper use or care.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE, USE, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR.

CARE • Store in a cool, clean area away from sun and any ultraviolet light source.

USE • Check weight of load. • Check sling rated load for type of lift, angle of loading (see load angle chart). • Sling shall not be twisted, tied into knots or joined by knotting. • Sling shall always be protected from being cut by sharp corners, sharp edges, protrusions or abrasive surfaces. • Center load on base (bowl) of hook unless hook is designed for point loading. • Balance load. • Maintain load control. • Avoid jerking load. • Be alert for snagging of load. • Avoid dragging sling over rough surfaces and from under the load. • Choker hitch must choke on sling body, never on end fitting. • Stand clear of load at all times. • No person allowed beneath the load. • Persons are not to ride on sling or load. • For use in extreme environmental conditions, consult the manufacturer. • Round slings must be used with compatible fittings, hooks and shackles. • Bunching of material reduces capacity.

INSPECTION • Before use, check tag for rated load adequate for the lift. Look at cover for snags, cuts, fraying, melted or charred fabric or chemical damage. Look at hardware for distorted, cracked, worn fittings. If this wear or damage is present, if rated load tag is missing or illegible, do not use the sling. Repair or replace it. Frequent inspection is done by the person handling the sling before each use and must include all of the Before use items. Periodic inspections should be recorded at least monthly in normal service, more often if use is frequent or severe. Recorded, Periodic inspections are performed by a designated person.

REPAIR • Field repair is not permitted. Only manufacturers or other qualified persons may make repairs.

Can fail if damaged, misused or over-loaded. Inspect before use. Use only if trained. Observe rated load. Avoid sharp edges and exposure to acid, alkali, sunlight and temperatures over 180°F. DEATH OR INJURY can occur from improper use or care.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE, USE, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR.

CARE • Store in a cool, clean, dark area away from sun and any ultraviolet light source.

USE • Check weight of load. • Check sling rated load for type of lift, angle of loading (see load angle chart). • Sling shall not be twisted, tied into knots or joined by knotting. • Sling shall always be protected from being cut by sharp corners, sharp edges, protrusions or abrasive surfaces. • Center load on base (bowl) of hook unless hook is designed for point loading. • Balance load. • Maintain load control. • Avoid jerking the load. • Be alert for snagging of load. • Avoid dragging sling over rough surfaces and from under the load. • Choker hitch must choke on webbing, never on end fitting. • Stand clear of load at all times. • No person allowed beneath the load. • Persons are not to ride on sling or load. • If sling is to be used in a chemical environment, contact manufacturer for specific recommendations. • Web slings must be used with compatible fittings, hooks and shackles. • Bunching of webbing reduces capacity.

INSPECTION • Before use, check tag for rated load adequate for the lift. Look at webbing for knots, worn eyes, cuts, fraying, melted or charred fabric or chemical damage. Look at hardware for distorted, cracked, worn fittings. If this wear or damage is present, if red core yarns are visible, if rated load tag is missing or is illegible, do not use the sling. Repair or replace it. Frequent inspection is done by the person handling the sling before each use and must include all of the Before use items. Periodic inspections should be recorded at least annually for normal service, more often if use is frequent or severe. Periodic inspections are performed by a designated person who records the observed condition and determines when further use would be hazardous.

REPAIR • Field repair is not permitted. Only manufacturers or other qualified persons may make repairs.

Can fail if damaged, misused or overloaded. Inspect before use. Use only if trained. Observe rated load. Avoid sharp edges. DEATH OR INJURY can occur from improper use or care.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE, USE, INSPECTION, AND REPAIR.

CARE • Store on a rack in a clean, dry place. • Oil prior to prolonged storage. • Do not anneal (temper) alloy chain, connecting links or hook. Hot galvanizing requires chain manufacturer advice.

USE • Check weight of load. • Check sling rated load for type of lift, angle of loading (see load angle chart). • Avoid twists, knots or kinks. • Center load on base (bowl) of hook unless hook is designed for point loading. • Balance load. • Avoid jerking load. • Be alert for snagging of load. • Maintain load control. • Pad sharp corners. • Keep load off sling. • Avoid dragging sling over rough surfaces and from under the load. • Stand clear of the load at all times. • No person allowed beneath the load. • Persons are not to ride on sling or load. • For use in temperatures over 800°F, contact the manufacturer. • When shortening chain, use only the manufacturer’s recommended alloy components.

INSPECTION • Before use, check for excessive wear:

Look for bent or twisted links and cracks, nicks, gouges in chain, master links, coupling links and hooks. Look for heat damage, weld spatter, link stretch, increased hook throat opening, latch missing or damaged (if hook so equipped). If excessive wear or damage is present, if rated load tag is missing or illegible, do not use the sling. Repair or replace it. Periodic inspections must be recorded annually for normal service; monthly/quarterly for severe service. Only chain manufactures or other qualified persons perform periodic inspections.

REPAIR • Any hazardous condition disclosed by an inspection shall require repair by chain manufacturer or other qualified person.