14 hook inspection – R&M Materials Handling ELECTRIC CHAIN HOISTS LoadMate Chain Hoist LM 16-20-25 User Manual

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6.14 Hook Inspection

The wear on the top hook and the load hook shall be checked routinely. Measure the throat opening
(dimension

a2). If the throat opening exceeds the maximum opening allowed (1.15 x a2), replace the hook.

Damaged safety latches shall be replaced immediately.

Maximum throat opening allowed:

Hook class:

05T

08T

1T

16T

Top Hook

Maximum allowed
opening:

1.54”
[39mm]

1.69”
[43mm]

1.81”
[46mm]

2.01”
[51mm]

2.13”
[54mm]

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