Harrington Hoists and Cranes HSC Sling Chain - Manual

HARRINGTON SLING CHAIN (HSC)
USER’S MANUAL
Grade 100 Chain Size: 9/32, 3/8 and 1/2 Inch
Effective: June 7, 2013
WARNING
The sling chain should not be installed,
operated or maintained by any person who has not read and
understood all the contents of this document. Failure to read and
comply with the contents of this document can result in serious
bodily injury or death, and/or property damage.
Table of Contents
1.0 IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS……………. 1
2.0 TECHNICAL
INFORMATION………………………………….. 2
3.0 PREOPERATIONAL PROCEDURES………………………. 3
4.0 OPERATION/USE ………………………………………………. 3
5.0 INSPECTION…………………………………………………….. 4
6.0 MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………. 5
7.0 WARRANTY …………………………………………………….. 6
8.0 INSPECTION CERTIFICATE SAMPLES…………………….. 7
1.0 Important Information and Warnings
1.1 Terms and Summary
This manual provides important information for personnel involved with the use and maintenance of this product. Although you may be
familiar with these or similar sling chain, it is strongly recommended that you read this manual before operating or maintaining the product.
Danger, Warning, Caution and Notice – Throughout this manual there are steps and procedures that can present hazardous situations.
The following signal words are used to identify the degree or level of hazard seriousness.
DANGER
Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury, and
property damage.
WARNING
Warning indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
property damage.
CAUTION
Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result minor or moderate injury or
property damage.
NOTICE
Notice is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance information which is important but not directly
hazard-related.
CAUTION
These general instructions deal with the normal operation and maintenance situations encountered with the sling described herein. The
instructions should not be interpreted to anticipate every possible contingency or to anticipate the final system, crane, or configuration that
uses these slings. For systems using the slings covered by this manual, the supplier and owner of the slings are responsible for their
compliance with all applicable industry standards, and with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations/codes.
WARNING
The sling described herein is not designed for and MUST NOT be used for lifting, supporting, or transporting people or for lifting or
supporting loads over people.
The sling described herein should not be used in conjunction with other equipment un less necessary and/or required safety devices
applicable to the system, crane, or application are installed by the system designer, system manufacturer, crane manufacturer, installer,
or user.
Modifications to upgrade, rerate, or otherwise alter the sling shall be authorized only by the original equipment manufacturer.
Refer to ANSI/ASME B30.9, “Safety Standard for Slings”, ANSI/ASME B30.20, “Safety Standard for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices” and
where applicable, ANSI/ASME B30.16, “Safety Standard for Overhead Hoists” and ANSI/ASME B30.21, “Safety Standard for Manually
Lever Operated Hoists”.
Slings used to handle hot molten material may require additional equipment or devices. Refer to ANSI Z241.2, “Safety Requirements for
Melting and Pouring of Metals in the Metalcasting Industry”.
Failure to read and comply with any one of the limitations noted herein can result in serious bodily injury or death, and/or property
damage.
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