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5.A WORKING LOAD LIMIT
The weight of the load to lift should be lower than or equal to the working load limit (WLL) recommended
for the shackle being considered, as printed on the product and shown in Table “A”.
5.B CONNECTING PART
Make sure that the connecting part suits the load capacity of the shackle, is thick enough, has a proper
chemical composition and an adequate mechanical resistance to traction forces.
5.C OPERATING TEMPERATURES
The maximum operating temperature is +80 °C.
For applications under 0 °C please use our shackles in accordance with EN 13889 items 8026R, 8029R,
8031R etc. or inox items 8225, 8227, 8228 etc.
5.D LIFE AND FREQUENCY OF USE
The accessory is perfectly serviceable as long as its geometric and physical characteristics remain
unchanged.Hence the shackle should be replaced in case of reduced section, deformation, corrosion or
connecting instability.
6) NONPERMISSIBLE CONDITIONS
The following loads should not be handled:
• any load exceeding the working load limit in weight;
• any load whose frame is not resistant enough to traction forces;
• any load whose temperature does not lie within the permissible range;
• any load classified as hazardous (e.g. flammable, explosive materials etc.);
• any load that may change its static configuration and/or centre of gravity or chemical and
physical state;
• any load immersed in acid solutions or exposed to acid vapours.
7) PRELIMINARY TESTS
Before the accessories are operated and/or assembled, they should be tested by a suitably trained person.
• Check the state of the accessory; in particular make sure that it is free from cuts, bends,
indentations, abrasions, cracks, irregular threads, corrosions, sharp burrs, wear or defects
resulting from improper storage.
• Measure and record the dimensions according to Table “A”.
• Check the state of all the parts of the marking; in particular make sure that the capacity
requirements are met, so that the accessory can be accurately identified according to the
working load.
• Make sure that the body and pin and the threads fit.
8) INSTALLATION - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
During the installation of the accessory please use adequate Personal Protective Equipment: gloves, safety
shoes, helmet, etc
.
The shackle can be used as both a connecting part in static situations and a lifting accessory. Shackles with
screw collar pin are normally used for removable, non-lasting connections, when the pin cannot rotate and
possibly be unscrewed. In case the shackle is to be left in place for a prolonged period or where the pin can
rotate and unscrew, the use of shackles with safety bolt is recommended; if this is not possible, secure the
screw collar pin to the body of the shackle.
Unscrew the pin and remove it from the body; connect the shackle to the part to lift.
Tighten the pin, making sure that it is locked to the body, avoiding overpulling the threads or causing
flexure towards the inner part of the shackle.
Apply the load to the curved part of the shackle, aligning the parts with each other (fig. 1).