Lifting; Maintenance - Terrier TPH Mode D'emploi

WARNING
- A free fall or uncontrolled swinging on the two-leg sling or spreader beam whereby
there is contact with objects can damage the lifting hook. Should this occur, the hook
must first be thoroughly inspected before use.
- TPH(-HD) pipe hooks are not suitable as a form of permanent link.
- The hook must undergo preventive maintenance every month, see Section 6 - Mainte-
nance.
- Do not make any structural alterations to the lifting hook (welding, grinding, etc.). Such
alterations may compromise the performance and safety of the hook. If any such altera-
tions are made, all forms of warranty and product liability become invalid.
- The warranty and liability conditions also only apply when original Terrier components
are used.
- Improper use of the hook and/or failure to comply with the instructions and warnings
in the operating instructions regarding the use of this product can adversely affect the
health of the user and/or bystanders.
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LIFTING

- Check that the safe working load (WLL) and jaws (clamping the hook) correspond to the
load to be lifted.
- Attach the pipe hooks to lifting equipment, either:
- by means of a belt or chain, in combination with a chain shackle or D shackle,
if necessary.
- Make sure all attachment devices are approved and are of the correct tonnage. All the
attachment links and securing devices must be sufficiently large, so that the hook can
move freely.
- Check that the hook has no visible damage.
- Inspect the plastic coating for wear and defects (the plastic coating must be free of con-
tamination, dry and undamaged).
- Check the frame and jaw for damage, cracks or deformation (which is indicative of over-
load).
- Remove grease and dirt from the area on the pipe where the lifting hook is to be at-
tached.
- Place the hook completely in the pipe until it sits firmly in the back end of the jaws and
make sure that the hook is positioned in such a way as to balance the load when it is
being lifted.
- Lift steadily to allow effective gripping by the hooks on taking up the load.
- Make sure the load is stably positioned before the hooks are removed.
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MAINTENANCE

For maximum safety, inspect the lifting hook at least once a month.
Do not use the hook if:
- it is cracked or deformed,
- the plastic coating is damaged or contaminated.
If any of the above defects are found, see Sections 7 and 8.
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