OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOIST CHAINS
THIELE GmbH & Co. KG
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B08285-D
replaces B08285-C
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EN 04.2022
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Original in compliance with 2006/42/EC
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DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
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General
THIELE hoist chains in accordance with EN 818-7 are intended for use in manually
or motor-driven chain hoists for lifting loads.
THIELE hoist chains are manufactured in accordance with EN 818-7 or more
specifically other requirements for types T (tempered) and DAT or DT (case-
hardened).
Hoist chains must exclusively employed
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for chain hoists of suitable design,
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within the limits of their permissible working load limit,
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within the limits of the maximum stresses shown in EN 818-7 and ISO 3077
table B.1,
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within the temperature limits prescribed,
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by trained and authorized persons.
THIELE hoist chains meet EG Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC requirements and
feature a safety factor of at least 4 based on WLL (Working Load Limit).
On delivery, the container is marked with the CE mark.
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THIELE hoist chains are marked with specifications according type and quality
grade data, manufacturer’s symbol and traceability code.
1.2
Use of type T
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for manually operated chain hoists
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intended for motorized chain hoists operating at lower speed rates, very light
duty cycles and under conditions causing low wear only
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Use of type DAT
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intended for motor-operated chain hoists
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for higher loads and speed rates
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for longer duty cycles
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NOT intended for portable, manually operated chain hoists
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Use of type DT
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for motor-operated chain hoists in wear-causing environments, e.g. where high
dust loads arise
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NOT intended for portable, manually operated chain hoists
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SAFETY NOTES
Risk of injury!
Never walk or stay under lifted loads!
Make sure to use hoisting/attachment means
free from defects!
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Operators, fitters, and maintenance personnel must in particular observe the
operating instructions of the used chain hoists, documentations DGUV V 1,
DGUV R 109-017
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, DGUV V 52, DGUV V 54, if applicable DGUV V 17 and
DGUV I 209-013 issued by the German Employers’ Liability Insurance
Association, as well as standard specifications DIN 685-5 and EN 818-7.
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In the Federal Republic of Germany, the Operational Safety Ordinance
(BetrSichV) has to be implemented and the Technical Rule for Industrial Safety
TRBS 1201, in particular Annex 1, Chapter 2 "Special regulations for the use of
working equipment for lifting loads" must be observed.
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Outside the Federal Republic of Germany the specific provisions issued locally
in the country where the items are used must be observed.
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The directions given in these Operating Instructions and specified
documentations relating to safety, assembly, operation, inspection, and
maintenance must be made available to the respective persons.
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Make sure these Operating Instructions are available in a place near the product
during the time the equipment is used. Please contact the manufacturer if
replacements are needed. See also chapter 9.
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When performing work make sure to wear your personal protective equipment!
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Improper assembly and use may cause personal injury and/or damage to
property!
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Structural changes are impermissible (e.g. welding, bending, galvanizing).
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Assembly and removal as well as inspection and maintenance must exclusively
be carried out by skilled and authorized persons.
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Operators must carry out a visual inspection and, if necessary, a functional
test of the safety equipment before each use!
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Only lift loads the mass of which is less than or equal to the Working Load Limit
of the chain hoist.
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Never expose chains to loads exceeding the specified Working Load Limits.
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Never use hoist chains as sling chains or for „choke hitch“ or „basket hitch“
attachment methods.
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Position the load hook above the load’s center of gravity.
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Make sure the load can take the forces to be applied without suffering
deformation.
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Do not twist or knot the chains together.
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Only lift loads that are freely movable and not attached or fastened.
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Do not start lifting before you have made sure the load has been correctly
attached.
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Make sure no one including you (operator) is in the way of the moving load
(hazard area)!
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During lifting/hoisting make sure your hands or other body parts do not come
into contact with hoisting means.
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Avoid impacts, e.g. due to abruptly lifting loads with chain in slack condition.
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Never move a suspended load over persons.
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Never cause suspended loads to swing.
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Always monitor a suspended load.
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Put the load only down in flat places/sites where it can be safely deposited.
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Safety elements must not be excessively stressed or strained operationally.
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Avoid diagonal pull.
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Take care for sufficient place for the personnel to move when choosing the
route of transportation and storage location. Danger to life and risk of injury by
crushing hazards.
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In the event of doubts about the use, inspection, maintenance or similar things
contact your safety officer or the manufacturer.
THIELE will not be responsible for damage caused through non-observance of
the instructions, rules, standards and notes indicated!
As a rule, hoist chains are not permitted for the transportation of persons!
Working under the influence of drugs, medications impairing the sense and/or
alcohol (including residual alcohol) is strictly forbidden!
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COMMISSIONING
Prior to using the components for the first time make sure that
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the components comply with the order and have not been damaged,
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test certificate, statement of compliance, and Operating Instructions are at
hand,
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markings correspond with what is specified in the documentation,
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inspection deadlines and the qualified persons for examinations are
determined,
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visibility and functional testing are carried out and documented,
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the documentation is safely kept in an orderly manner.
Dispose of the packing in an environmentally compatible way according to local
rules.
