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APPLICATIONS
5.5 Pulling (Spreaders, Combi Tools, Rescue Rams)
After the chain set (as described in Chapter 4.7) has been attached to the equipment, spreaders,
combi tools and rescue rams can also be used for pulling.
For this, the chains must be tightly tensioned and must be tensed only in the pulling direction. To
tension the chain, only one lock can be pressed in, so that the chain can be pulled through the
chain lock.
If the range of movement is insufcient, tension chains or other means must be used so that the
tool can be reopened and the chain tensioned again.
ATTENTION!
For quick use, it is advisable to keep the pulling chain with the chain locks
mounted approx. 3.94-7.87 inches from the end. Carefully check the chains
prior to every use. Check that the weight does not stress the tip of the hook,
but lies in the middle of the hook instead.
• You must not undertake any repairs yourself.
• Never load chains greater than the load capacity indicated.
• Do not shock-load.
• Do not galvanize or paint the chains.
• Do not shorten the chains by knotting.
• Do not apply heat to the chains.
• Only use the chains and accessories between temperatures of -40°F and
392°F.
• When undertaking maintenance work on the chains, the Accident
• Prevention Regulations and the requirements of DIN EN 818-7 and DIN
685-5 must be observed.
• Chains must only be used for lashing. Lifting loads is not permitted.
Chains may not be used again if:
• They are deformed, cracked or exhibit corrosion pitting.
• The diameter of the metal forming the chain link has reduced by 10% of
the nominal thickness.
• An individual chain link has been permanently stretched.
• An individual chain link has been enlarged by more than 2%.
• The internal chain pitch over a measuring distance of 11 chain links has
increased by more than 2%.
"uncontrolled if printed"
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