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Manitowoc Published 11-06-15, Control # 040-13 5-35
2250 SERVICE/MAINTENANCE MANUAL HOISTS
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12. Inspecteach hook and shackle for damage as shown in
Figure 5-33
.
13. See ASME B30-10 Standard for specific hook
replacement guidelines. The standards are available as
follows:
•Mail—ASME, 22 Law Drive, Fairfield, New Jersey,
07004-2900
• Toll free phone—US & Canada 800-843-2763,
Mexico 95-800-843-2763, Universal 973-882-1167
•Fax—973-882-1717 or 973-882-515
•E-mail— infocentral
@asme.org).
14. Contact the supplier of your hooks, shackles, blocks,
and other rigging for repair instructions.
15. Check each hook and shackle at least yearly for cracks
using a dye penetrant test, MAG particle test, ultrasonic
test, or by X-ray.
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
To prevent load from dropping due to hook or shackle
failure, do not attempt to repair cracks in hooks and
shackles by welding. Furthermore, do not weld on any
load bearing component unless proper welding methods
are used (contact the Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice
Team for material and welding specifications).
FIGURE 5-33
Item Description
1 Shackle
2 Check for Wear and Deformation
3 Check for Wear and Straightness
4 Check that Pin is Always Seated
5 Hook
6 Check that Hook is Not Twisted
7 Check for Cracks and Twisting
8 Check for Wear and Cracks