Palfinger Clocktower PK2400 TK - General; Slingers, Other Attachments to Lift the Load

Chapter 6 Ancillary equipment
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General
Note!
Matching load lifting gear is available from all PALFINGER partners.
Any damages or accidents caused by the use of unsuited ancillary equipment and/or load lifting gear
are not covered by the PALFINGER warranty.
Depending on the type of lifting gear a plate must be attached informing about:
 Name of the model
 Year of manufacture
 Manufacturer
 Serial number
 Dead weight
 Maximum permissible load capacity
 Operating pressure
 etc.
.
The operator must be trained on all the ancillary equipment, load lifting gear and lifting equipment used
and has to understand the relevant operating instructions.
Danger!
There is acute danger of fatal injury if
1. the crane is overloaded;
2. the lifting gear and/or lifting devices are overloaded with
the crane.
Observe the load capacities of lifting gear and lifting equipment.
The maximum load capacity is defined by the weakest load lifting gear used.
Lifting gear:
 Are always considered as part of the load (except rope winch and fly-jib plus provided lower load
block).
 Always attach and secure them using original PALFINGER bolts and securing devices.
Slingers, other attachments to lift the load
Hook
Danger!
Undersized, incorrectly attached, defective or unsecured crane hooks
or lower load block may cause the load to drop. This creates an acute
risk of fatality for the operator and others.
 Use hook and shackle suitable for the weight of the load that is being lifted.
 Observe the load capacity given on the load lifting gear.