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Cable and Hoisting Material(s)
Pay attention to the following with respect to the
cable and hoisting material(s):
Only use BSEN13414-1 certified cable assemblies
with the minimum required breaking force from
the relevant tables on page 10
The cable and load hook must be regularly
checked for any damages or defects
The load must be mounted correctly
Loading hooks must be fitted with safety catches
According to the regulations, loading hooks must
be mounted to the cable with a thimble and a
ferrule
The sideways leverage angle of the cable, must
not exceed 3 degrees (see Fig. 1)
There must be a minimum of 3 safety windings on
the first layer of the drum when loaded
The top of the last cable layer must have at least
one and a half cable diameter clearance between
the outer edge of the drum flange
The cable must be pre-stressed when being
wrapped around the drum
Never reach into the cable assembly
Only hold the cable when wearing safety gloves
Adhere to the correct cable capacity
Min. 3 safety
windings
Cable
Fig. 1
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