Art.-No.: B07725-F - 2 / 9 - Edition: EN-100415
1 General features
TM chain blocks are inter alia employed in the construction industry, in mining opera-
tions, marine applications and other sectors of industry.
Significant characteristics are:
Overload protection
Automatic, double-pawl braking system
Stainless steel load chain to EN 818-7, type T, electrogalvanized
2 Safety Notes
The subsequent safety information provides an overview of the general methods of ac-
tion in order to safely operate TM manual chain blocks. Disregard of these safety notes
may result in death, severe injury or damage to property. Instructions hereunder are not
to be considered exhaustive and are thus not limited to the following.
1. Only persons who received safety instructions and have been trained in the opera-
tion of the equipment are allowed to use the chain block.
2. In addition to the operating instructions, operators must be aware of and have
been appropriately trained with regard to the relevant accident prevention regula-
tions "Load-carrying devices used with lifting equipment", BGR 500. Only author-
ised persons in accordance with BGR 500, Chapter 2.8 may be assigned to per-
form assembly and dismantling work.
3. Check whether the suspension points are able to assume the forces to be applied.
4. Structural modifications, attachments or conversions are not permitted.
5. Do not operate or use chain blocks showing wear, damage or improperly function-
ing hook safety latches.
6. Inspect and check the chain block at regular intervals.
7. Replace worn and/or damaged parts.
8. Lubricate movable parts and the chain at regular intervals. Make sure to remove
lubricants and dirt from the braking surfaces inside the block housing.
9. Never connect the chain ends in an inadmissible manner.
10. Do not lift loads of a weight higher than what has been prescribed as load capacity
for the chain block (see section “Technical Details” in this respect).
11. If simultaneously lifting a load by means of two chain blocks, the load capacity of
each of the two blocks must at least be equal to the weight of the load.
12. Loads must be attached in accordance with BGI 556 –"Government safety asso-
ciation information for load attachment personnel".
13. The chain must not wrap around the load or other components.
14. Position the chain block vertically above the load’s center of gravity. Never ‘drag’
or ‘pull’ the load sideways.
15. The operational rotation of the load in the hook or the rotation of the chain block in
the suspension hook is not permitted.
16. Never operate a hoist the chain of which is twisted, has kinks, is elongated or oth-
erwise damaged.
17. Make sure the load is fully supported by and has contact with the hook bed and the
safety latch has engaged.
18. Do not support any load with the tip of the hook.
19. Do not run the chain over edges.
20. During hoisting operation always observe the load.
21. Always make sure no one including you (operator) is in the range of the moving
load (hazard area) and do not lift any load over people.
