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OFF-LOAD RELEASE MANUAL HOOKS

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GENERAL
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• Read this user manual carefully before you use the hook
and save it for future reference.
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• Operational scenarios with corresponding risk evaluations must N
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be well known for the operators.

• It is important that the hook is inspected and maintained

periodically to ensure a safe and well-functioning equipment. R
• Monthly controls by the operators are limited to visual check and
practical operations.
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• All necessary service and maintenance shall be carried out by
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authorized service personal annually and by 5-years controls.
On-line annual inspection course for Henriksen hooks is available
on the internet, please check our website for more information.

• Contact the manufacturer in case of any visible damage and/or if

malfunction occurs.

• Any unauthorized repair, service and/or parts used in the hook will
violate the warranty.

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LAUNCH Lifting ring
Safety L
1 Check visually the following before
launch: Hook element
pin
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Handle
• the hook is not damaged
• the hook element is in closed U
position
• the handle is in the high (closed)
position
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• the safety pin is properly placed,
refer to the illustration
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• the lifting ring is properly placed
• the hook is free of any impurities
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or ice Safety
pin

2 Start the lowering process

with a continuous motion.

3 While the boat is lowered

down, twist the safety pin
clockwise and pull it out.

4 When the boat is close to the

water surface, compress the
Handle

handle lever and set the handle

to the low (activated) position.
Stand back and take a safe
stand-by position.

5 When the boat is waterborne

and the hook is off-loaded, the
hook will open automatically
and release the lifting ring.

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RESET
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1 Compress the handle lever
and set the handle to the
Handle
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high (closed) position.
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2 Insert the safety pin. Safety
pin E
Make sure that the safety pin
is properly placed, refer to
the illustration. T

RECOVERY &
Lifting ring
1 Check visually that the hook is
not damaged.
Make sure that the hook is reset. R
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Place the lifting ring properly into
the jaw of the hook.

Latch C
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completely
locked

2 Make sure that the latch is

completely locked, refer to
the illustration. V
The hook is ready to recover
the boat. E
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NOTE: See the “SAFE USE” chapter at the end of the manual
for the recommended lifting operations.
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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
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1 Consider the position of the hook before mounting it on the boat.
The hook shall be placed over the center of gravity. The load O
going through it shall be as straight and symmetrical as possible
during the whole lifting operation.
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2 Make sure that the hook operator can get access to the hook
easily and can operate the hook and connect the lifting ring safely.

3 Consider prevention against impurities and icing on the hook.

4 We strongly recommend to use standard Henriksen Lifting Rings,

because the ring dimensions are designed to geometrically fit
together with the Henriksen Hooks.
See more details in our HLR document.

5 We offer standard Henriksen Bolt Sets and Shims for mounting.

See more details in our Bolt Set and Shims documents.

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RECOMMENDED BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS
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Hook type SWL
(kg)
Bolts and locknuts (1) dimensions
(minimum A4 70 quality)
Max.
torque O
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(Nm)
to frame (2) to swivel joint

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HMKST 3,5 3 500 M24 M24 x 75 70
HMKST 5 5 000 M30 M30 x 90 70
HMKST 8 8 000 M30 M30 x 90 70 T
HMKST 15 15 000 Ø40/M36 (3) Ø40/M36 x 75 (4) 70
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(1)

(2)
Locknuts according to DIN 985 – Nylon insert.
The bolt should be unthreaded in the lifting cross-section.
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(3)
Use washers with the locknuts if necessary.
Stud bolt: shaft Ø40 with M36 threaded ends, EN 1.4462 quality.
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Bolts can be ordered from Henriksen, the length is specified
by the boat builder.
(4) Stud bolt: shaft Ø40 with M36 threaded ends, EN 1.4462 quality.
Shaft length: 75 mm, total length: 163 mm.

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DIMENSIONS
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PART NO. HOOK SWL A B C D E F G WEIGHT

HH000026 HMKST 3,5 3 500 kg 100 180 Ø24,5 49 352 40 30 9,9 kg

HH000027 HMKST 5 5 000 kg 120 225 Ø30,5 60 440 47 35 18,1 kg

HH000028 HMKST 8 8 000 kg 120 225 Ø30,5 60 440 51 35 20,3 kg

HH000034 HMKST 15 15 000 kg 120 225 Ø40,5 73 470 74 47 30,9 kg

NOTE: Detailed drawings and 3D models are available on request.

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1 Place the hook between the plates
of the lifting arrangement of the boat.
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We recommend: O
• to use two outside mounting
plates if possible U
• to apply shims to reduce the gap
between the mounting plates and N
the hook.
Check that the handle points in the T
preferred direction.
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2 Insert the mounting bolts
through the holes on the lifting
arrangement and the hook. G
WARNING:
Use only recommended bolts,
see the table on page 6.

3 Mount the locknuts.

We recommend to hold the
hook in lifted position when
tightening the locknuts.
WARNING:
Use only recommended
locknuts and torques, see the
table on page 6.
Always use new locknuts.

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FUNCTIONAL TEST
Do a functional test of the following after mounting the hook on the boat:
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• The handle can be set to high and low positions. O
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The hook element can open fully.
The ring shall be inserted simply and safely.
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• The safety pin shall be inserted and pulled out easily. N
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• The hook is loaded as straight and symmetrical as possible during
the whole lifting operation.

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1 For safety reasons carry out the control in
good lighting conditions.
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2 Remove all impurities (salt, grease, dust, etc.) N
with fresh water. Remove ice if necessary.
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3 Check that the following parts are free from
deformations and defects:
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The hook element Lifting ring
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moves smoothly
Latch for
entry ring
Check all springs Side plates C
Identification labels
Release handle O
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Safety plate and bolts
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Safety pin
(if available)

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Lifting
arrangement

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Contact the manufacturer in case of any deviation!
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4 Do a functional test of the following: M
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• The handle can be set to high and low positions.
• The hook element can open fully.
• The ring shall be inserted simply and safely. N
• The safety pin shall be inserted and pulled out easily.
• The hook is loaded as straight and symmetrical as possible T
during the whole lifting operation.
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5 DO NOT PAINT ANY PART OF THE HOOK!
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Contact the manufacturer in case of any deviation!
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SAFE LAUNCH
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1 The hook operator connects
the lifting ring and the painter A
line before launch, and then
gives a signal to the crane
operator that the lowering
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process can start.
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2 The crane operator starts

the lowering process with U
a continuous motion.
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Continuous
motion

3 The operators make sure

that there are no obstacles
under the boat.
The hook operator then Continuous
activates the lifting hook motion
when the boat is close to
the water surface.

4 The hook operator stands

back and takes a safe
stand-by position.

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SAFE LAUNCH
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5 When the boat gets waterborne
and the lifting hook is off-loaded, A
the hook will open automatically
and release the lifting ring.
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The crane operator lifts the
lifting ring to avoid collision with
the boat or the crew.
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6 The coxswain or the hook operator
releases the painter line when the
boat and the crew are ready.
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7 The coxswain maneuvers the

boat ahead and away from the
vessel.

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SAFE RECOVERY
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1 The hook operator makes sure
that both the lifting hook and A
the painter hook are reset.
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2 The coxswain maneuvers
the boat close to the vessel E
to let the hook operator
safely get the painter line.

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3 The hook operator connects
the painter line. The coxswain
aligns the direction of the boat
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to the direction of the vessel.
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4 The coxswain reduces the speed
of the boat and the painter line is
tensioned. The coxswain then
makes sure to keep the correct
direction of the boat and tension
in the painter line.
The boat shall then be in the correct
position below the lifting ring.

5 The crane operator lowers the

lifting ring to let the hook
operator safely get it.

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SAFE RECOVERY
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6 The hook operator connects the
lifting ring and gives a signal to A
the crane operator.
The crane operator starts the F
automatic tensioning system
(if available) to give tension in
the wire.
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7 The hook operator stands back

and takes a safe stand-by position. U
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8 The crane operator starts
the lifting process with a E
smooth motion as the Continuous
boat moves upwards on motion
a wave.

9 The crane operator completes the

lifting process with a continuous
motion and places the boat into
the crib.

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