EN Original operating

instructions

Operating instructions
Textile Slings

Carl Stahl Hebetechnik GmbH

Tobelstrasse 2
73079 Suessen

Phone:
+49 (0) 7162 4007 - 0

E-mail:
[email protected]
Internet:
www.carlstahl-hebetechnik.de
Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 MANUFACTURER/SERVICE............................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................................................................................. 2

2. PREPARATION OF INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 3

2.1 SYMBOLS AND DESIGNATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 INSTRUCTIONS AND LISTS.............................................................................................................................. 4

3. SAFETY..................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 PROPER USE .............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.3 IMPROPER USE ........................................................................................................................................... 7

4. TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................................................................................................... 8

5. DELIVERY AND TRANSPORT ..................................................................................................................... 9

5.1 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ..................................................................................................................................... 9

5.2 TRANSPORT ............................................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 STORAGE .................................................................................................................................................. 9

6. LAYOUT AND FUNCTION ........................................................................................................................ 10

7. USE ........................................................................................................................................................ 11

7.1 INSPECTION BEFORE USE ............................................................................................................................ 11

7.2 SYMMETRICAL LOAD.................................................................................................................................. 12
7.3 DIRECT LIFTING ........................................................................................................................................ 12

8. SERVICING ............................................................................................................................................. 13

8.1 CLEANING ............................................................................................................................................... 13

8.2 INSPECTION DOCUMENT ............................................................................................................................. 13
8.3 MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION PLAN ................................................................................................................ 14
8.4 INSPECTION CRITERIA................................................................................................................................. 14
8.5 VISUAL INSPECTION AND FUNCTION CHECK .................................................................................................... 15

9. TAKING OUT OF SERVICE AND DISPOSAL ............................................................................................... 16

9.1 TAKING OUT OF SERVICE ............................................................................................................................. 16

9.2 DISPOSAL ................................................................................................................................................ 16

10. NOTES................................................................................................................................................ 17
 Introduction

1. Introduction
Before you use the Textile Bridle Slings for the first time, read the operating instructions in their
entirety. The operating instructions explain how to safely use, maintain, inspect, and dispose of the
Textile Bridle Slings. These operating instructions are a component of the product and must be
available to all users. Keep the operating instructions in a safe place for re-use.

1.1 Manufacturer/Service
Carl Stahl Hebetechnik GmbH
Tobelstrasse 2
73079 Suessen

Phone
+49 (0) 7162 4007 – 0

E-mail
[email protected]

Internet
www.carlstahl-hebetechnik.de

INFO
i We will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your product.

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1.2 EU declaration of conformity

Content of the document:
For the product designated below
Name: Textile Bridle Sling
we hereby declare that it corresponds to the basic requirements specified in the harmonization legislation
named below:
DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of May 17, 2006 about
machines and the change of Directive 95/16/EC (new version) – in short: Machinery Directive
Specification of the applicable harmonized standards that apply or details of the specifications for which
conformity is declared:
Reference Date of issue Title
Harmonized standards for the Machinery Directive:
EN ISO 12100 2010-11 Safety of machines – General principles for
+ Correction 1 2013-08 design – Risk assessment and risk reduction
Textile slings - Safety - Part 2:
EN 1492-1,2 2009-05
Man-made fibres for general purpose use
EN 1677-2 2008-06 Components for slings - Safety - Part 2: Forged
+ correction 1 2009-01 steel lifting hooks with latch, Grade 8
Additional applicable technical specifications (not published in the EU official gazette):
ISO/TR 14121-2 2013-02 Safety of machinery - Risk assessment - Part 2:
SPEC 33885 Practical guidance and examples of methods
Authorized within the meaning of Annex II No. 1. A. No. 2, 2006/42/EC for the compilation of the technical
documents:
Company Carl Stahl
Address

Sole responsibility for issuing this declaration of conformity with regard to meeting the basic requirements and
the preparation of the technical documents is borne by the manufacturer (or installation company):

Declared by:
Last name, first name Title Managing
director
This declaration certifies conformity with the named harmonization legislation, however it does not promise
properties.
Additional details:
This declaration applies to all copies that are manufactured according to the corresponding production
drawings, which are a component of the technical documents. The attached accompanying documentation that
supports the declaration of conformity contains additional details about adherence to above references.

The complete declaration of conformity is attached as a separate document.

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 Preparation of information

2. Preparation of information
These operating instructions contain symbols, designations, instructions, and lists as depicted in
Chapters 2.1 to 2.2.

2.1 Symbols and designations

Warnings
The warnings are classified and depicted as follows:

DANGER
A warning with the signal word “DANGER” indicates a hazard that can immediately and
certainly cause death or severe, lasting injuries.

WARNING
A warning with the signal word “WARNING” indicates a hazard that may cause severe
injuries or death.

CAUTION
A warning with the signal word “CAUTION” indicates a hazard that may cause minor to
moderate injuries.

ATTENTION
A warning with the signal word “ATTENTION” indicates a hazard that may cause property
damage.

In a warning, steps are marked with  and structured chronologically.

Pictographs for specific hazards

Meaning:
Warning about suspended load.

Meaning:
Warning about danger of crushing.

Meaning:
Warning about hand injuries.

The pictographs are used in connection with the associated classification and the appropriate signal
word.

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Useful information and tips

INFO
i This symbol identifies useful information and tips.

Disposal

NOTICE ABOUT DISPOSAL

of packaging materials and load lifting devices.

2.2 Instructions and lists

All instructions are structured in chronological order and numbered sequentially, e.g.:
1. Step 1
2. Step 2
The result of an action is marked with an arrow:
 Result or device reaction

Instructions that do not have to be carried out in a particular sequence are marked as follows:

 Step
 Step

The result of an action is marked with an arrow:

 Result or device reaction

Lists are marked with dashes:

- List

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3. Safety
Before you use the Textile Bridle Sling, carefully read the following safety instructions.

Chapters 3.1 to 3.3 list basic behavior rules that you must observe when handling the Textile Bridle
Sling. You must absolutely follow the instructions that are marked with a symbol to prevent
danger to people. Warnings that belong to the individual instructions are always listed before the
step in question.

3.1 Basic safety instructions

The Textile Bridle Sling has been constructed, tested, and left the company in a perfectly safe
condition. In order to maintain this state, you must follow the instructions in these operating
instructions.

- Read these operating instructions in their entirety;

- Heed the warnings and safety instructions;
- Make sure that these operating instructions are always available where the Textile Bridle Sling
will be used;
- Make sure that only qualified staff performs work with and on the Textile Bridle Sling (see Tab.
1);
- During use, comply with the applicable requirements for occupational safety and the work
instructions of the operator;
- Consider the conditions on-site;
- Observe the permissible angle of inclination (see Technical data in Chapter 4);
- Observe the maximum load capacity;
- Consider the additional tare weight of the Textile Bridle Sling:
- Any Damage that compromises safety must be repaired by an expert company;
- Perform all work with great care;
- Only use the Textile Bridle Sling with clearly legible identification tags;
- Hook unused legs into the oblong master link. Pay attention to load capacity reductions of the
used legs.
- Use in choker hitch (reduces load capacity by 20%).

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Classification of the qualification areas for load lifting devices

Area of activity Qualification Professional knowledge

Delivery and transport Dealer, mover - Proof of training in load securing
- Safe handling of load lifting devices
Storage Storage - Safe handling of load lifting devices
specialist
Start-up, maintenance, Specialized - Expert: professional training and experience,
and service personnel sufficient knowledge in the area of load lifting devices
- Safe handling of load lifting devices
- Product-specific knowledge
Use, simple visual Specialized - Safe handling of load lifting devices, professional
inspection personnel training and experience
Disposal Specialized - Knowledge of the regulations for proper disposal and
personnel re-use
Tab. 1: Overview

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3.2 Proper use

The following points comprise proper use:

- Vertical lifting of non-guided loads;

- Observe the permissible load capacity: Tare weight of the individual components + load weight;
- Temperature range from -40 °C to + 80 °C ( Polypropylene PP);
- Temperature range from -40 °C to + 100 °C (polyesters PES, polyamide PA);
- Use and storage only indoors;
- Even and symmetrical load distribution during vertical lifting and lowering of the load;
- The load may only be lifted in the bottom of the hook and in the load direction.
In addition to the points listed here, additional details must be taken from the technical data and
observed (Chapter 4).

3.3 Improper use

The following points comprise improper use:

- Exceeding the maximum load capacity;

- Conveying people and animals;
- Transporting fluids and hazardous materials;
- Changes to the construction;
- If people linger under suspended load;
- In environments that are subject to explosion, or where there is exposure to salt, acid, toxic,
and/or alkaline substances;
- Do not knot and do not lead over sharp edges. Protect with edge protectors or clip-on sleeves;
- Hooks loaded at the tip;
- The angle of inclination of a leg greater than 60°C;
- Use and storage outdoors.
- Hook the round sling directly into the crane hook.

Chapter 3.3 does not guarantee completeness. Anything that is not expressly permitted falls under
improper use.

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Technical data

4. Technical data
The following table provides the specific technical data for the different Textile Bridle Slings.

1-leg 2-leg 3- and 4-leg

0° 0 - 45° 45° - 60° 0 - 45° 45° - 60°

Load capacity in kg
1.000 1.400 1.000 2.100 1.500
2.000 2.800 2.000 4.200 3.000
3.000 4.200 3.000 6.300 4.500
4.000 5.600 4.000 8.400 6.000
5.000 7.000 5.000 10.500 7.500
6.000 8.400 6.000 12.600 9.000
8.000 11.200 8.000 16.800 12.000
10.000 14.000 10.000 21.000 15.000
15.000 21.000 15.000 31.500 22.500
20.000 28.000 20.000 42.000 30.000
25.000 35.000 25.000 52.500 37.500
30.000 42.000 30.000 63.000 45.000
Tab. 2: Technical data

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 Delivery and transport

5. Delivery and transport

5.1 Scope of delivery
Check the delivery to ensure it is complete.
Pieces Item
1 Textile Bridle Sling
1 Original operating instructions
1 Declaration of conformity
1 Inspection document
Tab. 3: Scope of delivery

If parts are missing or damaged, contact the manufacturer/dealer (Chapter 1.1).

5.2 Transport
The Textile Bridle Sling is tested, checked and packed properly before delivery. Delivery is made using
a suitable transport system.
Always transport the Textile Bridle Sling using a suitable transport system.

5.3 Storage
ATTENTION
Damage to device due to improper storage!
Improper storage can damage the Textile Bridle Sling.
 Store the Textile Bridle Sling in a suitable location.
 Store the Textile Bridle Sling in a clean, dry place indoors.
 Protect the Textile Bridle Sling against:
- The effects of temperatures that fall below or exceed the permissible temperature
range (see Chapter 4),
- Humidity,
- Soiling,
- Damage,
- Corrosion.

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Layout and function

6. Layout and function

The Textile Bridle Sling consists essentially of the following components:

Fig. 1: Textile Bridle Sling

Position Name
1 Oblong master link
2 Inspection Data Tag /
Identification Tag
3 Roundsling
4 Clevis Hook
5 Roundsling coupler
6 Roundsling coupler
Tab. 4: Layout and function

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7. Use
7.1 Inspection before use
An inspection must be conducted before each use. You must conduct an inspection before first use
(initial start-up), before each recurring use or after each servicing. For the precise details of the
corresponding inspections, see the maintenance/inspection plan. Read Chapter 8, especially 8.2-8.4.

The inspection is intended to ensure that the sheet metal clamp is in perfect condition and ready for
operation.

Before using the Textile Bridle Sling, you must observe the following with regard to the work
environment:
DANGER
Danger to life due to falling load!
A falling load can cause severe injuries or death.
 Never linger under a suspended load.
 Never pass under a suspended load.
 Ensure there is sufficient free space to work.
 Ensure that there are no people in the working area.

WARNING
Danger of crushing due to lack of space!
There is a danger of crushing due to clearances that are too small at the load pick-up point,
on the load transport path or at the load drop-off point.
 Inspect your work environment.
 Ensure there is sufficient space at the load pick-up point, on the load transport path,
and at the load drop-off point.

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7.2 Symmetrical load

A load is classified as symmetrical if the following conditions are given:
- The load is less than 80 % of the marked load capacity
- The angle of inclination of all legs is not less than 15°
- The inclination angles of all legs are the same or differ from each other by max. 15°
- In the case of 3- and 4-legs Textile Bridle Slings, the corresponding angles in the imaging plane
deviate from each other by max. 15°.
If a load cannot be classified as symmetrical, the load is considered unsymmetrical and the load is not
evenly distributed across all legs.

To determine how many legs are load-bearing, an assessment by a competent person is required to
assess the lifting operation.

In the case of unbalanced loading of a multiple-leg suspension and uncertainties, only one leg is
classified as load-bearing.

7.3 Direct Lifting

With this type of direct lifting, the end fitting parts are connected directly to the attachment points
on the load. The adjustment of hooks and attachment points must always be observed. The load
must always be applied in the bottom of the hook. The hook tip must not be loaded. The safety latch
or flap must be closed. If multi-leg Textile Bridle Slings are used, the hook tips must point outwards.

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 Servicing

8. Servicing
The Textile Bridle Sling must be cleaned, maintained, and inspected regularly. For the
maintenance/inspection intervals, see the maintenance/inspection plan.

8.1 Cleaning
INFO
Regular cleaning and careful handling mean that the Textile Bridle Sling will be in good
i condition throughout its life cycle.

Component Cleaning criteria Actions

Oblong master The oblong master link must be movable, free of dust and dirt. Clean
link
Inspection Data The Inspection Data Tag / Identification Tag must be movable, Clean
Tag / free of dust and dirt.
Identification
Tag
Roundsling The Roundsling must be movable, free of dust and dirt. Clean
Clevis Hook The Clevis Hook must be movable, free of dust and dirt. Clean
Roundsling The Roundsling coupler must be movable, free of dust and dirt. Clean
coupler
Tab. 5: Cleaning

8.2 Inspection document

The inspection document serves as proof of the inspections conducted. Furthermore, all noted
defects must be repaired and the proof thereof that is kept must be presented to the authorities if
necessary. The original inspection document is attached as a separate document.

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8.3 Maintenance/inspection plan

Maintenance/inspection interval Activity
Before first use (initial start-up) - Visual inspection and function check
Before each recurring use of the - Visual inspection
sheet metal clamp without
extraordinary events
- Visual inspection, function check, condition of the
Annually
components
Extraordinary inspection - Depending on external conditions, the annual inspection
cycle may be shortened. This includes the following points:
- After damage events, servicing or special incidents,
- Permanent use in shift operation,
- Increased wear,
- Corrosion, effects of heat due to environmental
influences,
- etc.
Tab. 6: Maintenance/inspection plan

8.4 Inspection criteria

The discard criteria for the Textile Bridle Sling are determined using the inspection criteria in the
following table. For the basic value, specified in mm, see Technical data (see Chapter 4).

Component Inspection criteria Actions

Oblong master link Any type of deformation and Take out of service and contact
wear manufacturer/service
Inspection Data Tag / Any type of deformation and Take out of service and contact
Identification Tag wear manufacturer/service
Roundsling Any type of deformation and Take out of service and contact
wear manufacturer/service
Clevis Hook Any type of deformation and Take out of service and contact
wear manufacturer/service
Roundsling coupler Any type of deformation and Take out of service and contact
wear manufacturer/service
Tab. 7: Inspection criteria

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8.5 Visual inspection and function check

Before each use, the Textile Bridle Sling must be checked and inspected. The tables in Chapter 8.4 list
criteria which may indicate that you must take the sheet metal clamp out of service.

DANGER
Danger to life due to falling load!
Due to deformation and wear of the individual components, the load capacity may be
reduced and the load can fall.
 Check the Textile Bridle Sling for defects.
 Check to what extent the individual components are functional.
 Take the Textile Bridle Sling out of service by marking it appropriately, if it is no longer
functional and is beyond repair damaged (see Chapter 9.1).
 If necessary, contact the manufacturer/service (see Chapter 1.1).
 If necessary, dispose of the sheet metal clamp (see Chapter 9.2).

Visual inspection
1. Check the Textile Bridle Sling for visual defects such as:
- Damage of the Textile Bridle Sling
- Ensure that the inspection Data Tag /identification Tag are clearly legible,

Take the Textile Bridle Sling out of service, if the Textile Bridle Sling has a defect.

Function check
1. Check all moving parts to ensure they move easily.
2. Check the functionality of the Textile Bridle Sling.
3. Take the Textile Bridle Sling out of service, if its function is compromised (see Chapter 9.1).

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Taking out of service and disposal

9. Taking out of service and disposal

9.1 Taking out of service

1. Take the Textile Bridle Sling out of service by marking it.
2. Contact the manufacturer/service (see Chapter 1.1).
3. Dispose of the Textile Bridle Sling if necessary.

9.2 Disposal
Disposal of sheet metal clamp
NOTICE ABOUT DISPOSAL
If the Textile Bridle Sling can no longer be repaired or if it is no longer functional, it must be
disposed of in accordance with the applicable legal provisions.

Disposal of packaging material

NOTICE ABOUT DISPOSAL
According to the Packaging Ordinance, the dealer must take back for re-use and/or ensure
disposal of the packaging for its products that do not bear the symbol of a system for
complete disposal.

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