Maintenance; Disassembly/Assembly; Overhaul; Disposal - Terrier TNMK Mode D'emploi

- Make sure the plate is free from grease and dirt in the place where the lifting clamp
will be fastened.
- Open the clamp by means of the lever.
- Position the jaw completely over the plate. Make sure that the clamp is positioned in
such a way that the load is balanced during the hoisting operation.
- Ensure that the lifting shackle is pointed towards the centre of the beam or construction.
- Close the clamp by turning the lever back fully.
- Smoothly slowly operate the lifting action in order to fully apply the lifting power.
Make sure the clamp is not slipping.
- If the load is slipping, follow the instructions in this lifting section once more.
- If load still slips, follow the next section, Section 6 – Maintenance.
- Ensure that the load is positioned stably before disconnecting the clamp.
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MAINTENANCE

For optimum safety, make sure to carry out a complete inspection of the clamp at least
once a month.
Stop using the clamp if:
- It is torn or deformed, especially around the jaw corners;
- The lifting shackle and chain show visible signs of damage;
- The draw spring is stretched or broken;
- The pins show visible signs of damage;
- The retaining pins are missing;
- The side(s) of the housing is/are crushed in the place of the spacer pins.
- The clamping jaws are damaged or dirty.
If any of the above-mentioned faults are observed, refer to Section 7 and Section 8.
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DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY

In view of the complexity of the clamp, it should only be assembled or disassembled by
Terrier Lifting Clamps BV or by a recognised mechanical repair and service centre. See
also Section 8.
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OVERHAUL

At least once a year, or if occasioned by damage to the clamp, the TNMK safety lifting
clamp should be inspected, tested and, if necessary, overhauled by Terrier Lifting
Clamps BV or a recognised mechanical repair and service centre.
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DISPOSAL

Once the TNMK safety lifting clamp has reached the end of its useful life, it can be trea-
ted as scrap iron, provided that the clamp is rendered unfit for use.
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