TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Swivel line 180.00 is a device especially designed to allow the rotation of the load during lifting operation. Not to be used for wrecking.


IDENTIFICATION

The device carries the markings for a complete identification and traceability

engraved on the swivel:

TIL manufacturer brand
CE as European Community
XX working load limit in tons
YYY batch number (three figures alphanumeric code)
KKK is the device' serial number
Z (only on the hook) identify the material C=carbon steel A=alloy steel

Check

Before starting the lift it should be ensured that the load is free to move and is not bolted down; moreover the total load must not be greater than the working load limit of the device

Center of gravity

The centre of gravity position must assure a safe lifting and avoid tilting, toppling or swinging; the device must be placed vertically on the centre of gravity

Load handling

To avoid dangerous swinging of the load is preferable that the sling' angles to the vertical are greater than 15°

Simmetry

If the load tilts, it should be lowered and the attachment points moved in a safer position. Alternatively sling' legs should be shortened by using proper shortening devices.

Load protection

To avoid load damage is necessary verify that the horizontal reactions are well absorbed. The greater is the angle to the vertical the greater are the reactions on the load. Do not exceed 60°.

Lifting

Start lifting avoiding sudden accelerations. Lift the load with care until all the legs are taut. Keep far from chain's legs and in general keep far from lifting area. Do not twist the chain and avoid, if possible, choking.

Landing

Ensure that landing area is free. Avoid sudden speed decrease. Check the load is stable before releasing legs' sling. Avoid trapping the sling beneath the load as this might damage it.


HOOK (when supplied)

Ispections

at least every 3 months, or even more frequently when the accessory is used in severe conditions, a visual inspection is recommended to detect deformations, surface defects or anything else that could alter hook performances
Hooks used in frequent and stressing cycles must be regularly inspected taking care on:

opening: must not be greater than 10% of nominal value (see table nbr.3) (latch must be dismantled)
worn areas: in correspondence of contact with slings and of maximum effort area (see fig.1 next page)
distortions

	at least every 2 years, or even more frequently when the accessory is used in severe conditions, perform a magnetic test hooks MUST be removed from service when the standards are not respected
Fig.1: hook's areas

Hook' usage

Please follow instructions listed below:

hook MUST entirely support the load; latch MUST NOT support the load
NEVER side or back load a hook
NEVER tip load a hook
NEVER repair, weld or heat a hook

Safety latches

Latch may work not properly if the hook is bent or worn, therefore periodically inspect the hook and the latch:

NEVER use a bent or not properly working latch; remove it from service immediately
NEVER remove latch from hook

	For spares order please refer to the number engraved on the latch body or mention hook' markings. Refer to the sketch for assembling.
fig. 2: safety latches assembly

Disassembling

The swivel has been designed to allow a quick and easy maintenance. Please refer to the attached drawing for a description of each step.

slip off the cotter pin from the shackle' pin
unscrew the shackle' nut and slip off the pin from the shackle' bow
remove the shackle' bow
with a wrench unscrew the hexagon sockets set screw ‰
with a lever gently unscrew part ƒfrom part ‚‚
with a wrench unscrew the hexagon sockets set screw …
Unscrew nut „while holding the hook
take out the washer †
take out the thrust washer ‡

Maintenance

Please refer to the attached drawing for a description of each step.

clean carefully part ‚‚ and part ƒ with kerosene; dry with blown air
check the condition of washer † especially for what concern the contact surface with thrust washer ‡
check the thickness of the washer †and of the thrust washer ‡; if necessary substitute parts † and ‡if the thickness should be lower than the minimum shown in table nbr.2, or if the surfaces in contact should be excessively damaged

WLL [t]	Min thickness of washer † [mm]	Min thickness of washer ‡ [mm]
2,5	4,5	1,3
5	4,5	1,3
6	4,5	1,3
8	4,5	1,3
10	4,5	1,3
12	4,5	1,3
16	5,5	1,8
20	5,5	1,8

tab. nr.2: minimum accettable thickness

Assembling

Please refer to the attached drawing for a description of each step.

insert the shank of the hook �in the hole of part ‚
insert the thrust washer ‡ on the bottom of part ‚ with the anti friction surface carefully cleaned and oriented towards the top
insert the washer † on the thrust washer ‡ with the rectified surface, carefully cleaned and slightly lubricated, oriented towards the bottom
screw completely the nut „ on the hook' shank �; the half threads …must match exactly
insert the hexagon sockets set screw …and tighten; check the hook is able to rotate freely
screw completely part ‚ on part ƒ; the half threads ‰must match exactly
insert the hexagon sockets set screw ‰and tighten progressively and alternately

Lubrication

Periodically rotate manually the hook to estimate the motion. If the hook should not rotate or should rotate with difficulty proceed with lubrication using the oil dispenser 10.
Use light oil (ISO 46-68).


Inspection recording

Please use the form "List of inspections" to record all the inspections and repairs performed