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Lifting Clamps:

1. Do not exceed rated capacity.
2. Never pick up a plate whose thickness is greater than or less than the range of jaw opening steciled on the clamp.
3. Do not lift more than one plate or sheet at a time.
4. Position clamps so that loads are level.
5. Plate must be fully engaged to back of clamp throat.
6. Lifts and movements shall be mad slowly, do not bouce load.
7. Never drag a plate, especially out from underneath another.
8. On locking clamps, ensure lever is moved to locked position before making lift.
9. Only vertical/horizontal clamps allow lifting to and/or from a horizontal position. Vertical clamps are for vertical lifts only.
10. Polished and finished plates may only be lifted in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Check hardness of steel allowed.
11. Do not lift plates with coatings or mill scale that prevent gripping.
12. All clamps shall be identified to include manufactrurer, safe working load (SWL) and plate thickness range.
13. Store in proper location where it is not subject to abuse.
14. Personnel shall stand clear of load.
Remove if:

• Cam(s) or pad(s) are cracked
• Grip teeth and pad indicate wear
• Pins and linkages have excessive play or wear
• Pin hoes are oblonged
• Signs of structural damage to frame are evident
• Chain (if equipped) shall comply with chain inspection criteria
• Spring does not hold cam against pad in locked position
• Width at opening is different from width at back of clamp throat
• Signs of welding are evident
• Rivet hole in shackle "G"-link, radius link, or connecting link become stretched or enlarged
Morgan City
7893 Hwy. 182 East
Morgan City, LA 70380
Tel: 985-384-2004
Fax: 985-380-2374
Rigging Fax: 985-384-2955
Rental Fax: 985-300-2299
Golden Meadow
21154 Hwy 1 South
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
Tel: 985-475-5777
Fax: 985-475-6689
Broussard
102 Nova Dr
Broussard, LA 70518
Tel: 337-524-1000
Fax: 337-524-1004
Rigging Fax: 337-524-1005