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6.14 Hook Inspection
The wear on the top hook and the load hook shall be checked routinely. Measure the throat opening
(dimension
a2). If the throat opening exceeds the maximum opening allowed (1.15 x a2), replace the hook.
Damaged safety latches shall be replaced immediately.
Maximum throat opening allowed:
Hook class:
05T
08T
1T
16T
Top Hook
Maximum allowed
opening:
1.54”
[39mm]
1.69”
[43mm]
1.81”
[46mm]
2.01”
[51mm]
2.13”
[54mm]