Rice Lake MSI-9300HT Hi-Torque Port-A-Weigh Plus CellScale RF Safety - Manual (Page 12)

CORRECT INCORRECT
Always make sure the hook
supports the load.
The latch must never
support the load.
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Figure 3-6. Scale Hook with Latches
Table 3-1. Causes of Damage to Hooks, Shackles, Lifting Eyes and Load Cells
CAUSE RESULTANT DAMAGE
Heavy use Wear
Dragging across floors Wear
Shock loading Distortion
Corrosion Reduction of structural material
Corrosion Damage to threads
Welding Destruction of heat treat
Overloading Distortion
Improper use of multiple slings Distortion
Tip loading, side loading, back loading Distortion