Rice Lake MSI-9300HT Hi-Torque Port-A-Weigh Plus CellScale RF Safety - Manual (Page 8)

4 MSI Crane Scale Safety Manual
3.0 Handling Hoist Motion
After the crane scale hook has been positioned over the load, lower it until the load
can be attached to the scale hook. As the scale hook approaches this level, reduce the
speed so that the lowering can be stopped smoothly and quickly.
If load slings are used to handle the load, the slings should be fully seated in the
saddle of the scale hook. With the scale hook latch closed, the scale hook should be
started upward slowly until all slack has been taken out of the slings. Then ensure the
load is properly balanced and the slings are properly positioned.
WARNING
• Loads may disengage from crane scale hook and shackle or lifting eye if
proper procedures are not followed.
• A falling load may cause serious injury or death.
• The crane scale hook must always support the load. The load must never be
supported by the latch.
• Never lift more than the crane scale’s assigned Working Load Limit (WLL)
rating.
• Read and understand the instructions in this manual before using the crane
scale.
3.1 Safe Loading and Rigging Guidelines
• Capacity ratings on the Crane Scale
are for In-Line loading
• Use hardware that creates single
point attachments and allows the
scale freedom of alignment.
Figure 3-1. In-Line Loading