William Hackett WH-C4 Original instructions

WH-C4
Chain Block
Essential Safety Information
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. This document is issued in accordance with the requirements
of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Supply
of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. It provides essential
safety information, guidance and instruction to the user for the
care and safe use of the equipment.
2. The information in this document must be passed to the duty
holder responsible for the inspection, examination, use, storage,
maintenance and repair of the equipment. The duty holder may
or may not be the actual user of the equipment.

1. Selecting the correct Hackett C4 chain block
1.1 William Hackett C4 chain blocks are manufactured in
accordance with BS EN 13157:2004+A1:2009, ASME
B30.16-2012, AS1418.2-1997 and SANS 1594:2007
1.2 William Hackett C4 chain bocks are assembled, chained
and tested in the UK to the height of lift specified by the
end user.
1.3 The configuration of chain block assemblies are
demonstrated below and are in accordance with the
product specification, dimensions and safe working load
(SWL) recorded in Table 1.
Table 1: Product specification, dimensions and SWLs for William Hackett C4 chain blocks
1.4. William Hackett C4 chain blocks can be used within an
operating temperature range of -40°C to +55°C.
1.5. In accordance with statutory requirements (e.g. The
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
1998), all lifts using chain block assemblies should be
planned by a competent person; require risk assessment
and the production of a task method statement; and be
subject to execution by suitably trained operatives under
the supervision of a responsible person. The
specification of the chain block assemblies required to
achieve a safe lifting operation must be determined by a
competent person.
Part
Code
SWL
(t)
No. of
Falls
Load
Chain
mm
Hand
Chain
mm
Standard
Lift
(m)
a
mm
b
mm
e
mm
f
mm
g
mm
h
mm
Mass
kg
Extra
Weight
per M
kg
022.050 0.50 1 5 x 15 5 x 25 3 125 130 22.5 32 37 280 7.80 0.50
022.100 1.00 1 6 x 18 5 x 25 3 134 155 26.5 40 44 306 11.10 0.80
022.160 1.60 1 8 x 24 5 x 25 3 151 173 32.5 42 48 368 15.80 1.40
022.200 2.00 1 8 x 24 5 x 25 3 157 185 36.5 46 52 445 16.80 1.40
022.32D00 3.20 2 8 x 24 5 x 25 3 157 235 43.5 52 62 520 24.20 2.80
022.500 5.00 2 10 x 30 5 x 25 3 180 262 51.0 60 77 600 39.80 4.40
022.750 7.50 3 10 x 30 5 x 25 3 192 373 64.0 85 - 740 72.40 6.20
022/1000 10.00 4 10 x 30 5 x 25 3 180 365 53.0 85 - 760 89.70 8.80
022/1500 15.00 6 10 x 30 5 x 25 3 210 406 80.0 100 - 1000 91.10 13.20
022/2000 20.00 8 10 x 30 5 x 25 3 225 550 80.0 110 - 1150 197.00 17.60
022/3000 30.00 12 10 x 30 5 x 25 3 360 680 80.0 110 - 1250 301.00 26.40
022/5000 50.00 20 10 x 30 5 x 25 3 585 832 133.0 170 - 1700 465.00 44.00
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2. Safe use information
2.1 Do not attempt lifting operations unless you understand
the use of the equipment, the lifting and slinging
procedures and you have been suitably trained.
2.2 William Hackett C4 chain blocks are not designed for
lifting people and should not be used for that purpose.
2.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
2.4 Always inspect the chain block prior to use, and if any
damage is apparent the block should be quarantined for
inspection by a competent person. Labels should clearly
show the identification and other data for the block.
2.5 Check the correct engagement of the top and bottom
hooks.
2.6 Ensure that the suspension structure has sufficient load
bearing strength and capacity to support the load.
2.7 Do not use the chain block as a chain sling; it is a
lifting appliance and suitable lifting accessories should
be incorporated into the lift plan to facilitate a safe lifting
operation.
2.8 If more than one chain block is to be used, refer to
fleeting instructions in section 6.
2.9 Establish a clearly defined zone around the area of the
lifting operation.
2.10 Always stand aside from the load when operating the
block and ensure that no one enters the lift zone
unintentionally during the lifting operation.
2.11 Ensure that the load and hand chains are not twisted,
particular care should be taken when using multi-fall
blocks.
2.12 During the lift the load and hand chains should be
straight and should not contact any angles or edges.
2.13 Take the load steadily and avoid shock loads.
2.14 Do not expose chain block assemblies, chain slings and
components to chemicals or corrosive solutions (whether
immersed in such solutions or used in atmospheres in
which fumes are present), particularly acidic or strongly
alkaline environments without consulting the supplier or
manufacturer.
2.15 Do not leave suspended loads unattended. In an
emergency cordon off the working area and establish
safe exclusion zones.
2.16 Never return a damaged chain block to stores; it should
be reported to a competent person.
3. Fleeting advice
3.1 The following guidance is for the safe use of manual
chain blocks when being used away from the vertical
(between 0° and 45°), and when lifting and moving a load
in conjunction with additional manual chain blocks
(known as fleeting or cross hauling). These lifting
operations should be assessed and planned by a
competent person.
3.2 Top Hook Suspension - the suspension point must have
sufficient clearance to allow the top hook to articulate
within it.
3.3 The suspension point must have a SWL equal to or
greater than the load to be lifted.
3.4 Bottom Hook Attachment - the attachment point onto the
load must have sufficient clearance to allow the bottom
hook to articulate within it.
3.5 Make sure that the load and hand chains are free from
any twists or knotting; and in respect of multi-fall manual
chain blocks that the bottom hook has not been
capsized.
3.6 Check the area around the load and assess if the load
will move between chain blocks during the lifting
operation.
3.7 Ensure that both the top hook, bottom hook, chain block
carcass, and load and hand chains are all in line.
3.8 When using multiple manual chain blocks to lift and
move a single load, the load should not exceed the SWL
of any individual block being used for that lift.
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6. Operative training
6.1 All personnel involved in using lifting equipment in any
of its many forms must be provided with suitable training.
This is a specific requirement highlighted in the Health &
Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and ancillary legislation and
is of particular concern given the risk to individuals and
equipment due to incorrect use.
7. Further information and guidance
7.1 Duty holders and actual users of lifting equipment,
including chain blocks and associated components can
obtain more detailed information and guidance on safe
use and compliance with statutory requirements from the
following publications (or later editions or replacements
of those publications):-
7.1.1 HSE Publication L22 (2014) Safe Use of Work Equipment.
7.1.2 HSE Publication L113 (2014) Safe Use of Lifting
Equipment.
7.1.3 HSE Publication INDG422 (2008) Thorough Examination
of Lifting Equipment.
7.1.4 HSE Publication L23 (2004) Manual Handling.
7.1.5 HSE Publication L25 (2005) Personal Protective
Equipment at Work.
7.2 For further information or other technical support about
the use of William Hackett chain blocks, the user should
contact the distributor or William Hackett.
4. Inspection, maintenance & discard criteria
4.1 Lifting equipment, including chain blocks, should be
thoroughly examined before first use and at periodic
intervals in accordance with statutory requirements (i.e.
the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
1998).
4.2 Only competent persons should carry out the
inspection, examination, maintenance and repair of
lifting equipment, including William Hackett C4 chain
blocks.
4.3 The user should inspect the chain block before each
period of use and prior to placing the block back into
storage.
4.4 The identification and SWL information must be clearly
visible on the block label accompanied by the CE mark .
4.5 The load and hand chains should be checked for nicks,
gouges, weld splatter or heat discoloration all of which
are quarantine and potential discard criteria.
4.6 Hooks should be checked for nicks or gouges and for
free rotation.
4.7 Safety catches fitted to hooks must operate freely.
4.8 Only original William Hackett components should
be used to repair a William Hackett chain block. If an
alternative manufacturer’s components have to be
used, then a Certificate of Thorough Examination and
Test must be issued with the goods and the original
Declaration of Conformity must be retained to provide
the required level of traceability.
5. Storing and handling chain blocks
5.1 Never return damaged or contaminated chain block
to storage. The equipment should be dry, clean and
protected from corrosion.
5.2 Store chain blocks on a rack and not lying on the
ground. The storage area should be dry, clean and free
from contaminates which could harm the equipment.
5.3 Do not drag a chain block but use a pallet or other
container to move the equipment from one location to
another.
5.4 The handling of chain block and associated equipment
should have regard to statutory requirements, risk
assessments and method statements for manual
handling operations.
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William Hackett Lifting Products Limited
Oak Drive, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Alnwick NE66 2EU
t: 01665 604200 f: 01665 604204
William Hackett Chain Products Limited
Maypole Fields, Cradley, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 2QE
t: 01384 569431 f: 01384 639157