Product Manual

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7. Regularly inspect beam clamps for wear, damage, distortion, cracks, and defects likely to cause
accidents. If any defects are found, remove the beam clamp from service and refer to a competent
person.
9. Only an experienced operator should rig the use of several machines to move a single load. All
the necessary precautions should be taken to carefully ensure the distribution of the loads and to
avoid overloading a single machine. The machines should be carefully checked before such an
operation.
Operating Instructions
Operation
1. Open the clamp jaw by turning counter clockwise.
2. Position the beam clamp on the girder.
3. To close the clamp jaw, hand-tighten by turning the threaded spindle clockwise.
4. Be sure that the jaw fully clamps.
5. Ensure that the load is centered.
6. Always lift slowly and maintain constant observation of the load.
Maintenance
 Maintain the beam clamp by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in
accordance with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general
condition of any tool be examined before it is used. Keep your beam clamp in good repair.
 Operators should visually inspect beam clamp on a regular basis. Observe for wear, damage,
cuts, cracks, or corrosion. Verify that the spindle is freely moving. If any problems are observed
the beam clamp should be placed out of service until it can be repaired. Use only OZ Lifting
products for replacement parts.
 Once a year the beam clamp should be taken to an authorized repair center for professional
inspection.