S-4320
HOOK LATCH KIT
(For Crosby 319N, 320N,
322N, 1320, 339N & 1339 Hooks)
WARNINGS AND
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
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Always inspect hook
and latch before using.
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Never use a latch that
is distorted or bent.
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Always make sure
spring will force the latch against the tip of the hook.
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Always make sure hook
supports the load. The latch must never support the load. (See Figure 1 &
2.)
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When placing two (2)
sling legs in hook, make sure the angle between the legs is less than 90 and if
the hook or load is tilted, nothing bears against the bottom of this latch.
(See Figure 3 & 4.)
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Latches are intended
to retain loose sling or devices under slack conditions.
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Latches are not
intended to be an anti-fouling device.
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When using latch for
personnel lifting, select proper cotter pin (See Figure 5). See Figure 7 below
for proper installation instructions.
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Never reuse a bent
cotter pin.
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Never use a cotter pin
with a smaller diameter or different length than recommended in Figure 5.
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Never use a nail, a
welding rod, wire, etc., in place of recommended cotter pin.
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Always ensure cotter
is bent so as not to interfere with sling operation.
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Periodically inspect
cotter pin for corrosion and general adequacy.
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