Avoid impacting, jerking or swinging of load as the Working Load Limit could be exceeded and the Working Load Limit will not apply. A shock load is generally significantly greater than the static load. Avoid shock loads.
Any person using this catalog is responsible to read and understand all warnings, instructions and other information listed below and throughout the remainder of this book. Warnings may be found under or directly adjacent to the product description of the items. Warnings that are specific to a particular product or products will be found at the beginning of each product section.
All warning and safety information will be highlighted in yellow.
All products are sold with the express understanding that the person purchasing is thoroughly familiar with their correct application and safe use. Use all products properly, in a safe manner, and only for the application for which the product was manufactured and intended. Elite Sales, Inc. in no way assumes responsibility for any products that is misused or abused. Responsibility for design and use decisions rest solely with the user.
Remember: Any product will break if abused, misused, overused or not maintained properly. Such breaks can cause loads to fall or swing out of control, possibly resulting in serious injury or death, as well as major property damage.
Therefore:
- Never exceed Working Load Limit (WLL)
- Match components properly
- Keep out from under a raised load
- Avoid shock loads
- Inspect products regularly
In order to promote safe rigging habits, the most common hazards associated with these products will be outlined. However, it is impossible to address all possible dangers, misappropriations and circumstance that may arise.
