EN 818-6:2000+A1:2008

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2008
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Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 6: Chain slings - Specification for
information for use and maintenance to be provided by the manufacturer
Kurzgliedrige Rundstahlketten für Hebezwecke - Sicherheit - Teil 6: Anschlagketten -
Festlegungen zu Informationen über Gebrauch und Instandhaltung, die vom Hersteller
zur Verfügung zu stellen sind
Chaînes de levage à maillons courts - Sécurité - Partie 6: Elingues en chaînes -
Spécification pour l'information sur l'utilisation et la maintenance qui doit être fournie par
le fabricant
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 818-6:2000+A1:2008
ICS:
53.020.30 Pribor za dvigalno opremo Accessories for lifting
equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 818-6:2000+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2008
ICS 53.020.30 Supersedes EN 818-6:2000
English Version
Short link chain for lifting purposes - Safety - Part 6: Chain slings
- Specification for information for use and maintenance to be
provided by the manufacturer
Chaînes de levage à maillons courts - Sécurité - Partie 6: Kurzgliedrige Rundstahlketten für Hebezwecke - Sicherheit
Elingues en chaînes - Spécification pour l'information sur - Teil 6: Anschlagketten - Festlegungen zu Informationen
l'utilisation et la maintenance qui doit être fournie par le über Gebrauch und Instandhaltung, die vom Hersteller zur
fabricant Verfügung zu stellen sind
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 May 1999 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 10 February 2008.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.

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Contents Page
Foreword.3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .5
4 Hazards .5
5 Safety requirements .5
5.1 General.5
5.2 Restriction on altering the finished condition on the chain sling .5
5.3 Limitations on the use of the chain sling due to adverse environmental conditions or
hazardous conditions.6
5.4 Actions to be taken before putting the chain sling into first use .6
5.5 Instructions regarding current use of the chain sling .6
5.6 Periodic thorough examination and maintenance .7
Annex A (informative) Guidance to assist the manufacturer to prepare documented information
for the use and maintenance of chain slings.8
A.1 Use of chain slings .8
A.2 Maintenance .18
Annex B (informative) Bibliography .21
Annex ZA (informative) !Relationship between this European standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC .22
Annex ZB (informative) !Relationship between this European standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC .23

Foreword
This document (EN 818-6:2000+A1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 168 “Chains,
ropes, webbing, slings and accessories - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2008 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by October 2008.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2008-02-10.
This document supersedes EN 818-6:2000.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ".
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
The other Parts of EN 818 are:
Part 1: General conditions of acceptance
Part 2: Medium tolerance chain for chain slings - Grade 8
Part 3: Medium tolerance chain for chain slings - Grade 4
Part 4: Chain slings - Grade 8
Part 5: Chain slings - Grade 4
Part 7: Fine tolerance chain for hoists, Grade T (types T, DAT, DT).

Annexes A and B of this European Standard are for information only.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Introduction
This European Standard has been prepared to be a harmonized standard to provide one means of complying
with the essential safety requirements of the Machinery Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
The extent to which the hazards are covered is indicated in the scope.
!This standard is a Type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.
When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the
provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for equipment
that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard."
1 Scope
This Part of EN 818 specifies the information on use and maintenance to be provided by the manufacturer
with chain slings conforming to !EN 818-4:1996+A1" and !EN 818-5:1999+A1".
NOTE Certain clauses are relevant to component parts of chains and accessories conforming to
!EN 818-2:1996+A1", !EN 818-3:1999+A1" and EN 1677.
Annex A is informative, and provides some of the detailed information for use and maintenance which may be
appropriate.
The hazards covered by this Part of EN 818 are identified in clause 4.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies.
!deleted text"
!EN 818-1:1996+A1", Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 1: General conditions of
acceptance
!EN 818-2:1996+A1", Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 2: Medium tolerance chain for
chain slings - Grade 8
!EN 818-3:1999+A1", Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 3: Medium tolerance chain for
chain slings - Grade 4
!EN 818-4:1996+A1", Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 4: Chain slings — Grade 8
!EN 818-5:1999+A1", Short link chain for lifting purposes — Safety — Part 5: Chain slings — Grade 4
EN 1050:1996, Safety of machinery — Principles of risk assessment
3 Terms and definitions
!For the purposes of this part of EN 818, the terms, definitions and symbols given in EN 818-1:1996+A1
and the following apply."
3.1
inspection
A visual check on the condition of the chain sling to identify obvious damage or deterioration which might
affect its fitness for use.
3.2
thorough examination
A visual examination carried out by a competent person, and where necessary, supplemented by other
means, such as non-destructive testing, in order to detect damage or deterioration which might affect the
fitness for use of the chain sling.
4 Hazards
!Accidental release of a load, or release of a load due to" failure of lifting accessories such as chain
slings or their component parts puts at risk either directly or indirectly the safety or health of those persons
within the danger zone of lifting equipment.
This Part of EN 818 lays down those aspects of safe use associated with good practice.
Table 1 contains those hazards which require action to reduce risk identified by risk assessment as being
specific or significant.
Table 1 — Hazards and associated requirements
Hazards identified in annex A of Relevant clause/subclause
EN 1050 : 1996 this Part of EN 818
!deleted text"
26 Insufficient 5 and informative annex A

instructions for the 5 and informative annex A

driver/operator 5 and informative annex A

5 Safety requirements
5.1 General
Documented information shall be provided by the manufacturer covering the subjects listed in 5.2 to 5.6.
Informative annex A contains guidance to assist in the preparation of this information.
5.2 Restriction on altering the finished condition on the chain sling
Any restrictions on alteration of the following shall be given:
a) Heat treatment
b) Galvanizing (see also A.1.1.2.2.1)
c) Plating
d) Coating
5.3 Limitations on the use of the chain sling due to adverse environmental conditions or
hazardous conditions
Any limitations on the use of the chain sling due to the following shall be given:
a) Adverse environments (see also A.1.1.2)
b) Hazardous conditions (see also A.1.1.3)
5.4 Actions to be taken before putting the chain sling into first use
Instructions shall be given regarding the following (see also A.1.2.1):
a) the need to ensure the availability of the manufacturer’s certificate;
b) the need to enter full details of the chain sling in a record of lifting equipment;
c) Availability of instructions for use of the chain sling and information about adequate training of staff.
5.5 Instructions regarding current use of the chain sling
Instructions regarding the following shall be provided.
a) determination of the mass of the load, its centre of gravity, attachment points and the method of
attachment;
b) checking of the conformity of the method of lifting and mass of the load to the working load limit specified
by the manufacturer for the working configuration;
c) attachment of chain sling to hook of lifting machine;
d) attachment of chain sling to load: direct attachment, choke hitch, basket hitch, special components;
e) protection of chain sling and load;
f) controlling rotation of load;
g) ensuring even balance of the load;
h) correct use of shortening devices;
i) avoidance of shock loading;
j) ensuring safety of personnel;
k) correct fitting of load bearing pins in components according to the series of !EN 1677", if
appropriate;
l) correct use of clamping forces;
m) use of less than the full number of legs;
n) preparation of landing site;
o) detachment of chain sling from load;
p) correct storage of chain sling.
5.6 Periodic thorough examination and maintenance
Information shall be given regarding the following:
a) withdrawal criteria;
b) repairs, renewals, re-testing, certification;
c) records of examination and maintenanc
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