Crosby PL-N/O Hook Latch Kit Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- Crosby
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Crosby PL-N/O Hook Latch Kit
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION – READ & FOLLOW
- Always inspect the hook and latch before using.
- Never use a latch that is distorted or bent.
- Always make sure spring will force the latch against the tip of the hook.
- Always make sure hook supports the load. The latch must never support the load (See Figures 1 & 2).
- 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 Figures 3 & 4).
- Latches are intended to retain loose sling or devices under slack conditions.
- Latches are not intended to be an anti-fouling device.
WARNING
- Loads may disengage from hook if proper procedures are not followed.
- A falling load may cause serious injury or death.
- See OSHA Rule 1926.1431(g)(1)(i)(A) and 1926.1501(g)(4)(iv)(B) for Personnel Hoisting by Crane or Derricks. A Crosby or McKissick Hook with a Positive Locked PL-N/O or S-4320 Latch may be used to lift personnel.
- Hook must always support the load. The load must never be supported by the latch.
- DO NOT use this latch in applications requiring non-sparking.
- Read and understand these instructions before using hook and latch.
IMPORTANT – Instructions for Assembling Model PL-N/O Latch on Crosby or
McKissick Hooks
Step 1
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Place the hook in an upright position. Position coils of spring over cam with legs of spring pointing toward the tip of hook, and loop of spring positioned down and lying against the hook.
Step 2 -
Slip the latch over the spring until the two spring legs are positioned into the grooves located on the inside of the latch housing (the legs of the spring should fit between the gate and the housing).
Steps 3 4, 5, & 6 -
Slide the latch housing up the spring legs until the latch clears the hook tip.
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Resting latch on interlocking hook tip, line up holes in the latch with hook cam.
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Insert bolt through latch spring & cam.
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Tighten the self-locking nut on one end of the bolt
Step 7,8 – For Personnel Lifting -
Rigging should be resting in the bowl of hook, with the latch in closed position and gate locked.
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Insert toggle lock pin through hole and depress spring until toggle clears hole on other side of the latch.
Step 9 – For Personnel Lifting -
Rotate the toggle 90 degrees to secure the pin (ensure the toggle is in the closed position as shown).
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