EN 818-6:2000+A1:2008

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

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.NOTECertain 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.