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// MADE IN THE USA

// WARNING: NEVER EXCEED WORKING LOAD LIMITS

// APPROVED FOR OVERHEAD LIFTING

1. 

Verify the weight of the load to be lifted.

2. Select the size and style of sling appropriate for 

the load.

3. Take into consideration the possibility of using 

multiple-legged sling, and the sling angle used 

in the lift.  This would include compensating for 
ceiling height and lift elevation.

4. Inspect the chain and attachments prior to your 

lift. Follow the inspection criteria on page 

38.

 

5. Use the established lettering system as below.

SOO

SOS

SOG

SSS

SGS

SB

SINGLE CHAIN 

WITH OBLONG 

MASTER LINK AT 

EACH END

SINGLE CHAIN 

WITH SLING HOOK 

ON EACH END

SINGLE CHAIN 

WITH OBLONG 

MASTER LINK & 

GRAB HOOK

SINGLE CHAIN 

WITH GRAB HOOK 

& SLING HOOK

SINGLE BASKET 

SLING

SOS-A

ADJUSTABLE SLING 

WITH OBLONG 

MASTER LINK & 

SLING HOOK

SOS-B

ADJUSTABLE SLING 

WITH OBLONG 

MASTER LINK & 

SLING HOOK

SINGLE CHAIN 

WITH OBLONG 

MASTER LINK & 

SLING HOOK

SGG

SINGLE CHAIN 

WITH GRAB HOOK 

ON EACH END

SINGLE SLINGS

SELECTING THE PROPER SLING