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SAFETY OPERATION INSPECTIONINSTALLATION
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
rocedures not specifically explained in this manual must
be performed only by a qualified
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, release the operating controls,
inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
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Do not use damaged equipment.
the problem corrected before further
erform the procedures in this section
is needed more often for heavily used hoists.
Check operating mechanisms for proper
proper adjustment, and unusual
such as, but not limited to, binding noise
of the wire rope and bearing squeal.
Check hoist upper limit device without a load on the
hook at the beginning of each shift. Exercise care.
block into its limit device at slow speed.
Frequent Braking System Inspection
The braking system must automatically
stop and hold up to the rated
Braking systems must limit the speed of load
lowering, with or without power, to
uncontrolled or rapid lowering.
Check hooks for the following problems:
distortion, such as bending, twisting,
or increased throat opening;
cracks, nicks, or gouges;
latch engagement (if equipped);
damaged or malfunctioning latch (if equipped);
hook attachment and securing means.
All ropes should be visually inspected by the
or other designated person at the start
These visual observations should be concerned with
discovering gross damage, such as listed
which may be an immediate hazard:
distortion of the rope such as kinking,
crushing, unstranding, birdcaging,
displacement, or core protrusion;
number, distribution, and type
12 randomly distributed broken wires in one lay
or four broken wires in one strand in one
one outer wire broken at the contact point
with the core of the rope which has worked its
way out of the rope structure and protrudes
or loops out from the rope structure.
If such damage is discovered, either remove the rope
from service or arrange for a qualified technician
to give it a periodic (thorough) inspection.
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Do not use damaged equipment.
any defect or damage is noted, have the problem corrected before further use.
A qualified technician should perform the procedures
is needed more often for heavily used hoists.
Remove or open access covers to allow
inspection of components.
First, follow all Frequent Inspection procedures.
Check fasteners for evidence of loosening.
Check load blocks, suspension housings, clevises,
yokes, suspension bolts, shafts, gears, bearings,
pins, rollers, and locking and clamping devices for
evidence of wear, corrosion, cracks, and distortion.
Check hook retaining nuts or collars, and pins,
welds, or rivets used to secure the retaining
members for evidence of damage.
Check load sprockets, idler sprockets, drums,
and pulleys for evidence of damage and wear.
Check the motor brake and load
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