Product Manual

EN pg.9
Inspecting the Crane
In order to maintain quality operation of the product, a regular inspection schedule should be followed
by each operator. All inspections should be reported and maintained in a dated record log. These
records should be available to all personnel involved with the product and should be made available
to OZ Lifting Products LLC® when a warranty issue is in question.
Denitions
Designated Person - The person who is selected or assigned as being competent to perform specic duties.
Qualied Person - The person that—by possession of a recognized degree or certicate of
professional standing, or through extensive knowledge, training, and experience—has successfully
demonstrated they are able to resolve problems relating to the subject matter and work.
Normal Service - Service that involves operation with randomly distributed loads within the rated load
limit, or uniform loads less than 65% of rated load for not more than 15% of the time.
Heavy Service - Service that involves operation within the rated load limit and exceeds normal service.
Severe Service - Service that involves normal or heavy service with abnormal operating conditions.
This also includes service that involves shock loading.
Inspection Classications
Frequent Inspections - Completed by the operator or designated person. Performed by doing a
visual examination and listening for unusual sounds during operation. These inspections are usually
performed before each operation, every few hours during operation, and if problems arise.
Periodic Inspections - Completed by a designated person. Performed, with more detail than
a frequent inspection, by doing visual examinations of internal and external conditions. These
inspections are done on the following schedule:
• Normal Service - Semi-annually
• Heavy Service - Quarterly
• Severe Service - Immediately after completion of lift
• Following prolonged storage or if operation issues arise.
NOTE: Label crane as “Out of Service” if an inspection deems it damaged or if maintenance is
required. Do not remove this label until a qualied person has resolved the issue. Discontinue use of
wire rope and equipment if damage or overloading occurs.
Important Inspection Notes
• Brakes require more than audible and visual inspection. Check brakes daily by operating the crane
with and without a load and by stopping at various positions to ensure safe operation. If the load
coasts or creeps, contact the factory for friction disc replacements.
• Proper inspection may require disassembly of some parts. Contact the OZ Lifting Products LLC
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factory before doing so or the applicable warranty may be voided.
• For wire rope inspections, please contact the specic manufacturer of the rope. The inspection
provided in the following chart is for a general inspection only and is in no way the complete
inspection required.
• Before operation, assure all deciencies on the inspection chart are resolved and inspections are up
to date. Refer to the troubleshooting chart on pg.11 for further assistance.
• Be aware of applicable codes and regulations for crane inspection.
• See specic winch owner’s manual for instructions and complete inspection instructions.