Product Manual

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TABLE 1 - INSPECTION CHART
In chart, F indicates Frequent Inspection, P indicates Periodic Inspection
LOCATION CHECK FOR F P
Braking mechanism Slipping under load
•
Hard to release
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Brake parts: Brake Discs Glazing
•
Oil contamination
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Pawl: Ratchet Excessive wear
•
Pawl: Spring Corrosion: stretch
•
Hook Chemical damage
•
Operation
•
Deformation
•
Cracks (dye penetrant, magnetic
particle, or other suitable detection
method)
•
Hook retaining members Not tight or secure
(Pins, Bolts, Nuts)
Not tight, secure or damaged
•
Hook Latch Damaged; does not close
•
Suspension Members (Sheaves, Hand-wheels, Chain attachments,
Suspension bolts or pins)
Excessive wear
•
Cracks
• •
Gears Distortion
•
Broken or worn teeth
•
Cracks
•
Inadequate lubrication
•
Load Block: Suspension housing Distortion
• •
Crack
• •
Trolley: Supporting structure Possible inability to continue
supporting loads or damaged
•
Bolts, Nuts, Rivets Not tight or secure
•
WARNING Labels Removed or not legible
•
Hoist Lever Bent, cracked
•
Proper operation Unusual sounds
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Frequent Inspections
The operator or other designated person performs frequent inspections by doing a visual examination
and by listening for unusual sounds while product is operating. Frequent inspections are usually
performed on the following schedule:
Normal Service- Monthly inspections
Heavy Service- Weekly to monthly inspections
Severe Service- Daily or before each use to weekly inspections
Periodic Inspections
A designated person performs periodic inspections, which are more detailed inspections, by doing
visual examinations of external and internal conditions. These inspections are done on the following
schedule:
Normal Service- Yearly inspection
Heavy Service- Semi-annually inspections
Severe Service- Quarterly inspections