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5 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

5.1 Maintenance Schedule

The maintenance and inspection intervals are based on normal duty under normal environmental conditions

(free from excessive dust, moisture, and corrosive fumes). If duty is heavier or environment more severe,

maintenance and inspection intervals should be shortened and more frequent.

Table 3. Maintenance Schedule

Interval Type of Check Inspection / Maintenance

1 month Visual examination

 Check the external condition of the unit

 Check the condition of the mechanism

 Check the condition of the load chain and the attachments

 Check the condition of the hooks

 Check the condition of the hook safety latch

 Check the condition of accessories

 Clean the dust from the equipment

 Check the greasing:

 Lubricate the load chain with a brush (oil grade SAE 80)

 Use oil to lubricate the heads of the hooks

6 month In-depth

examination

 Check the operation of the brake

 Check the condition of the load wheel

 Inspect the load chain for wear or distortion

 Inspect the hooks for wear or distortion

12 month Maintenance

 Open the gear cover and grease the gears

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Note: Always keep the chain clean and free of debris. Clean as necessary with paraffin or

diesel, drain and re-oil. Do not clean the chain with thinners or degreasing agents under any

circumstances.