Field experience, supported by engineering testing, indicates the three service procedures listed below are most
crucial to safe, reliable hoist operation and
MUST
be observed.
• Regular gear oil changes
• Use of proper gear oil - recommended type for prevailing ambient temperatures, and additives used
• Periodic disassembly and inspection of all wear components - in compliance with ANSI specification B30.5c
and API RP 2D.
The procedures defined below are recommended for all hoists in usage categories up to and including heavy
usage. For severe duty application hoists, the recommended inspection times are specified.
Initial Oil Change:
The gear oil within the hoist should be changed after the first 100 hours of operation, or 30 days. Regular oil
change intervals may be established after this initial oil change, based on usage and sampling results.
12
PRE-USE
DAILY
INSPECTION
QUARTERLY
INSPECTION
SEMI-ANNUAL
INSPECTION
ANNUAL
INSPECTION
TEAR-DOWN
INSPECTION
IDLED
Not used for 3
months
REQUIRED
BEFORE PLACED
IN
SERVICE
QO
REQUIRED
BEFORE PLACED
IN
SERVICE
QO
REQUIRED
BEFORE PLACED
IN
SERVICE
QO/QI
----
REQUIRED IF
MAINTENANCE
& REPAIR
HISTORY
UNKNOWN
INFREQUENT
USAGE
less than ten
hours per month
REQUIRED
QO
REQUIRED
QO/QI
REQUIRED
QO/QI
REQUIRED
QI
5 YEARS
3 YEARS IF NOT
SUBJECT TO
FULL INSPECTION
PROGRAM
MODERATE
USAGE
10-50 hours per
month
REQUIRED
QO
REQUIRED
QI
REQUIRED
QI
REQUIRED
QI
4 YEARS
2 YEARS IF NOT
SUBJECT TO
FULL INSPECTION
PROGRAM
HEAVY USAGE
50-200 hours per
month
REQUIRED
QI
REQUIRED
MONTHLY
QI
REQUIRED
QUARTERLY
(3 months)
QI
REQUIRED
SEMI-ANNUALLY
(6 months)
QI
3 YEARS
1.5 YEARS IF NOT
SUBJECT TO
FULL INSPECTION
PROGRAM
SEVERE USAGE
200+ hours per
month or 50% of
lifts exceed 75%
rated capacity
REQUIRED
QI
REQUIRED
QI
REQUIRED
QUARTERLY
(3 months)
QI
REQUIRED
SEMI-ANNUALLY
(6 months)
QI
1 YEAR
USAGE
CATEGORY
INSPECTION
QO = Qualified Operator
QI = Qualified Inspector