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6. INSPECTIONS
For a correct and safe use of EXE-
Rise chain hoist it’s important to carry out appropriate inspections and
control. LITEC Italia recommended to comply with the frequency of inspections and follow the check reported
in this chapter.
6.1
INITIAL AND EACH ASSEMBLY INSPECTION AND CONTROLS
The purpose of the following test and inspection is to ensure the hoist has been correctly assembled,
installed, is not damaged and is safe to use. LITEC Italia recommended to perform the following checklist
When handling and unpacking the hoist you should use safe handling techniques.
The following test should be carried out prior to each new use of the hoist.
Visual inspections and controls
Visual inspections and controls should be carried out on the following elements to check for any damage or
faulty parts:
Presence and congruence of use and
maintenance manual, wiring diagram and
declaration of conformity of EXE-Rise chain
hoist
Identification and congruence of CE
marking and the data plate on the EXE-
Rise body
Correspondence between the power supply
and that provided for the hoists
Any visible damage to the hoist body, hook,
chain, bag, carabiner and controller.
The value of the power supply is within the
+/-10% limits of the nominal value
Body work and Chain hook
Connections to the hoist controller
Chain bag connection
Power and control cables from the hoist to
the hoist controller
Load chain
Functional inspections and controls
Functional inspections and controls should be carried out on the following elements to check for any damage
or faulty parts:
Connect the hoist to a suitable controller
Listen for any strange noises from the hoist
while chain is running
Operate the hoist in both directions to
check phasing is correct. If not correct the
sequence
Chain should run smoothly into the chain
bag
Check E-stop of the controller is working
correctly
Ensure chain is not allowed to bunch up
while entering or exiting the hoist. Chain
should be allowed to run clear of the hoist.
Check the chain runs smoothly through the
hoist
Check all functions of the controller