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3.
3.
3.
3.Examination
Examination
Examination
Examination and
and
and
and Maintenance:
Maintenance:
Maintenance:
Maintenance:
3.1
3.1
3.1
3.1 Daily
Daily
Daily
Daily examination:
examination:
examination:
examination: Each
Each
Each
Each day
day
day
day perform
perform
perform
perform the
the
the
the following
following
following
following maintenance
maintenance
maintenance
maintenance checks
checks
checks
checks listed
listed
listed
listed below
below
below
below::::
3.1.1 Is the up and down operation of the hoist correct?
3.1.2 Listen for any unusual noises?
3.1.3 Do the limit switches and the holding brake work correctly?
3.1.4 Does the hook rotate freely and is the latch working?
3.1.5 Is the load chain twisted or damaged?
3.1.6 Is the load chain clean, free of corrosion and well lubricated?
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2 Monthly
Monthly
Monthly
Monthly examination:
examination:
examination:
examination:
3.2.1 Examination of load chain:
• Your FITOP electric chain hoist has been furnished with special calibrated grade #80 load chains
that are available through FITOP authorized dealers only.
• The load chain must be replaced if it is stretched or worn beyond allowable, refer to diagram 20
for proper chain specifications.(ref. Picture 20)
• Do not use worn, damaged or stretched
load chain or attempt to repair it.
• Use the chain limit gauge (ref. Picture 21)
to test if the chain is within allowable limits,
if it is not it must be replaced immediately!
d.
Diameter
P.
Pitch
a.
Inside width
b.
Outside width
φ
5.6
17.0
7.0
18.6
φ
7.1
20.2
8.9
23.2
φ
10.0
30.0
12.5
33.2
φ
11.2
34.0
14.0
37.2
PICTURE 20
UNIT: mm
Diagram: 20
PICTURE 21
