INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
GORBEL
G-FORCE
®
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
ITEM
COMPONENT
MAINTENANCE
FREQUENCY*
1
Wire Rope
Look for any obvious external defects, damage or excessive wear. Check
the lower end where it attaches to the handle, swivel assembly
or tooling (by others) for signs of damage or excessive wear.
Start of
Each Shift
2
Wire Rope
Expose as much of the wire rope as possible and wipe it off with a clean
dry cloth. Use the jog button to pay out as much wire rope as
possible.
Monthly
3
Wire Rope
Maintenance listed in (1) as well as reduction of rope diameter below
nominal diameter due to loss of core support, internal or external corrosion,
or wear of outside wires; severely corroded or broken wires at end
connections; or severely corroded, cracked, bent, worn, or improperly
applied end connections.
Periodically
To be determined
by qualified
persons only
4
Coil Cord
Assembly
Look for any obvious external defects or damage caused by the wire rope
or other external causes. Make sure all coil cord clamps are in
place.
Start of
Each Shift
5
Slack Switch
Check Adjustment
Using the handle, lower the wire rope until it goes slack. There should
be no additional movement downward once it is slack. If the wire rope
continues to pay out, stop immediately and perform the slack switch
adjustment. Check the coil cord and air hose clamps on the wear ring to
ensure the wear ring is moving freely inside the actuator opening.
Initial Install &
Monthly
6
Handle
Check for smooth operation of the handle.
•
Slide Handle Only - Check operator present sensor for correct operation.
Use a gentle puff of compressed air or a soft cloth to clean the sensor. Do
not apply any pressure to the lens or do anything that may scratch it.
Verify proper handle swivel functionality.
•
Pendant Handle Only - Check levers to make sure they function
smoothly.
Start of
Each Shift
7
Handle I/O
Connections
Check connections at handle (if equipped). Wipe off any oil or other
contamination from either handle at this time. Clean the OLED screen
as well.
Monthly
8
Air Hose
(if equipped)
Look for any obvious external damage or wear caused by the wire rope or
other external causes. Make sure the air hose is secured
properly with the correct clamps
Start of
Each Shift
9
Load Hook and/or
Tooling
(by others)
Check that the load hook is secured properly to the handle or swivel.
Make sure lock washers are compressed completely and any other
associated hardware is secure.
Start of
Each Shift
10
G-Force
®
Assembly
Conduct a visual inspection of the entire G-Force® unit.
Start of Each Shift
11
Limit
Switches
Verify that the upper and lower limit switches are operating properly.
Verify that the slack switch is operating properly. Replace switches
immediately if they are faulty.
Initial Install and
Start of Each Shift
* Federal, state and local codes may require inspection and maintenance checks more often. Please check the
federal, state and local code manuals in your area.
For additional service information, please consult the G-Force® Q2 and iQ2
Series Service Manual. Contact the Gorbel® After the Sales Service group to
request a copy.
600 Fishers Run, P.O. Box 593
Fishers, NY 14453-0593
Phone: (800) 821-0086
Fax: (800) 828-1808
E-Mail: info@gorbel.com
© 2020 Gorbel Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Any changes in rotating effort or unusual noises
must be immediately identified and corrected.
WARNING
12/2020 Rev C
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