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Initial Inspection: Prior to initial use, all new, altered or modified hoist shall be inspected by
a designated person to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of this manual.
FREQUENT INSPECTIONS
- Frequent inspections are visual examinations by the operator or other
designated personnel with interval per the following criteria.
1.
Normal Service- Monthly
2.
Heavy Service - Weekly to Monthly
3.
Severe Service- Daily to Weekly
4.
Special or Infrequent Service - As recommended by a qualified person before and after each
occurrence.
PERIODIC INSPECTIONS - Periodic inspections are visual inspections by a designated person with
interval per the following criteria.
1.
Normal Service - Yearly
2.
Heavy Service- Semi-Annually
3.
Severe Service - Quarterly
4.
Special or Infrequent Service- As recommended by a qualified person before the first occurrence.
D. FREQUENT INSPECTION:
Inspections should be made on a Frequent basis in accordance with Table 8-5, “Frequent Inspection.”
Included in these Frequent Inspections are observations made during operation for any defects or
damage that might appear between Periodic Inspections. Frequent Inspections shall be made by a
designated person to ensure that the hoist is maintained in safe working condition.
Table 8-5 Frequent Inspection
1. Check all functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment and unusual sounds.
2. Check the operation of the limit switch and associated components.
3. Check the hoist braking system for proper operation.
4. Check the hooks in accordance with ANSI/ASME B30.10.
5. Check the hook latch operation.
6. Check the Load Chain in accordance with Section 8B
7. Check the Load Chain reeving.
E. PERIODIC INSPECTION:
Inspections should be made on a Periodic basis in accordance with Table 8-6, “Periodic Inspection.”
Evaluation and resolution of the results of Periodic Inspections shall be made by a designated person to
ensure that the hoist is maintained in safe working condition.
Periodic Inspection: For inspections where load suspension parts of the hoist are
disassembled, a load test per ANSI/ASME B30.16 must be performed on the hoist after it is
re-assembled and prior to its return to service.
CAUTION
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