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USER MANUAL
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Red Rooster Lifting Limited
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Nauta House, The Meadows, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0EZ
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Tel: +44 (0) 1651 872101
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M01-AH35-CH REV3
PERIODIC EXAMINATION AND TESTING
9.1 EXAMINATION
UK & European Law requires that a thorough examination of the hoist should be carried out by a competent person:
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Before being put into service.
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At a frequency not exceeding 12 months (6 months for equipment used offshore).
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After being put into service at a new site.
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After involvement in an accident or dangerous occurrence.
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After a significant change in the conditions of use.
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After long periods out of use (time not specified).
Lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations 1998, section 9 refers. (LOLER 1998 №2307)
The record of such examination must be retained for as long as the employer continues to operate the equipment. The regulations also
call upon the employer to carry out a risk assessment; to adjust the frequency of inspection according to the potential risk, to determine the
nature of inspections and to ensure that the persons carrying out the inspection are competent to do so.
9.2
SIX MONTHLY OFFSHORE INSPECTION
Arrange to have the hoist examined by a person specifically trained and experienced in the examination of lifting machines. This can be done
by a Red Rooster engineer or an independent competent person. Ensure that the party is operating to a detailed inspection procedure or code
of practice.
SERVICE
We would recommend the hoist is returned every 5 years for a full inspection and service.
9.3 TESTING
LOLER 98, section 4 calls for the employer to ensure that the hoist is of adequate strength and stability for each load. No frequencies or test or
proof loads are specified.
In the case of the TMH hoist the hoist is functionally tested with a proof load of 125% of the safe working load prior to delivery
(Test certificate refers).
It is recommended that the test is repeated along with a thorough examination if the hoist is substantially repaired (i.e. any repair which may
affect the hoists ability to lift, lower and sustain a load).
REPEAT PROOF LOAD TESTING OF THE HOIST SHOULD BE AVOIDED
NOTE!
If your hoist is a “spark resistant” zone 1 version; check the bronze coating of the lower and upper hook for signs of wear. A worn out coating is
NOT spark resistant anymore and can cause dangerous situations. Therefore let the bronze coating be renewed by your supplier in time.
