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6
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
6.1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE RULES
1.
Proper maintenance of the Handihoist and related equipment consists of adhering to all the guidelines given in this
chapter and in the Pre-Hoisting Checklist in the front of this manual. Proper maintenance is required to maintain the
system in good condition, which is defined as each part being free of rust or other corrosion, bends, breaks, or other
defects.
2.
Review and follow all the safety rules given in Chapter 1 before attempting any maintenance.
3.
Only authorized personnel should be allowed in the maintenance area. Authorized personnel are the trained people as
defined below and their supervision.
4.
Repairs must be made only by trained personnel. A trained person is one who has read and thoroughly understands
this instruction manual and related equipment manuals and, through training and experience, has shown knowledge
regarding the safe operational procedures.
WARNING:
WEAR HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING WIRE ROPE. INSUFFICIENT HAND
PROTECTION WHEN HANDLING WIRE ROPE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
5.
Do not weld or otherwise modify the hoist. Such alterations may weaken the structural integrity of the hoist and
invalidate your warranty.
WARNING:
DURING ANY ERECTION, MAINTENANCE, OR REPAIR PROCEDURES, DO NOT ATTEMPT
ANY HOISTING. THIS CAN CAUSE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY.
WARNING:
NEVER CLIMB THE TRACK TO DO MAINTENANCE. THIS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY.
6.2 INITIAL INSPECTION
Hoist erection and dismantling must be done by trained personnel only as defined in Section 6.1. Each time after setting
up the hoist and before placing it in service, all parts of the Handihoist, and other related equipment must be thoroughly
inspected by trained personnel as described in the remainder of this chapter.
6.3
DAILY INSPECTION
It is important that all the maintenance procedures outlined in the Pre-Hoisting Checklist in the front of this manual be
done daily. Details on inspecting the wire rope are given in Section 6.7.
All broken, worn or defective parts must be repaired or replaced before startup.
6.4
OILING MECHANICAL PARTS
1.
Oil all pivots, bushings and linkage joints occasionally.
