SECTION V
INSPECTION AND PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
Many factors influence the inspection and preventive maintenance program required for your hoist. Frequency and severity of service and material handled, local environmental conditions and various applicable codes are some of the factors that the user must consider to adjust inspection and maintenance program outlined in this section to meet his specific conditions.
The inspection and maintenance services outlined in this section are considered minimum. Recommended in the schedule are minimum inspection and maintenance intervals based on average daily use in a normal environment. Average daily use is based on 1000 operational hours per year maximum and intermittent operation of the hoist eight hours per day, five days per week with a maximum 40% “on” time and the average loading not exceeding 65% of rated load.
Environmental conditions in which the hoist operates are also important considerations for the user when adjusting hoist inspection and maintenance programs to local conditions. Frequency of inspection and maintenance must be increased if hoist is subjected to severe atmospheric environmental conditions, such as corrosive vapors, extreme heat or cold, cement or dust and other airborne contaminants. The user should carefully consider all environmental conditions and adjust frequency and degree of maintenance for his local conditions. Consult
Various codes also regulate inspection and maintenance programs. Attention must be given to applicable Federal Standards, OSHA regulations, National Standards, state and local codes which may include mandatory rules relating to hoist inspection and maintenance. The user should become familiar with all applicable codes for his area and be guided accordingly.
Listed on the Recommended Inspection and Maintenance Schedule are inspection frequencies and requirements. Perform these inspections regularly as scheduled and additional inspections as may be required for activity, service and environment of your hoist. The hoist operator must be responsible for determining the operating conditions and severity of service.
Inspection Schedule and Maintenance Report Form.
Shown on page 10 of this manual is a recommended Inspection Schedule and Maintenance Report form which lists various components of the hoist. The form also includes trolley components, runway components, and miscellaneous items. This form is suggested as a guide for written inspection
reports. Inspections are recommended each month and should be performed thoroughly enough to inform the hoist user of deficiencies for any item listed. This form does not supersede the Inspection and Maintenance Schedule listed below but may be used to record scheduled inspection and maintenance services required.
The user should revise the inspection interval, add additional units or provide a similar form to suit particular conditions which may exist. However, written, dated and signed inspection reports should be maintained particularly on critical items, such as hoist hooks, hoisting ropes, sheaves, drums and brakes. Periodic review of old inspection reports can point out service life of hoist components, forecasting need for adjustment, repair or replacement of these components.
As a matter of expedience, appointed maintenance personnel inspecting the hoist can also take care of minor adjustments, repairs and cleaning, where required. Note the column on Inspection Schedule and Maintenance Report form headed Corrective Action and Notes. When corrective action is made during inspection, note condition of part or unit as inspected in appropriate Condition column with a check mark (ü). Note “during inspection” corrective action taken and date in space provided. In this manner, items requiring further attention will be checked (ü) without showing corrective action. This will advise the designated person responsible for hoist operation and safety, who reviews the reports, that deficiencies exist. The designated person will check all deficiencies as listed and reexamine or otherwise determine whether they constitute a safety
WARNING
Deficiencies may be hazardous to personnel and equipment. Do not operate a hoist having deficiencies unless a designated qualified person has determined that these deficiencies DO NOT constitute a safety hazard.
Written, dated and signed inspection reports for many items are mandatory under OSHA regulations, and many state safety codes. It is strongly recommended that the Inspection Schedule and Maintenance Report, shown herein, be completed by a qualified person designated with the responsibility for hoist operation and safety or an inspector appointed by this person.
Inspection records can point out the service life of hoist components and help forecast the need for adjustments, repairs and ordering of replacement parts. File and review these reports after each inspection.
WARNING
Do not operate a hoist having unusual vibrations, sounds or other conditions. Danger may be present that the hoist operator cannot see. Determine and correct cause of unusual conditions and make certain the hoist can be operated safely. Be certain to disconnect power to the hoist whenever electrical cover is removed.
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