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Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual
must be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH:
Before any inspection, testing or maintenance procedure:
1. Move the gantry crane to a location where it will cause the least
interference with other cranes and operations in the area.
2. Land any load that is attached to the gantry crane.
3. Use warning signs and barriers on the floor beneath the gantry crane
where overhead maintenance work creates a hazard.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, hard hat, heavy-duty work gloves,
and steel-toed work boots during operation.
Frequent Inspection
Perform the procedures in this
section BEFORE INITIAL USE and
AT LEAST MONTHLY. Inspection is needed
more often for heavily used cranes.
1. Check operating mechanisms for
proper operation, proper adjustment,
and unusual sounds.
2. Check upper limit device(s) of
attached cranes, if equipped, according
to manufacturer’s documentation.
3. Check hooks and hook latches (if used),
according to manufacturer’s documentation.
4. Check attached hoists, according to
manufacturer’s documentation.
Periodic (Thorough) Inspection
A qualified technician should perform
the procedures in this section
AT LEAST YEARLY. Inspection is needed
more often for heavily used cranes.
Remove or open access covers to
allow inspection of components.
1. First, follow all Frequent Inspection
procedures. Additionally:
2. Check for deformed, cracked,
or corroded members.
3. Check for loose or missing
bolts, nuts, pins, or rivets.
4. Check for other worn, cracked, or
distorted parts such as pins, bearings,
wheels, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and
clamping devices, bumpers, and stops.
5. Check attached hoists, according to
manufacturer’s documentation.
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