Electric Chain Hoists (Single Brake)
Model NECH
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NECH-0214
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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/her local conditions. 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.
These two general classifications of hoist inspections are designated as frequent and periodic. In addition, daily
inspections are required to be performed by the operator at the start of each shift or at the time the hoist is first used
during each shift.
FREQUENT INSPECTION
: Frequent inspections are visual inspections and examinations by the operator or other
designated personnel with records not required. Nominal inspection intervals are as follows:
•
Normal service
–
monthly
•
Heavy service
–
weekly to monthly
•
Severe service
–
daily to weekly
PERIODIC INSPECTION
: Periodic inspections are visual and audio inspections by designated personnel making
records of external conditions to provide the basis for a continuing evaluation of the hoist and its components. If the
external inspection indicates the need, some disassembly may be required to make a more detailed inspection and
examination. Nominal inspection intervals are as follows:
•
Normal service
–
annually
•
Heavy service
–
semiannually
•
Severe service
–
quarterly
The inspection and maintenance intervals outlined in this section are considered a minimum. The recommended
minimum inspection and maintenance intervals are based on average daily use in a normal environment.
Perform these inspections regularly as scheduled and additional inspections as may be required for activity, service and
environment of the hoist. The hoist operator must be responsible for determining the operating conditions and severity of
service.
6.3
Daily, Frequent & Periodic Inspections
Required daily inspection items to be performed by the operator at the start of each shift, or before the hoist is first used
during each shift are shown in Table 6.3.1.
The inspection intervals listed above are nominal
recommendations for reference purposes only. They are
based on single shift operation under normal operating
conditions and normal environmental conditions. Actual
operating and environmental conditions should be
reviewed by a qualified person and inspection intervals
established on the recommendations of the qualified
person.
