Lever Hoists
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Model LH
689 SW 7
th
Terrace, Dania Beach, FL 33004 | (954) 367-6116
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Normal Service
: that distributed service which involves operation with randomly distributed loads within the
related load limit, or uniform loads less than 65% of rated load for not more than 15% of the time.
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Heavy Service:
that service which involves operation within the rated load limit which exceeds normal service.
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Severe Service
: that service which involves normal or heavy service with abnormal operating conditions.
7.2 Inspection Classification
Table 7.2.1
Inspection Classification
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Initial Inspection
Prior to initial use, all new, altered, or modified hoists shall be inspected by a
designated person to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of this
manual
Inspection
Classification
The inspection procedure for hoists in regular service is divided into two general
classifications based upon the intervals at which inspection should be performed.
The intervals in turn are dependant upon the intervals at which inspection should
be performed. The intervals in turn are dependent upon the nature of the critical
components of the hoist and the degree of their exposure to wear, deterioration, or
malfunction. The two general classifications are herein designated as FREQUENT
and PERIODIC, with respective intervals between inspections as defined below.
7.2.1 Frequent/Visual Inspection
Frequent inspections
are visual examinations by the operator or other designated personnel with interval per the
following criteria.
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Normal Service – Monthly
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Heavy Service – Weekly to Monthly
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Severe Service – Daily to Weekly
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Special or Infrequent Service – As recommended by a qualified person before and after each occurrence.
Visual inspection
will be performed by a qualified person who will make records of apparent external conditions to
provide the basis for a continuing evaluation.
A qualified person shall determine whether conditions found during inspection constitute a hazard and whether
maintenance of the equipment is required.
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Normal Service – Yearly
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Heavy Service – Semi-Annually
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Severe Service – Quarterly
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Special or Infrequent Service – As recommended by a qualified person before and after each occurrence.
Written, dated and signed inspection reports should be maintained on all critical items; such as safety devices, brakes,
hooks, ropes, chains, etc. All worn, damaged or malfunctioning parts should be repaired or replaced to maintain a SAFE
operating hoist. Warning labels affixed to the hoist or trolley should be kept clean and visible at all times. Warning labels
should be replaced if loose or illegible.
