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Inspect for:
Safety Information
Safety
Inspect for:
•
Establish a regular inspection schedule :
Inspecting
frequent inspection
Visual examination by the operator or other
designated persons—records not required.
Visual inspection by a qualified person,
keeping records for continuing evaluations.
periodic inspection
•
Structural deformation
structural bending
breaks
cracks
weld breaks or cracks
deformed hardware
•
Loose, missing, or damaged
fasteners
ID Tag
product safety labels
shackles
•
Condition or operation
bail
shackles
Visual examination by the operator before and during each lift.
every lift inspection
•
Debris on the load surface,
•
Condition and operation
excessive wear at hook points
any damage
•
Lifter performance—any malfunction
Inspect for:
When the external conditions of the lifter merit a detailed inspection,
disassemble the lifter, performing a complete inspection:
Normal service…………………….. monthly
Heavy service……………………….weekly to monthly
Severe service……………………...daily to weekly
Special or infrequent service……...qualified person
recommendation
Normal service…………………….. annually
Heavy service……………………….semi-annually
Severe service……………………...quarterly
Special or infrequent service……...qualified person
recommendation
•
Structural deformation
structural bending
breaks
cracks
weld breaks or cracks
deformed hardware
•
Loose, missing, or damaged
fasteners
ID Tag
product safety labels
shackles
•
Condition or operation
bail
shackles
Inspection and Maintenance in this manual is only a guide for the user.
Adjust inspection and maintenance schedules, according to actual
environmental conditions and severity of use. If inspection reveals
any damage, remove the lifter from service, tagging with
an “OUT of SERVICE” tag. Contact The Caldwell Group for
professional consultation and evaluation, regarding replace or repair:
815-229-5667
