Periodic (Thorough) Inspection cont’d.
6)
Check the brake mechanism for evidence of
worn, glazed, or oil contaminated friction
disks, worn pawls, cams, or ratchets, and
corroded, stretched, or broken pawl springs.
7)
Check supporting structure or trolley, if used,
for evidence of damage.
8)
Check warning label for legibility and
replacement.
9)
Check end connections of wire ropes or load
chains for evidence of wear, corrosion,
cracks, damage, and distortion.
10)
Check the hoist and hoist mounting for
evidence of missing parts.
Storage Inspection
1)
A hoist that is used in infrequent service,
which has been idle for a period of a month
or more, but less than a year, must be
inspected before being placed in service
according to the Frequent Inspection
requirement.
2)
A hoist that is used in infrequent service,
which has been idle for a period of a year or
more, must be inspected before being placed
in service according the Periodic inspection
requirements.
Maintenance
1)
Quarterly (every 3 months), clean off load
chain, then lubricate load chain links with
lithium grease. Apply grease to inner
surfaces of load chain, where the links rub
against each other.
2)
Repair or replacement of hoist components
must be performed only by a qualified
technician using only identical replacement
parts with the same rating.
