GEDA 14830, Assembly And Operating Manual

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Rack and pinion hoist
Assembly and Operating Manual 22 / 92 BL054 GB Edition 08.2015
3.7 Checks after extreme weatherconditions
Special check after temperatures of – 40 °C [-40 °F]
NOTE
If it is unclear if the temperature was less than – 40 °C [-40 °F], when
recommissioning, proceed as if the temperature was attained. Before
performing the special test, temperatures must be more than -30 °C
[-22 ° F] for a minimum of 3 hours.
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Clear ice and snow from the hoist.
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Switch on the master switch (green light comes on).
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Press all EMERGENCY STOP buttons and release again.
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Check all doors/entrances/footbridges/flaps.
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Check all limit switches are moving freely.
DANGER
Notify your superior immediately if any cracks or loose parts / loose
screws are discernible. Clarify further procedure with your superior. In
the test run, do not travel beyond the cracks or loose parts / loose
screws. Return to ground station. Safety inspection of the hoist by a
competent person. The safety inspection which checks for discernible
cracks / loose parts / loose screws must also include inspection of the
foundation and of the wall anchors. Operation is prohibited until safe
conditions have successfully been restored.
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Check the ground station / landing level for obvious damage such as
loose or deformed parts or parts which have fallen off and cracks in
components and weld seams.
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Test run with empty platform up to the up limit switch: check that
screw connections on the mast / ladder parts / anchors are securely
fastened and check for cracks in components and weld seams.
Check the overload protection, if present (refer to the relevant section).
Special check after flooding
Damage to the hoist as a result of running into a flooded pit. Loss of
stability of the foundation due to flooding.
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Check foundation/buffer.
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Check enclosure.
Special check after sand storm
Damage to the hoist as a result of the switch box filter-pads becoming
blocked.
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Clean the filter pads.