9 Maintenance
9.2 Inspection and maintenance work
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9.2.3
Maintenance - weekly
9.2.3.1
Cleaning
Proceed as follows to clean the lifting pin:
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Thoroughly clean all lifting accessory components and remove dirt, dust and foreign
objects from the entire lifting accessory area. Use machine cleaning agents for this
purpose. Never clean the lifting pin with high-pressure cleaners or degreasing
cleaning agents.
9.2.3.2
Functional test
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Check whether the return of the balls (pushing out) occurs automatically by the spring
force.
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Check all other components for functionality.
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Report any damage immediately to your supervisor.
9.2.3.3
Visual inspection of warning and information signs
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Check all warning and information signs of the lifting pin for completeness and
legibility.
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Report any damage immediately to your supervisor.
9.2.4
Maintenance - annual
9.2.4.1
Inspection by an expert
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Have load bearing equipment inspected by an expert at least once a year.
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Please also note that additional tests may be required according to the conditions of
use and operational conditions or as extraordinary tests according to "Use of load
bearing equipment in hoisting operations "DGUV regulation 100- 500 (previously BGR
500).
