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Testing
Prior to initial use, all new, extensively repaired, or altered
trolleys shall be tested by, or under the direction of a person
trained in maintenance and repair of this trolley and a written
report furnished confirming the rating of the tested equipment.
WARNING
• Only attach a hoist having a rated capacity equal to or less
than the capacity of the trolley.
Trolley Operational Test
To ensure proper operation of the trolley conduct the following:
1.
Turn on power to trolley and observe.
2.
On powered trolleys, verify that the pendant is properly
attached and that trolley movement agrees with the pendant
arrows.
3.
Operate trolley without a load. Verify trolley operates
smoothly along entire length of the beam.
4.
Operate trolley with a load. Verify trolley operates
smoothly along entire length of the beam.
Trolley Load Test
NOTICE
• Conduct load test with hoist attached to trolley. Refer to
“SPECIFICATIONS” section in hoist manual for applicable
maximum hoist load capacity.
1.
With the hoist properly attached, conduct a load test to
125% of the rated trolley capacity. Lift a load 5 - 10
inches (127 - 254 mm). Using trolley move load a short
distance in both directions.
Testing to more than 125% may be necessary to comply with
standards and regulations set forth in areas outside of the USA.
