RED ROOSTER TCR-1000, User Manual

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LOG BOOK
▪ Red Rooster Lifting Limited ▪ Nauta House, The Meadows, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0EZ ▪ Tel: +44 (0) 1651 872101 ▪ M01-AH6 REV3
PNEUMATIC HOIST AND TROLLEY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Pneumatic hoists, trolleys and overhead cranes should be inspected as specified in the ‘Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and The
Provision of Use of Powered Machinery (PUWER) S12306 sections 5 & 6 and the results recorded in the log book.
External inspection by a competent person every 12 months or as per the examination scheme. The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Regulations S12306 - 1998.
DAILY OR SHIFT INSPECTION
At the same time each day at the start of each working day of shift operator should carry out a basic inspection of the equipment, its operation and
lubrication as required.
MONTHLY OR 3 MONTHLY CHECKS
Depending on the frequency of use and the working conditions, inspection and maintenance should be done at suitable intervals to ensure any
deterioration of the equipment will be detected and remedied in good time.
ANNUAL INSPECTION
A competent person with the requisite knowledge of the equipment should carry out a full inspection of powered lifting equipment every 12 months
or after any exceptional circumstances which could jeopardize the safety of the lifting equipment. A report should be issued and sent to the
customer / employer.
DAILY HOIST AND TROLLEY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
The items listed below are intended as a guide for performing daily visual inspections of the components that have a direct bearing on the safety
of the hoist and or trolley where the status may change with day to day use. The equipment items listed below do not necessarily need to be
restricted to these items, but they should form the basis of the inspection.
OPERATING CONTROLS: Check for malfunction, excessive wear, broken or damaged components and control function labels.
HOIST CHAIN: Check chain lubrication, twisted chains (multi fall blocks).
AIR SET: Check oil level indicator.
SAFETY CATCHES: Check operation and for damage.
NOISE / OPERATION: Check for any unusual noise and speeds during function tests.
HOIST OPERATION: Check the hoist starts and stops quickly.
EXTRA CHECKS FOR TROLLEY
OPERATION: Check movement and control of the trolley (no load).
TROLLEY MOVEMENT: Check the trolley moves smoothly along the beam.
CHECKS ON UK Ex / ATEX EQUIPMENT
In addition to the standard checks UK Ex / ATEX hoists and trolleys should also have the following checks carried out:
Check the Bronze, Copper or Zinc coating of the hook is not damaged or worn (or the bottom block for IIC/IIIC equipment).
Check safety catches.
Check the UK Ex / ATEX rating on the nameplate is still legible.
Check the rubber buffers or limits on the trolley are in good condition.
Check the condition of the Bronze trolley wheels.
Check the condition and setting of the anti-tip rollers.
Check air supply lines and control lines for fitting, wear or damage.
Check load chain for excessive corrosion.
Check hoist body for excessive corrosion.