Warning: If any hazardous condition is found that may cause
injury to the operator or other personnel then the clamp should
be subjected to a Periodic Inspection by a Qualified Person.
Repair (replacement of worn parts)
During regular maintenance when replacing parts that are
worn a record should be made of the parts replaced. After the
replacement of worn parts clamps need not be load tested.
Repair (replacement of damaged parts)
During a repair in which parts are replaced due to damage a
record should be made of the repair. At this time the clamp
should be marked with the following information as per the
ASME B30.20 requirements:
•
Name and address of the repairer
•
Repairer’s unit identification
•
Clamp weight (if altered)
•
Rated load (if altered)
•
ASME BTH-1 Design Category (if altered)
•
ASME BTH-1 Service Class (if altered)
