Sky Climber Compact 1000, Operator'S Instruction Manual

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INSPECTION FREQUENCY & MAINTENANCE
Field Inspection
Inspection must be performed by a designated qualified person or operator.
Inspection Frequency
Inspect ALL equipment as follows:
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When the system is reeved.
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At the start of each work shift.
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At least every 4 hours in abrasive, caustic, or adhesive conditions.
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At least every 2 hours in freezing conditions.
Factory Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing
Return Sky Climber Hoists and Sky Lock Brakes to a Factory Authorized Service Center for
inspection, maintenance, and testing as follows:
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Every 12 months in non-contaminated and non-freezing environments.
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Every 6 months in contaminated or freezing environments.
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After every job for gunite, hydroblasting, or sandblasting.
WIRE ROPE INSPECTION
Field Inspection
Inspection must be performed by a competent person.
Inspection Frequency
Inspect ALL wire ropes a
t the start of each work shift and after any occurrence that could affect a wire
rope’s integrity. The entire length of the wire rope should be inspected.
Wire Rope Replacement (mandatory)
Wire ropes MUST be replaced if ANY of the following conditions exist.
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Any physical damage which impairs the function and/or strength of the wire rope.
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Kinks that might impair the tracking and/or wrapping of the wire rope around the drum or sheave
of the hoist.
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Six randomly distributed wires broken in one rope lay, or three broken wires in one strand in one
rope lay.
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Although, OSHA regulations allow some broken wires, Sky Climber recommends that wire
rope be replaced if a single broken strand is found.
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WARNING
Failure to comply with Periodic Inspection and Factory
Authorized Service Maintenance may result in a malfunction
and/or in serious personal injury, property damage, or death.