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4 Crane testing instructions
4.1 Periodic tests of cranes
Every TADANO crane is checked before the delivery in accordance with the DIN standards and
BGV D6 compliant accident prevention regulations prevailing in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Accident prevention regulations applicable in the Federal Republic prescribe periodic annual tests,
whereas the corresponding national regulations are applicable in other countries.
If national regulations do not exist in a particular country, we recommend conducting these periodic
tests in accordance with the
BGV D6 accident prevention regulations applicable in Germany.
Periodic annual tests for cranes can be conducted by crane experts and/or specialists. This test is
primarily a visual inspection for assessing the condition of the entire crane and its components.
In addition, according to
BGV D6 accident prevention regulations (§ 26), a test must be conducted
by an expert every 4 years. After the 13th year of operation, an annual test needs to be conducted
by an expert.
The defects identified must be documented in the crane inspection log; the operating company is
under obligation to rectify these defects. A subsequent test may be required.
The
VBG 9a accident prevention regulations and/or BGR 500 Chapter 2.8 and/or the correspond‐
ing national regulations are applicable for the load handling equipment.
During the periodic tests, the automatic safe load indicator as well as the entire hydraulic and elec‐
trical control and safety devices must be checked.
The expert or the specialist is solely responsible for determining the complete scope of periodic
tests.
A few important points to be considered during periodic tests are listed below.
However, we would like to emphasize that not all points in the scope of test are represented here.
4.2 Checking the load-bearing steel structures
WARNING
Damage to the load-bearing parts of the mobile crane.
Damaged parts may fail under load. It may result in an accident involv‐
ing personal injuries or even death.
1. Check the parts subjected to loads regularly. Ask a specialist com‐
pany to repair the damaged parts immediately.
All load-bearing steel structures such as chassis frame, outrigger casings and outrigger beams
(see crane testing instructions for the carrier), boom, superstructure rotary table with ball bearing
slewing ring bolts, etc. must be checked regularly depending on the operating conditions, but at
least once a year. Likewise, welding seams must be checked thoroughly even if they are subjected
to lower loads.
If the crane is subjected to an impermissible load when operating (e.g. a high impact load due to a
load falling on the rope or similar), the load-bearing parts of the device must be checked.
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