M6062M
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04/ 2007
COM PULSARY INSPECTIONS AND CHECKS
All maintenance inspections and operations must be performed by qualified specialists.
Check on start up (or starting back up): in compliance w ith the national regulations.
Compulsory periodical check in compliance w ith the national regulations. Recommended every 12
months by TRA CTEL SOLUTIONS SAS.
A thorough examination paying particular attention to any alteration of parts due to an impact,
corrosion, cracking or deformation must be conducted at least tw ice a year, and every month in the
case of heavy-duty use or in an aggressive atmosphere.
TRACTEL SOLUTIONS SAS is at your disposal in order to conduct any regulatory check.
Before each use
Visually inspect all pulley components.
Control location and condition of safety latch and safety pin.
Check for w obble and excessive clearance in the sheave and free rotation before each use.
Com plete inspection
According to French regulation, pulleys used in manufacturing, must be checked each year. This
annual control must include all necessary examinations in order to detect any damage or potential
problems that could cause dangerous situations.
Check if equipment doesn’t have any deformation, fissures or other defaults. If upper hooking ring
has more than 10 % w ear, the pulley must be replaced.
Check for excessive backlash and w ear
Verify groove of the sheave for w ear and tear
Ensure that there are no cracks on the w elded sleeve and no deformation on the hook latch,
proper fit and operation.
Inspection of the suspension:
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Check for the latch,
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No deformation of the flanges, hook, shackle or the axle,
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Check for missing pins, chains, nuts
Check presence and legibility of engraved information or signalling plate.
Note all controlled information on a register.
STORAGE AND M AINTENANCE
Storage
It is advisable to remove the w ire rope from the pulley for its storage. Correctly store the instructions
for use w ith the pulley. Keep the material in a dry place, protected from bad w eather.
Ensure that the pulley is stored w ith no loads attached.
Functioning anomalies
The sheave rotation must be free
No w obble and excessive clearance in the sheave.
Opening/ closing of the snatch block must be free.
Maintenance of the equipment
All maintenance inspections and operations must be performed by qualified specialists.
Lubrication depends on the application, but should be operated not less than once for every 30
days, w ith an adapted grease type. For lifetime lubricated bushings, apply frequent inspections.
Any part w ith a defect must be replaced by a TRACTEL SOLUTIONS SAS genuine part.
Any deformed equipment must be immediately w ithdraw n from use.
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