SECTION 2 – INSPECTION
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USTC
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MACHINE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
It should be noted that Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations state that all cranes
of the type covered by this manual be inspected and
maintained on a regular, daily basis in accordance with
recommendations made by the equipment manufacturer.
In addition, a thorough annual inspection must be per-
formed and a complete record of the inspection dates and
results be maintained. These legal requirements are from
OSHA Regulations 29CFR Parts 1910.180 and 1926.550.
They are also specified in American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) standard B30.5-1994 - Safety Code For
Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Jacks and Slings.
USTC, Inc. recommends that inspection procedures
outlined in this and other manuals pertaining to this unit
be followed and that a written record be maintained and
available for review by Department of Labor personnel
should the need arise. Further requirements are depen-
dent upon state and local ordinances which govern the
particular area in which the equipment operates.
WARNING: DO NOT MODIFY IN ANY WAY
OR USE UNAUTHORIZED PARTS ON THE
MACHINE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
CONSENT OF USTC, INC.
PREPARATION FOR USE
To ensure that the equipment is ready for operation at all
times, it should be inspected systematically so that de-
fects may be discovered and corrected before any result in
serious damage or failure. Defects discovered during
operation should be noted for future correction to be
made as soon as operation has ceased. Stop operation
immediately when a deficiency is noted which would
damage equipment if operation were continued.
All visual inspections necessary to keep the unit in a state
of operational readiness is the responsibility of manage-
ment personnel. Most requirements are relatively simple,
involving common sense coupled with a series of visual
inspection guidelines.
WARNING: SINCE THE MACHINE
MANUFACTURER HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE
FIELD INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE,
SAFETY IN THIS AREA IS THE RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR.
LUBRICATION
The lubrication points to be covered periodically are
illustrated and defined in Figure 2-1.
USTC, Inc. recommends using high quality hydraulic oil,
such as AW68. If operating in cold climates, AW46 may
be substituted.
