Electric Chain Hoists (Single Brake)
Model NECH
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NECH-0214
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2.
If the hoist has a trolley, operate the trolley without a load on the hoist hook for the entire travel distance of the
trolley to ensure that the trolley, hoist, load block and hook do not interfere with any other items or pieces of
equipment located in the travel path.
The hoist is now ready to be load tested, if required.
4.5
Hoist Load Test
Complete hoists are load tested by Manufacturer in accordance with ASME B30.16. If the hoist is installed on a crane, load
testing of the crane in accordance with, as applicable, ASME B30.2, ASME B30.11, or ASME B30.17 may be required.
Prior to operating hoist for the first time, the hoist should still be test operated, as follows, with a load on the hoist hook.
1.
Attach a load to the hoist hook. Load shall not exceed the rated load capacity of the hoist.
2.
Before lifting the load, operate the hoist in the raising direction to take any slack out of the hoist load chain.
3.
Raise the load a few inches and stop the hoist. If brakes stop and hold the load, continue raising and
lowering the load several feet, stopping the hoist several times in each direction to check that the hoist
braking system stops and holds the load.
4.
If the hoist braking system stops and holds the load, the hoist operates in accordance with the control
devices, and no unusual sounds are present during operation, the hoist is ready to be released for
operating purposes.
5.
If the hoist braking system does not stop and hold the load, the hoist does not operate in accordance with
the control devices, or any unusual sounds are present during operation, the hoist is not ready to be
released for operating purposes; corrective action must be taken.