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MAINTENANCE
INTRODUCTION TO MAINTENANCE
Maintenance begins with the purchase and use of the
correct hoist properly designed for the application.
Trained, qualified, and competent personnel should
perform all operation, inspections, service, and
maintenance.
Galbreath strongly urges each owner/operator to set up
a “Preventive Maintenance Program” that will provide
timely inspection, servicing, and repair of their hoist
and its components. The purpose of this program is to
provide safe operation and maximize the service life of
the equipment.
NOTE: The suggested preventative maintenance
inspection and time intervals may need to be
adjusted due to factors such as: severe or heavy
usage, muddy or dusty environments, special
applications, and warranty and maintenance history
issues.
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These inspections are intended to verify that the hoist
and its components are in the proper safe operating
condition and are within normal wear guidelines. If
there are any items that do not pass your inspection,
notify the responsible party. A lockout tag must
then be placed on the equipment as outlined in the
“Lockout Procedure Guideline” section of this manual.
Daily Inspections:
• Back-up and hoist-up warning systems
• Cable and cable ends
• Electrical wiring
• Front and rear stops
• Hydraulic and air leaks
• Hydraulic components
• Lamps
• Nuts and bolts
• Oil level
• Pivot points
• Rear hinge
• Reflectors
• Rollers
• Shafts and cotter keys
• Sheave blocks
• Structural components and welds
• Warning label legibility
Weekly Inspections:
Grease all grease fittings. Refer to Lube Chart on page
18 for grease fitting locations.
Every Three Months:
Inspect the condition of hydraulic oil for proper color,
odor, and feel.
Every Six Months:
• Replace hydraulic oil filter
• Replace air breather
Every Twelve Months:
• Replace hydraulic oil
• Replace air and hydraulic oil filters
• Clean suction strainer
NOTE: Refer to the “Preventive Maintenance”
section below for additional detailed information