Section 2 - Radio Controlled Crane Safety (continued)
Telemotive TR12 inteleSmart Receiver Instruction Manual – 03/01/07
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WARNING
THE CRANE OPERATOR SHOULD NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPAIR ANY OF THE ITEMS
STATED BELOW. THE CRANE CONDITION
SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE
SUPERVSOR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH AND DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.
2-11. Condition Of The Radio Controlled Crane.
If the crane fails to respond properly, the crane
operator(s) should notify their supervisor. When
serious conditions are noticed (conditions that
make the crane unsafe to operate), the crane should
be shut down immediately and the supervisor
notified. The following is a list of some of the items
that should be included in the report. (See the crane
manufacturer for specifics and possible additional
items):
Condition of hoisting cable and hook block (broken
strands, clipped sheave wheels, etc.).
Condition of brakes (hoist, trolley, and bridge). (No
bluing, rivets on shoes showing, glazing, etc.).
Condition of trolley and rail stops.
Condition of bridge structure.
Condition of festoon system.
Broken welds in any part of the crane structure.
Proper fluid levels and lubrication.
Condition of bridge and trolley stops.
Carbon dust or signs burning on the covers of
motors.
Indication of fluid, oil or grease leaks.
Condition of rail sweeps.
Walkways required handrails and ladders are in
place, sturdy and not loose.
Protective guards are in place for all moving parts.
Alignment of bridge (screeching or squealing
wheels indicate bridge is out of line).
Broken, cracked, or chipped rails on trolley or
runway.
Condition of limit switches.
Condition of electrical and mechanical control
(electrical or mechanical defects which cause faulty
operation such as un-commanded stopping or
starting of any crane motions, warning devices,
lights, or auxiliary functions).
Condition of gears (grinding or squealing may
indicate foreign materials in gear teeth or a lack of
lubrication.
All controls especially ESTOPs are in place and in
working order.
Frequent relay tripping of power circuits.
Mechanical parts loosened by vibration (loose
rivets, covers, bolts, etc.).
Uneven riding (worn or damaged wheels).
Condition of collector shoes or bars.
Condition of warning or signal lights and horns.
(Burned out or broken).
2-12. Batteries
WARNING
KNOW AND FOLLOW PROPER BATTERY
HANDLING, CHARGING AND DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES. IMPROPER BATTERY PROCE-
DURES CAN CAUSE BATTERIES TO
EXPLODE OR DO OTHER SERIOUS DAMAGE.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH AND DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
2-12.1. Battery
Handling.
Use only batteries approved by Telemotive for the
specific product.
Do not dispose of a battery pack in fire; it may
explode.
Do not attempt to open the battery pack.