Pacific Hoists Pty Ltd
Australia: +61 2 8825 6900
New Zealand: +64 9263 5566
MAINTENANCE
It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to ensure Lever Blocks are maintained and tested
in accordance with AS1418.2.
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Only authorised personnel should undertake repairs and testing on lifting equipment
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Keep load chains lubricated
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Always check the operation of the brake before starting to move a load
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Brakes must be kept free of oil and grease
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Safety latches should be free of defect and move freely with proper fitment to the hook
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If any of the following defects are evident, the Lever Block should be referred to an
authorised or competent person for a more thorough examination, servicing and testing:
Evidence of possible wear to hooks and fittings; damaged or distorted chain end anchor;
chain wear including bends, notches, elongations, corrosion, not hanging freely or twisted;
load slipping, jamming or will not lift; damaged covers; illegible markings: bent operating
handles or other obvious damage
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
Gears
Molybond TSG-01005880
Shafts and bearings
Shell Retinax EP-04391003
Load chain
CRC 5037 Lithium -00549423