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General
Component
Objective
Chain
Check the overall condition and the lubrication of the chain
Limit switch activator
Check the condition of the limit switch activator (integrated rubber pad or separate spring or disc on top of
the load hook).
Check the function of the upper and lower mechanical limit switches by raising and lowering the hook.
Friction torque limiter
Check the operation of the friction torque limiter. Use the ChainQ tool or refer to the instructions in chapter
Adjusting the friction torque limiter.
8.3.3
Quarterly inspections
The quarterly inspection items include the same check-ups as the daily (see chapter Checks to be done before
every working shift) and the monthly inspections as well as the following inspections:
General
Component
Objective
Suspension part
Check the suspension part for nicks, gouges, deformations or wear
8.3.4
Annual inspections
The annual inspection items include the same check-ups as the daily (see chapter Checks to be done before every
working shift), monthly and quarterly inspections as well as the following inspections:
General
Component
Objective
Reference
Hoist
Check the condition of the fixing of the covers
Chain
Measure the wear of the chain (if the hoist is in continuous use, check
the chain wear more frequently)
For instructions on how to measure the chain
wear, refer to chapter Inspecting the chain
wear.
Rubber parts
Check the condition of the rubber pad in the idle end of the chain
(inside the chain bag)
Stickers and markings Check the condition and readability of the warning and other stickers
Instructions and log
books
Check the readability of the instructions
Check the validity of the log book
Limiting devices
Component
Objective
Buffers
Check the condition of the buffers and the buffer end stops
Friction torque limiter
Check the operation of the friction torque limiter. Use the ChainQ tool or refer to the instructions in chapter
Adjusting the friction torque limiter.