
l Excessive wear or stretching may not be apparent
from visual observation. Also, inspect chain by measur-
ing five links in accordance with instructions under
“Periodic Inspection”. A worn load chain may cause the
load sheave to wear rapidly. Inspect the load sheave
and replace if damaged or worn.
6. CHAIN REEVING. Ensure welds on standing links
are away from load sheave. Reinstall chain if neces-
sary. Make sure chain is not capsized, twisted or
kinked. Adjust as required.
Periodic Inspection
According to ANSI/ASME B30.16, frequency of periodic
inspection depends on the severity of usage: NORMAL,
yearly; HEAVY, semiannually; SEVERE, quarterly.
Disassembly may be required for HEAVY or SEVERE
usage. Keep accumulative written records of periodic
inspections to provide a basis for continuing evaluation.
Inspect all the items in “Frequent Inspection”. Also inspect
the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
FASTENERS. Check rivets, split pins, capscrews and
nuts on hook, chain bucket and hoist body. Replace if
missing or tighten if loose.
ALL COMFQNENTS. Inspect for wear, damage,
distortion, deformation and cleanliness. If external
evidence indicates the need, disassemble. Check
gears, shafts, bearings, sheaves, chain guides, springs
and covers. Replace worn or damaged parts. Clean,
lubricate and reassemble.
HOOKS. Inspect hooks carefully for cracks using
magnetic particle or other suitable non-destructive
method. Inspect hook retaining parts. Tighten or
repair, if necessary.
CHAIN SHEAVES. Check for damage or excessive
wear. Replace if necessary.
MOTOR. If performance is poor, disassemble the
motor and check for worn gearing, bearings and
shafts. The parts should be cleaned, lubricated and
reassembled. Replace worn or damaged parts.
l A falling load can cause injury or death. To keep the
brake from slipping, do not get lubricant on the brake
lining.
6. BRAKE. Raise a load equal to the rated capacity of
the hoist a few inches off the floor and check ability
of hoist to hold the load without excessive drift. If
excessive drift occurs, disassemble. Check brake disc
lining thickness per “Hoist Brake Lining Measure-
ment” under “MAINTENANCE”.
7. SUPPORTING STRUCTURE. Check for distortion,
wear and continued ability to support load.
8.
9.
10.
11.
TROLLEY. Check that the trolley wheels track the
beam properly and clearance between wheels and
beam is correct, 3/32 to 5/32 in. (2 to 4 mm). Check
side plates for spreading due to bending.
LABELS. Check for presence and legibility. Replace
if necessary.
LOAD CHAIN END ANCHORS. Ensure both ends of
load chain are securely attached. Secure if loose,
repair if damaged, replace if missing.
LOAD CHAIN. Measure the chain for stretching by
measuring across five link sections all along the chain
paying particular attention to the most frequently
reeved links. When any five links in the working
length reaches or exceeds the discard length, replace
the entire chain (see Dwg. MHTPAOO41). Always
use a genuine INGERSOLL-RAND Material Han-
dling replacement chain for regular and nickle-
diffused load chains.
Model Size Normal Length
No. (mm) in. (mm)
3 CP1500 and 3 CP 3000 8.0 4.72 120
6CP3000 and6CP6000 13.0 7.09 180
12CP6000 and 12 CP 12000 16.0 8.85 225
Model Size Discard Length
No. (mm) in. (mm)
3 CP 1500 and 3 CP 3000 8.0 4.80 122
6CP3000 and6CP6000 13.0 7.24 184
12 CP 6000 and 12 CP 12000 16.0 9.02 229
GAUGE LENGTH
(Dwg. MHTPA0041)
12. CHAIN CONTAINER. Check for excessive wear.
Replace if necessary.
Hoists Not in Regular Use
A hoist which has been idle for a period of one month or
more, but less than six months, shall be given an inspection
conforming with the requirements of “Frequent Inspection”
before being placed into service.
A hoist which has been idle for a period of over six months
shall be given a complete inspection conforming with the
requirements of “Periodic Inspection”. Standby hoists shall
be inspected at least semiannually in accordance with the
requirements of “Frequent Inspection”. If adnormal
operating conditions apply hoists may require a more
frequent inspection.
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