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Inspection
1. Check hoist for oil leaks daily. I ediately repair
any leaks.
2. At the beginning of each shift operate the hoist in
both directions without a load. Ensure the otor
runs free, and that the brake(s) do not drag.
3. Keep hoist housings clean of dust and dirt build up
which ay cause heat build up and sparks.
Inspection infor ation is based in part on A erican
Standards of Mechanical Engineers Safety Codes
B30.16.
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• All new or repaired equipment should be
inspected and tested by Ingersoll Rand
trained technicians to ensure safe
operation at rated specifications before
placing equipment in service.
• Never use a hoist that inspection
indicates is damaged.
Frequent and periodic inspections should be
perfor ed on equip ent in regular service. Frequent
inspections are visual exa inations perfor ed by
operators or Ingersoll Rand trained inspectors and
include observations ade during routine equip ent
operation. Periodic inspections are thorough
inspections conducted by Ingersoll Rand trained
technicians. ASME B30.16 states inspection intervals
depend upon the nature of the critical co ponents of
the equip ent and the severity of usage. Refer to
‘Inspection Classifications’ chart and ‘Maintenance
Intervals’ chart in Product Maintenance Infor ation
Manual for reco ended aintenance intervals.
Careful inspection on a regular basis will reveal
potentially dangerous conditions while still in the early
stages, allowing corrective action to be taken before
the condition beco es dangerous.
Deficiencies revealed through inspection, or noted
during operation, ust be reported to designated
personnel to ensure corrective action is taken. A
deter ination as to whether a condition constitutes a
safety hazard(s) ust be decided, and the correction of
noted safety hazard(s) acco plished and docu ented
by written report before placing the equip ent in
service.
Frequent Inspection
On equip ent in continuous service, a “Daily
Inspection,” p. 11 shall be ade by the operator at the
beginning of each shift and a ‘Quarterly Inspection’ (90
days) should be conducted during regular service for
any da age or evidence of alfunction.
Daily Inspection
Co plete inspections prior to start of daily tasks.
Conduct visual inspections during regular operation for
indications of da age or evidence of alfunction (such
as abnor al noises).
1. Lubricator: Adjust air line lubricator drops during
hoist operation, refer to “LUBRICATION,” p. 13
section for require ents.
2. Surrounding Area: Visually check hoist for oil leaks.
Do not operate hoist if leaking oil is found. Ensure
surrounding area has no slippery surfaces and is
obstruction free.
3. Hoses and Fittings: Visually inspect for da age, air
leaks, and loose connections. Repair all leaks or
da age and tighten loose connections prior to
starting daily tasks.
4. Hoist: Check for visual signs or abnor al noises
(grinding, etc.) which could indicate a potential
proble . Make sure all controls function properly.
Check chain feed through hoist and botto block. If
chain binds, ju ps, is excessively noisy or “clicks,”
clean and lubricate chain. If proble persists,
replace chain. Do not operate hoist until all
proble s have been corrected.
5. Upper and Lower Limit Device: Test operation with
no load slowly in both extre es of travel. Upward
travel ust stop when chain stop on the botto
block hits hoist li it switch. Downward travel ust
stop when the chain stop attached to the end of the
unloaded load chain activates li it switch.
6. Controls: During operation of the hoist, verify that
response to pendant is quick and s ooth. Ensure
controls return to neutral when released. If hoist
responds slowly or ove ent is unsatisfactory, do
not operate the hoist under load conditions until all
proble s have been corrected.
7. Bra e: During operation test brake. Brake ust be
capable of supporting load without slipping. Brake
ust stop the load when control returns to neutral.
If brake does not hold load or does not stop the load
properly, brake ust be further inspected.
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• Worn or improperly functioning
brakes may cause excessive heat
build up and sparks.
8. Hoo s: Check for wear or da age, increased throat
width, bent shank or twisting of the hook. Replace if
hook latch snaps past tip of hook. Check hooks
swivel freely. Replace hooks which exceed the
throat opening. Refer to Figure 12, p. 18. Replace
hooks which exceed a 10° twist. Refer to Figure 13,
p. 18. If hook latch snaps past tip of hook, the hook
is sprung and ust be replaced. Refer to the latest
edition of ASME B30.10 ‘HOOKS‘ for additional
infor ation. Check hook support bearings for
lubrication or da age. Ensure that they swivel
easily and s oothly. Refer to Product Maintenance
Infor ation Manual.
9. Hoo Latch: Make sure hook latch is present and
not da aged. Replace if necessary.