Exception
Brakes require more than audible and visual inspection. Check daily by operating the product with and
without a load, stopping at various positions to ensure safe operation.
TABLE 1 - INSPECTION CHART
In chart, F indicates Frequent Inspection, P indicates Periodic Inspection
Any deciency found in the above inspection chart should be corrected before the hoist is put back into
service.
Note: Following disassembly of the hoist during inspection, a load test is required by ANSI/ASME
B30.21 and should be done before the product is put back into operation.
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LOCATION CHECK FOR F P
Braking mechanism Slipping under load
•
Hard to release
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Brake parts: Brake Discs Glazing
•
Oil contamination
•
Pawl: Ratchet Excessive wear
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Pawl: Spring Corrosion: stretch
•
Hook Chemical damage
•
Operation
•
Deformation
•
Cracks (dye penetrant, magnetic
particle, or other suitable detection
method)
•
Hook retaining members Not tight or secure
(Pins, Bolts, Nuts)
Not tight, secure or damaged
•
Hook Latch Damaged; does not close
•
Suspension Members (Sheaves, Hand-wheels, Chain attachments,
Suspension bolts or pins)
Excessive wear
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Cracks
• •
Gears Distortion
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Broken or worn teeth
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Cracks
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Inadequate lubrication
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Load Block: Suspension housing Distortion
• •
Crack
• •
Trolley: Supporting structure Possible inability to continue
supporting loads or damaged
•
Bolts, Nuts, Rivets Not tight or secure
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WARNING Labels Removed or illegible
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Hoist Lever Bent, cracked
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Proper operation Unusual sounds
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