Harrington Hoists and Cranes RHN - Rhino Wire Rope Hoist - Manual (Page 40)

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5.2.4 PERIODIC Inspection – visual inspection by a designated person with intervals per the following criteria:
Table 5-2 Periodic Inspection Intervals
Service Hoist and Trolley Interval Rope Inspection Interval
Normal
Service
Yearly
1) At Least monthly (per OSHA), AND
2) Determined by a qualified person and based
on such factors as expected rope life as
determined by experience on the particular or
similar installations; severity of environment;
percentage of capacity lifts; frequency rates
of operation; and exposure to shock loads.
Inspections need not be at equal calendar
intervals and should be more frequent as the
rope approaches the end of its useful life.
(per ANSI B30.16-2.4.1)
Heavy
Service
Semiannually
Severe
Service
Quarterly
Special or
Infrequent
Service
As recommended by a
qualified person before the
first such occurrence and
as directed by the
qualified person for any
subsequent occurrences.
5.3 Frequent Inspection
5.3.1 Inspections should be made on a FREQUENT basis in accordance with Table 5-3 , “Frequent Inspection.”
Included in these FREQUENT Inspections are observations made during operation for any defects or damage
that might appear between Periodic Inspections. A designated person shall evaluate and resolve the results of
FREQUENT Inspections such that the hoist/trolley is maintained in safe working condition.
Table 5-3 Frequent Inspection
All functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment and unusual sounds.
Hoist and trolley in accordance with ANSI/ASME B30.16
Operation of all limit switches and associated components
Upper limit devices in accordance with ANSI/ASME B30.16
Hoist/trolley braking system for proper operation
Hooks and hook latches in accordance with ANSI/ASME B30.10
Hook latch operation
Wire rope in accordance with Section 5.7
Wire rope reeving for compliance with Section 3.6 and 6.4
Proper function of pendant controls.