Rice Lake MSI-9300HT Hi-Torque Port-A-Weigh Plus CellScale RF Safety - Manual (Page 17)

Recommended Preventive Maintenance 13
6.0 Recommended Preventive Maintenance
6.1 Initial Inspection
Prior to use, all crane scale hook and shackle or lifting eyes should be inspected .
6.2 Frequent and Periodic Inspection
Inspection procedures and record keeping requirements for crane scale hook shackle
and lifting eyes in regular service shall be governed by the type of equipment with
which they are used.
6.3 Operator Inspection
Visual examination by the operator or other designated person; records not required.
Normal ______ Monthly
Heavy _______ Weekly
6.4 Designated Person Inspection / Manufacturer
Visual inspections by a designated person making records of apparent external
conditions to provide the basis for continuing evaluation.
Normal ______ Annual
Heavy _______ Semiannual
Severe _______ Quarterly
6.5 Calibration
Normal ______ Annual
Heavy _______ Semiannual
6.6 Important Safety Information
Repairs of cracks, nicks and gouges shall be carried out by an authorized designated
person. All other repairs should be performed by the manufacturer.
Never repair, alter, rework or reshape any load bearing component by: welding,
burning, heating or bending. Remove from service any load bearing component with
wear or repair that reduces the original dimension by more than 5 %.
Magnetic Particle and/or Dye Penetrant Inspection and Surface Preparation
Inspect scale hook, shackle and lifting eye with magnetic particle and/or dye
penetrant annually, or more often in severe operating conditions.
Annual inspection of load sensor by an authorized MSI Distributor is strongly
recommended.
WARNING
Loads imposed on this product should never exceed the
maximum rated capacity shown and apply only to uniform direct
tension loading. Off-axis loading, bending, side loading and
shock loads should be avoided. Damage caused by such, are outside of our
warranty. Inspection for wear and cracks on all load bearing components should
be conducted annually.
Load bearing components showing defects should be discarded. Continued use
of defective components may result in catastrophic failure and personal injury.
Unless authorized by the factory in writing, changes by anyone except the factory
such as cutting, welding or permanently attaching other material or products
cancels all warranty.