Vetter Lifting bags 1 bar (14.5 psi) Test Equipment - Manual (Page 15)

Page 14/28
2. Visual inspection
If heavily soiled, clean the bag and its accessories before starting the visual inspection.
Lifting bags are normally washed off with a lukewarm soap solution. Never use a high-
pressure cleaner!
2.1 Bag 1 Yes No
2.1.1 Bag free of damage after visual check
2.1.2 Side wall material free of cracks, cuts, punctures, splin-
ters or other damages, e.g., hardenings, acid traces, etc.
2.1.3
Bottom and cover plates free of cracks, cuts, punctures,
splinters or other damages, e.g., hardenings, acid traces,
etc.
2.1.4 Adhesive seams and overlap zones free of damage and
debondings
2.1.5 Securing devices (loops) available for the rope
2.1.6 Inflation coupling with connection free of recognizable
damages
2.2 Bag 2
2.2.1 Bag free of damage after visual check
2.2.2 Side wall material free of cracks, cuts, punctures, splin-
ters or other damages, e.g., hardenings, acid traces, etc.
2.2.3
Bottom and cover plates free of cracks, cuts, punctures,
splinters or other damages, e.g., hardenings, acid traces,
etc.
2.2.4 Adhesive seams and overlap zones free of damage and
debondings
2.2.5 Securing devices (loops) available for the rope
2.2.6 Inflation coupling with connection free of recognizable
damages
2.3 Inflation hoses
2.3.1
Inflation hoses free of cuts, tears, punctures, bends, se-
parations, traces of thermal or chemical effects or other
forms of damage, e.g. hardened areas, traces of acid etc.
2.3.2 Couplings solidly fixed
2.3.3 Coupling screw connections move freely
2.3.4 No coupling damage
2.3.5 Sealings available and undamaged
2.3.6 Couplings can be connected together
2.4
Dual controller
(F = Fitting design, K = Dead-man switching)
2.4.1 Inlet coupling (plug coupling) undamaged and functio-
nal
2.4.2 Shut-off valves (F) and control lever (K) free of external
damages and operate smoothly
2.4.3 Manometer protective caps (F) present
2.4.4 Manometer with marking at maximum operating over-
pressure (0.5 or 1 bar /7.25 or 14.5 psi)
2.4.5 Safety valve free of visible damage and furnished with
lead seals
2.4.6 Housing (K) is free of visual damage
2.4.7 Output couplings free of visual damage and functionally
operational