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evidence of wear, corrosion, cracks, and distortion.
4. Check hook retaining nuts or collars, and pins, welds, or rivets used to secure
the retaining members for evidence of damage.
5. Check load sprockets, idler sprockets, drums, and pulleys for evidence of
damage and wear.
6. Check the motor brake and load brake for evidence of wear.
7. Check electrical apparatus for evidence of pitting or deterioration of controller
contacts.
8. Check supporting structure or trolley, if used, for evidence of damage.
9. Check warning label for legibility and replacement.
10. Check end connections of wire ropes for evidence of wear, corrosion, cracks,
damage, and distortion.
11. Check the hoist and hoist mounting for evidence of missing parts.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM HOIST
FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If any defect or damage is noted,
have the problem corrected before further use.
Storage Inspection
1. A hoist that has been idle for a period of a month or more, but less than a year,
must be inspected before being used according to the Frequent Inspection
requirements.
2. A hoist that has been idle for a period of a year or more, must be inspected
according to the Periodic Inspection requirements and then tested according to the
procedure in the Testing section below before being used.
Testing
1. Before use, test repaired hoists and hoists that have not been used for a year or
more.
2. Check all functions of the hoist, including lifting and lowering, with the hoist
unloaded first.
3. After testing in the unloaded state, attach a 200 Ib. load and retest to check
proper load control and to check brake operation.
4. Test the trip-setting of limit devices under no-load conditions. Test first by hand,
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