Inspections Before Starting Work; Usage Of The Load Lifting Attachment; Inspection / Service - Columbus McKinnon TIGRIP THK Serie Mode D'emploi

Attention: Actual operating conditions (e.g. operation in galvanizing facilities) can
dictate shorter inspection intervals.
Repair work may only be carried out by specialist workshops that use original TIGRIP spare
parts. The inspection (mainly consisting of a visual inspection and a function check) must
determine that all safety devices are complete and fully operational and cover the condition of
the unit, suspension, equipment and supporting structure with regard to damage, wear,
corrosion or any other alterations.
Initial operation and recurring inspections must be documented (e.g. in the CMCO works
certificate of compliance).
If required, the results of inspections and appropriate repairs must be verified.
Paint damage should be touched up in order to avoid corrosion. All joints and sliding surfaces
should be slightly lubricated. In the case of heavy contamination, the unit must be cleaned.
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NSPECTIONS
Ensure that the surface of the load, in the location where the load lifting attachment is applied,
is free from grease, paint, contamination and scale and is not coated, so that the teeth can
make good contact with the surface of the load.
Check the clamping jaws for wear and defects. They must have clean profiles.
Check the complete load lifting attachment for damage, cracks or deformations.
The load lifting attachment must open and close easily and freely.
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SAGE F HE
The lifting gear on the suspension (e.g. hook, shackle, etc.) is lowered so that the opened
clamps can be pushed onto the load until it has fully entered the mouth of the clamp. For this
purpose, the clamps must be arranged on the load in such a way that the assumed centre of
gravity of the load to be transported is perpendicular below the suspension eye of the lifting
gear.
The clamping jaws are pressed against the load by careful lifting and it can be safely moved.
At the end of the transport operation, the suspension (e.g. hook, shackle, etc.) must be
lowered until the load lifting attachment is completely load-free and/or the suspension eye can
be moved freely. Now the clamping jaws can be lifted and the clamps can be removed from
the load.
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NSPECTION ERVICE
According to national and international accident prevention and safety regulations hoisting
equipment must be inspected:
• in accordance with the risk assessment of the operating company,
• prior to initial operation,
• before the unit is put into service again following a shut down
• after substantial changes,
• however, at least once per year, by a competent person.
Attention: Actual operating conditions (e.g. operation in galvanizing facilities) can
dictate shorter inspection intervals.
Repair work may only be carried out by specialist workshops that use original TIGRIP spare
parts. The inspection (mainly consisting of a visual inspection and a function check) must
determine that all safety devices are complete and fully operational and cover the condition of
the unit, suspension, equipment and supporting structure with regard to damage, wear,
corrosion or any other alterations.
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