Tiger TCB Series Original Instruction Manual page 12

Inspection of the Load Chain Anchoring
The load chain anchoring must always be fitted securely at both ends. There must be no wear or incorrect alignment.
Inspection of the top hook and bottom load hook
The top and load hooks must be checked for cracks, deformations, damage, wear and corrosion marks. The safety latch must
be attached, move freely and be fully functioning. Hooks that are bent, worn or have openings which are enlarged beyond
normal throat opening (Chapter 12 Technical Data/Hooks) should not be used. If the latch does not engage in the throat
opening of the hook, the chain block should be taken out of service. Hooks that do not fulfil all requirements must be replaced
immediately. See Chapter 6 Chain and Hooks and Chapter 12 Technical Data/Hooks for more information. Welding on hooks,
e.g. to compensate for wear or damage is not permissible.
Inspection of chain reeving in the bottom block
All units with two or more chain falls must be inspected before initial operation to ensure that the load chain is not twisted or
kinked. The chains of hoists with two or more falls may become twisted if the bottom block is rolled over "capsized" (i.e.
bottom hook has looped through the multi fall chain). A twist in the load chain can damage the chain block and cause injury.
And finally, listen (while hoist operates) for unusual sounds which may indicate trouble.
Thorough Examination
Thorough Examination may be needed at several points during the life of the unit: on initial use or following installation,
periodically during its life, or following exceptional circumstances. This chain block must be subject to periodic thorough
examination in compliance with national statutory regulations. The intervals between periodic thorough examinations must
consider the following:
 The condition of the unit.

The environment in which it is to be used.
 The number of lifting operations and loads lifted.
Reports of thorough examination can be based on statutory maximum intervals or via a written examination scheme based on
risks and hazards associated with use. i.e.:

Annual Inspection.
 Period defined by examination scheme.
 Following exceptional circumstance.
Due to the construction of the chain block, it will be necessary to partially disassemble the unit to perform the periodic
inspections.
Figures in the table in brackets refer to spare parts – see Chapter 13 for exploded diagrams of the various capacity chain
blocks.
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