Load Chain; General; Maintenance Inspection - R&M LM Installation And Maintenance Manual

LM10 I&M MANUAL/EN/11.30.2010
7.5

Load Chain

7.5.1

General

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CAUTION: A hoist SHALL NEVER be used if the load chain shows any evidence of
mechanical damage or excessive wear. Never use the load chain as a sling. Use only
original equipment chain as supplied by a factory authorized source. Improper load chain
storage or installation can render the load chain unusable prior to the first lift.
7.5.2

Maintenance Inspection

A qualified person SHALL be designated to routinely conduct an in-depth inspection of the load chain (See
Section 8 – Preventative Maintenance for schedule recommendations). This designated person SHALL
inspect load chain using good judgment in evaluating the remaining service life. Any deterioration of load
chain resulting in appreciable loss of original strength SHALL be noted and evaluated.
An in-depth inspection SHALL include a written record that is dated and signed by the inspector.
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