Frequent Inspection - Harrington Hoists RHN02D-20A-20D Series Owner's Manual

5.2.4 PERIODIC Inspection – visual inspection by a designated person with intervals per the following criteria:
Service
Normal
Service
Heavy
Service
Severe
Service
Special or
Infrequent
Service
5.3

Frequent Inspection

5.3.1 Inspections should be made on a FREQUENT basis in accordance with
Included in these FREQUENT Inspections are observations made during operation for any defects or damage
that might appear between Periodic Inspections. A designated person shall evaluate and resolve the results of
FREQUENT Inspections such that the hoist/trolley is maintained in safe working condition.
All functional operating mechanisms for maladjustment and unusual sounds.
Hoist and trolley in accordance with ANSI/ASME B30.16
Operation of all limit switches and associated components
Upper limit devices in accordance with ANSI/ASME B30.16
Hoist/trolley braking system for proper operation
Hooks and hook latches in accordance with ANSI/ASME B30.10
Hook latch operation
Wire rope in accordance with
Wire rope reeving for compliance with
Proper function of pendant controls.
Table 5-2 Periodic Inspection Intervals
Hoist and Trolley Interval
Yearly
Semiannually
Quarterly
As recommended by a
qualified person before the
first such occurrence and
as directed by the
qualified person for any
subsequent occurrences.
Table 5-3
Section 5.7
Rope Inspection Interval
1) At Least monthly (per OSHA), AND
2) Determined by a qualified person and based
on such factors as expected rope life as
determined by experience on the particular or
similar installations; severity of environment;
percentage of capacity lifts; frequency rates
of operation; and exposure to shock loads.
Inspections need not be at equal calendar
intervals and should be more frequent as the
rope approaches the end of its useful life.
(per ANSI B30.16-2.4.1)
Frequent Inspection
Section 3.6 and 6.4
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Table 5-3, "Frequent Inspection."