Inspection And Maintenance - Tiger BCF Instruction Manual

Ensure the beam clamp is strong enough for the full load that will be imposed. Ensure the lifting appliance is compatible
with the clamp and that hooks or other attachments fit freely into the shackle of the clamp.
Before removing it from a beam, make sure there is no load on the beam clamp. Unscrew the adjusting screw anti-
clockwise until the beam clamp is open sufficiently to be removed from the beam.
Where two or more clamps are used for one lift, care should be taken to ensure that no one clamp will be subjected to a
load greater than its own working load limit (WLL). The use of ancillary equipment may also be necessary, eg spreader
beam. You should seek appropriate guidance for multi-point lifting.
The BCF beam clamp is designed for static use. Moving the position of the beam clamp should only be carried out by a
qualified person and must never be done while the clamp is loaded.
! WARNING
Never use beam clamps which are unidentified or uncertified for lifting applications.
Never replace bolts, shackles etc without consulting the supplier or an authorised repairer.
Never throw or drop beam clamps.
Never use beam clamps on damaged or distorted beams.
Never force or wedge hooks of lifting appliances into the attachment shackle.
Never attach a load, hoist or any other object to any part of the clamp other than the anchor point.
Never attempt to move the beam clamp under load.
Never allow a load attached to the beam clamp to swing or spin unintentionally.
Never work near or under suspended loads.

3. Inspection and Maintenance

According to national and international accident prevention and safety regulations, this 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 for any subsequent use
 after substantial changes
 however, at least once per year, by a competent person.
Note: Actual operating conditions (e.g. operation in galvanizing facilities) can dictate shorter inspection intervals.
The intervals of inspection must be determined by the individual application and are based upon the type of service to
which the beam clamp will be subjected. In the event of any defects refer the clamp to a Tiger distributor or Competent
Person for thorough examination.
Examinations should include the following:
 Examine side frame for wear, damage and distortion.
 Examine adjusting screw for damaged threads and distortion.
 Examine adjusting screw handle for distortion and loose bar end stops.
 Examine for loose or missing fasteners, stops or nameplates.
 Examine for corrosion.
 Examine for illegible markings.
 In the case of a clamp in-situ, examine the beam to which the clamp is attached for any distortion.
An Inspection Log is included in Chapter 9 for making a dated record of any required inspections.
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