Wire Rope; Safety Check; Functional Test; Maintenance - HADEF 260/23 Installation, Operating And Maintenance Instruction

8.2

Wire rope

Wire ropes must be free from corrosion, dirt or damage.
They must be lubricated before commissioning.
No lubrication shortens the lifetime of the wire rope and the maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
It is not allowed to use plastic wire ropes or plastic-coated wire ropes.
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Safety check

Before putting into service initially or when putting back into service, it must be checked whether:
 All fastening screws (if existent), socket pins, flap socket and safety devices are tightened and secured.
 The wire ropes are winded up correctly, are lubricated and are in good condition.
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Functional test

Function must be tested with capacity load, which is shown on the type plate.
Test brake by lifting and lowering the load. The load must be hold safety.
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Maintenance

11.1

General

All monitoring, servicing and maintenance operations are to ensure correct functioning of the equipment;
they must be effected with utmost care.
 Only <qualified persons= may do this work.
 Servicing and maintenance work must only be done when the hoist is not loaded.
 Records must be kept of all test results and measures taken.
11.2

Monitoring

The monitoring and servicing intervals stated are valid for operation under normal conditions and single-shift
operation. In case of severe operating conditions (e.g. frequent operation with full load) or special
environmental conditions (e.g., heat, dust, etc.), the intervals must be shortened correspondingly
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Inspection

12.1

Periodic checks

Independently from the regulations of the individual countries, lifting devices must be checked at least yearly
by a qualified person or licensed qualified person regarding its functional safety.
12.2 Wire rope
Adequate performance of the servicing and monitoring work acc. to the validated, national regulations
<Basics for cable drives – monitoring during use=.
A visual check must be effected before every new work shift.
 Wear
 Deformation
 Fissures
 Corrosion
Report any damage immediately to the responsible person and exchange damaged or worn wire ropes and
load tackles.
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