2.5 Lift chain inspection
Unauthorised wear and external damage:
NOTICE
In accordance with official regulations, a lift chain is considered to be worn if its
length has increased by 2,9 % in the section which runs over the pulley.
WARNING!
Accident risk from damaged lift chains
Replace a chain immediately if it shows external signs of damage. Damage will
result in permanent breakage and hence tearing of the lift chain.
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Report any defects immediately to your supervisor.
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Tag out and decommission a faulty lift truck.
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Lift chains must only be replaced by the manufacturer's customer service
department which has been specially trained.
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Only return the truck to service when you have identified and rectified the fault.
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